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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 11:28 PM
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My new C7 should be here in a week or so. Id like to have splitter, side skirts and spoiler waiting when it arrives. I also want the carbon fiber look. Opinions? Advice? Thoughts?
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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 11:37 PM
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In an aerodynamic sense, there is almost no eal ground effect until the underside of the car is smooth, allowing laminar flow of air underneath the car.

In a stylistic sense--do what pleases your eye.
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Whichever style you like best. I personally went OEM ZO6 (grille, splitter, rear spoiler) and ACS (side skirts). Stay away from cheap Ebay stuff.

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Sounds like some good changes to the car, but not sure about getting delivery of those items that quick. All you can do it contact a vendor and see if they have them in stock and can ship right away.
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Definitely check out ACS composite. They've got a Z06/GS front splitter and rocker combo in carbon flash for $1600 +/-. Throw a Z06 spoiler on for about $865 +/-. Lotta options.
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We carry, lips skirts and wings in various styles. I have these on my personal C7. Everything is carbon expect the front lip (for me) we do have carbon, but I drive this car a lot and figured I'd break it quick. If you're interested shoot me a pm.



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Do as little or as much as you like. You’ll get all kinds of comments and opinions. Wherever you do, do it because it makes you Happy.
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Originally Posted by harris48cars
My new C7 should be here in a week or so. Id like to have splitter, side skirts and spoiler waiting when it arrives. I also want the carbon fiber look. Opinions? Advice? Thoughts?
Thanks,
Gary
I added carbon fiber side skirts and splitter to my 2014 Z51. The splitter was from C7 Carbon, it's fiberglass with real Carbon Fiber external. Side Skirts were from LG Motorsports. I like them very much. They are all Carbon Fiber but more expensive than C7 Carbon products.




2014 C7, Z51 with Visible CF roof, to Which I added CF Side Skirts, CF Splitter, CF Hood Vent and Real CF Cover over Grill Bar

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and had the black plastic stock level one front splitter and I'm adding matching side skirts next week....I went cheap for two reasons:

a. Cost (duh) about 300 bucks for all three pieces
b. Less concern...I would always be grimacing as I drove over bumps
and dips if I went carbon fiber, better looking...until it starts to take
hits........
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For my Grand Sport, I went the other way!

I have the GM Stage 2 aero option that uses Carbon Fiber side skirts and splitter. Did save $1000 by getting them in carbon flash paint NOT visible Carbon Fiber. Was not going to get caught in the Visible Carbon Fiber trap again!

I also added carbon flash painted Stage 3 winglets that along with the wide ACS front spats, help integrate the spates.

However since I had scraped my 2014 splitter a few times I also invested in a Scrape Armor "Splitter Protector." It has already saved that expensive splitter. See pics:



The "Splitter Protector" from Scrape Armor is made from a material that is very slippery and protrudes ~3/16 inch below the splitter.


I had to go down a very steep driveway and the "Protector" scraped but not a scratch on the splitter! Already paid for itself. Can't stop all problems but worked in this case and would have with my 2014 where I scraped the bottom a few times.



Added Stage 3 Winglets that help integrate the "Spats" along with the wider/deeper ASC front Splash Guards.

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I said it more than once.Be sure on your ACS purchase.My returning Skirts cost me over $200 to return.Crossing the border fee's into Are a F'N Crime.
I went with Corvette Mods on the Skirts.Mid range priced.They color match too.

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Love those yellow and red vetts.
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
I said it more than once.Be sure on your ACS purchase.My returning Skirts cost me over $200 to return.Crossing the border fee's into Are a F'N Crime.
I went with Corvette Mods on the Skirts.Mid range priced.They color match too.

Uh oh. I just ordered them. Hope they work okay. What were your issues if you dont mind
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Another vote for ACS.
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Originally Posted by harris48cars
Uh oh. I just ordered them. Hope they work okay. What were your issues if you dont mind
I picked their Level 1,Stage 1 Skirts.Went by their photo's they had.I didn't ask for measurement's on width.Was disappointed,to narrow.Guess this part was my fault.Return Shipping on me.Then ACS Sez a tariff on going back to Was around 90 Bucks.Then i wanted a Cash check in Bucks.That took at least 2 more weeks.
Most of the forum here support ACS.I don't.Last thread here about a crap splitter paint job.I Ran my story on that thread.ACS Saw that.Gave that member free return shipping .So if you purchase,things arn't good ? Let me know,I'll help with no problem

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Originally Posted by DALE#3
I picked their Level 1,Stage 1 Skirts.Went by their photo's they had.I didn't ask for measurement's on width.Was disappointed,to narrow.Guess this part was my fault.Return Shipping on me.Then ACS Sez a tariff on going back to Was around 90 Bucks.Then i wanted a Cash check in Bucks.That took at least 2 more weeks.
Most of the forum here support ACS.I don't.Last thread here about a crap splitter paint job.I Ran my story on that thread.ACS Saw that.Gave that member free return shipping .So if you purchase,things arn't good ? Let me know,I'll help with no problem
Thanks. I appreciate that
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Carbon fiber right here:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-sale-jwm.html
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 09:41 AM
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They look great but I'd never get them because they'd be just a couple more things I'd go nuts worrying that I'd somehow screw them up while driving my Stingray!
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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Side skirts will help protect the finish on the lower part of your car.
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
I said it more than once.Be sure on your ACS purchase.My returning Skirts cost me over $200 to return.Crossing the border fee's into Are a F'N Crime.
I went with Corvette Mods on the Skirts.Mid range priced.They color match too.

I'd love to see additional pics of the color-matched ground effects on your car. I'll be ordering a WWG Z06 in a few months and I see that "Ground Effects Kit in Watkins Glen Gray Metallic- Part No. 84139809" is now a GM accessory for $3K.
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