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Old 06-02-2018, 09:37 AM
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I have a Z51 that I installed the full length Z06. I found them on eBay ($140.00)and painted them carbon flash. I think they look great.
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Thanks for all the pics and thoughts. I think I’m gonna go with ZO7 style and a poverty splitter up front. It just evens to really balancd well on the stingray. Now just need to decide to do CF or ABS and paint vs leave bare. Anyone have problems with install and the cooling lines on the Z51?
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Originally Posted by neogenesis
Thanks for all the pics and thoughts. I think I’m gonna go with ZO7 style and a poverty splitter up front. It just evens to really balancd well on the stingray. Now just need to decide to do CF or ABS and paint vs leave bare. Anyone have problems with install and the cooling lines on the Z51?
here's mine bare splitter & skirts. I bought some carbon flash paint but haven't decide if I want to paint it or not. If you get the ABS, no need to drill hole in the mid section for rivets. They're overkill IMO. Just use 3M tape & it's plenty sturdy.

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Originally Posted by neogenesis
Thanks for all the pics and thoughts. I think I’m gonna go with ZO7 style and a poverty splitter up front. It just evens to really balancd well on the stingray. Now just need to decide to do CF or ABS and paint vs leave bare. Anyone have problems with install and the cooling lines on the Z51?
I used screws in the front and rear sections and 2 sided tape through the center section on my Z51 to insure I avoided any chance of hitting the cooling line. Its on there quite well and not going anywhere. I originally thought I wanted the CF but I pondered the decision for a very long time. Ended up with carbon fiber from JWM. I'm really glad I did. Its the only carbon fiber on the car but I think it looks great.


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Originally Posted by ea327
I have a Z51 that I installed the full length Z06. I found them on eBay ($140.00)and painted them carbon flash. I think they look great.
I bought the same ones. Mine are about a 1/2" short on the rear side, tried to contact the seller but no response and I put them on 6 months after buying them. Should have installed them sooner but I eventually plan to make them the right length with some fiberglass, but they don't look that bad so they are good enough for now.

Were yours short?
Old 06-05-2018, 10:44 PM
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I ordered mine from my dealer today. Front and sides in carbon flash.

Only have 100 miles on my car so far.
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Originally Posted by ls2 67gto
I bought the same ones. Mine are about a 1/2" short on the rear side, tried to contact the seller but no response and I put them on 6 months after buying them. Should have installed them sooner but I eventually plan to make them the right length with some fiberglass, but they don't look that bad so they are good enough for now.

Were yours short?
Not really a problem except for you! (Unless the short one looks individually bad.)

Reminds me of the barber when I get a haircut! Often trying to get the sideburns even by looking from the front. Have to remind him that one ear is ~1/4 inch lower so just make then to the same spot for each ear! No one will try to compare both sides from the front!
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Originally Posted by Tom760
Not a fan of 3/4 Side Skirts...They just look odd to me...

I have Z51 style carbon flash painted side skirts from C7Carbon...

C7 Corvette TURISMO Side Skirt Set Carbon Flash
how is the quality on these and are you happy with the fit and finish? Also, are the holes pre drilled?

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Old 06-06-2018, 07:42 AM
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how is the quality on these and are you happy with the fit and finish? Also, are the holes pre drilled?

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Very pleased with the fit and finish and quality of the C7Carbon skirts ...And the holes are pre-drilled...
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Old 06-06-2018, 07:54 AM
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Another fan of ACS Zero1 here! Looked at dozens of photos before ordering. I liked the more subtle look. But I'm finding it hard to take a good photo of a black slightly curved surface . . .
Old 06-06-2018, 01:19 PM
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I ended up with the ACS Zero7's . They look great and where they go in helps with getting in and out of the car.
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Originally Posted by Tom760
Very pleased with the fit and finish and quality of the C7Carbon skirts ...And the holes are pre-drilled...
The C7Carbon skirts were delivered today. They do not stick out as much as I thought. Do they provide protection or are they more for looks?
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Originally Posted by BMF82
The C7Carbon skirts were delivered today. They do not stick out as much as I thought. Do they provide protection or are they more for looks?
The side skirts seem to extend out far enough to provide protection against chips...I really don't see the need to extend out any further than they currently do...

They've already been "tested" a few times driving over roads that have been freshly paved with new asphalt and gravel here...The sound of loose asphalt and gravel chips hitting the underside and wheel wells is horrible sounding...That said, I haven't even had one chip or scratch appear along the lower rockers so the side skirts are protecting the paint quite well...

I'm very pleased I have these installed!


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Originally Posted by ls2 67gto
I bought the same ones. Mine are about a 1/2" short on the rear side, tried to contact the seller but no response and I put them on 6 months after buying them. Should have installed them sooner but I eventually plan to make them the right length with some fiberglass, but they don't look that bad so they are good enough for now.

Were yours short?
Mine fit fine. perfect length.

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Old 06-18-2018, 10:20 PM
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I just put the JWM Carbon Fiber Z06 Style Side Skirt and Stage 2 Front Splitter on mine. I have the Carbon Fiber Roof so they really go with the car. I love the look. First picture is before the side skirts and front splitter obviously.


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Old 06-18-2018, 10:26 PM
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ZO6 style side skirts here aswell



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C7Carbon carbon flash painted side skirts...


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Old 06-26-2018, 10:33 PM
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I added stock "Stage 2" side skirts and splitter to my Z51. I like them A LOT.
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Originally Posted by Tom760
The side skirts seem to extend out far enough to provide protection against chips...I really don't see the need to extend out any further than they currently do...

They've already been "tested" a few times driving over roads that have been freshly paved with new asphalt and gravel here...The sound of loose asphalt and gravel chips hitting the underside and wheel wells is horrible sounding...That said, I haven't even had one chip or scratch appear along the lower rockers so the side skirts are protecting the paint quite well...

I'm very pleased I have these installed!

Thanks for the great picture. Finally got a change to take a picture of mine today. The ceramic coating made them look like glass in the picture. I love how they look on the car. Perfect and very functional too.
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Not the best pic, but I just finished installing these from RPI.


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