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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 09:33 AM
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I'm replacing my front splitter and adding side skirts to my car but now have a case of paralysis by analysis because there's so many people making them. I've been looking at OEM and aftermarket, where's the best place to buy a Stage 2/3 aftermarket ground effects package for my Z06 looking at material of construction, fit & finish assuming functionality is close? I don't need carbon fiber but would not rule it out. Thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 09:38 AM
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I have some products from ACS and I've got nothing but good things to say about the quality, fit and finish.

You may want to start here:

https://acscomposite.com/collections...-2015-2019-z06

Best of luck!

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That's what I need to know I almost bought the ACS package last night and decided to ask the question first. Thanks for the help.
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Another vote for ACS, Loki is right. I’ve bought various pieces from them since 2012 and have never been disappointed.
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 10:36 AM
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Yep, another ACS fan here. They might not be the cheapest but that’s the only complaint you will have about their stuff.
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Another vote for ACS. No doubt they cost a bit more but the fit and finish is great.
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Looks like you have a good recommendation to go on.
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 02:43 PM
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You might want to take a quick look at c7 carbon before you buy.. They have some pretty nice products with a reasonable cost and good quality. I have a pair of side skirts in carbon fiber from them....great quality and looks new after 3 years.
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GM Is probably #1 on quality,But the cost is probably higher than ACS.
If your confident at judging that pricey front splitter then have at it.
Having front Camera's help.Are you lowered? Additional front skid protection is available.
I went cheap on the front splitter being lowered it kinda adds to the danger crunch.
Stage 3 from a vendor here,JW Motorsports all in under 600 bucks.Got the look cheap.
Kinda 2 for the price of one deal
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ACS side skirts on my 2016 Z-51 C7




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ACS side skirts on my 2016 Z-51 C7



Do you remember which model those are? They had a Z01 Z07 with the wider portion to cover more of the bottom of the car and a regular Z06 style
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Just adding my 2 cents here.....I just purchased a stage 3 front lip with extension winglets AND side skirts made of very strong fiberglass and included in the price, carbon flash finish for only $442 shipped! I actually got them on Ebay, but the company is Kebbuck and they are very nice quality and fit. Here's some pics and the website....No, I am not affiliated with this company in any way..... https://kebbuck.com/product-category/gm/corvette
https://kebbuck.com/product/for-14-u...nsion-winglets https://kebbuck.com/product/14-17-co...ker-panels-kit

EDIT: The links I posted are for the primer finish. But they also have them listed on Ebay in Carbon flash.
http://www.ebaystores.com/newperformanceparts





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I used ACS as well.. splitter and side skirts etc... buddy there told me they also supply GM .. good quality no doubt...
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Just received my ACS splitter and side skirts, can't wait to install them. Thanks for all the help.
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