Saccitycorvette Fangs
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Bought the Fangs while they were on sale, quality product. I watched the installation video and bought the little vibrator detail sander at Walmart for under $20. It took about and hour. Car needs to be on ramps or stands to get access.
The supports have a weep hole in them. So do the fangs. When you glue them on the glue expands and oozes out of the holes blocking them. It is probably a good idea to open them back up with a drill bit while you are under there.
Two thumbs up for a quality product. I haven't dragged yet but there is always a first time. Cheap insurance with little/no downside.
The supports have a weep hole in them. So do the fangs. When you glue them on the glue expands and oozes out of the holes blocking them. It is probably a good idea to open them back up with a drill bit while you are under there.
Two thumbs up for a quality product. I haven't dragged yet but there is always a first time. Cheap insurance with little/no downside.
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I assume the OP is talking about adding front skid plates protectors under the radiator support. Sounds as though they glue on in that particular application.
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The glue used is Gorilla Glue, and is an appropriate method for attaching plastic to metal.
These are the "fangs" in question:
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/C7Fangs.html
And here's a good DIY install how-to that shows how they're attached:
http://netwelding.com/Skid_Pad_Protector.pdf
These are the "fangs" in question:
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/C7Fangs.html
And here's a good DIY install how-to that shows how they're attached:
http://netwelding.com/Skid_Pad_Protector.pdf
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on my C6 I think they would work great, but on my 7 not sure it will do much (I could be wrog there just need some real world opinions. I have the front skid and even with it on wouldn't the front spoiler hit before those? someone PM me with your thots and ill get a pair stat. take care, paul
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I think it will depend on the type of obstacle. On a speed bump or something like a parking space curb thingy they will work.
The drill bit size that fits the fang hole is 1/8". When I ran a drill bit in the hole to clean out the glue I got a ton of water out.
The drill bit size that fits the fang hole is 1/8". When I ran a drill bit in the hole to clean out the glue I got a ton of water out.
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on my C6 I think they would work great, but on my 7 not sure it will do much (I could be wrog there just need some real world opinions. I have the front skid and even with it on wouldn't the front spoiler hit before those? someone PM me with your thots and ill get a pair stat. take care, paul
Cheap insurance.
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It's not a "skid plate." GM has no part in their parts list with that name. What people call a skid plate are the aluminum lower radiator mounts. They're designed to hold the radiator, not protect the car when it hits the pavement.