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Old Jun 1, 2019 | 04:30 PM
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I have a 2016 Z06 1LZ.
I installed Katech 100% carbon fiber side skirts (2x2 twill) that look great.
I am looking to replace the front OEM cheapo splitter with real carbon fiber to improve the appearance.
My question is this...
1. Is there someone who makes a genuine stage 1 real carbon fiber front splitter. I don't want the car to look extreme, just want to clean up the front.
2. If there is no stage 1 carbon fiber out there, does anyone have a recommendation for a "Mild" looking stage 2 in real carbon fiber.

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GM makes a carbon fibre front splitter for the Z06
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If you have the Katech side skirts why not get their front splitter?
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Originally Posted by RegnaR
If you have the Katech side skirts why not get their front splitter?
I may go with Katech.
I would, if possible go with something a bit more low key.
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I went with ACS but it is not carbon fiber.
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Keep in mind IF you drive the car as designed the splitter, and side skirts to a lesser degree are consumables. IF you go off track neither the side skirts or splitter do a very good job plowing dirt/grass. I'm on my third set of side skirts and third splitter in 20k miles. As my usage makes these consumables I run the ACS pieces in primer and paint them with a rattle can. Not sure this helps if you're a cruise-in/car show guy but if you drive it with even mild aggression on the street even your splitter will be a consumable and expensive piece of trashed carbon fiber in relatively little time.
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