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I'm getting the C7 Carbon Side Skirts NOT the OEM. I called C7 Carbon last week to see if they had instructions for their Side Skirts versus those for the OEM. They said they will be posted in 10 to 15 days. Having installed full length side skirts on my 2014 Z51 I drilled only on the bottom rocker panels. Was hoping C7 Carbon were designed to do the something similar . I'm not sure if "Quick Jack" would not be on the way of drilling holes and installing rivets.
Funny while you were posting I modified my Jack Location Pic since I used the wrong word, "A Frame" when referring to the lower suspension "A Arm!" Note my Edit was posted 11:03 after modifying my Pic and you posted 10:56
BUT if like the OEM I would use a Stanchion under the front wheel and a Jack Stand under the "A Arm." I have used that location on my C7. However could also remove the air deflector panels as GM suggests, they are just bolted on. Would not want to do that every time I needed to use jack stands but in this case would not take that much extra time. When I watched the OEM Side Skirt Install video that one fastener in the back appeared to be placed in a poor location for install. We'll see if C7 Carbon moved it somewhat making access easier. But if it's the same, one way or the other I'll lift so nothing is in the way, even if it requires removing the air deflection panels.
Jerry,
I also ordered from C7 Carbon in San Diego. I ordered the Carbon Fiber 5VM set, which is the skirts as well as the front splitter. I had a set of their GTX in Carbon Fiber on our '16 Stingray, and then removed them and installed them on our '17 GS as I liked them so well. They were like jewelry !!!!
I was assuming their instructions would be similar to the GM ones, since the part should be nearly identical in size and shape. I had looked at the GM installation instructions to see that you need to remove the rear wheel, and partially open the inner fender liner. On the passenger side, you have to temporarily move the DCT control box out of the way. Much of that is so you can drill the larger hole, through the outside of the painted lower side panel for bolting the "wing" to the panel. Like you say, perhaps C7 Carbon will come up with a less invasive installation. Maybe just from the rocker panel underneath, like the C7 was.
I don't own a Quick Jack, but thought about getting one. As this will be one of the first mods I do, installing the 5VM kit from C7 Carbon, I was just planning on doing it with a floor jack, jack stands, and homemade stanchions for under the tires. Other than the 2 per side jacking locations, I don't want to have to remove under car panels jut to expose front or rear center safe lifting locations. Hopefully, the lower A arms are a safe location.
Funny, regarding the comment on "A frame" VS "A arm", I never gave it a second thought...... I pictured A ARM in my mind.
Here's the '31 Model A Vicky I built from the ground up back in the early 90's..
Wow, I never knew this type of jack existed, and it's a brilliant concept. Unfortunately every jack-stand I've seen is too tall to get under a C7, even at its lowest level. I assume C8 will be the same.
Last edited by Foosh; Jul 16, 2020 at 09:56 AM.
Reason: typo
Yes I used the cradles with stand pads on my C7 all the time, but having to remove the underbody panel every time is not something I am going to do. I'm buying a quickjack for real work and will use my jacks with the jack lock for wheels/tires/brakes.
Fine but to install full length side skirts, as I did for my 2014 Z51 required having the whole side open. Could not have anything blocking the full length rocker panel bottom. Used my stanchions on one end and jack stands on the other. Perhaps Quick Jack will work.
I'll use stanchions were they work and a jack stand on a lower "A Arm" occasionally. In this case may have to remove the panels. Will use stanchions under the wheels to gain access to remove them.
Jerry,
I also ordered from C7 Carbon in San Diego. I ordered the Carbon Fiber 5VM set, which is the skirts as well as the front splitter. I had a set of their GTX in Carbon Fiber on our '16 Stingray, and then removed them and installed them on our '17 GS as I liked them so well. They were like jewelry !!!!
I was assuming their instructions would be similar to the GM ones, since the part should be nearly identical in size and shape. I had looked at the GM installation instructions to see that you need to remove the rear wheel, and partially open the inner fender liner. On the passenger side, you have to temporarily move the DCT control box out of the way. Much of that is so you can drill the larger hole, through the outside of the painted lower side panel for bolting the "wing" to the panel. Like you say, perhaps C7 Carbon will come up with a less invasive installation. Maybe just from the rocker panel underneath, like the C7 was.
I don't own a Quick Jack, but thought about getting one. As this will be one of the first mods I do, installing the 5VM kit from C7 Carbon, I was just planning on doing it with a floor jack, jack stands, and homemade stanchions for under the tires. Other than the 2 per side jacking locations, I don't want to have to remove under car panels jut to expose front or rear center safe lifting locations. Hopefully, the lower A arms are a safe location.
Funny, regarding the comment on "A frame" VS "A arm", I never gave it a second thought...... I pictured A ARM in my mind.
Here's the '31 Model A Vicky I built from the ground up back in the early 90's..
PS: Have that same drip pan under my Street Rod! The trans tailshaft seal leaks a little! After 20 years on a TH400 who's case as from the 1960s have to expect a little!
Neat Rod! Watching that OEM side skirt install looked to me they could have moved that hard to access bolt but we'll see IF C7 Carbon considered in their install. When I called very early when GM said their option was constrained, to see if they were planning to make one they said they were waiting for their C8 to arrive! I bought the combo splitter/side skirt package as well. Had their C7 splitter on my 2014 and installed their rear diffuser on my current 2017 Grand Sport. Very well made and great packaging to arrive in perfect shape.
We'll see what their instructions show, which will be available before I get the product OR unfortunately my Event 3000 C8!
Wow, I never knew this type of jack existed, and it's a brilliant concept. Unfortunately every jack-stand I've seen is too tall to get under a C7, even at its lowest level. I assume C8 will be the same.
Jack stand would be too tall with C7 lifted with the U-Jack? I think the way the jack is supposed to work is you use the U-Jack on the lifting puck, once the car is lifted you slide the jack stand “T” into the “U” on the jack. Then you can lower the jack and the jack stand is supporting the car on the puck.
I put my car up on stands yesterday. I used a hockey puck and a jack at the circle cut out on the frame (not the official jacking point) to lift the car (rear one first) and put the jack stand and jacking puck in the official jacking location. I did the rear first to support the heavy end and then did the front.
No panels needed to be removed and there was not a tipping issue as the jack stand was placed in the proper location.
I put my car up on stands yesterday. I used a hockey puck and a jack at the circle cut out on the frame (not the official jacking point) to lift the car (rear one first) and put the jack stand and jacking puck in the official jacking location. I did the rear first to support the heavy end and then did the front.
No panels needed to be removed and there was not a tipping issue as the jack stand was placed in the proper location.
It worked great for me.
Hi there, looking to do the same for an overnight.
how long did you leave your car up on the four jack stands.
And are those Harbor freight stands?
With my Cayman I can get the rear of the car up on jackstands at the jack points by lifting at the front jack points which raises that whole side of the car, (or vis-versa to get the front up on stands). Is this possible with the C8?
I know this doesn't help if you need all 4 jacking points up on jackstands.
With my Cayman I can get the rear of the car up on jackstands at the jack points by lifting at the front jack points which raises that whole side of the car, (or vis-versa to get the front up on stands). Is this possible with the C8?
I know this doesn't help if you need all 4 jacking points up on jackstands.
1. is it safe to lift on those unofficial circle locations?
2. Is it safe use wood blocks to support the lift arm of a floor Jack?
Neat Rod! Watching that OEM side skirt install looked to me they could have moved that hard to access bolt but we'll see IF C7 Carbon considered in their install. When I called very early when GM said their option was constrained, to see if they were planning to make one they said they were waiting for their C8 to arrive! I bought the combo splitter/side skirt package as well. Had their C7 splitter on my 2014 and installed their rear diffuser on my current 2017 Grand Sport. Very well made and great packaging to arrive in perfect shape.
