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I am looking to get a 5VM front splitter in Carbon Flash. I would prefer fiberglass, for repairability if damaged, but find very few. I first tried Elite Chevy Parts, but it didnt go well. They only accept direct electronic payment. I couldnt get the transfer to work twice, which cost me $120 in bank fees and canceled the order. I suggested to them to add PayPal and credit card payment. I really never felt good about payment options or lack of. I next ordered from Extreme Online Sports, nice product, but it was not painted so returned it. I wanted to re order but out of stock. I have used RPI Designs in past, but $100 shipping on top of a bit pricey for the product holding me back. I would consider ABS if heavy and strong. In the past on my C6 had and ABS but kind of flimsy. If I could find an ABS as rigid as the stock splitter would consider.
Any recommendations on a high quality ABS like the stock splitter? I was hoping to have one on my car by now.
I've gone thru 3 of these, all from hitting cones at hpde and autox. None of them are repairable, you're better off going cheap. My first was from American hydrocarbon (1pc). Then I'd been buying the 2pc from EOS but recently discovered you can buy a painted 5pc directly from AliExpress for a bit over $100. I will be ordering one within the next couple of days. No complaints about EOS quality but it's almost $400 for something I know I will likely be replacing again. I need to start using pool noodles like the Porsche guys.
I've gone thru 3 of these, all from hitting cones at hpde and autox. None of them are repairable, you're better off going cheap. My first was from American hydrocarbon (1pc). Then I'd been buying the 2pc from EOS but recently discovered you can buy a painted 5pc directly from AliExpress for a bit over $100. I will be ordering one within the next couple of days. No complaints about EOS quality but it's almost $400 for something I know I will likely be replacing again. I need to start using pool noodles like the Porsche guys.
I have fixed the fiberglass one on my C7. Easy to fix and sand fiberglass and paint, but at issue is few available. If I go ABS I want one at least rigid. The one on my C6 was very flimsy, cheap. I am hoping to get one at least as sturdy as the original GM, and hoping the feedback could guide me to a solid one on Amazon or the like. It is difficult as the price range is all over the place on these and I don't just want another flimsy piece of Chinese junk, though I understand most are made there. A decent Chinese product is fine!
I am looking to get a 5VM front splitter in Carbon Flash. I would prefer fiberglass, for repairability if damaged, but find very few. I first tried Elite Chevy Parts, but it didnt go well. They only accept direct electronic payment. I couldnt get the transfer to work twice, which cost me $120 in bank fees and canceled the order. I suggested to them to add PayPal and credit card payment. I really never felt good about payment options or lack of. I next ordered from Extreme Online Sports, nice product, but it was not painted so returned it. I wanted to re order but out of stock. I have used RPI Designs in past, but $100 shipping on top of a bit pricey for the product holding me back. I would consider ABS if heavy and strong. In the past on my C6 had and ABS but kind of flimsy. If I could find an ABS as rigid as the stock splitter would consider.
Any recommendations on a high quality ABS like the stock splitter? I was hoping to have one on my car by now.
EOS non painted, did you order the wrong one?
I am running there Splitter, side skirts, and extended mud flaps.
They were all painted and look great.
I will say the side skirts has a small defect on both sides which I do not love but it is not that bad either.
Splitter and flaps have been perfect and installed for 12k miles so far
I am running there Splitter, side skirts, and extended mud flaps.
They were all painted and look great.
I will say the side skirts has a small defect on both sides which I do not love but it is not that bad either.
Splitter and flaps have been perfect and installed for 12k miles so far
Yes I ordered the right one....only had 2 options, Carbon Fiber and Carbon Flash. It was neither...it was flat black primer. Apparently never made it to the paint shop. It appeared it was returned once, probably for same problem. Thank God I checked part before removing the oem. I immediately tried to reorder but they are out of stock on Carbon Flash, for over 2 weeks now. They do carty ABS in Flash so I suspect they are moving to that product.
I got mine from AGM in carbon flash. No issues in the one-year since I installed it. I use the front camera to keep from pulling too close to the curb or parking block. I did have it PPF wrapped prior to install to reduce the road rash.
I've always ordered carbon flash finish from EOS and the one I order is in stock. I'm pretty OCD and was concerned a 2pc might not meet perfectly in the center, or one side might be 1mm higher, but it's perfect with no gap. Looks like one piece from more than a few feet away and the paint is a perfect match for the rest of the carbon flash front. https://extremeonlinestore.com/colle...37714595807402
That said, Ali is almost $300 cheaper so I'm going to try that this time around. EOS was willing to sell me half a kit as I only cracked one of the two pieces, but the price they offered was only about $100 cheaper than both halves, so wasn't worth buying just half.
The 5VM splitter from ACS is a quality product made from a material that is far more durable than fiberglass and much less likely to get destroyed when it contacts something. It also fits better than most fiberglass, carbon fiber, or ABS parts.
I got mine from AGM in carbon flash. No issues in the one-year since I installed it. I use the front camera to keep from pulling too close to the curb or parking block. I did have it PPF wrapped prior to install to reduce the road rash.
I use the camera ...lol Where I have damaged mine in the past is an abrupt dip in road, etc. I have never hit a curb. Splitters are vulnerable.
What I really need to know is if the front splitter is of decent quality, fairly heavy. ABS goes from stuff that is thin as crap to fairly thick. I would like to know of suppliers or items that are high quality, similar to GM in weight /quality in Carbon Flash. Likewise prices go from $100 to $500. I am fine spending towards the upper end if good quality. Stating how long you have had yours and it has been fine doesn't tell me how well it's made.
If giving insights, please tell me the supplier, quality, etc. To help me maybe buy an AVS unit over fiberglass.
I've always ordered carbon flash finish from EOS and the one I order is in stock. I'm pretty OCD and was concerned a 2pc might not meet perfectly in the center, or one side might be 1mm higher, but it's perfect with no gap. Looks like one piece from more than a few feet away and the paint is a perfect match for the rest of the carbon flash front. https://extremeonlinestore.com/colle...37714595807402
That said, Ali is almost $300 cheaper so I'm going to try that this time around. EOS was willing to sell me half a kit as I only cracked one of the two pieces, but the price they offered was only about $100 cheaper than both halves, so wasn't worth buying just half.
Does the EOS have the wavy appearance that tends to occurs w/ABS?
edit: …whereas fiberglass and composite are more rigid
I am looking to get a 5VM front splitter in Carbon Flash. I would prefer fiberglass, for repairability if damaged, but find very few. I first tried Elite Chevy Parts, but it didnt go well. They only accept direct electronic payment. I couldnt get the transfer to work twice, which cost me $120 in bank fees and canceled the order. I suggested to them to add PayPal and credit card payment. I really never felt good about payment options or lack of. I next ordered from Extreme Online Sports, nice product, but it was not painted so returned it. I wanted to re order but out of stock. I have used RPI Designs in past, but $100 shipping on top of a bit pricey for the product holding me back. I would consider ABS if heavy and strong. In the past on my C6 had and ABS but kind of flimsy. If I could find an ABS as rigid as the stock splitter would consider.
Any recommendations on a high quality ABS like the stock splitter? I was hoping to have one on my car by now.
I have purchased a fiberglass splitter for my 2014 C7 from "C7 Carbon." Thay are a platinum Forum Vendor. When my GM 5VM was constrained, I ordered a 5VM copy in fiberglass from C7 when I got my car. I bought the pained carbon flash version. Worked/looked great, it is ridged and had a Lift so no damage from the bottom. But as I had with my Grand Sport with the Stage 2 Aero Option, was carbon fiber, mine painted carbon flash I parked too close to a concrete side curb and turned too quickly. Damaged the removable winglet. Not easy fixing the carbon fiber so bought an ABS larger Stage 3 Winglet on eBay pained carbon flash at 1/4 GM price for carbon fiber painted carbon flash. After researching turns out many car companies and even airplane parts are made from ABS. It's more durable than fiberglass and carbon fiber. Easily painted if marked.
So my plan for my E-Ray is to buy a splitter from made ABS painted Carbon Flash. None yet available for the wide body C8 Z06 or E-Ray- but will be! Here is one that fits standard C8 and bolts on.
C7 Carbon Fiberglass painted carbon flash. Looked OEM These ABS painted carbon flash Stage 3 winglets, perfectly matched my C7 Grand Sport carbon fiber splitter painted carbon flash at 1/4 the price of OEM.
ABS Splitter by w2bodykits. <$200. Can repair or just replace. Available for standard C8, so far not yet for wide body C8 Z06 or E-Ray.
When it comes to ABS material you are confusing flexible yet structurally strong with flimsy. Not sure why you prefer fiberglass because it’s the worst possible material to use on a splitter because one bump, one hard scrap it cracks and in many cases you’ll loses a chuck out of it where ABS will flex which minimizes the structural damage and it’s easy to sand then repaint or respray just the sanded area.
Take a look at ACS’s Composite C8 Corvette 5VM Style Front Splitter. IMO, it worth every penny. Quality is outstanding, carbon flash metallic paint job is perfect. I have scrapped it hard coming out of driveway hard enough where I know it had to have flexed. NO DAMAGE! I have bumped into one of the cement dividers in a parking space still can’t see where it hit. Had any of these things happened with a fiberglass splitter it would not have survived.
The 5VM splitter from ACS is a quality product made from a material that is far more durable than fiberglass and much less likely to get destroyed when it contacts something. It also fits better than most fiberglass, carbon fiber, or ABS parts.
Im a big fan of theirs as well, I have their 1VM version. Very durable and is black under the finish so if you scrape it isnt that noticeable. Very durable and one piece.
I am looking to get a 5VM front splitter in Carbon Flash. I would prefer fiberglass, for repairability if damaged, but find very few. I first tried Elite Chevy Parts, but it didnt go well. They only accept direct electronic payment. I couldnt get the transfer to work twice, which cost me $120 in bank fees and canceled the order. I suggested to them to add PayPal and credit card payment. I really never felt good about payment options or lack of. I next ordered from Extreme Online Sports, nice product, but it was not painted so returned it. I wanted to re order but out of stock. I have used RPI Designs in past, but $100 shipping on top of a bit pricey for the product holding me back. I would consider ABS if heavy and strong. In the past on my C6 had and ABS but kind of flimsy. If I could find an ABS as rigid as the stock splitter would consider.
Any recommendations on a high quality ABS like the stock splitter? I was hoping to have one on my car by now.
We appreciate that. Shipping is super pricey, we are actually losing money at $100 often times. Our splitter is huge and shipped/billed at a 120lb rate with UPS. I wish we could knock this down, but can't safely get the splitter there in a smaller box.
I totally get it with shipping and accept paying for it, but so many sites are showing 20% discount, then go to buy and it won't apply the discount. Sucks. I am looking to get a splitter for no more than $500 if possible. The ACS looks very nice but $799 for injected molded plastic really seems pricey.
Does anyone have recommendations on a splitter comparable to the ACS, a little more reasonable? At issue is so many out there from $100-1000, and price isn't always a guage of quality.
5VM Front Splitter
