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Old Jan 23, 2026 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Stew24
Only too big if you have in the wrong type application! On my car, with the matching mods, ... that aggressive splitter makes my car the winner!!! ... Add the High Wing to your car and the two will balance out the look!

Yeah - no. If you want the aero buy the wide-body cars. Base owners of every gen do this & it looks bad on every gen.
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Old Jan 23, 2026 | 11:57 PM
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I not only think it is too big, It likely upsets the aero balance.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 05:07 AM
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I agree. Too big and looks worse when you zoom out.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 06:10 AM
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That would be a no go for me but your car, your rules
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 06:18 AM
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Sorry, gotta go.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 06:30 AM
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It's different, unexpected, and a picture. You need to adjust to it. Wait until June and decide if you want to change it.
If you don't like it, try painting it the red body color and see how it looks.
Remember, it's only important if you like it.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 06:45 AM
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IMO to large, detracts from the car.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 08:29 AM
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I agree with most of these opinions that it is way too big and it would really bother me if it were on my C8.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 08:38 AM
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Even on a wide body car that front splitter is too large.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LIE2ME
IMO its a bit too much. It doesn't fit the car. It sticks out like a soar thumb. I dont care if you put a ZR1 spoiler on the back. Its still not going to fit the car properly.
I"m only commenting since you asked btw. I understand you spent your hard earned money on it. However. I think you have to go several ways now.

1. Keep it and enjoy it as it only matters what you think. Make the car your own.

2. Remove the in proportionate splitter from the front and get something that better accentuates the lines of the car.

3. Go big and transform the car all around in such a way that everything flows well together. This reminds me of a c8 makeover that was designed to resemble a video game with the sigala extensions etc that make everything over the top and big. Example below.

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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 08:48 AM
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Obviously main thing is if YOU like it. But it would not be for me. My thought, like others have stated,my eyes are drawn to it and not rest of your beautiful car. Be safe! Roger
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 08:51 AM
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It looks like an old time cow catcher that used to be on trains. Out of proportion with the rest of the car. But, if you add one of those giant, fugly wings on the rear it will balance the car out.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 09:25 AM
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I would agree with the majority of opinions that it is to large and unbalanced with the rest of the car. I would be worried about scraping or hitting something with it being projected out and so low to the ground. Although the color combo and the rest of the car looks sharp!
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 11:53 AM
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Mine is a little bigger than the oem z51 and I love it



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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by snork
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That's exactly what I was thinking!

Might work with larger side skirts.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 12:03 PM
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Holy bat splitter! Looks like a cowcatcher placed on the front of a train!
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Shirl
That's exactly what I was thinking!

Might work with larger side skirts.
My first though was culin hedgerow device used on ww2 tanks lol
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 12:38 PM
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I have that same splitter. Yes, it is a little large. Hope you have the front lift option.
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 01:57 PM
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Maybe you can just cut off about 6 inches...
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 02:58 PM
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Way too large and looks out of proportion.
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