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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 07:29 PM
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I’m getting ready soon to order my C8. I like the low spoiler but it comes with a front splitter. The black ones I’ve seen on pics seem too big. Do the splitters usually come the color of the car and black reserved for black cars or carbon fiber or are they all black?
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 08:17 PM
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The Z51 splitter also included with the low spoiler is black textured plastic.
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 08:44 PM
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This isn’t the Z51 package. They can be ordered separately from that package but come together, the spoiler and splitter. I seems like you can’t order the splitter only
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Old Feb 20, 2022 | 12:46 AM
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You can get the Z51 splitter only from GM parts online for $150 after you buy the car. Easy install.
It is very unimpressive. There are many more much nicer aftermarket options to choose from.

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You can get the Z51 splitter only from GM parts online for $150 after you buy the car. Easy install.
It is very unimpressive. There are many more much nicer aftermarket options to choose from.
I mistyped. I don’t think I want the splitter especially if it’s black. I would want the red spoiler only
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It's easily removable, or better yet just tell the dealer not to install it during PDI.
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Old Feb 20, 2022 | 01:34 PM
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Order the Z51 spoiler in the color you want. That way it is factory installed. The car will come with the black splitter but its just like 12 easily accessible screws to remove. Then you can sell it on the forum.
Better than "dealer installed" spoiler later.
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Would not want to paint the textured plastic splitter that comes with the Z51, IMO

Here are two pics the owner's had painted body color.



I prefer the GM 5VM aftermarket copy I bought from Platinum Forum Vendor C7 Carbon that came painted carbon flash. Mine is made from fiberglass.
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