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May 7, 2026 | 12:16 PM

TedFromOhio

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Picking up a new Z06 in the next couple of weeks and want the best protection- my first new car in over 20 years. Looking at ACS and Paragon - any thoughts or preferences?

Thank you.

TedFromOhio

May 7, 2026 | 01:14 PM

LT5 John

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TedFromOhio

Picking up a new Z06 in the next couple of weeks and want the best protection- my first new car in over 20 years. Looking at ACS and Paragon - any thoughts or preferences?

Thank you.

TedFromOhio

I have ACS on my C8 Z06. little pricey. However, fit and finish second to none. The ACS are extended towards the bottom, and easy install.

May 7, 2026 | 02:13 PM

WHPLASH

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From: Macomb Michigan

I put on Ebay guards. Very surprised on the fit and quality. They fit great and easy to install. They're all easy to install.

Carbon Flash XL Extended Fender Guards Mud Flaps For Corvette C8 Z06 E-Ray 2023+ | eBay

Last edited by WHPLASH; May 7, 2026 at 02:18 PM.

May 7, 2026 | 02:46 PM

ssmith512

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From: Indianapolis IN

On my 2026 I went with ACS for the front and EOS for the rear. Both are a perfect fit. Both me and the paint are happy.

May 7, 2026 | 03:45 PM

mtraylor2001

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I dont have a preference, but it was a one stop show when I ordered mine. I have ACS. Thee are lots of options now. FWIW. I have no dings in my ppf, so they are doing the job.

May 7, 2026 | 04:12 PM

planojoe

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I have EOS all around. Perfect fit and finish and 1/2 as much as ACS. You can buy through Amazon and if you don't like them when they arrive you can just return them.

May 7, 2026 | 04:35 PM

EvanZR1

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I've had the Paragon and now the ones off Ebay. The Ebay ones look just like the Paragon version for half the price.

May 7, 2026 | 06:24 PM

DVC8

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ACS front & rear...pricey but they are high quality and look great on my 25 Z06! Super easy to install as well.

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May 7, 2026 | 07:26 PM

Hollingswerth

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Originally Posted by planojoe

I have EOS all around. Perfect fit and finish and 1/2 as much as ACS. You can buy through Amazon and if you don't like them when they arrive you can just return them.

Same here, look great, extremely happy with them. The ACS and Paragon Corvette tax is ridiculous.

May 8, 2026 | 11:44 AM

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DeltaT

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From: NorCal San Jose

The extra length and small amount of extra width on the ACS ones make the protection better and the price worth it, IMO. Very happy with no chips.

May 8, 2026 | 04:34 PM

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planojoe

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The extra length and small amount of extra width on the ACS ones make the protection better and the price worth it, IMO. Very happy with no chips.

The EOS also have extra width and length. You ACS guys just keep trying to rationalize overpaying for something as innocuous as rock guards. Do you (the collective you) really walk up to your C8 and say Wow look at those mud flaps?