BearZ06

This is not a discussion about other grill screen options. I am aware of less expensive options and have them on my Stingray.
The description for the $895 Genuine Corvette Z06 Accessory screens says----a copy & paste from the build & price page:
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• Black, honeycomb-design protective screens that fit behind the intake inserts in the front bumper
• Helps stop road debris from entering the cooling elements, while allowing air to pass through
• Quick-release fastener allows removal for cleaning or track use

Does anyone have these screens?
What does "fit behind the intake inserts in the front bumper" mean? It doesn't mean grill because I read the bumper has to be removed to install screens behind the grill on the Z06.
Please post an installed picture.
How does the "Quick-release" work?

Thanks for clarifying!

Broken Halo

I have them and they mount from the backside of the grill that's part of the front end on the ZO6. The facia has to come off to attach them. They are NOT quick release......they are permanently mounted. Maybe the description was referring to the Stingray grills that mount from the front. Go to Scrape Armor's website and they have an install video (that's who makes them for GM).

oaktreebc

They should be $699.99 from GM. They have to take the entire front fascia off. So stupid they don't do this at the factory.

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/pr...ette&year=2023

Classic-Chevy-Guy

$895 for 2024 Z06 is the Installed Price.

oaktreebc

Thats a great price then

BearZ06

Thank you!
The "quick release" is a quote from the Z06 "Build & Price" page. They really should change that in the description.

Zerofun

GM: "Oh you also would like a cowl for your instrument cluster? $1900 please. And seat covers to protect the foam padding on your seats? $750 per seat. And lens covers for your headlights to protect the projector lenses from road debris? $1200 each side, thank you very much."

This is an irritating and stupid omission on a $30k car, much less a 6-figure one. FIGURE IT OUT GM, jfc....

harley2

I wanted to get the SA ones! I ordered them and sent to Museum they gave them back to me! At that time they didn't want to put them on.

If, you don't track or tailgate cars. You really don't need them, I have 2800 miles on the Z and they look great!

I would still get them but don't want to remove the whole front end to install them

John510

$900 for screens is a prime example of vette tax. Custom car grills are the same thing and they are $150

harley2

These make sense!

John510

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Did you even bother to read my first post?[/QUOTE]

Yup I was trying to help you not get screwed out of $650 when they are the exact same ones that CCG sells. They are not “quick release”.

jcthorne

Just FYI, the SA Z06 grills are now available through the Corvette Museum and can be installed as part of your PDI for Museum delivery. Just purchased mine and Shane quoted the installation charge as $300. I had tried to order them from GM with the car but they were on constraint at that time. So glad to see the Museum offer them installed for delivery now.

MikeR397

But these are a factory option now on 2024? I must have missed that on the configurator

jcthorne

Yes, but still not available.

MikeR397

thanks. Math checks out, why would GM want to have parts available for their halo car?

everjeff

They were available when I got my allocation on 8/31, also doing museum delivery. I don’t have a TPW yet though.

RUQWIKR

The Track Preparation guide says to remove the screens if tracking at 90F or above. They don't exactly pop right in or out.

POWERTRAIN COOLING For vehicles with the optional front screen guards (VWE), remove them for track events when the ambient temperature reaches 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) or higher. See your dealer for complete procedure.

RussM05

I really doubt leaving them installed would make any difference in temperature during a track day. GM is just being overly cautious.

GmdVT

I ordered them I’ll take pics when they release my car from “QC” sometime in 2025

minuteman71

I am someone who owned a 991 GT3 that in the 1st 5 min of the 1st session of my 1st track day with the car I was done for the day when something hard kicked up by another car went through 1 of the 3 radiators. To replace, the front bumper comes off and with the cost of the German radiator it added roughly $2k to my 5 minutes of go time. With the Z06, I put the screens including the side vents before I got to the track although, like with Porsche, I don't know how a car built for the track at this price point doesn't have screens standard. At least with Z06 interior lights were not an extra cost option.