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I have a 2015 Z51 and I am considering adding sideskirts, but not a front splitter. I know which kind I would purchase, but don’t want to regret the purchase?
Does anyone regret adding them or do you think it improved the look of the car?
I didn't 'add' mine as I have a GS, however like both the look and extra protection they provide.
If you like the looks of them, and there should be no surprise with all them running around, I don't why you would have any regrets.
I didn't 'add' mine as I have a GS, however like both the look and extra protection they provide.
If you like the looks of them, and there should be no surprise with all them running around, I don't why you would have any regrets.
I love the look but im on the fence because of road rash? speed bumps ?
maybe a factor I imagine it does effect the already low clearance...
I love the look but im on the fence because of road rash? speed bumps ?
maybe a factor I imagine it does effect the already low clearance...
I don't find clearance an issue if you drive anything even close to careful.
One thing you will hear is lots of sand/dirt/asphalt etc hitting up underneath your skirts that otherwise would be hitting your rockers.
I don't find clearance an issue if you drive anything even close to careful.
One thing you will hear is lots of sand/dirt/asphalt etc hitting up underneath your skirts that otherwise would be hitting your rockers.
Did you have a protective film over your rocker panels with the sideskirts? Reason I ask is I have it on there now and it’s yellowed. Wondering if it would need to be replaced or not needed with the sideskirts.
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That's the first thing I noticed after installing side skirts on my car. At first I thought "They really need to come sweep the streets in my subdivision." Then I realized it was like that everywhere.
It's not so loud as to be annoying, but it it noticeable unless the stereo is on.
Depends on why you need them. I don’t track my car and I also live in Southern California. As we don’t really have a winter here and they don’t treat the roads, the roads here are generally clean. Don’t have them on mine and never will as I prefer the lines of the car and skirts give it a square look that I am not a fan of but that’s JMHO.
Depends on why you need them. I don’t track my car and I also live in Southern California. As we don’t really have a winter here and they don’t treat the roads, the roads here are generally clean. Don’t have them on mine and never will as I prefer the lines of the car and skirts give it a square look that I am not a fan of but that’s JMHO.
The lines of the car. That’s the exact concern I have. I think the skirts look good but I also really like the look of the car without them. I live in Michigan and only drive the car April to October. Our roads look like a minefield. After hearing a couple comments I’m wondering if side skirts will create more road noise. Here is a picture of my car now.
I don't regret not installing them as I don't like the look, which is much cleaner without. XPEL Ultimate on the rockers and ACS splash guards up front take care of flying projectiles.
Depends on why you need them. I don’t track my car and I also live in Southern California. As we don’t really have a winter here and they don’t treat the roads, the roads here are generally clean. Don’t have them on mine and never will as I prefer the lines of the car and skirts give it a square look that I am not a fan of but that’s JMHO.
That really looks good without. My next one won't have them either. Really shows the sleek contoured design without. Suntek makes a strip along the bottom full length and extra tuff for that area. That's what I will go with on my next one. I just have a Stingray currently with 65,000 miles on it and never had them and don't have any chips in the paint. The only placed dinged up a little is the plastic film that came with the car in front of the rear tires, but chips only in the protection film, and didn't go through to the paint.
Stock 3/4s on my GS: I like the protection and look, but was worried about passengers stepping on them on exit. No issues with that, clearance issues, or anything else yet, so I'll give them a thumbs up.
After hearing a couple comments I’m wondering if side skirts will create more road noise.
It might be something you will have to compromise on in regards to noise versus rock chips in your area. I have XPEL down my rockers and while I have noticed a few little pin holes in the wrap, nothing to worry about as far as paint damage or chips. Driving straight is not the issue, its when you turn the wheel and the tire comes outside of the well and picks up road debris that may hit your back quarter. If I lived in an area with a lot of gravel/sand from winter road treatments I may have a different opinion. I did drive back to Wyoming in 2015 in July and while the main roads had not been too bad ( Cheyenne city roads is a whole different issue ), whenever I was stuck behind a tractor trailer and one of their tires went just into the emergency lane, I would get showered with rocks. Tried to avoid them as much as possible but my windshield still took a beating. You might try the XPEL and wider flap on the front and see what that does for you before you spend a lot of money on skirts.
Last edited by -HAIRBALL-; 05-19-2018 at 06:25 PM.
Stock 3/4s on my GS: I like the protection and look, but was worried about passengers stepping on them on exit. No issues with that, clearance issues, or anything else yet, so I'll give them a thumbs up.
Where did yours come from? They look a little different that what I have seen.....thanks. They look good.
It look very similar to the ACS Zero1 but much cheaper. I'm not a fan of the heavy fiberglass piece or carbon fiber. So this ABS plastic is perfect & it matches my front flat black GM PV splitter. I got on Ebay. They jacked up the price for some reason. https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Corvett...53.m1438.l2649
I like them on my car quite a bit, and people regularly comment on the red pin stripe (which I can't really take credit for as the previous owner put it on, but I think it makes it "pop" nicely).
05-19-2018, 02:49 PM
Any regrets with sideskirts?
), whenever I was stuck behind a tractor trailer and one of their tires went just into the emergency lane, I would get showered with rocks. Tried to avoid them as much as possible but my windshield still took a beating. You might try the XPEL and wider flap on the front and see what that does for you before you spend a lot of money on skirts.
