They look pretty good once installed, but I will tell you depending on your level of OCD or what you expect in the install. I just want to tell the honest truth so people can have good info. They do not "Drop In" Most know every C7 is Fiberglass and that lower panel is slightly different on every car. ACS can tell you that adjustments need to be made on side skirt length because of the range of different sizes car to car. That being said, No aftermarket is really drop in ready. If your looking for top notch fit and finish, your going to need to get your hands dirty. Some may be happy with it as is and just plop them in.. I am not one of them unfortunately.





There is a video that points out the sizing problems that ACC swears is not an issue, "nobody complained"
I can tell you I have met quite a few that have had problems, most just lived with fit. If you look at their pic you can see terrible fit, I have seen even worse where edge kind of bent around outside of OEM groove.




I was going back and forth with them myself, but after seeing what they consider a good fit.. I realized we are speaking different languages.. lol. No way that was good enough..

Upon getting the OEM sill plates out using plastic auto pry tools. I can send anyone a pic to show underside where tabs are to make it easier if they want. I cleaned area up and laid these in the opening. Not even close, they scrape the sides and there was no way they even mimicked the shape of my fiberglass area they drop into. The edges were not even same shape.

I had to basically tape and measure shape on my car and start sanding down and machining the edge to fit my car so edges fit into car. Not outrageously off, but subtle enough not to fit my car.










I found shaving off a little at a time then testing fit was time consuming, but got the best results. If you watch that video he had same problem. His carbon it and did not have Stainless issues like me. (Lucky guy) Once you trim back carbon and plexiglass light can bleed through sides. He left his. I opted to trim a slight amount more and cover edges with Ultra Black High Temp Silicone to recoat edge and prevent light bleeding around sides.
I only had to trim right edge on Drivers Side, but unfortunately Passenger side was way off. I had to trim stainless on both sides and coat carbon and plexiglass.










The area you need to drill a small hole to get into sill area is remarkable small area. They picture it. It is a 1/4" area in corner right on seam with sealant on it. It is only way in there. If you miss you will drill right through to outside or miss the area other way and not be into sill area. I did not drill I used a ball cutter on a Dremel tool and carefully worked my way through it. Pay attention to depths.




Wiring is a bit tricky to fish through. I opted to make a slightly larger hole in line with bottom of sill where wires protrude to make fishing it through easier. Fish tape is too big, I ended up using a coat hanger thick wire and silicone lube on wire to get it through. The sealant between panels you go through is very grabby, lube needed to fish it through.
Wiring is straightforward. I will not use scotch wire taps, easier to cut wires leading to courtesy light and solder and shrink tube them. Once all wired I opted to wrap wires with OEM style fabric tape. If you take your time and are patient it will come out great.






I did have another issue. The passenger side has a slight darkened area and seemed dimmer that Drivers side to me. It is like brushing on an LCD screen how it temporarily leaves a brief shadowed area, but does not go away. I tried explaining to them, but that was quite futile.. horrible experience that was. I laterally gave up, just insanely bad experience. I think they are a little brighter now anyway. The problem is once you clean area use adhesive promoter and stick that 3M tape down.. there is little chance up getting them off without damaging them. I also was not going to swap them out and have to hand fit another one. The quality is decent and I think they look great, once you get them in.. They do catch more Dirt and dust since they have a recessed area, depends on how much that matters to you. I knew going in there may be issues, just pointing out my experiences to give people a clear picture of what install may involve. Any questions don't hesitate to drop me a PM.

 

Wow, looks like quite the challenge - but glad you were able to work your way though it. Looks good and bet being lighted is pretty cool.

 

Thanks! Yeah it was a bit of work that's for sure.. they do look great at night, much easier to see sill to step over it in the dark. I am glad you like them. I posted this here in General, since they make them for Stingray & GS as well and I am sure there will be similar situations.

 

I got a few messages, these units completely replace the OEM door sills, they are not the overlays they sell. I hope that clarifies which these are. Ty

 

Thank you for sharing! That is a great write-up and pictures! You definitely have more patience than I do. You did a great job,!

 

Nicely done.

An excellent illustration of how a hobby is meant to be a waste of time and money.

 

Damn right

 

I have stainless lighted door sills in my '14 Z51 Conv. and paid my trusty mechanic (mark of Titus-Will in Olympia, WA, great mechanic) the hour it took him. Well worth it as I would
have turned it into an afternoon of scratches, cussing and mistakes and then would have gone to Mark anyway....I love 'em.....

 

Excellent job and write-up, they look super thanks for taking the time to share the details and work involved.

 

Looks great after the work you did. While we shouldnt have to modify parts like that to fit. There is some sense of gratification when its done.

 

Why you guys gotta do this to me again? I said I was going to stop buying stuff, ughh.

 

lol

 

I got the Stingray cursive ones which light up (sorry no pics, I'm a failure),,,,weren't cheap but very cool

 

Try and get a pic for us

 

Though unlighted, my Sill Ease were a precise drop-in.

 

Unlighted takes all the fun out of it.

Rob those look fantastic, well done!

 

Too bad they don't make them for the Z07 option!