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Old 01-10-2023, 03:52 PM
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Stingray owners: do you have side skirts on your car?
1) yes
2) no
3) planning to get them
Old 01-10-2023, 04:36 PM
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I don't have my Stingray anymore (traded it in for a Grand Sport), I did put side skirts and a splitter on. Big improvement!!

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Completed the car in my opinion.

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Great modification both from an aesthetic and functional perspective.
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They really protected my Z06 on the track so I'm planning on getting some for my Stingray. There is a downside though as it does make it a little tricker to get in or out.
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Put a set of side skirts on my car and absolutely love the look. Should have had them as an option from the factory. Certainly keeps the rock chips off the side of the car.

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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Put a set of side skirts on my car and absolutely love the look. Should have had them as an option from the factory. Certainly keeps the rock chips off the side of the car.



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Old 01-11-2023, 08:00 AM
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Definitely side skirts!
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I keep debating whether or not to get them. I have the stage 1 front splitter and now the stage 1 Wickerbill rear. It looks complete to me. I like the side skirts but don't want it to look "heavy" in the middle. And they kinda get lost on black cars imo...idk we'll see.
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Now that I have side skirts (and a splitter) painted carbon flash, I think a C7 looks unfinished without them.



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Old 01-11-2023, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Raidercop
I keep debating whether or not to get them. I have the stage 1 front splitter and now the stage 1 Wickerbill rear. It looks complete to me. I like the side skirts but don't want it to look "heavy" in the middle. And they kinda get lost on black cars imo...idk we'll see.
I have the stage 1 front splitter and stage 3 rear spoiler on mine and the side skirts completes the package. But everyone has different tastes in how they want their car to look so you would have to carefully decide whether the side skirts are for you. They are an easy install, but does require some hole drilling unless you want to install using double sided tape (I drilled holes for my install).
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I do and the splitter. Agree with others, looks unfinished without them. I have to watch my step getting out as well.

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Since mine is a DD I don't think it's a good idea for side skirts. Without a front camera a front splitter will break apart like the factory one did.
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I have a GS so it came with the side skirts. Between them, and wider ACS splash guards I have NO damage to my rocker panels in comparison with significant damage experienced with my C5. On that basis, alone, I'd install side skirts if I didn't have them.
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I have side skirts on my 2014, and have for about 2 years. I originally put them on to protect the sides of my car from road grit and such, which they have. I also like the looks of them. They were very easy to put on, and they fit very well.
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Well...you guys convinced me to get them so just ordered them from EOS...thanks!
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Old 01-11-2023, 06:25 PM
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I like them on Night Race Blue
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I picked up brand new side skirts and splitter from a GM dealer on eBay. They were easy to install and go perfectly with my Stingray.
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Originally Posted by TigerVette
I picked up brand new side skirts and splitter from a GM dealer on eBay. They were easy to install and go perfectly with my Stingray.
A pic or 2 seems appropriate in that post... IJS!
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