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Old 09-22-2023, 03:04 PM
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I'm looking to buy side skirts for my 2014. There are so many different ones out there! I would like the gloss black style. Any recommendations on a certain company or brand i should be looking at? Also, what's a guess on the cost to have them installed? Thanks in advance
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I recently bought ACS Composite side skirts to replace the OEM side skirts on my '19 GS. Excellent quality, perfect fit, and quick delivery. Installation was really easy, even for someone (me) that never has used a rivet gun. ACS supplies the correct rivets. I bought a good rivet gun on Amazon, $19. You do need to get the car up off the ground to do the job. No idea what a hired "gun" to install them for you would cost.
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I’d strongly recommend ACS composites.
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I bought my side skirts from RPI Designs. Good price and the quality was very good. Install was really easy - just required test fitting the skirts to the car then drilling in the right spots. The skirts were pre-drilled and plastic rivets was used to secure them to the car. It helped to have two helpers with the job. An alternative to drilling into the car is the use double sided tape.
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Old 09-25-2023, 12:18 AM
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I recommend ACS skirts. Yes they're a bit pricey but to me the quality/fit/finish are well worth it. I installed them on two C7's one of which I still own. I posted a thread about how I did it and if I can find it again I'll post the link. It was very nerve wracking the first time I did it, drilling into a $50K car but I took my time, triple measured everything and they came out great.
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Found it https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-general-discussion/4519917-got-my-skirts-yesterday-installed-today-with-a-few-pics.html

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I just installed a set on my Grans Sport. I used a lift and it took about an hour with assistance from a friend.
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I strongly recommend ACS Composites. Their products fit perfectly and the quality is superb. I have used their products on multiple cars
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ACS components are definitely top-notch. These are the aero components you want to buy if you are into serious tracking (high speed) of your Corvette.

However, the majority of owners that want to add aero components to their Corvettes are really doing it because they like the appearance. I am one of these owners. After a lot of research, I decided to purchase from Extreme Online Store (EOS). I will admit that their components are of less structural strength quality than ACS, HOWEVER after installing (myself) their side skirts, splitter and rear spoiler, I can attest to the fact that their quality of materials, appearance, and fitment (ease of installation) are MORE THAN adequate for my needs.

I can afford the ACS items, but I am confident enough in EOS that it made financial sense for me to go this route. Especially since you can buy two sets of EOS side skirts ($430/set) for what it costs for the ACS set ($859/set), and without climbing under the car I doubt anyone can see the difference.

And before the ACS fan-boys jump in..... Yes, I got EXACTLY what I paid for and am very happy with it! I saved enough money on my EOS parts to justify purchasing the MGW shifter I just installed!

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Yes, I got EXACTLY what I paid for and am very happy with it! I saved enough money on my EOS parts to justify purchasing the MGW shifter I just installed!
Both great choices!
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Originally Posted by MacA1979
ACS components are definitely top-notch. These are the aero components you want to buy if you are into serious tracking (high speed) of your Corvette.

However, the majority of owners that want to add aero components to their Corvettes are really doing it because they like the appearance. I am one of these owners. After a lot of research, I decided to purchase from Extreme Online Store (EOS). I will admit that their components are of less structural strength quality than ACS, HOWEVER after installing (myself) their side skirts, splitter and rear spoiler, I can attest to the fact that their quality of materials, appearance, and fitment (ease of installation) are MORE THAN adequate for my needs.

I can afford the ACS items, but I am confident enough in EOS that it made financial sense for me to go this route. Especially since you can buy two sets of EOS side skirts ($430/set) for what it costs for the ACS set ($859/set), and without climbing under the car I doubt anyone can see the difference.

And before the ACS fan-boys jump in..... Yes, I got EXACTLY what I paid for and am very happy with it! I saved enough money on my EOS parts to justify purchasing the MGW shifter I just installed!
I agree, I bought the EOS figuring the skirts and splitter are easily damaged and will need to be replaced at some poin do to curbs, steep angle egress points..
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The ACS skirts and spoilers are without a doubt the best. I would only use theirs.
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