09-17-2020, 01:18 PM | #15 |
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I went with the ACS ZL1 Aeropack which includes the front splitter, side skirts and undertray. I like them a lot, they fit nice and look good. No gaps or anything to worry about on the install, fitment was perfect.
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09-17-2020, 02:09 PM | #16 |
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OEM splitter is nice but it's made of glass.
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Did you have to drill a bunch of holes? That's the part that worries me. Also it looks like it lays on top of the factory side molding. If so what hols them together? Glue? TY!
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09-17-2020, 02:35 PM | #18 |
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Happy with mine. GM body kit.
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09-17-2020, 02:53 PM | #19 | |
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Front Splitter: There's something like a dozen screws that you take out of existing locations, install the splitter, and re-install the screws. There should also be a piece of 3M VHB tape that goes along the inner front edge of the splitter and the bottom of the bumper cover. On the EOS one at least, there are four additional holes on the front of the splitter that are intended for installing rivets through (drill the bumper cover). I did not use these. Skirts: You will need to supply a decent amount of 3M VHB tape in order to secure the skirts to the rockers of the car. So long as the fitment of the skirts is good against the lines of the car, it is feasible to install with tape ONLY as I did (zero screws used). The directions, however, call for installing a number of screws through the skirts and into the rockers. The kits will generally come with them and they are self-tapping, so no pre-drilling is required. Most people will buy stainless steel screws instead, though, to keep them from corroding. You generally cannot see any of these as they are installed from underneath and out of your normal line of sight. |
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09-17-2020, 04:45 PM | #20 | |
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09-17-2020, 04:56 PM | #21 | |
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Here's a link to the exact product I used for the skirts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Yes, that's a 100' roll of tape for under $10. I may buy another roll just to have it on hand! It's 3M 4229 tape although they do their best to completely obscure all of that in the listing. And that might be how they can sell it for so cheap. Everything else I've found is 5-6x the price. |
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09-18-2020, 06:31 AM | #22 |
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I also went with Street Scene splitter and side skirts Matte black. I will tell you if you go with them to use rivets even though the instructions don't say to.
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09-18-2020, 10:51 AM | #23 |
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I tried the 3M tape, didn't work very well. Some have had success with it but I didn't. Pulled off in a couple of spots. If GM put it on for you in the factory I believe they use rivets.
Self tapping screws, side skirts have holes for them already so you know where to put them. No big deal.
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09-18-2020, 10:53 AM | #24 | |
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09-18-2020, 01:35 PM | #25 | |
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Or, you could just use rivets. Easy to install, guaranteed to hold and does not leave a gap the thickness of the tape along the skirt for a dirt trap. Like stated earlier, that is how they would come from the factory or installed by a dealer. Over time, the tape will start to let go and fail and have to be redone again. Rivets are a one and done. |
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09-18-2020, 01:39 PM | #26 | |
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09-18-2020, 01:57 PM | #27 | |
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Yes, you are correct, they have used tape to install things like emblems and side moldings on vehicles for years, but I do not think I have ever seen or know them to use it on things like side skirts and molded side steps on suv's or any other body panel. Even our shark fin antenna's are not just taped on, they are bolted. I get not wanting to put holes in your vehicle, but if you had got the car from the factory with side skirts, they would have been riveted with holes. It's a piece of mind I guess as well, just knowing your skirts or any body panel is securely attached. To each their own though, just how I did it and would recommend doing it, but in the end it is your vehicle and you do what feels good for you. |
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