[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by SPANKY LS1

Anderson Composites makes CF parts. I think you're referring to ACS Composites, and I've already spoken to them, they either purchased from GM directly or the same supplier and resold them, they can't get them anymore, either.

A quick Google search sheds a TON of light on GM's reputation for the way they treat their vendors and suppliers, I'm assuming what happened here is they pissed off whoever was making them and when they told GM they were no longer interested in doing business with them, GM didn't care to source another supplier since the car was no longer in production.

I'd have more respect for them just acknowledging that then them trying to cite "iT's aN aCCeSsOrY paRT" as their justification for refusing to source them. They'll never convince me that a "Parts and Accessories Program Manager" doesn't know the difference.

Ah yes, sorry about the typo, indeed it's ACS Composites.

A very unfortunate situation, and you are 100% correct in that aftermarket parts almost never measure up; front splitters are no different, I experimented with a few before settling on part number 84116168. Now it looks like I need to be mega careful, or be willing to either compromise or buy a carbon fiber replacement for $$$...

[speedyink1]

Holy shit.. Well I guess I have to just hope like hell nothing ever happens to mine.

[m6-lt1]

Originally Posted by bishopts

Toyota rebadges a BMW and calls it a Supra.
Nissan completely flops on a successor for the 370z with a half ass retro monstrosity.

The Supra is actually a really good car. The point of the Z wasn’t to be a performer. It’s a car targeted at Gen X and Boomers because it looks like a past car that they may have owned or wanted to own when they were younger. It has a comfy wide versus a performance oriented ride as their target audience was older folks. I do think it’s about 5k overpriced BUT every vehicle in today’s market is over priced.

Op, some of these aftermarket companies make quality pieces. Do your research and pick the best one. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the sheen matching what you had before. In regards to the sheen, the black on the 1LE mirrors, valance, spoiler and splitter is just standard GM black with a specific clear coat applied (I think it’s a satin clear) to give it its sheen. If you buy one and the sheen is wrong the dealer can probably at least paint it the right color for you

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by m6-lt1

The Supra is actually a really good car.

The BMW supra is pretty ok but the Toyota loyalty is 100 percent gone. Toyota couldnt bring themselves to build their own flagship car. If i go into a dealership to buy a Toyota because I'm loyal to the brand, i don't want to drive off in a BMW.

[Cardiak]

Originally Posted by bishopts

I feel like it's across the board.
Ford craps out this EV suv and calls it a mustang.
Dodge craps out an EV charger with external speakers to make ICE sounds.
Toyota rebadges a BMW and calls it a Supra.
Nissan completely flops on a successor for the 370z with a half ass retro monstrosity.

Honestly i can't think of a new car i would want to own.

To be fair, GM also rebadged a ZL1 and called it a CT5 V Blackwing and is trying to sell it for $100K+

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by Cardiak

To be fair, GM also rebadged a ZL1 and called it a CT5 V Blackwing and is trying to sell it for $100K+

Thats not the same... GM made both of those lol.

[sgreer78]

I have a brand new one sitting in my basement for this very reason. Someday my original will be too messed up for me to live with.

[nikerret]

Well, I guess I’m going to find one to put in the garage. What a stupid problem.

[bishopts]

Fwiw this is what the $80 one on Amazon looks like.
Its a 3 piece design.

[speedyink1]

That's a crazy low price, honestly that looks pretty damn ok for how little you have to spend on it. Especially if it got satin wrapped!

[beowulf556]

So there really isn’t an aftermarket piece that fits the oem holes and bolts right up? Wow.

[N Camarolina]

Originally Posted by bishopts

Fwiw this is what the $80 one on Amazon looks like.
Its a 3 piece design.

It looks the part, but the question is does it actually provide downforce like the OEM? When you are tracking at high speeds, the splitter is functional and needs to prevent the front end from getting light.

If anyone with experience with aftermarket replacements and track time (long straights) could comment, that would be very helpful.

[bishopts]

Originally Posted by N Camarolina

It looks the part, but the question is does it actually provide downforce like the OEM? When you are tracking at high speeds, the splitter is functional and needs to prevent the front end from getting light.

If anyone with experience with aftermarket replacements and track time (long straights) could comment, that would be very helpful.

Yea i don't really know about that one. Ive only had my car to 150-160 on i35.
I know it is riveted in not bolted. I can put weight in it and it holds to the bumper without separating. I would guess it's "better than nothing" but probably not the best.
On top it visually looks good but it's open on the bottom. Kinda like if you cup your hand and have it upside down.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by bishopts

Yea i don't really know about that one. Ive only had my car to 150-160 on i35.
I know it is riveted in not bolted. I can put weight in it and it holds to the bumper without separating. I would guess it's "better than nothing" but probably not the best.
On top it visually looks good but it's open on the bottom. Kinda like if you cup your hand and have it upside down.

That's what I love about the OEM splitter, it doesn't have this lame hollow bottom and feels much better as it doesn't disturb airflow with any random curvature, its bottom side is basically flat.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to source ZL1 side skirts (as they're integrated with the rockers) for my car, so the aftermarket side skirts I did end up purchasing, while great quality and holding very steady at speed, also have no bottom, like you described.