Best Side Skirt Option

jcastag · 11-02-2018, 06:29 PM

I was wondering what the best option would be for a set of side skirts for my 17 SS Fifty. I would prefer to either not drill holes in the car or drill as few holes as possible.

If I could get them pre-painted that's a plus, but I would also get them painted at a body shop if pre-painted would dramatically increase the cost.

Suggestions from anyone that has personally installed would be appreciated.

USAFS197 · 11-02-2018, 06:44 PM

Me personally, I would go with anything that appears to be OEM or OEM-like. Look for an OEM ground effects side skirt or one of the ZL1-style replicas. I have the ZL1-style replicas from C7 Carbon. They were very easy to install with only a few holes to drill underneath.

ssmike · 11-03-2018, 12:49 PM

There’s plenty of vendors offering a variety of styles to choose from. I think with all of them there will be some holes to drill from underneath which is actually a good thing. I wouldn’t trust a 3m only solution. I chose the American Authority ZL1 style side skirts which screw in from underneath and 3m tape along the top edge to the rocker just below the doors. Do a good search here and on Google to see what’s available in your budget. Here’s what mine look like. I also have their front splitter to match.

Edit: forgot to say they come pre painted gloss black and are reasonably priced.

Kevin_S17 · 11-04-2018, 09:41 AM

I have the American Authority side skirts as well. I had a few fitment issues to work thru. Honestly I didn’t mind because the price was good.

The middle of the side skirt wanted to flex away from the car. After several weeks it pulled away to the point that it left a 1” gap. I bought some 3M auto tape. Dropped the skirt, cleaned and re-taped. No issues since. Perfectly flush.

msowers22 · 11-04-2018, 10:53 AM

here's mine

Start The Machine · 11-04-2018, 12:05 PM

I've got the American Authority ZL1 side skirts as well. No issues here.

jcastag · 11-04-2018, 05:09 PM

Thanks all.. I was thinking the AA or C7 as it looks like they have the best combo of right price and minimal drilling with the option of 3M tape at the top.

But of course I have an entire other issue to deal with now as I have the GM splash guards already installed on my car I forgot about.

Do any of them work with the slash guards?

USAFS197 · 11-05-2018, 08:52 AM

None of them will work as I understand it. I have the ZL1 Addons rock guards and they fit fine with my side skirts, though.

Juiced1 · 11-05-2018, 09:19 AM

We carry and sell a lot of ACS options. They have gotten excellent reviews from our customers for fit and finish. They have several different options as well.

jcastag · 11-07-2018, 03:39 PM

Kinda sucks that I have to choose either the side skirts or the splash guards and can't have both

Billabongi · 11-08-2018, 01:47 PM

I don’t have a real clear close up but this is my Fifty with the ZL1AddOn splash guards and C7 side skirts. I like the GM splash guards better but can’t use side skirts with those.

11-02-2018, 06:29 PM	#1
jcastag Drives: 2017 Camaro FIFTY 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 303	Best Side Skirt Option I was wondering what the best option would be for a set of side skirts for my 17 SS Fifty. I would prefer to either not drill holes in the car or drill as few holes as possible. If I could get them pre-painted that's a plus, but I would also get them painted at a body shop if pre-painted would dramatically increase the cost. Suggestions from anyone that has personally installed would be appreciated.

11-02-2018, 06:44 PM	#2
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	Me personally, I would go with anything that appears to be OEM or OEM-like. Look for an OEM ground effects side skirt or one of the ZL1-style replicas. I have the ZL1-style replicas from C7 Carbon. They were very easy to install with only a few holes to drill underneath. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

11-03-2018, 12:49 PM	#3
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	There’s plenty of vendors offering a variety of styles to choose from. I think with all of them there will be some holes to drill from underneath which is actually a good thing. I wouldn’t trust a 3m only solution. I chose the American Authority ZL1 style side skirts which screw in from underneath and 3m tape along the top edge to the rocker just below the doors. Do a good search here and on Google to see what’s available in your budget. Here’s what mine look like. I also have their front splitter to match. Edit: forgot to say they come pre painted gloss black and are reasonably priced. Attached Images

11-04-2018, 09:41 AM	#4
Kevin_S17 Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Vert Summit White Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 113 View My Garage	I have the American Authority side skirts as well. I had a few fitment issues to work thru. Honestly I didn’t mind because the price was good. The middle of the side skirt wanted to flex away from the car. After several weeks it pulled away to the point that it left a 1” gap. I bought some 3M auto tape. Dropped the skirt, cleaned and re-taped. No issues since. Perfectly flush. Attached Images

11-04-2018, 10:53 AM	#5
msowers22 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertable Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 34	ZL1 here's mine Attached Images

11-04-2018, 12:05 PM	#6
Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 840	I've got the American Authority ZL1 side skirts as well. No issues here. Attached Images __________________ RS Package, HD Cooling Package, Brembo 6 Piston Front Brakes, SRP Racing Pedals, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Dyno Tuned by Trifecta, Velossa Tech Ram Air, Mishimoto Intake, aFe Air Filter, Mishimoto Charge Pipes, ZZP 67mm Throttle Body, Trifecta T40 Stage 2 Turbo, JacFab Recirculation Valve, PTP Turbo Blanket, ZZP Catted Downpipe, Mishimoto Pro Cat-Back Quad Tip Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch Cans, Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank, GM SEMA Grill, Ikon Motorsports Front Fascia Extension, Ikon Motorsports 1LE Spoiler, American Authority ZL1 Side Skirts, AMPP Quad Tip Rear Valance

11-04-2018, 05:09 PM	#7
jcastag Drives: 2017 Camaro FIFTY 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 303	Thanks all.. I was thinking the AA or C7 as it looks like they have the best combo of right price and minimal drilling with the option of 3M tape at the top. But of course I have an entire other issue to deal with now as I have the GM splash guards already installed on my car I forgot about. Do any of them work with the slash guards?

11-05-2018, 08:52 AM	#8
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	None of them will work as I understand it. I have the ZL1 Addons rock guards and they fit fine with my side skirts, though. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

11-05-2018, 09:19 AM	#9
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We carry and sell a lot of ACS options. They have gotten excellent reviews from our customers for fit and finish. They have several different options as well.

11-07-2018, 03:39 PM	#10
jcastag Drives: 2017 Camaro FIFTY 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 303	Kinda sucks that I have to choose either the side skirts or the splash guards and can't have both

11-08-2018, 01:47 PM	#11
Billabongi Drives: '17 SS 50th Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 921	I don’t have a real clear close up but this is my Fifty with the ZL1AddOn splash guards and C7 side skirts. I like the GM splash guards better but can’t use side skirts with those. Attached Images __________________ 2017 50th Anniversary 2LT\RS - #1583 SOLD 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS - #3410 Last edited by Billabongi; 11-08-2018 at 02:07 PM.

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