The stock aerodynamic carbon fiber kit was discontinued due to several reasons such as:
Due to heavy demand and not enough supply, the comprehensive aerodynamic kit has been discontinued from the choices list. Happily, nonetheless, there are aftermarket solutions such as the 5VM set from AG Motorsports.
“Fitment and polish that surpasses OEM at a portion of the cost” is how the AGM Motorsports company details the carbon-fiber makeover that generates “a dramatic, ground-hugging appearance for your car.”
Built out of prepreg carbon and preserved in an autoclave, the carbon-fiber elements are meant to decrease the air pressure beneath the car. That, in turn, transposes to reduced drag and enhanced traction at high speeds. As the headline implies, $2,598 also appears to be great value for the money. For reference, RPO code 5VM in the C8 Corvette order guide used to retail at no less than $4,850.
Also kenned as Visible Carbon Fiber Ground Effects, the kit from Chevy is pretty much a must-have option for any Stingray or Stingray Z51. Not because carbon fiber is light and strong, but for the beautiful qualities of the element.
Prepreg carbon and autoclaving also occur to be the real deal, superior and more valuable than the wet-laid carbon fiber you may find inside a high-end AMG. Wet laying’s biggest disadvantage is the varied proportion of epoxy distribution. Even the slightest flaw in the curing process can reduce structural strength.
AG Motorsports also offers standalone elements, not only the 5VM full aero kit. The rocker panel extensions, for example, are the most affordable of the lot at $799 per pair. The front spoiler is next up with $1,099 while the side skirts cost $1,499.
On that note, there are loads of alternatives out there. SpeedKore – the business responsible for Dodge Challenger and Charger carbon-fiber parts and tuning – offers a related package to AG Motorsports for the sovereign price of $4,562.
The kit is at very high demand for its properties and also for its aesthetic looks, as the looks are very impeeding and aerodynamic looking and it looks awesome on such a low ground-clear body.
