Installing the American Hydrocarbon ZR1 Splitter on a C6 Corvette Z06
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- Check out why I bought a ZR1 splitter from American Hydrocarbon, and see how great the results are! Had I known it was so easy to install, I would have done it long ago.
(Unfortunately, American Hydrocarbon is no longer in business.)
⬇ Quick jump to each section ⬇
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Appearance upgrades I have done so far
1:20 - Why I went with American Hydrocarbon again
2:44 - How it arrived and unboxing/unwrapping
3:35 - Inspecting and a cool custom upgrade I did (tell me what you think of it!)
4:02 - Comparison of ZR1 splitter to OEM Z06 splitter ("valance panel")
4:43 - Removal of OEM Z06 splitter - Too easy!
5:04 - I didn't have to drill holes for this...but someone else did anyway.
6:28 - How it looks after installation (also SUPER easy)
6:57 - My work isn't done yet...
8:05 - Additional thoughts and my recommendations (+coupon codes)
9:41 - Conclusion, request for comments (tell me what you think!), and thanks
CORRECTION - I meant to say "spoiler" and not "splitter" at the 2:25 mark.
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The splitter looks amazing on the Corvette. LOVE it!
THANKS! I do too! 😜
Fantastic material as always! Your Z is gorgeous
Thanks! 👍
Cool Video Jason! I’m glad to see you have new content on the Zo6. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!
Thanks, Doug! As I mentioned, I am WAY behind on working on this car. I gotta step the pace up.
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
I have a 08 z06, it's all stock and the splitter is the only thing I've ever wanted my car is jet steam blue and it had 9,154 miles in August of 2019 and I started really driving it and now it has around 30 thousand miles. There's a fine line when doing things to ones car is alot easier to sell one when it's close to stock and sometimes we can go over board with coloring the badges wheels ect, I've seen beautiful cars over done with black, in the end what matters it's what you like and most people are never honest with us on how something looks. When I was growing up my dad hated bumper stickers it made a car look like crap, you can make a car look like a kids reveal model by doing too much as in decals where they shouldn't be, it's a grate looking clean car and doing too much makes it look cheap, the car has sexy lines doing to much takes that away. And it feels good to take my car out and woman love it and men to they think it's a new car.
Thanks for the comments. I agree, too much can ruin a car. Check this video if you haven't already: czcams.com/video/yJ0fhXT39fk/video.html
Nice man! Love it
Appreciate it, brother! I forgot to wear my HWF shirt in this one. 😧. I'll wear it in my next Corvette video, I promise!
I’m subbed and waiting for more vette videos!
Got more in the works. Thanks!! 👍
Keep the mods coming! I have the same scheme I'm excited to do on my silver Z too! Your videos will help me execute. I look forward to the headlight guide too. My splitter and black headlights are going on as soon as it gets warm!
Awesome video brother! Bad ass ride!.. side note..going to pull the trigger on your Forgestar M14 's you had at one time (exact same set up) glad I came across your channel keep up the cool videos brother!🤘
Thanks! What color is your car?
@@InJasonsGarage its black so I figured those wheels will look good on there..wheels I got on there now stick in a little bit so this set up will more aggressive.
Looks great man.. Need to order one for myself
Thanks, I am super happy with mine.
About time you got that splitter! I had one on my GS but, after a trip to Mexico it caught on a railroad track and snapped it in half. Definitely suggest installing that reinforcement sooner than later!
Thanks, Kevin. Yup, I have been planning this for far too long. That reinforcement need to be done and soon!
Very nice video. Love the Vette.
On a side note. So sad to hear the Camaro Show's done. I never called in but listened for years. I wish you and Chris the best in the future.
Thanks for much and thanks for listening to the show. The kind works are much appreciated!
lovin it!
Thanks!
Love that Jake emblem
Thanks! I appreciate the input!
NICE !!!!!
Thanks!!
I’m about to order a splitter for my C6Z and was not a fan of drilling new holes. Didn’t cross my mind about American Hydrocarbon! Thanks for the info and video, I’ve stolen a few of your ideas for my Z!
Cool man! Glad I can help. I will say that shipping on the splitter is rough because of the size. Use coupon code FREE to get free shipping until 12/31. I wish I did this months ago...but I also wish I waited until now to order so I could get the free shipping! ;);)
While my preference is for the stock GS/Z06 lower valance (I think the ZR1 splitter looks like an Ethiopian Mursi with a lip plate), the one you have there is an example of quality fit and paint. Nice piece of gear.
My GS had a ZR1 splitter on it that I replaced with a stock GS valance and one of the prior owners had used non-standard fastener locations (as was done on yours) and also had scraped the splitter on parking curbs and busted out a couple of the holes where the j-nuts clip onto on the front fascia, so I offer some advice to keep a CLOSE eye on your parking with that nice new splitter. May want to consider a front camera.
Thanks for the thoughts and advice. If you look really closely at the video in a few spots, you will see where the paint is very slightly cracked at the bottom of the front fascia. That was me hitting a parking block. It hurt. And, if you look even closer, you might see a small bullet front camera mounted near the top of the lower front grille...for the reasons discussed. 😆
Jason Debler the lawn rebel 😎🤘🏻
Thanks. I think. What does that mean?
@@InJasonsGarage I follow a lawn care channel on here. The guy has an excellent handlebar mustache, it’s become his signature and branding. Connor Ward, Lawn Rebel. You looked like a close similarity. Great channel tho.
Did you sell the stock headlights been trying to find some silver ones and splitter looks good! Love the car just got a c6 so looking to do some of the same stuff.
I still have the stock headlights installed. :) Like I mentioned in this video, I am behind in my mods!
I love your car, I just feel like your side skirts need to be gloss black now too to match. Keep your videos coming!
Thanks. I have been torn on this ever since I did this video. I have the factory color skirts that came with the car...but I feel if I had them painted black, it would make the car look "bottom heavy".
@@InJasonsGarage I respectfully disagree, but it's not my car so my opinion doesn't mean anything, as long as you're happy... still a badass car though. 🤙🏼🇺🇸
Where did you get the side and rear emblems? Great video!
Side emblems here: czcams.com/video/7YEAIPJxXkU/video.html
Front and rear emblems here: czcams.com/video/bgyQ9Lg8Nzo/video.html
great video! is there a noticable difference in the handling if you get the ZR1 rear spoiler and not change out the front splitter?
A bit, but I also don't drive my car as aggressively as I should. 😀 I am quite confident that there's a difference at higher speeds.
I am new to the Corvette community. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and appreciate all the help you offer! I want to get a zr1 kit for my grandsport and I can’t decide what company to go with. Seems like Rpi has better prices than AHC but has some bad reviews. I don’t want to cheap out on the parts though, any insight to who you would go with? I wanted to get the spoiler, skirts, and splitter all from the same company so I know it matches perfect. Thanks Jason!
Hard to say. I had good luck with RPI but I heave heard that others haven't had the best responses from them. I really like the paint quality of American Hydrocarbon. I'd say it is a 50/50 situation. Sorry I can't help more. I do understand about wanting everything to match, I typically do as well. However, I have a C6.5 spoiler from one company, side skirts from another unknown company (they came with the car), and of course, the splitter from AH. :)
@@InJasonsGarage thank you for the quick response! I still have a couple months to decide before I get her out of hibernation so I guess I’ll have to just bite the bullet on one or the other lol. Beautiful z by the way, thanks again!
Nice splitter. Quick off topic question. How do you like the race ramps? What size are they and are you lowered all the way down on stock bolt? Just bought a 2006 cammed Z06 the is fully lowered on stock bolts. Been debating race ramps vs spending allot more on QuickJack. I'm leaning toward the race ramps 72" and rear tire cribs.
I have the 72" and I love them. You can see them in the corner by my garage door in almost every video. For cars like ours, they are a must. And for "normal" cars, they are great too because they are not as steep as regular ramps and are just less freaky when driving up them. QuickJacks are nice but RaceRamps are easy to store, super lightweight and just plain handy.
Hey dude !! Love the car its Awesome, where did you order the splitter ? I want one from my GrandSport...
AmericanHydrocarbon.com
Well Jason, this is AGV, aka Another Great Video! I'll try and handle my comments and/or questions in real time as I watch, stop, comment and then repeat.
1. Love the Jake Skull addition. I think you can get a small, like maybe 1" square logo of it in metal that would go just in front of the rear fender-wells. You'll know better than I.
2. As to American Hydrocarbon, can they "dip" it in a factory pattern CF? Also, it they paint, can it be had in Carbon Flash? Sorry, I see you addressed my question of dipping it. FWIW after going through TWO factory CF Splitters I'm looking for an alternative and I think this fills the bill, especially since I won't have to take out a loan like I would to make a factory purchase.
That's it for now. But the day is still early.😉 Save the Wave.👋
Thanks, Peter!
1) I got rid of the chicklet here. czcams.com/video/VaYvCT7LvCM/video.html . I never thought of replacing it with something else...but I will check into it!
2) Yeah, I am pretty sure they can do whatever you need. Give them a shout and tell them I sent you. Let me know what they say!
Thanks for the above link. I just went to it and save that I didn't comment or leave a "thumb's up." I apologize and did leave a thumb's up👍for you. Ha, ha. "Chicklet," love it! I've never heard it referred that way, but it works! I really have to get out more.😉
I wanna know more about those foglights!
I'll be doing a full install video in the near future. Until then, check this video: czcams.com/video/gUfj8krWkHE/video.html .
Also, check out www.lightwurkz.com/product/corvette-c6-led-drl-replacement-lamps-new-for-2019/
On another note. I'm curious which model Race Ramps did you order for your Z06 ramp clearance? Thank you
These: geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2
Hi Jason, I personally think your whip looks sick with the front splitter and gloss black spoiler, although some may disagree. On a bit of a different note, what are you running for your fog light bulbs?
Thanks! For right now, I am actually running these: czcams.com/video/LdudBvhKnCM/video.html
But as soon as I get the front clip off that I mentioned in this video, I will (finally!) be installing the ones I mentioned here: czcams.com/video/gUfj8krWkHE/video.html
@@InJasonsGarage Thanks, I honestly didn't think they're proper fog lights until you mentioned it. Any chance you might do a comparison test (lux meter, etc., just like you do with LED bulbs) of them going against factory fogs?
Jason, I have purchased a LS427/570 in Nov 20 waiting to swap into my 69RS Camaro. My question is do I need to worry about the valve drop in this newest GM crate engine. Scoggin Dickey where the motor came from brushed off the idea that there ever was a problem then or now. You have any idea if this is still a issue with new crate LS7 engines GM is currently making?
Have you seen this playlist? czcams.com/play/PLq79AIsMUwndnzvkQXu5xbK2Z4BXUOxF8.html
There really is no clear answer to this. Some say it is an issue with all LS7s, some say crate engines don't have the issue, some say it was never an issue. For that last one, I would ask those who have had to replace their engines so see if they agree. My advice? Better safe that sorry.
Jason how are you liking those race ramps? Are you able to drive up and down on them without rubbing the zr1 splitter? Also what length of race ramps are you using? The 56 inch by chance?
I have these: geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2 And I love them, no problems rubbing.
Hi Jason! Which Race Ramps are you using for the C6?
The exact ramps I use are the Race Ramps RR-72-2. Love 'em. geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2
@@InJasonsGarage Thanks!!
Where did you get your custom black front/rear emblems?
czcams.com/video/bgyQ9Lg8Nzo/video.htmlsi=owhqDxUukkMTUrAl
What’s it measure off the ground? Is it lower than stock ? I already drag on everything
My car is lowered on factory springs and the bottom front edge of my splitter is 5" off the ground.
How’s the ground clearance after the lip? Does it rub a lot more now?
I honestly haven't found out, it hasn't been out of the garage since I made this video due to weather and such. I should have measured the factory valance height before I removed it. 😁
what exact race ramps are those? those would be amazing compared to the 2'4 I drive onto so I can jack up my car...
The exact ramps I use are the Race Ramps RR-72-2. Love 'em. geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2
@@InJasonsGarage THANK YOU!!!!
@@kyleschwartz2799 Not a problem! :)
There’s something about the zr1 splitter I just don’t like, do you know if there’s any other splitters on the market
There is a ZRAL-1 splitter for something different. www.southerncarparts.com/corvette-zral-painted-front-chin-spoiler-splitter-p-6669.html
I was just going to suggest the same! I think design is a solid alternative to the ZR1 splitter. Plus, I hear that it doesn't scrape as much.
where do i order the exact same splitter. And rocker skirts!!
americanhydrocarbon.com
Do you have any information on installing American Hydrocarbon C6 Hood props? Pat didn't include any installation instructions when he shipped them. I tried contacting them, but unfortunately
no reply. Any information that you can shed on this is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I wish I could help you, but I don't have experience with them myself. Send a pic of what you have to jason@injasonsgarge.com and I will at least take a look and offer suggestions.
@@InJasonsGarage thank you!
@@Vini-Pizza Don't think me just yet, I am not sure how much help I can provide! 😬
@@InJasonsGarage I’ll send you pictures tomorrow.👍🏻👍🏻
After much playing around with the props this morning, I finally figured the installation out. It was very frustrating. Removal is down right hazardous. I do not recommend them. Thanks for your time.
where did you purchase the splitter ?
americanhydrocarbon.com
I can’t find this anymore? Anyone have a link?
americanhydrocarbon.com/
Mexico huh. That's like around the corner down the street from where I live.
Yep. That's where my stunt driver does the testing for me.
@@InJasonsGarage how can I get the splitter to fit flush with the bumper? I keep turning the screw but it only goes in so many turns and then the metal clip starts warping. So I have about a centimeter gap from the splitter and bumper. The double sided tape doesn't even touch the bumper. 😐
@@marcv.5574 Are you using the same splitter that I am in this video from American Hydrocarbon or another manufacturer?
Sounds like something is warped. Is it all the way around or only in a certain spot?
@@InJasonsGarage not the same manufacturer,but it is the same all the way around and fits perfectly as far as dimensions but like I said the screws only turn so many turns maybe I have to hold the splitter up to the bumper and screw it in so it can remain flush? Or should it be able to screw all the way I until the splitter meets the bumper by turning the screws? (If that makes sense)
@@marcv.5574 Definitely try holding the splitter flush when tightening, don't leave a gap or lets the screw try to draw the splitter tight. Start in the middle, support the ends with something like a cardboard box and work your way toward the ends, alternating sides. Let me know if that works for you.
Same for C6 GS?
Yup, they have them for both widebody and standard C6 Corvettes.
I'm gonna go ahead and say the lack of hair cut and beard trimming looks 10x better 🤘
Heh...thanks. I think. :)
What size are your wheels?
All the details are in the description here:
czcams.com/video/OMwX3Nq8Bv8/video.html
@@InJasonsGarage thanks!
@@AmericanSouthDesigns You bet. Let me know if you have more questions, and I'd like to mention that I LOVE your wood work!
@@InJasonsGarage thank you sir! I appreciate it. I just recently picked up a silver C6 base. And I’m like you...I want gloss black accents on almost everything!
@@AmericanSouthDesigns Curious...do you have a particular reason for gloss black rather than the common carbon fiber look?
How much was painted?
Check latest prices at AmericanHydrocarbon.com
That car is pure sex. Love what you are doing with it.
Thanks! 😎😎