ACS Composite Offers New 5VM Rocker Winglets for the C7 Corvette

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ACS Composite Offers New 5VM Rocker Winglets for the C7 Corvette

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With the new year well underway, are you ready to take your C7 and C8 Corvettes to the next level of looks and performance? ACS Composite is one of the leading aftermarket companies producing their own high-quality parts and accessories for enhancing and protecting your Corvette, and their product portfolio for both generations continues to grow.

Never content to rest on their laurels or forget those generations that came before, our friends at ACS Composite have introduced a new product for C7 Corvette owners! We’ll also be taking a look back at a new product introduced last year for C8 Corvette owners, as well as the popular ZR1-style front splitter for C7 Corvettes.

C7 Corvette 5VM Rocker Winglet

New to the ACS Composite product line-up for C7 Corvettes are these ACS C7 Corvette 5VM Rocker Winglets that were inspired by the 5VM aerodynamic side rockers found on the C8 Corvette. Redesigned and reproportioned for the seventh-generation Corvette, these 5VM Rocker Winglets are bolt-on attachments to the C7 side rocker. These new 5VM Rockers for the C7 Corvette also enhance the C7’s rear brake ducts (on the C7 widebodies) and they were designed to complement the Rear Quarter Extensions for the C7 from ACS as well.

C7 Corvette 5VM Rocker Winglet

ACS Composite manufactures the C7 5VM Winglets in their signature PC Composite material using injection molding. ACS says this method of manufacture “creates a highly long-lasting production optimal for an automotive accessory component.” The PC Composite material is very strong and durable, it’s heat resistant, and also scratch-resistant. The Winglets are shipped painted in Carbon Flash Metallic to match the OEM CFZ components on your C7.

C7 Corvette 5VM Rocker Winglet

The C7 5VM rocker winglet can be installed on any C7 Corvette (Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1) equipped with Z06 style rockers. ACS also offers a list of their side-rockers compatible with the 5VM Rocker Winglets. The installation looks to be straightforward based on the video below.

ACS Composite is offering the C7 5VM Rocker Winglets for $459 a pair and shipping is free!


ACS C8 Z51 Wickers

It was last winter that ACS Composite first released their custom wickers for the C8 Corvette’s Z51 Spoiler. As the Z51 spoiler and the optional High Wing spoiler both generate the same amount of downforce, your choice between them comes down to the visual differences between the two. If you want a more aggressive aero package for the C8 Corvette Z51 Stingray, ACS Composite’s C8 wickers provide more surface area to the Z51 spoiler the same way the Stage II wickers did for the C7 Corvette Z06. The other benefit to the Z51 spoiler vs the high wing is better access to your rear trunk. No more lifting the golf bags over the high wing!

ACS C8 Z51 Wickers

ACS Composite manufactures the C8 Wickers from PC Composite plastic which is very durable and comes pre-painted in Carbon Flash Black metallic to match your Stingray’s other trim and vents. If you opted for the Carbon Flash Z51 spoiler, these will be a perfect match. However, I really do like this two-tone look with the wickers on the painted wing. Once installed, you’ll still have full visibility from the rearview camera.

ACS C8 Z51 Wickers

Installation of the wickers does require drilling three holes on each side of the spoiler and you will also need a rivet gun to install. Each wicker also has pre-installed double-sided tape to help hold the wickers in place. While this may sound difficult, ACS says it takes about an hour and rates it an Easy install. If you are still hesitant, an installation video is available:


ACS C7 ZR1 Splitter

Here’s another great C7 Corvette accessory created in-house by ACS Composite and released last year. The C7 ZR1 Front Splitter was derived from the widebody ZR1’s ZTK aero package but adapted to fit the C7 Corvette Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06. This front splitter is the most aggressive and performance-driven spoiler they offer for the C7 Corvette.

ACS C7 ZR1 Splitter

They say that size matters and this C7 ZR1 splitter has the largest surface area on any C7 splitter they offer, and yet it offers a better ride height and angle of attack than the OEM Z06 splitter. You’ll be able to take this splitter into some of the most challenging driving conditions such as steep driveways, and inclines to enter parking lots.

ACS C7 ZR1 Splitter

Manufactured in PC Composite material, the C7 ACS ZR1 front Splitter comes pre-painted in Carbon Flash Black metallic finish to match the other Carbon Flash components on your car. This front splitter was designed using all OEM mounting points and existing holes, so no drilling or other modifications are required and that also means that the installation is fully reversible.

ACS Composite offers the C7 ZR1 Front Splitter for Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06 for $1,149 which includes free shipping. You can see the installation video below:


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