Order new part from dealer or other vendor?

[oldskoolboarder]

ARGH. Been raining so haven't washed the car to note any blemishes over the last few weeks. Dealer says this is about $270 but service manager still hasn't texted the part number.

1. What's the part number for a CT4V BW?
2. Any place other than dealer that I can order?
3. Any chance I can replace this without a jack or risers? I don't have either so I'd have to get 'creative' (safely) to create enough space to fit a philips driver under there. At least it felt like a philips head.

 

[hawk02]

I have ordered OEM parts from https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ and Genuine OEM GM Parts and Accessories Online - GM Parts Giant.

What you have to watch out for when ordering OEM parts online is shipping cost. Most of the good online vendors will provide the option to check shipping cost before submitting the order.

Sometime the shipping cost can be extravagant. When I had my ‘17 ZL1, I hit the curb with the front splitter. The online cost of a new splitter was around $170. However, shipping was well over $200. I sold the car so I never got around to checking but it may have been cheaper or the same cost to order through the dealer. You just have be aware that the shipping cost may offset any discounts.

I would think you should be able to replace the splitter without having to jack up the car. I added the oem splitter to my C8 Corvette and did it laying down in my driveway. The ZL1 splitter was also replaceable without the need to jack up the car. You just got to get down on the ground. At my age that’s not necessarily an easy task.

 

[Dirkbg]

1. 84590905 ($75 core charge) https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-fascia-84590905 Probably comes in primer and needs to be painted. CORRECTION They do appear to come painted ready to install per this thread Delivered with no "front bezels" / Lowest part of the front lip spoiler
2. Only the dealer has the OEM ones, but Tapout has carbon fiber replacements in two pattern versions. Tapout Tuning CT4-V Blackwing Carbon Fiber Base Splitter - Tapout Tuning If you want to go this route, check with member Everest since he bought those and isn't going to use them anymore: Does anyone have pics of a 4BW with the 1 piece front splitter without the dive planes/canards?
3. I did the entire standard front aero trim to CF1 without jacking the car. The only thing was turning the tires left to right to access screws for the CF wheel deflectors which you don't have. You can see this message, and follow these links to a vast source of information to see what you're dealing with. Tapout CF base splitter Carbon fiber PN database. Carbon fiber PN database. What the inside of the nose cover looks like so you can see those attachment points Carbon fiber PN database.

A suggestion: See if a local body shop can just fix it on the car. If it has to be painted anyway, that may be just as cost effective. Flexible filler and paint would be good as new with no downside.

Here's what the part looks like off the car:

 

[FLYARMY]

Since its just black glossy paint, take it to a body shop. It most likely won't even be removed and they can repair it to look like new. Easy, one day job.

 

[oldskoolboarder]

Thanks all. Unfortunately, it's not just a scuff, it's a bit gouged so a replacement part would probably be the easiest option.

 

[FLYARMY]

Even if its gouged, it can be fixed. They have special products just for that exact issue.
Go talk to a body shop first. You will be pleasantly surprised.