American Car Craft C5 Corvette Perforated Side Vent Grilles
American Car Craft 032015 Perforated Side Vent Grilles add polished stainless steel detail inside the front-fender side vents of the 1997–2004 C5 Corvette, including the fixed-roof coupe and 2001–2004 Z06. This two-piece set supplies a grille for each side, with round perforations rather than a diamond-mesh pattern. Choose it for a bright exterior accent that follows the existing vent opening.
The sculpted side cove is a distinctive part of the C5 profile. Filling that opening with a regular perforated pattern adds a finished focal point beside the front wheel without replacing the fender. The mirror-polished surface works particularly well when you want visible metallic detail rather than a blacked-out vent treatment.
Product Details
- American Car Craft part number 032015.
- Two stainless steel side-vent grilles with attachment tape.
- Polished finish with a round-hole perforated design.
- Two adhesive-promoter packs and two 23-inch lengths of 1/8-inch chrome molding included.
- Made in the USA.
Benefits
The matched pair gives both front-fender vents the same finish and pattern. Stainless construction provides the visible metal surface, while the closely spaced round openings distinguish this design from laser mesh. Included molding gives you the option of outlining the outer vent edge for a more defined border; using that trim is optional, not a separate grille version.
A good choice for a street-driven or show-focused C5 whose owner wants polished side-cove detail. Select it for appearance and pattern consistency across the side profile. The fender opening, rather than the engine or transmission, determines the mounting location.
Important Notes
Installation requires access behind the fender vent. The procedure calls for safely supporting the front of the car, opening the inner fender liner and removing the vent deflector. Clean and prepare the mounting areas, test-fit each grille and adjust its contour as needed before exposing the attachment tape. Refit the deflector and liner afterward. Review the installation instructions before starting rather than treating this as a tool-free exterior overlay.
Order by both location and pattern: 032015 is the perforated front-fender set, not rear-bumper inserts or the laser-mesh version. Confirm the opening shape before ordering for a car with aftermarket fenders or altered vents. Other exterior accessories pictured on a vehicle are not part of this kit.
CORVETTE COMPATIBILITY
- 1997–2004 C5 Corvette Base coupe; LS1.
- 1998–2004 C5 Corvette Base convertible; LS1.
- 1999–2000 C5 Corvette fixed-roof coupe (FRC); LS1.
- 2001–2004 C5 Corvette Z06; LS6.
- Position: front-fender side-vent openings on both sides.
If you use the included chrome molding, prepare the outer vent edge separately and shape the trim around the corners before finishing the joint. The instructions distinguish this optional border from the taped grille itself, so decide whether you want the outlined look before starting.
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