George’s 2022 Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT Z51 Vertical Door Installation

George, known on Instagram as @raja_st_george, returned to Vertical Doors, Inc. in Lake Elsinore, California on October 13, 2026 for a gloss black Evo Style front splitter and side skirts, wheel spacers and lowering work on his 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT Z51. His Corvette already features our Vertical Door Conversion Kit, part number VDCCHEVYCORC820, installed at our facility in September 2026.

George's Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic Stingray now sits lower, with the wheels farther out in the fender openings. The front splitter and matching side skirts carry the lower body line from the nose along the sides, where the raised doors give you a clear look at the profile.

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George's Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic C8 Stingray outside Vertical Doors, Inc. with both doors raised.

George Returns for Exterior and Stance Upgrades: October 13, 2026

When George brought his Stingray back to Vertical Doors HQ, our team installed the Evo Style front splitter, matching side skirts and wheel spacers, and lowered the car. Look at the low front and side angles in the update. You can see how the splitter extends the nose, how the skirts follow the rocker panels and how the wheels fill out the fender openings.

Here is what our team completed on October 13.

• Front splitter: Auto Addict USA Evo Style Front Lower Chin Splitter in gloss black.
• Side skirts: Auto Addict USA Evo Style Side Skirts in gloss black, supplied as a pair.
• Wheel spacers: Move the wheels outward toward the fender edges.
• Lower ride height: Brings the body closer to the tires and gives the car a lower profile.

The Evo Style splitter and side skirts are listed with polypropylene construction and a gloss black finish. You can view the exact products for George's return visit below.

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George's Corvette C8 October 13 Walkaround

Nick shows George's Stingray outside Vertical Doors HQ after the work was completed. The walkaround gives you a look at the front splitter, side skirts and wheel position, with the original Corvette doors raised.

Thanks for coming back, George. We appreciate getting to share both visits with the Vertical Doors, Inc. Family.

George's 2022 Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT Z51

George shares his Corvette build on Instagram as @raja_st_george. His profile was quoted in our original feature: “I am not who I was and I am not yet who I am becoming.” The blue bodywork, dark split-spoke wheels, black side-intake accents and rear wing give his coupe a consistent look. Raising the original doors adds height to that low profile and opens up the view into the dark cabin.

Corvette C8 Customer Build Details

• Owner: George, Instagram @raja_st_george
• Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
• Body style: Two-door coupe with removable roof panel
• Trim: 3LT
• Performance package: Z51
• Exterior: Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic, paint code GS7
• Powertrain: 6.2L LT2 naturally aspirated V8
• Output: 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft with the Z51 performance exhaust
• Visible details: Black wheels and a rear wing
• Product: Vertical Doors, Inc. Vertical Door Conversion Kit
• Part number: VDCCHEVYCORC820
• Installation: Completed by Vertical Doors, Inc.
• Location: Lake Elsinore, California
• Vertical door installation: September 2026
• Return visit: October 13, 2026 for a gloss black Evo Style front splitter and side skirts, wheel spacers and lowering work
• Original doors: Retained
• Door movement: Opens outward first, then raises vertically

George's Original Vertical Door Installation Video

The video below accompanies George's original Corvette C8 vertical door feature. It remains part of his build history alongside the October return-visit update.

How the Corvette C8 Vertical Door Conversion Works

The Vertical Doors, Inc. conversion replaces the factory hinge system while retaining the original Corvette doors. Each door opens outward first to provide entry and exit room. From there, the door can be lifted vertically, with the vehicle-specific gas shock assisting the upward movement.

The doors do not have to be raised every time the car is driven. That outward-first movement is useful for regular entry and exit, while the raised position gives the mid-engine C8 a strong show, meet and photo-shoot presentation.

This is a vehicle-specific bolt-on hinge conversion, but bolt-on does not mean modification-free. Proper installation includes fender removal, non-visible clearance trimming, wiring management, hinge adjustment, door alignment and final operational checks.

Built for the Stingray, Made in the USA

George's conversion uses a hinge system engineered for the Corvette C8 Stingray. Vertical Doors, Inc. manufactures the kit in the USA and provides direct help with product selection, installation questions and adjustments. For an owner planning a build in stages, knowing which parts fit and where to get product help matters as much as the finished appearance.

Corvette C8 Stingray Vertical Door Kit Details

Important fitment note: VDCCHEVYCORC820 is for standard Corvette C8 Stingray applications. A Stingray equipped with a widebody kit, air-bag suspension or wheels measuring 21 inches or larger uses VDCCHEVYCORC823Z06. Contact Vertical Doors, Inc. before ordering if the car has aftermarket fenders, previous collision repair or another body configuration that may affect hinge or panel clearance.

Vehicle Fitment

George's installed kit is VDCCHEVYCORC820, the standard Stingray application. Confirm your Chevrolet Corvette C8 model and configuration before ordering. The other applications below use a different Vertical Door Kit.

Corvette C8 Installation Options

Customers can request factory installation at Vertical Doors, Inc. in Lake Elsinore, California, or discuss other available installation options. Service coverage, scheduling and installer availability vary by vehicle and location. You can also review our Corvette C8 upgrades and installation information. Contact us with your vehicle details before ordering or scheduling installation.

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Corvette C8 Vertical Door Kit Questions

Does the kit replace the original Corvette doors?

No. The conversion retains the original Corvette doors and replaces the factory hinge system with the vehicle-specific Vertical Doors, Inc. hinge assemblies.

Do the doors have to be raised every time?

No. The doors open outward first, providing room for regular entry and exit before they are raised vertically.

Does VDCCHEVYCORC820 fit every Corvette C8?

No. VDCCHEVYCORC820 is the standard Stingray application. Corvette C8 Z06, E-Ray, ZR1, ZR1X, Grand Sport, Grand Sport X and certain modified Stingray applications use a different part number. Confirm the exact model, model year and modifications before ordering.

More Corvette C8 Customer Builds

See the same Stingray kit on our blue Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray installation from June 2026. For model-specific parts and exterior upgrades, browse the Chevrolet Corvette C8 collection.