{"product_id":"2009-15-cadillac-cts-v-sedan-carbon-fiber-rear-apron-valance-lip","title":"2009-15 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Apron Valance Lip","description":"\u003ch5 data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eEnhance the rear-end performance and styling of your \u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"460\"\u003e2009–2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan\u003c\/strong\u003e with this \u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eEOS Performance Style Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Lip Splitter Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed specifically for the \u003cstrong data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eCTS-V Sedan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this aerodynamic upgrade brings a track-inspired aesthetic to Cadillac’s legendary supercharged V-Series platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e100% pre-preg dry carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, each splitter is \u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eautoclave-cured\u003c\/strong\u003e for superior rigidity, precision fitment, and ultra-lightweight strength. Unlike wet carbon alternatives, dry carbon fiber delivers a denser weave, smoother finish, and significantly reduced weight — improving both aerodynamics and overall vehicle balance. The result is a factory-grade carbon component that looks as good as it performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eEOS Performance Style rear lip splitter\u003c\/strong\u003e extends from the lower bumper corners to create a sportier, more aggressive stance, while improving airflow around the rear of the vehicle. Finished in a glossy UV-resistant clear coat, it offers lasting protection against fading and oxidation while showcasing the deep 3K carbon weave texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003ePerfect for CTS-V owners seeking to upgrade their vehicle’s rear design with genuine performance-inspired carbon fiber components that complement Cadillac’s luxury and power-driven DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3046\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eExclusive Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e2009–2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan models\u003c\/strong\u003e (does not fit base CTS trims).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003ePerformance-Inspired Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e EOS Performance Style adds aggressive rear-end styling and track-ready aerodynamic enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003ePremium Dry Carbon Fiber Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from aerospace-grade pre-preg carbon fiber and autoclave-cured for maximum strength and minimal weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003eLightweight and Durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly lighter than fiberglass or ABS 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0);\"\u003eFITMENT Fits ALL 2009-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3443\" data-start=\"3436\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3450\" data-start=\"3443\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3458\" data-start=\"3450\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3458\"\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3499\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3541\" data-start=\"3499\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3506\" data-start=\"3499\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3517\" data-start=\"3506\" 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data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3603\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3627\" data-start=\"3609\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eV Sedan 4-Door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3670\" data-start=\"3628\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3635\" data-start=\"3628\"\u003e2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3646\" data-start=\"3635\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCadillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3652\" data-start=\"3646\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3670\" data-start=\"3652\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eV Sedan 4-Door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3713\" data-start=\"3671\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3678\" data-start=\"3671\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3689\" data-start=\"3678\"\u003eCadillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3695\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003eCTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3713\" data-start=\"3695\"\u003eV Sedan 4-Door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3714\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3721\" data-start=\"3714\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3732\" data-start=\"3721\"\u003eCadillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3738\" data-start=\"3732\"\u003eCTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3738\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eV Sedan 4-Door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Dry Carbon Fiber\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eDry Carbon Fiber vs Wet Carbon Fiber — What’s the Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNot all carbon fiber parts are made the same. The biggest distinction comes down to \u003cb\u003ehow the carbon is processed\u003c\/b\u003e — commonly known as \u003ci\u003edry carbon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ewet carbon\u003c\/i\u003e. Both use genuine carbon fiber weave, but the production method, finish, and performance are completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturing Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry carbon fiber\u003c\/b\u003e parts are produced using a \u003cb\u003epre-preg (pre-impregnated) carbon cloth\u003c\/b\u003e, where the exact amount of resin is pre-applied by the manufacturer. These sheets are then vacuum-sealed and \u003cb\u003ecured under high pressure and temperature in an autoclave\u003c\/b\u003e, removing excess air and resin.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a light, extremely strong, and precisely formed component — the same process used in \u003cb\u003emotorsport and aerospace\u003c\/b\u003e applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWet carbon fiber\u003c\/b\u003e, on the other hand, uses a \u003cb\u003ehand-lay or wet-lay\u003c\/b\u003e method. The carbon cloth is laid into a mold and \u003cb\u003eliquid resin is manually brushed or poured\u003c\/b\u003e over it before curing. Because it’s not vacuum-bagged or autoclave-cured, there’s usually more trapped resin and air pockets, leading to a heavier part and a less uniform finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Strength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDry carbon fiber is roughly \u003cb\u003e30–50% lighter\u003c\/b\u003e than wet carbon. This is due to the controlled resin ratio — just enough to bind the fibers without unnecessary weight.\u003cbr\u003eBy comparison, wet carbon or carbon-over-fiberglass parts can be \u003cb\u003eup to 70% heavier\u003c\/b\u003e, since excess resin and fiberglass layers add mass without increasing stiffness.\u003cbr\u003eFor reference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarbon Fiber Density:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1.55 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFiberglass Density:\u003c\/b\u003e ~2.6 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDry carbon also offers a much higher \u003cb\u003emodulus of elasticity (~125 GPa)\u003c\/b\u003e, giving it outstanding rigidity under stress — ideal for aerodynamic and high-load components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual \u0026amp; Structural Differences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackside:\u003c\/b\u003e A true dry carbon piece will look identical front and back — you can see the same woven pattern throughout.\u003cbr\u003eWet carbon or fiberglass-backed parts often have a dull, uneven underside with visible fiberglass texture or color variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdges:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid dry carbon has clean, uniform black edges.\u003cbr\u003eWet carbon or overlay parts may show a \u003cb\u003ewhite or grey line\u003c\/b\u003e along the edge, revealing the fiberglass underneath — sometimes hidden with black paint trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry carbon typically has a consistent matte or satin finish, while wet carbon can appear glossy but uneven due to hand-applied resin.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1910\/0467\/files\/t_4.png?v=1761329132\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Extreme Online Store","offers":[{"title":"Carbon Fiber \/ CTS-V","offer_id":47619738042468,"sku":"SPLITTER-720-BKCF","price":189.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/8413\/6804\/files\/wm_1c898f1e-7a9f-45e5-991f-26cacc0824ef.png?v=1767222506","url":"https:\/\/4thto5thautomotive.com\/products\/2009-15-cadillac-cts-v-sedan-carbon-fiber-rear-apron-valance-lip","provider":"4thto5thAutomotive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}