1986 front spoiler
10-07-2006, 05:16 PM
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1986 front spoiler
i just installed a new stock front spoiler/air dam on my 86 coupe. i ordered it from corvette central. Man is it low. I measured the distance from the bottom of the spoiler to the ground,2.75 inches. Is that normal? I'm scrapping everything when i drive the car.
10-07-2006, 07:27 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I just went down to the garage and measured my 86 and I got 3.75" from the floor to the bottom of the spoiler. When I drive I'm always watching the ground because it is scrap happy 
. Hope this helps.
Bob
. Hope this helps.Bob
10-07-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jon0108
I changed the rims and tires from stock 16" to 17" 275/40/17 tires. Maybe thats why its lower.
I also have 275/40/17s at all corners, and perhaps lowered the car 1/4".
I'm not too happy with the whole setup. It certainly won't last long with the big dip at the end of my driveway. It becomes a look good feature over form and function I guess.
10-07-2006, 07:58 PM
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Gonna have to learn to hit the dips at an angle from now on.
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10-07-2006, 08:46 PM
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There are two front air dam/spoilers for these cars. One is a 4" unit that was originally for cars with the Z51 suspension and one is 3 1/4" which is for the standard suspension cars. The 4" spoiler that was on my '85 scraped quite a bit. The smaller spoiler that is on my '90 is a lot better and I have the 17" wheels.
