Are you a non z51 order but want the spoiler?
09-16-2013, 08:58 PM
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Are you a non z51 order but want the spoiler?
Reason: I don't like the dealer installing my accessories...I'll do it....
All the Z51 spoilers, painted to match, including carbon flash and primer, are avail this week from GMPARTSHOUSE (vendor here) and I'm sure at your local parts dealer. The front bra is avail too, and with shipping, the spoiler was $100 less that what the configurator shows ($530)...
email this guy: patrick@gmpartshouse.com
All the Z51 spoilers, painted to match, including carbon flash and primer, are avail this week from GMPARTSHOUSE (vendor here) and I'm sure at your local parts dealer. The front bra is avail too, and with shipping, the spoiler was $100 less that what the configurator shows ($530)...
email this guy: patrick@gmpartshouse.com
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09-16-2013, 09:40 PM
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09-16-2013, 11:17 PM
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The Z51 is a great value for those who will make use of its performance capabilities, regardless of its weight penalty 
. The add on spoiler is functional, a necessary evil that increases downforce at high triple digit speeds 
. The add on spoiler is functional, a necessary evil that increases downforce at high triple digit speeds
09-16-2013, 11:36 PM
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I disagree...especially in the carbon flash color - it compliments all the other carbon flash and finishes the rear end.....of course, just my opin..
09-16-2013, 11:52 PM
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The reasons I'm going non-Z51:
1) Weight. The extra 150 lbs of the upgraded components (I'm including the 2LT interior as part of the weight increase over the base car) go against my purposes of a performance vehicle. I'll be reducing weight in any area I can upon receiving the car.
2) Handling. I'm coming from a 2007 Mustang. The base StingRay is 2 levels above my car in the handling department, at least. I'm already getting a massive upgrade in chassis rigidity, handling and ride characteristics I desire out of a performance car. There will be nothing left to be desired for me.
3) Price. I'll be needing to avoid extras for the specific reason that Callaway will supercharge the car under factory warranty without paying for their entire Callaway package, and the extra power from the supercharger is much more valuable to me than the 1.1 lateral g performance of the Z51 and MSRC. My Mustang makes 480whp. I use the power often. I won't go backwards in the power category. I want to be at 600+ bhp and 3100 lbs. Slicks would put the car in the 10 second range down the strip. I live my life 1/4 mile at a time, lololol.
The only thing I will miss is the increased braking performance. I use brakes aggressively. Guess I'll be doing a rotor upgrade on it.
4) I don't like the Z51 wheels. I'd pay for a 19/20 version of the base wheels over the Z51 style in a heart beat. I like the spoiler, but I like it better without.
My options are simple.
Base StingRay Torch Red, Black 1LT, yellow calipers, done.
If I were not getting the blower, it would be base, torch red, 3LT Kalahari, Carbon Fiber Dash (wish this was 1LT available), yellow calipers. Classic Ferrari colors. Damn I wish you could get full Kalahari in 1LT with the synthetic wrapped dash in that color. It looks SO damn good!!
1) Weight. The extra 150 lbs of the upgraded components (I'm including the 2LT interior as part of the weight increase over the base car) go against my purposes of a performance vehicle. I'll be reducing weight in any area I can upon receiving the car.
2) Handling. I'm coming from a 2007 Mustang. The base StingRay is 2 levels above my car in the handling department, at least. I'm already getting a massive upgrade in chassis rigidity, handling and ride characteristics I desire out of a performance car. There will be nothing left to be desired for me.
3) Price. I'll be needing to avoid extras for the specific reason that Callaway will supercharge the car under factory warranty without paying for their entire Callaway package, and the extra power from the supercharger is much more valuable to me than the 1.1 lateral g performance of the Z51 and MSRC. My Mustang makes 480whp. I use the power often. I won't go backwards in the power category. I want to be at 600+ bhp and 3100 lbs. Slicks would put the car in the 10 second range down the strip. I live my life 1/4 mile at a time, lololol.
The only thing I will miss is the increased braking performance. I use brakes aggressively. Guess I'll be doing a rotor upgrade on it.
4) I don't like the Z51 wheels. I'd pay for a 19/20 version of the base wheels over the Z51 style in a heart beat. I like the spoiler, but I like it better without.
My options are simple.
Base StingRay Torch Red, Black 1LT, yellow calipers, done.
If I were not getting the blower, it would be base, torch red, 3LT Kalahari, Carbon Fiber Dash (wish this was 1LT available), yellow calipers. Classic Ferrari colors. Damn I wish you could get full Kalahari in 1LT with the synthetic wrapped dash in that color. It looks SO damn good!!
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09-17-2013, 05:11 PM
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I like the Z51 spoiler on the coupe, convertible not so much. On the convertible the spoiler looks add on, doesn't blend with the quarter panels, especially with the top down.