[C2] Adding a front spoiler

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Dec 23, 2020 | 10:19 AM

woodsdesign

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Adding a front spoiler

I've been thinking about a small lower front spoiler. Mainly just for aesthetics. But I think there may be a slight functional gain.

Has anyone done this? Did you have to notch it to clear the front bumper brackets? How did it attach to the car? Whose spoiler did you purchase?

Any pics would be awesome.

Dec 23, 2020 | 10:27 AM

Tom Austin

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Been there . . . done that!!!

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Dec 23, 2020 | 10:50 AM

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Mark’s Hotrod Garage (Mark I guess) will be adding a chin spoiler to His White Snake build. Looking forward to seeing his design. I’m considering adding one also. Tom’s looks great. Subtle.

Dec 23, 2020 | 11:01 AM

woodsdesign

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Thanks for the feedback, Tom. Yours looks fantastic. Plus, the price is very reasonable.
I was looking at Dynamic Corvettes spoiler. However, the standard version is $300 and the Carbon Fiber version is $500. Plus add $55 shipping. Just a little pricey.
Tracy Corvette also has one for $129. But I am not sure I like the looks of it.
I will be checking into your design.

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Dec 23, 2020 | 11:49 AM

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Not to be the bearer of Bad News, BUT:

I thought this was a great Idea.....Ordered from Summit. Ordered in May. Got the hardware in a week.. Summit Backordered the spoiler 3 times until November, 2020. So I cancelled the Order last September and only got some of my funds back... Not Happy!!

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Dec 23, 2020 | 12:01 PM

Tom Austin

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CRAP! - sorry to hear this Doug! Have you tried any other vendors for the Camaro spoiler?

Dec 23, 2020 | 12:13 PM

Joe Inama

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Dynamic corvette sells two different size front spoilers for a c2 . I have bought and installed two. They fit great

Dec 23, 2020 | 12:26 PM

Tom Austin

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Without pics Joe . . . it never happened!!!

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Dec 23, 2020 | 12:32 PM

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Dec 23, 2020 | 12:32 PM

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They have two sizes. This is the largest. One is 3/4 inch smaller

Dec 23, 2020 | 12:39 PM

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I used the larger camaro spoiler on my GS. Had to narrow it to fit. But it made a difference in the cooling temps.

Dec 23, 2020 | 12:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Austin

Been there . . . done that!!!

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Tom, How many braces did you use? And approx. how far back toward the front of the valance were the position of your bolt holes? 1", 2"???

Dec 23, 2020 | 01:27 PM

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woodsdesign

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Inama

Dynamic corvette sells two different size front spoilers for a c2 . I have bought and installed two. They fit great

How do they attach? Which one did you order the carbon fiber or standard ? Was it difficult to modify to clear the bumper brackets?

Dec 23, 2020 | 01:44 PM

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Install

Spoiler comes with four nuts and bolts to install . Clamp in position, drill four holes and install fasteners . I don’t have front bumpers installed 🥴

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Dec 23, 2020 | 01:52 PM

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Tom, How many braces did you use? And approx. how far back toward the front of the valance were the position of your bolt holes? 1", 2"???

Hi Doug,

Pasted below is a pic of the back side of the passenger side outside edge . . . you can see that I added a strip of abs to the top and bottom of the spoiler to help stiffen it up - and I also added a vertical piece (two thin 1/8 inches gluded together) on both ends. The spoiler is actually shaped in a shallow "V", so it's not perfectly flat . . . the outside edges are 1.25 inches forward of the lower body, and the middle 2 bolts are 4 inches forward of the body. Please let me know if you need anything else - glad to help!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Tom