but after much deliberation 
I think it would create driving woes. Looks good as is 
Front Spoiler: Yes or No
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fairport NY
Front Spoiler: Yes or No
I purchased a front spoiler for my vette 4 years ago and have yet to put it on, what do you guys think, does Red73 need a front spoiler? Thanks, Rod
Last edited by Red73; Dec 4, 2005 at 10:03 PM.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Yes.
The Indy ft. spoiler designed for our Vettes w/ wind tunnel scoops up air for cooling, cleans up airflow underneath & sweeps the airflow around the front tires.
Rec. for all 68-79 ! I put mine on as soon as possible, so early that the paint matches & it appears original.
L-82 emblems removed also.
The Indy ft. spoiler designed for our Vettes w/ wind tunnel scoops up air for cooling, cleans up airflow underneath & sweeps the airflow around the front tires.
Rec. for all 68-79 ! I put mine on as soon as possible, so early that the paint matches & it appears original.
L-82 emblems removed also.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
don't see it happening without raising the front end back up
Will you have enough clearance? Bionicvette had the same problem going in & out of driveways. The spoiler isn't as flexible as the little stock piece.poll right now is 50-50
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Drifting
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From: Celeste Texas
The front of mine hits speedbumps and dips in the road and mine isn't lowered. It's an expensive trip to the body shop just to get that fiberglass fixed everytime. Unless you are driving on very smooth and level roads I say not to bother with it.
Bill
Bill
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From: Norwalk Ct
Personally I like front spoilers.......particularily the "race car" style aluminum ones found on the Heinz/Johnson or Owens Corning cars .......so I made one (well three actually......third version is going on now). I think it gives the car a meaner, lower look in the front. I say go for it.
F Gregg racing do a pretty cool looking front spoiler with brake ducts built in.
Nick
F Gregg racing do a pretty cool looking front spoiler with brake ducts built in.
Nick
Last edited by lvrpool32; Dec 6, 2005 at 07:20 AM.
but it looks good low 
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St. Jude Donor '15
Aside from the spoiler improving aerodynamics and cooling, I thing the "unspoiled" look of the 73s - 79s looks great. I prefer that look to the front of my '81 (but don't tell her that).
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From: Montreal Qc.
Originally Posted by texaswilkins
The front of mine hits speedbumps and dips in the road and mine isn't lowered. It's an expensive trip to the body shop just to get that fiberglass fixed everytime. Unless you are driving on very smooth and level roads I say not to bother with it.
Bill
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Voted no and after looking at your vette still no! that's a looking ride as is. another reason not to is my buddy put one on his and now he has to drive in and out of all driveways on an angle or the spoiler rakes the ground. DON'T DO IT. Sell it on ebay or to another member who needs replace his broken one. my .02
looking ride as is. another reason not to is my buddy put one on his and now he has to drive in and out of all driveways on an angle or the spoiler rakes the ground. DON'T DO IT. Sell it on ebay or to another member who needs replace his broken one. my .02
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From: Philadelphia, sub burbs Wynnewood, PA
Originally Posted by Jims79
Voted no and after looking at your vette still no! that's a looking ride as is. another reason not to is my buddy put one on his and now he has to drive in and out of all driveways on an angle or the spoiler rakes the ground. DON'T DO IT. Sell it on ebay or to another member who needs replace his broken one. my .02
looking ride as is. another reason not to is my buddy put one on his and now he has to drive in and out of all driveways on an angle or the spoiler rakes the ground. DON'T DO IT. Sell it on ebay or to another member who needs replace his broken one. my .02
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by bitner23
1968-1973 = no 1974-1979 = yes.......... just my $.02