Single piece vs. 3-piece front spoiler
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Racer
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From: South Haven MI
Single piece vs. 3-piece front spoiler
In the catalogs they advertise a single piece and a 3-piece front spoiler. The 3-piece is much more expensive. Can somebody shed some light on the advantages and disadvantages of each? I'm thinking about putting the 78 pace car front spoiler on my 79.
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From: St. Charles IL
Great minds think alike, I was thinking of doing the same on my 79'. from what I gather is that the 1 piece besides kinda having a different look, it may not fit properly depending on body differences. the three piece (which looks better IMO) can be adjusted for a perfect fit before drilling holes and painting. 
Drifting
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From: Shawano WI
Originally Posted by motorpsycho502
Great minds think alike, I was thinking of doing the same on my 79'. from what I gather is that the 1 piece besides kinda having a different look, it may not fit properly depending on body differences. the three piece (which looks better IMO) can be adjusted for a perfect fit before drilling holes and painting.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Put the factory 3 piece on so early that the paint matches & it appears original. On low slung Corvettes you can expect to scrape the center part which is flexable. Factory 3 piece rec.
A moulded in 1 piece may be best for a show car.
A moulded in 1 piece may be best for a show car.
Melting Slicks
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The 3 piece is a urethane spoiler. It is modeled after the original Pace Car spoiler. When painted, it will need flex agent added to the paint. The one piece is a fiberglass spoiler. No flex agent is needed; however, it is not as forgiving when you kit something like a curb or something in the road. The fiberglass is much cheaper also.
Melting Slicks
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From: OKC Oklahoma
The 3 piece is a urethane spoiler. It is modeled after the original Pace Car spoiler. When painted, it will need flex agent added to the paint. The one piece is a fiberglass spoiler. No flex agent is needed; however, it is not as forgiving when you kit something like a curb or something in the road. The fiberglass is much cheaper also. They look somewhat different. Before you paint either, you should fit it to the car.
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From: Perth,Western Australia,Australia
I fitted the 3 piece urethane spoiler on my 79,& have already scraped over a few curbs.Being flexable is a big advantage,although it needs repainting again,even though I used a flex agent in the paint.The fibreglass one piece is not as flexible,& I doubt if it would stand up as well as the urethane.
Neil.
Neil.
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From: Sherwood Park Alberta
The three piece spoiler fits 1973 - 1979 cars. Mine came with the car when I bought it (in the spare parts boxes, not on it) I installed it in August and really like the looks.
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