Front spoiler
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Instructor
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From: Powhatan Virginia
Front spoiler
Getting ready to buy a front spoiler kit for my '96---here's my question--has anyone had good luck buying aftermarket as far as the finished appearance/fit--OR am I better off sticking with OEM?
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From: Apple Valley MN
I also got the Corvette Central non-OEM set for my '96, and had no fitment issues. I recently installed the center air dam brace, which my car didn't come with - I found that it raised the center section just enough that I don't scrape as often as I used to, and I clear some curbs now.
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From: New Haven MO, '96 LT-4
I also got the Corvette Central non-OEM set for my '96, and had no fitment issues. I recently installed the center air dam brace, which my car didn't come with - I found that it raised the center section just enough that I don't scrape as often as I used to, and I clear some curbs now.
So is that center brace not supposed to be there? What is the deal with it? Because mine had it when I bought mine and was wondering if it was supposed to?
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Instructor
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From: Powhatan Virginia
Thanks for all the feedback guys --i'm gonna check into that air dam brace too.
Safety Car
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From: Apple Valley MN
From what I understand, the brace should have been installed by the dealers, but a lot of cars didn't get them. There's a hole in the center section of the air dam for it to bolt to.
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Nothing is better than OEM,never.Ive heard the aftermarket parts are junk anyway.
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From: Port St. Lucie West Florida
Safety Car
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From: Apple Valley MN
That could be true - I have a little crack in one section of my Corvette Central spoiler, but i think I dinged it pretty hard. On the other hand, at $45 or so a set, they're about as close to a disposable item as you could imagine for a Vette.
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From: greensboro nc
just installed one yesterday from Corvette America, $44. Why did i wait so long to change at that price?
Safety Car
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From: Sandhills of North Carolina
Man what a picture.......
I got mine from Corvette America. It's a POS! Bolt holes didn't line up. Had to make a whole for the front brace. Just junk! It's on there now but not for long! Don't buy one from them!!!!
I got mine from Corvette America. It's a POS! Bolt holes didn't line up. Had to make a whole for the front brace. Just junk! It's on there now but not for long! Don't buy one from them!!!!
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Instructor
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From: Powhatan Virginia
Thanks Again
Thanks I've definently made up my mind--even tho' some seem to have had good luck w/Corvette Central--with my luck I'd get one that wouldn't fit correctly-- and I generally have good luck with OEM--Thanks to all!!
Cruising
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From: Torrance CA
I just bought and installed mine from indy-motorwerks on Ebay. I was very pleased and impressed with the part quality. Fit and finish were excellent.
The first picture shows the old and new parts next to each other with the old on top, new on the bottom. Second are the new parts installed.
I got the kit for $47.95 incl. shipping.
The first picture shows the old and new parts next to each other with the old on top, new on the bottom. Second are the new parts installed.
I got the kit for $47.95 incl. shipping.
