Rear Spoiler with the word Corvette on each side
07-28-2009, 02:58 PM
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Rear Spoiler with the word Corvette on each side
I own a 1987 corvette that has a body kit and a rear spoiler. On the rear spoiler the word CORVETTE (in capital letters) is engraved on each side. Is this an aftermarket spoiler or was it put on in the factory? I never seen it on any other Corvette???
07-28-2009, 03:33 PM
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Greenwood kit...I like it but most wont.
No street Corvette has ever had a rear wing on it. That is only aftermarket. It is not believed to have needed one due to the independant suspension and low center of gravity. Notice mustangs, GTOs, camaros, hondas have spoilers usually for cosmetics but unless your doing triple digits on the track trying to shave down a few tenths and your wheels are making so much power that the rear end will lift off the ground, then no, a spoiler is not going to give you a noticable gain on the street. Yes, it makes it a little more stable on highway speeds but on a Corvette, that is not a problem like the other cars I mentioned.
Keep the body kit and get ready for members to get upset about how it ruins the lines. The Corvette engraving really makes it pop though. I have not seen that before but I am also not familiar with greenwood kits as I have never personally dealt with them.
Since you already have a body kit, it would be better looking AND beneficial to lower your car. I would go 1 inch. It's pretty cheap and easy. Looks good and does help the car handle better.
No street Corvette has ever had a rear wing on it. That is only aftermarket. It is not believed to have needed one due to the independant suspension and low center of gravity. Notice mustangs, GTOs, camaros, hondas have spoilers usually for cosmetics but unless your doing triple digits on the track trying to shave down a few tenths and your wheels are making so much power that the rear end will lift off the ground, then no, a spoiler is not going to give you a noticable gain on the street. Yes, it makes it a little more stable on highway speeds but on a Corvette, that is not a problem like the other cars I mentioned.
Keep the body kit and get ready for members to get upset about how it ruins the lines. The Corvette engraving really makes it pop though. I have not seen that before but I am also not familiar with greenwood kits as I have never personally dealt with them.
Since you already have a body kit, it would be better looking AND beneficial to lower your car. I would go 1 inch. It's pretty cheap and easy. Looks good and does help the car handle better.
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07-28-2009, 04:11 PM
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Greenwood alsoMine is the same, problem to remove is the bolt holes in the back would have to be filled and paint matched to hide them. I like them on mine, and though others tastes are different, and many threads have really slammed the kits ---- I will keep them on my car as long as I own it. Someday the new owner can remove them if they want.
Nice car BTW
Here is mine
07-28-2009, 04:24 PM
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Some people don't like them because of ricers. It's considered a ricer mod because it cost alot and doesn't add any HP/TQ. Aerodynamics are just as important. Thus the C6 has built in headlights rather than the pop up headlights now to prevent drag. Wheather the greenwood kit actually makes a noticable difference on a bone stock street car is beyond me but it looks cool and you guys like it so thats great!
07-28-2009, 04:30 PM
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I got the same spoiler. I wonder about that too cuz it said corvette. I think if a spoiler is gonna go on a corvette, it should be this one cuz it matches well with the body and with the name on it. There may be others that are better now. I think the new corvettes looks excellent stock. I hate seein cheesy big *** wings on cars. Mine is big enough, any bigger would ruin the car.
07-28-2009, 04:51 PM
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07-28-2009, 05:50 PM
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Heres my spoiler, and it was a factory option. Just kidding
I think your vettes look great.
I think your vettes look great.
07-28-2009, 05:57 PM
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07-28-2009, 07:34 PM
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Greenwood kit.
That is a greenwood spoiler, I have the full kit on my 90 Quasar blue beauty. Some forum members are very negative about spoilers and body kits, but hey, it is your car so what you think is what counts. I think my car looks great so I dont care what other people think. I would love to post a pic but this old man is not very computer savvy. So enjoy you Vette, they are beauties with or without the body kits. Allentown Ernie.
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07-29-2009, 12:30 AM
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I got the same spoiler. I wonder about that too cuz it said corvette. I think if a spoiler is gonna go on a corvette, it should be this one cuz it matches well with the body and with the name on it. There may be others that are better now. I think the new corvettes looks excellent stock. I hate seein cheesy big *** wings on cars. Mine is big enough, any bigger would ruin the car.
07-29-2009, 12:35 AM
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Again, I do not know if mine is Greenwood. I do not see the word CORVETTE engraved on your rear spoiler and the original Greenwood has GREENWOOD engraved on their spoiler. You see what I am talking about?
I know the rest of the body kit is the same as your, but without CORVETTE engraved...
However, you car looks awesome with the kit....
I know the rest of the body kit is the same as your, but without CORVETTE engraved...
However, you car looks awesome with the kit....
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07-29-2009, 12:47 AM
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Greenwood kit...I like it but most wont.
No street Corvette has ever had a rear wing on it. That is only aftermarket. It is not believed to have needed one due to the independant suspension and low center of gravity. Notice mustangs, GTOs, camaros, hondas have spoilers usually for cosmetics but unless your doing triple digits on the track trying to shave down a few tenths and your wheels are making so much power that the rear end will lift off the ground, then no, a spoiler is not going to give you a noticable gain on the street. Yes, it makes it a little more stable on highway speeds but on a Corvette, that is not a problem like the other cars I mentioned.
Keep the body kit and get ready for members to get upset about how it ruins the lines. The Corvette engraving really makes it pop though. I have not seen that before but I am also not familiar with greenwood kits as I have never personally dealt with them.
Since you already have a body kit, it would be better looking AND beneficial to lower your car. I would go 1 inch. It's pretty cheap and easy. Looks good and does help the car handle better.
No street Corvette has ever had a rear wing on it. That is only aftermarket. It is not believed to have needed one due to the independant suspension and low center of gravity. Notice mustangs, GTOs, camaros, hondas have spoilers usually for cosmetics but unless your doing triple digits on the track trying to shave down a few tenths and your wheels are making so much power that the rear end will lift off the ground, then no, a spoiler is not going to give you a noticable gain on the street. Yes, it makes it a little more stable on highway speeds but on a Corvette, that is not a problem like the other cars I mentioned.
Keep the body kit and get ready for members to get upset about how it ruins the lines. The Corvette engraving really makes it pop though. I have not seen that before but I am also not familiar with greenwood kits as I have never personally dealt with them.
Since you already have a body kit, it would be better looking AND beneficial to lower your car. I would go 1 inch. It's pretty cheap and easy. Looks good and does help the car handle better.
Hey thanks for the response. Forum members should not get upset due to us having a body kit, I think it makes it look nicer thats all.
I actually started this thread to find outif my rear wing/spoiler was from the factory or aftermarket due to the fact that it has the name CORVETTE engraved on the sides of the rear spoiler. This was my actual question and reason for starting this thread. Does anyone know the true answer to this question?
All the other guys that posted their boy kit pictures looked very nice but none of theirs have CORVETTE engraved on the sides of the rear spoiler. So is it factory or aftermarket???? I do not think its Greenwood or it would say Greenwood on sides like I seen on others.