[Z06] Another Front Spoiler Question
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Another Front Spoiler Question
What do you do if you put an aftermarket front spoiler on? Would you leave the center one and remove the sides? Talking about the three piece OEM front spoilers.
Did not want to hijack the other thread about "front spoilers"
Did not want to hijack the other thread about "front spoilers"
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If you install an aftermarket spoiler, I don't see why you would leave the factory spoiler on, unless the factory spoiler is lower.
I would not put an aftermarket spoiler on if it is any lower than the factory spoiler. That is, if you are actually going to drive the car on the street.
The factory spoilers are low enough that they will eventually drag somewhere, and they are cheap and easily replaced.
I would not put an aftermarket spoiler on if it is any lower than the factory spoiler. That is, if you are actually going to drive the car on the street.
The factory spoilers are low enough that they will eventually drag somewhere, and they are cheap and easily replaced.
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If you install an aftermarket spoiler, I don't see why you would leave the factory spoiler on, unless the factory spoiler is lower.
I would not put an aftermarket spoiler on if it is any lower than the factory spoiler. That is, if you are actually going to drive the car on the street.
The factory spoilers are low enough that they will eventually drag somewhere, and they are cheap and easily replaced.
I would not put an aftermarket spoiler on if it is any lower than the factory spoiler. That is, if you are actually going to drive the car on the street.
The factory spoilers are low enough that they will eventually drag somewhere, and they are cheap and easily replaced.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have this piece on my car. Bought it from ACI. I still have the 3 factory pieces on the car. Can't find the install instructions, but I think it said to leave the factory spoilers on the car.
Gene
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I envisioned that it would be a solid spoiler in front of the factory spoiler. Now that I see it has center openings in front of the factory spoiler, I would say you still need the factory spoiler to direct the airflow up to the radiator as designed. The rest of the spoiler is solid, and would be blocking the side pieces, so the factory side pieces are probably no longer functional.
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I envisioned that it would be a solid spoiler in front of the factory spoiler. Now that I see it has center openings in front of the factory spoiler, I would say you still need the factory spoiler to direct the airflow up to the radiator as designed. The rest of the spoiler is solid, and would be blocking the side pieces, so the factory side pieces are probably no longer functional.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Don, I did not notch the side factory pieces when I installed the ACI one. Don't recall seeing that in the instructions. As I keep all literature on the parts I buy, I am going to search all this and see if I can find the directions and let you know. For some reason, I feel that the factory pieces are needed for air control under the car. I could be wrong, but seem to remember reading that. Be careful with the spoiler. Have had mine repainted from hitting parking curbs. Not hard to do if you are not paying attention.
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My spoiler does not block the 2 side pieces of the factory one.
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My spoiler does not block the 2 side pieces of the factory one.
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Don, I did not notch the side factory pieces when I installed the ACI one. Don't recall seeing that in the instructions. As I keep all literature on the parts I buy, I am going to search all this and see if I can find the directions and let you know. For some reason, I feel that the factory pieces are needed for air control under the car. I could be wrong, but seem to remember reading that. Be careful with the spoiler. Have had mine repainted from hitting parking curbs. Not hard to do if you are not paying attention.
Gene
My spoiler does not block the 2 side pieces of the factory one.
Gene
My spoiler does not block the 2 side pieces of the factory one.
I'll get back to this post tomorrow! Thanks for your help in this Gene
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Ok, I'm a real a##, this is my new spoiler:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1353
It had been so long that I ordered it I had forgotten! I looked at the instruction sheet. It does not say to remove or Keep the factory spoilers. Just to notch out the side spoilers so it can fit properly. From hearing though what these spoilers do, I will buy the side spoilers and do as the instructions say. I believe this is the best way to go.
Thank you all for your advice in this!
Don
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http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1353
It had been so long that I ordered it I had forgotten! I looked at the instruction sheet. It does not say to remove or Keep the factory spoilers. Just to notch out the side spoilers so it can fit properly. From hearing though what these spoilers do, I will buy the side spoilers and do as the instructions say. I believe this is the best way to go.
Thank you all for your advice in this!
Don
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Good luck with the spoiler. I haven't found the instructions yet. My son may have them. Good to see you got the hood. When I received mine, I installed it without paint and drove the car several weeks. Quite a few people liked the contrast (black hood on silver car). Almost left it that way, but glad I had it painted. You'll be well pleased once everything is complete. Be like a new car.
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Good luck with the spoiler. I haven't found the instructions yet. My son may have them. Good to see you got the hood. When I received mine, I installed it without paint and drove the car several weeks. Quite a few people liked the contrast (black hood on silver car). Almost left it that way, but glad I had it painted. You'll be well pleased once everything is complete. Be like a new car.
Gene
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leave the middle spoiler or you will overheat....its there to shove air UP into your radiator section....try removing it and watch yoru temps...they will go up. You can remmove the sides if you want
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I envisioned that it would be a solid spoiler in front of the factory spoiler. Now that I see it has center openings in front of the factory spoiler, I would say you still need the factory spoiler to direct the airflow up to the radiator as designed. The rest of the spoiler is solid, and would be blocking the side pieces, so the factory side pieces are probably no longer functional.
Some other advice if you dont mind. DO NOT USE double sided sticky tape, screw that splitter into place.
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