newbie corvette question
May 14, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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newbie corvette question
The front spoiler on the c5s, how important is it to have it. I just see so many corvettes with them damaged and mine is starting to sag. Will it affect the way the car drives or handles if i remove it, or trim it back.
May 14, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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From: lockport n.y
its needed to direct air to the motor
May 14, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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dobewillie
its needed to direct air to the motor
May 14, 2009 | 07:42 PM
Melting Slicks
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dobewillie
its needed to direct air to the motor
actually it helps direct the air across the radiator, to help cool the engine. Corvette's have used a front spoiler for this purpose all the way back to the C3's
May 14, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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From: P-town Baby! Virginia
you can pick up a new one and switch it out pretty easily.
May 14, 2009 | 07:52 PM
Racer
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It's a consumable, just like brake pads or tires. When it's too worn down replace it.
May 14, 2009 | 07:56 PM
Racer
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Definitely makes a difference. Dropped from about 228 - 230 degrees down to 212 after I installed the center piece that mine was missing.
May 14, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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May 14, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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From: Simpsonville SC
You dont have to have the side ones. But its a must for the center one. Mine tore off onetime and my temp went way up without it
May 14, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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it is just the sides that are ripping off.
May 14, 2009 | 09:24 PM
Burning Brakes
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You can buy pieces to stifin-up the side parts. I have them and they are great. The side spoilers snug right up to the body. Mid-America sells them.
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