Seems as if the Corvette Spoiler, Right Side has ripped off and is hanging. If I were to simply tear the whole damn thing off all together what affect would this have on the car. Im so pissed about this right now that tearing the thing off would take out some aggression. + =

 

I believe that the center portion acts as an air dam and forces air up to the radiator. Without it you may not get enough air through the radiator.

 

hmmmmmm

 

I'm assuming your talking about the Rubber Skirts next to the Air Dam. I think they are attached by three 10mm Bolts. Just unscrew them to remove the Skirt. Then Find the biggest Hammer you can and BEAT it to a pulp. Here is a link so you can buy the NEW parts. http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=2.594
Good Luck..

 

I would agree with getting the 607-033 spoiler reinforcement kit. It is worthwhile and helps prevent what you have experienced. I've had them for years and they work.

Do NOT get the spoiler end pieces there though unless you just like spending extra money. Call Fichtner Chev @ 1-800-234-5284 tomorrow and buy them there. They are running an "employee pricing" special on everything right now. Ask for Bob in parts. Oh, btw they do not screw you on shipping either.

HTH

 

I too you spend the X-tra $19.99 for the reinforcement kit (607-033). It will prevent the new parts and old from tearing again. The exact piece you need to replace your ripped is (604-178). Merry Merry...

 

Get another one from Mid America.

 

The front side spoilers are mainly for aerodynamics - the center one directs the air into the radiator area. The side spoilers are really quite cheap to replace so just go buy another one, take the old one off and bolt the new one on.

 

Errr, what should be beaten to a pulp?

Does the car need to be raised to get to it?

 

this is a good point I will have to see if the car needs to be raised very shortly either today or tomorrow to get to the part. This is so messed up, ok so if I take out the right should I take off the left and leave the center for the induction of air into the radiator? Man always something if its not electrical its this but with 147k miles I guess Ive been really really lucky...

 

Their list price is only $29.61 for both sides, so employee pricing will be even better.

Another for Fichtner Chevy. I've bought quite a few things from them.

 

I went through this same thing last summer. The side pieces are held on with a #6 sheet metal screw with a washer head, and it's a 6MM socket to remove the original air dam. I'd get Gene Culley to sent you to new one, (I have a extra set because GM is more than likely going to discontinue the production if nor already) The c-clip that holds it up is a (Machine screw) clip but it was never corected. I wrote to Corvette/Enthusiast magazine and I submitted it to their tach folks and It is published in this months issue, Feb 2010. But what i found out as to the side air damn is that over time the corner sags. I even went so far as to have two alumium side surpports fashioned and was going to install them what i found out that the parts A small C-clip and the corresponding bolt/screw where totally different acourding to the current GM parts cataloge so i assume this problem is a small issue as wa over-looked by the engineers?

Now having said that, Chris Petris wrote back and upon seeeing my problem with two totally different fasteners, looked up the 'Correct' part numbers. I was using part# 19310412 & 19310413 which are the correct # as Right and left air dams. But he provided the fasteners as #11515638 & 11515757. This is i believe is the correct part numbers But I have yet to try to install them. And as far as getting a air dam support part, forget it. Their made out of cheap plastic, and couldn't how up a sheet of printing paper from your computer printer.

 

I added a big enough washer to the bolts when I bolted mine up again so that it goes to the edge of the spoiler, and it helped with them not being pulled off the spoiler. That worked for me. No pics, but it's very simple.

 

I would like to go back to my original question do I need to have the right and left one on, and just leave the center.

 

This is a topic that comes up quite often. My advice is that it’s a bad decision for a high performance sports car capable of 170 mph+ if you remove them. You’re affecting performance and handling'

The center air dam diverts air into the radiator. Without it, you’re relying mostly on venturi effect to pull air in. There’s a reason why fitting forced air induction kits gives extra HP. The engine likes to breathe. Withoout that you’ll probably lose a few HP and the engine will run hotter.

The end caps are fitted for different reasons. Basic aerodynamic theory says that if you put a flat plate into the airflow it causes “form” drag. Once air hits the deflector it will naturally flow to the outer ends. When it breaks off it will cause further drag and turbulence. The end caps are aerodynamic fairings and smooth the airflow allowing it to travel efficiently under the car

At high speeds you want smooth airflow under the floor of the car. Turbulence will cause instability and loss of downforce and performance.
The bottom line is that you can remove them but there’s an impact. If you drive around at the National speed limit you’ll never notice. If you take it to the track it’s not advisable. And if you do take them off, do the right thing and put them back on before you sell the car.

As the guys said they just bolt on

 

HOLY CRAP now thats the answer that I was looking for! Thanks all for your participation and opinions I greatly appreciated your input!
I could have not gotted the answer from DEEGEE without any responses and the thread would have left me still wondering what to do.....awesome job!

 

The real and quick answer is you would never feel any difference driving without that piece on your car. It wouldn't look very nice, but will NOT affect your car at all not being there.

I'd suggest for aesthic purposes to take the broken one off in 2 steps. 1) Tear the dam thing off to get your arressions out (since you seem to think you'd feel better doing that) then 2) remove the rest fo what's left by removing the 4 or so bolts that hold it on.

THEN buy a new one for about $15 or less and reinstall.

 

I took off the CENTER (center air dam diverter) it was not the right side and the metal support that its attached I'll post pictures. Where am I to get the metal support that attaches the center air dam diverter? suggetions?

 

Either a Local Chevrolet Dealer or Fichtner Chevrolet, a Forum Dealer/Vendor ask for Bob in Parts

 

I talked with Bob hes a really nice guy going to get that part from him next week ! thanks again all for your help!