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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:06 AM
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So, does this really provide a substantial increase in downforce over the base spoiler, or is it just for looks?
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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It is functional, although it doesn't provide any meaningful effect under 80 MPH.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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it was something that was easy for GM to make different
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who cares? it's still a mickey mouse design for a $77k car.
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It works and it is used on the C6R for the boundary air on the rear. So yes it is effective but will increase lift on the front at high speed, therefore the front splitter on the C6 Z06 to counter balance the increase in downforce on the rear
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Originally Posted by vetdude
who cares? it's still a mickey mouse design for a $77k car.
Absolutely right!
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Does anybody actually put this rear spoiler to use, or is this a rhetorical question?
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Originally Posted by fullboogie
Does anybody actually put this rear spoiler to use, or is this a rhetorical question?
Take it off and try a high speed corner or a 150mph straight, that should answer your question.
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It works and it is used on the C6R for the boundary air on the rear. So yes it is effective but will increase lift on the front at high speed, therefore the front splitter on the C6 Z06 to counter balance the increase in downforce on the rear
I stand corrected the current rear deck spoiler on the C6R is actually more like the GCA spoiler.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1556147

Already being discussed, I posted a very technical post.
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