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Old 08-17-2011, 11:14 AM
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Default Victory Red w/ Black Hydrocarbon Spoiler

Just installed the black hydrocarbon full length GM Ron Fellows spoiler on my victory red coupe. What do you think?

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Looks great,
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Looks great,

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What are the pros/cons to a full-length spoiler?

I'm guessing increased drag, but greater downforce on the rear wheels? Is this type of spoiler too small to make a real difference?
Old 08-17-2011, 12:23 PM
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would like to see an up close pic....but it looks good
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Nice touch
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Here's a little bit closer...

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Honestly, I can't imagine this having any effect at legal speeds. But, I really didn't like the stock beaver tail...
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Looks good, a lot better than the stock one.
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Thats a winner!!
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Originally Posted by SoonerC5
Just installed the black hydrocarbon full length GM Ron Fellows spoiler on my victory red coupe. What do you think?

why didn't you just get a CF piece?
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I like it!!!!!
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If money were no object, I'd have just traded for a ZR1 - I love real carbon fiber, but it's very expensive! The new hydrocarbon technology is pretty nice (works for GM on the interior center console). Sadly, money/value is a consideration at my house...
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Originally Posted by SoonerC5
If money were no object, I'd have just traded for a ZR1 - I love real carbon fiber, but it's very expensive! The new hydrocarbon technology is pretty nice (works for GM on the interior center console). Sadly, money/value is a consideration at my house...
if you keep your eye on fleabay, you can score it dirt cheap. I have the real thing on my base from RK Sport, for less than 200 bucks and brand new. The thing about real CF is the light gets through it, the film looks completely different. If I had the money to burn, I would have mine painted actually but it is what it is...
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That looks awesome! Would look great on my VR. What wheels are those. Your car looks great!
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Looks good !!

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Old 08-17-2011, 05:02 PM
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The wheels are the Genuine Corvette Accessory (GCA) 15 spoke polished aluminum option wheels. I like them almost as much as the FIKSE LM10's I had on my C5. Thanks for the compliments!
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Looks Great!!!

My favorite spoiler...but I'm a little bias.

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I like it......... congrats.........

I did the ZR1 style CF spoiler on my 08 Z06 and really like it, did the side skirts in CF also........


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