C6 spoiler
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3rd Gear
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C6 spoiler
New member here. I was wondering if someone else had the same problem as me. The spoiler plastic under the 3rd brake light bows out. I'm not sure if there is something to hold it in since I have not removed the spoiler. This is on a 2011 coupe. Thanks.
Last edited by sunnydaze11; Oct 1, 2014 at 03:55 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Richmond TX
Typical from an aftermarket ZR1 spoiler. Supposedly the OEM spoiler does not do that. There are also other spoilers out there that have more material in that area. I like the ZR1 spoiler but have not bought one because of this issue.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Greensboro NC
2015 C6 of the Year Finalist
We need a photo of the whole spoiler to determine which one it is.
I agree that it could be an aftermarket spoiler and sometimes the quality on those is suspect.
I agree that it could be an aftermarket spoiler and sometimes the quality on those is suspect.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Central Ohio
Take out the taillights, loosen slightly the nuts on the spoiler, tuck the strip below the taillight back under the taillight and snug the bolts back down.
One or more of the nuts might already be loose.
Tension from the spoiler and 3rd brake light keeps that strip tucked underneath.
Very common issue on aftermarket spoilers as the strip is not as wide or thick as the OEM unit.
It will be easier to do on a warm to hot day as the spoiler is made from ABS and will soften up little and accommodate your movement - but it can be done any day.
One or more of the nuts might already be loose.
Tension from the spoiler and 3rd brake light keeps that strip tucked underneath.
Very common issue on aftermarket spoilers as the strip is not as wide or thick as the OEM unit.
It will be easier to do on a warm to hot day as the spoiler is made from ABS and will soften up little and accommodate your movement - but it can be done any day.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2014
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Take out the taillights, loosen slightly the nuts on the spoiler, tuck the strip below the taillight back under the taillight and snug the bolts back down.
One or more of the nuts might already be loose.
Tension from the spoiler and 3rd brake light keeps that strip tucked underneath.
Very common issue on aftermarket spoilers as the strip is not as wide or thick as the OEM unit.
It will be easier to do on a warm to hot day as the spoiler is made from ABS and will soften up little and accommodate your movement - but it can be done any day.
One or more of the nuts might already be loose.
Tension from the spoiler and 3rd brake light keeps that strip tucked underneath.
Very common issue on aftermarket spoilers as the strip is not as wide or thick as the OEM unit.
It will be easier to do on a warm to hot day as the spoiler is made from ABS and will soften up little and accommodate your movement - but it can be done any day.
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