[Z06] Katech spoiler only - upset car's balance??
#1
Katech spoiler only - upset car's balance??
I'm looking to add some carbon fiber goodness with Katech's new spoiler. I don't plan on adding the front spoiler b/c I'm concerned with scraping issues.
My question is, if I do this alone (without the front splitter) will it upset tHe balance of the car possibly making high speeds more unstable?
TIA !
My question is, if I do this alone (without the front splitter) will it upset tHe balance of the car possibly making high speeds more unstable?
TIA !
#4
Safety Car
You're to be commended for thinking first, and modding later - if at all.
Ask yourself this: what did the factory do when they added a larger spoiler to the back on the ZR1? They added a substantial splitter to the front.
Ask yourself this: what did the factory do when they added a larger spoiler to the back on the ZR1? They added a substantial splitter to the front.
#5
Le Mans Master
Katech posted a whole bunch of charts showing what happens when various combinations of their aero pieces are attached - see if you can find it and it may answer your question with more precision.
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I'm looking to add some carbon fiber goodness with Katech's new spoiler. I don't plan on adding the front spoiler b/c I'm concerned with scraping issues.
My question is, if I do this alone (without the front splitter) will it upset tHe balance of the car possibly making high speeds more unstable?
TIA !
My question is, if I do this alone (without the front splitter) will it upset tHe balance of the car possibly making high speeds more unstable?
TIA !
#8
Le Mans Master
I agree with Jason. What you hear scraping is the air dam. The air dam adds front lift. I took mine off, reduced front end lift and the splitter almost never scrapes.
Jim
Jim
#10
Le Mans Master
It is nothing to take it off. Take it off and try it. If you don't like it you can always put it back on. My bet is once you take it off you won't put it back on.
Jim
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I put the full legenth Chevy spoiler on the back and an LGM vented hood in the front to bleed off some air pressure ( and vent heat) in the front. At VIR I noticed less lift on the back straightaway (at 145+)
#13
Le Mans Master
the air dam also feeds air to the radiator. if you divert air away with a splitter of a tray you may need to improve your cooling ( esp at the track)
I put the full legenth Chevy spoiler on the back and an LGM vented hood in the front to bleed off some air pressure ( and vent heat) in the front. At VIR I noticed less lift on the back straightaway (at 145+)
I put the full legenth Chevy spoiler on the back and an LGM vented hood in the front to bleed off some air pressure ( and vent heat) in the front. At VIR I noticed less lift on the back straightaway (at 145+)
It takes five minutes to take the air dam off. Take it off and try it. You will see a markable reduction in front end lift and the car will handle much better. Then, if for some reason you don't like it you can put the air dam back on.
I also suggest you check and if you don't have the hole below and just before the rediator blocked you try blocking it and I bet you will increase cooling.
I agree with the vented hood. It will improve front down force and improve cooling.
Jim
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the air dam also feeds air to the radiator. if you divert air away with a splitter of a tray you may need to improve your cooling ( esp at the track)
I put the full legenth Chevy spoiler on the back and an LGM vented hood in the front to bleed off some air pressure ( and vent heat) in the front. At VIR I noticed less lift on the back straightaway (at 145+)
I put the full legenth Chevy spoiler on the back and an LGM vented hood in the front to bleed off some air pressure ( and vent heat) in the front. At VIR I noticed less lift on the back straightaway (at 145+)
While true for the coupe that is not true for the Z06. There is no bottom breathing in the Z06.