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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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By switching the stock rear spoiler with the Z06 on my coupe, does it change the aerodynamics in a negative way?
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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I would think it would be a positive change, providing more down force.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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I installed the Z06 spoiler on my coupe and have taken the car to VIR. Have not noted any negative effect. Install took about 15 min.
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I would think it would be a positive change, providing more down force.


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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Just did the same, easy install and looks great.

I too think if anything it woul provide more downforce.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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It's going to provide more downforce, and it seems to me it would create just a bit more drag
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Took a full 1 and 1/2 sec off my quarter mile time...............

It's an inch taller...............it will do nothing that you can feel.

Does however seem to keep some of the dust off the back.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Black C5 Z06
It's going to provide more downforce, and it seems to me it would create just a bit more drag

sounds like a 1/4 mile guy....
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Who cares .......It looks soooooo much better than the stocker. I doubt there would be any negative effects

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Originally Posted by Black C5 Z06
It's going to provide more downforce, and it seems to me it would create just a bit more drag
no noticible feel or affect on street conditions...
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Not Paid 4
By switching the stock rear spoiler with the Z06 on my coupe, does it change the aerodynamics in a negative way?
I wouldn't worry unless you're building a high speed track car, then the rear spoiler tends to be a little bigger:

http://www.corvetteracing.com/cars/c6r/c6r.shtml
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