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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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I would like to add a spoiler to my C7. I was wondering if anyone has come up with a way to install the spoiler without dismantling the rear of the vehicle. I saw a video for the C6 where they went in through the rear lights. Any help is appreciated.
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Sorry, you can't go through the rear lights on the C7. You have to actually remove the rear bumper cover to complete the install. I paid my local dealer $160.00 in labor to do the job and to warranty the results. Cheap insurance in my book...


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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Yup, but the back comes off like pulling a drawer:
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...er-fascia.html
Not as hard as it looks.
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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I installed my high wing last week after studying Glen's directions carefully. After removing all the necessary screws, I removed the rear fascia back a few inches or so to access the threads for the nuts. The high wing has seven bolts/nuts (2-3-2) to attach and with a little patience, I got them all in correctly. I was working alone and didn't trust myself pulling it off. So it can be done without complete removal.
PS: I did not remove the two screws above the exhaust pipes!!


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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by c7neb
I installed my high wing last week after studying Glen's directions carefully. After removing all the necessary screws, I removed the rear fascia back a few inches or so to access the threads for the nuts. The high wing has seven bolts/nuts (2-3-2) to attach and with a little patience, I got them all in correctly. I was working alone and didn't trust myself pulling it off. So it can be done without complete removal.


That spoiler looks good on your car, you don't see a lot of them. Do you have any other pictures of different angles showing the spoiler?
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It is a perfect spoiler for a non-Z51 car.
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Originally Posted by c7neb
It is a perfect spoiler for a non-Z51 car.
Thanks for posting the additional pictures. Your car looks great with that spoiler.
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Originally Posted by Bgmail777
Thanks for posting the additional pictures. Your car looks great with that spoiler.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by c7neb
You did a great job - that spoiler looks awesome on the car.
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
You did a great job - that spoiler looks awesome on the car.
Thanks! I thought if having the dealer do it, but I knew I'd be more careful. The plastic template they give you is spot on!
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