Wing Spoiler ??
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The Nascars I just looked up all run the Z51 or Z06 style spoilers as I thought.
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I have yet to see any independent test results of downforce from the Z51 spoiler and the wing spoiler on the same car, so I can't really comment on which provides more downforce. The Z51 spoiler will produce more drag, which is not always a good thing when racing unless you have essentially unlimited horsepower to overcome that drag.
When I decided on a convertible for my C7 I knew it would never be raced, so I opted for the wing spoiler for looks.
Last edited by Steve_R; Feb 14, 2015 at 09:24 PM.
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Deal. You guys have sold me. Thanks for the photos. Will be ordering the wing spoiler and spending my tax return cash! My plan was to live with my car plain as can be for a while and then see what I want to add, versus adding all types of stuff from the get go. Feel this well be a solid mod I won't get tired of. Also putting in the Z06 grill and brake duct. Now, to keep the base rims or swap for something else..
Last question re: wing spoiler. Do you think 3M double side tape would hold long term? On my old Acura RSX, I used 3M tape and spoiler stayed put till the day I sold it
Last question re: wing spoiler. Do you think 3M double side tape would hold long term? On my old Acura RSX, I used 3M tape and spoiler stayed put till the day I sold it
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Deal. You guys have sold me. Thanks for the photos. Will be ordering the wing spoiler and spending my tax return cash! My plan was to live with my car plain as can be for a while and then see what I want to add, versus adding all types of stuff from the get go. Feel this well be a solid mod I won't get tired of. Also putting in the Z06 grill and brake duct. Now, to keep the base rims or swap for something else..
Last question re: wing spoiler. Do you think 3M double side tape would hold long term? On my old Acura RSX, I used 3M tape and spoiler stayed put till the day I sold it
Last question re: wing spoiler. Do you think 3M double side tape would hold long term? On my old Acura RSX, I used 3M tape and spoiler stayed put till the day I sold it
Last edited by Glen e; Feb 14, 2015 at 09:49 PM.
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Wish I knew that you CANNOT retro a WING from a Z51...always loved that look
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