Wickerbill
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From: SoCal
Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Thought about it
My Z51 conv has the stock spoiler and I inquired about a wicker bill until I saw what it does to mileage; now if it added any real performance
I might have done it but just for show and losing 2 plus mpg just didn't seen worth it....they are cool looking and if you intend to take it to the track it makes sense
but just for looks? Nah.
I might have done it but just for show and losing 2 plus mpg just didn't seen worth it....they are cool looking and if you intend to take it to the track it makes sense
but just for looks? Nah.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sturgeon County Alberta
My Z51 conv has the stock spoiler and I inquired about a wicker bill until I saw what it does to mileage; now if it added any real performance
I might have done it but just for show and losing 2 plus mpg just didn't seen worth it....they are cool looking and if you intend to take it to the track it makes sense
but just for looks? Nah.
I might have done it but just for show and losing 2 plus mpg just didn't seen worth it....they are cool looking and if you intend to take it to the track it makes sense
but just for looks? Nah.
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My Z51 conv has the stock spoiler and I inquired about a wicker bill until I saw what it does to mileage; now if it added any real performance
I might have done it but just for show and losing 2 plus mpg just didn't seen worth it....they are cool looking and if you intend to take it to the track it makes sense
but just for looks? Nah.
I might have done it but just for show and losing 2 plus mpg just didn't seen worth it....they are cool looking and if you intend to take it to the track it makes sense
but just for looks? Nah.
Drifting
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took it off when I got home from the dealer. interfered with my wal-martin. luckily still had the long box my old Stingray side skirts arrived in. packed and bubble wrapped now for when I put it back on to sell the car.
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Unless you are tracking the car 130 plus, there is no advantage. Of course as I have said here for almost 20 years, everything is a trade off. Spoilers add drag. but they create down force for those that need it at + 130... The trade off is if you dont see a track and you drive your car on the street no matter jhow spirited it will cost you about 3 mpg.
To many , the look outweighs the cost, but people should know this before making that decision. " Everything is a Trade off "
Bill
To many , the look outweighs the cost, but people should know this before making that decision. " Everything is a Trade off "
Bill
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Salem Oregon
I have the stage2 on mine and I get about the same mileage as a friend with the stage1. Another friend has just a spoiler, about the same mileage.
I've been behind all types on club drives in rainy conditions (live in Oregon) only slight differences in the 'spray pattern' at 65mph.
They are one of the most commented about things on my Vette, along with the exposed carbon fiber ground effects. Both of which get flamed on CF all the time.
You're not putting a Greenwood kit on it for crying out loud.
I've been behind all types on club drives in rainy conditions (live in Oregon) only slight differences in the 'spray pattern' at 65mph.
They are one of the most commented about things on my Vette, along with the exposed carbon fiber ground effects. Both of which get flamed on CF all the time.
You're not putting a Greenwood kit on it for crying out loud.
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From: Tampa Florida
Unless you are tracking the car 130 plus, there is no advantage. Of course as I have said here for almost 20 years, everything is a trade off. Spoilers add drag. but they create down force for those that need it at + 130... The trade off is if you dont see a track and you drive your car on the street no matter jhow spirited it will cost you about 3 mpg.
To many , the look outweighs the cost, but people should know this before making that decision. " Everything is a Trade off "
Bill
To many , the look outweighs the cost, but people should know this before making that decision. " Everything is a Trade off "
Bill
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I will admit that the spoiler with the wickerbill looks great and I have been thinking about adding one to my car. Other members have posted sources for the parts other than GM, but you can also check in the C7 Parts for Sale Section for someone selling a used one off their car.
Drifting
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I went stage 1 to stage 3, front and rear. Went from an average of 25-26mpg at 80 mph down to 21-22 mpg. It’s a lot of extra drag.
Last edited by rb185afm; Jan 12, 2020 at 01:10 AM.
Drifting
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From: Kingston, Ontario
I went ACS stage 3 including wickerbill. I like how racecar it looks while being conservative. The stage 3 definitely takes a 2-3mpg hit over stage 1-2. I had stage 2 on my GS and easily got 30mpg highway. My Z06 on stage 1 also got 30mpg highway. As soon as I added stage 3 my mileage dropped to 27 as a high. I still beat the EPA rated 22mpg with no issues though and average 25.
Last edited by Exia; Jan 12, 2020 at 04:00 PM.