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Old May 4, 2024 | 04:53 AM
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Getting ready to install the Stage 2 rear spoiler wickers.
Does anyone know the thickness of the Z51 spoiler material?
The M6 rivnuts are available in two grip ranges. Need to know which on I should use.
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I installed the ones from ACS and it seems I remember that it was about 1/4".
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Are you installing on a SR, or wide body? If wide body, use the Stage 1 screws already on your Vette, as well as the 3M tape that should come on the Stage 2 winglets. If you have a SR, I do not believe OEM winglets will work (note Stage 2 winglets on my 19 GS). Good luck.


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You are correct.
They wouldn't fit on my 2014 Z51.
That said, I have attached a pic of them on my 2016 SR Z51.
Not sure what is going on, but, can confirm they wouldn't fit my 2014 vert.




2016 Z51 SR with Stage 2 Winglets
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ACS makes the winglets for the Z51 Spoiler. That is what I have on my standard Stingray with the ZF1 option .

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I don’t think I want to get the winglets for the vert.
Looked great on the coupe, not sure the vert will look as good.
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Here are the ACS Stage 2 winglets and center bridge from The Extreme Online Store installed on my 2015 Z51 convertible. They look good on a vert!





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I found the stock ACS hardware to be “trash”

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Originally Posted by Indy_C7_M7
I found the stock ACS hardware to be “trash”
Did you use something else ? source?

I have had the ACS Winglet kit in my garage for about 10 days and itching to install it on my 15 Z51.

My car has been at the dealer for about a month for a dash pull and replacement of the A/C actuators. They failed.

It is killing me not having her for a month. They called today and the surgery has began and should be back together and healthy by noon tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
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