Ssbarbr

Just purchased a wicker bill spoiler painted in carbon flash. I have a base C7 1LT with no spoiler. The spoiler came with 3M tape on it but has instructions for both just taping it on or drilling and bolting it on. I'd rather not drill holes. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Z06 1of38

My take on it is this.

Mechanical fasteners always trump adhesives.

My splitter and rockers are all drilled and fastened with stainless steel screws.

Take your time, measure twice and be aware that there are areas that are no screw zones (for rockers)

bob guzzy

If you trust only the tapes, you will always be wondering it it will blow off at higher speeds.

RpeterK

3m adhesive tape is being used to hold smooth sided enclosed trailers together along with holding even window into sky scrapers and anything in between. As long as the fitment is good and there are no gaps the tape should work fine no matter the speed. The key is smooth flat parallel surfaces that have been cleaned. The tapes are anything but cheap and its not one tape fits all apps.

RussM05

Both surfaces must be spotless and clean. And 3M sells a primer to put on the surfaces. Please go to the 3M website and it will tell you how to prep the surfaces for the double-sided tape

Ssbarbr

I think I got it on right and good. Looks great. I just couldn't make myself drill holes in a brand new car. Thanks for your thoughts.

Z06 1of38

Looks great. Love your plates!

yell03

Looks great!!!

I just ordered a bolt-on Z51 spoiler, it arrived damaged.

I am considering going tape-on, how is yours holding up?

555ctsv

I have that same spoiler! I opted for tape + bolts. I dont doubt the tape is strong but i know I'd always be second guessing it. Ive already done 1 1/2 mile runway event and got up to 169mph and eventually want to do a 1 mile event. I dont want to find out the max speed the tape can handle the hard way

Also this spoiler is a bit taller than a basic z51 spoiler so i imagine at 170+ its catching some serious wind resistance.

Im kinda iffy either way. If you dont plan on exceeding 150mph very often i bet tape only is fine

This was a lot of work for just 2 bolts!

yell03

That would be catastrophic

jcm98vette

Just wanted to know how your spoiler has held up? Adding a Z51 spoiler to mine and I am leaning toward tape only (3M VHB 5952).

16Stingray

I like the look, where did you purchase it from?

mittens

so is a Z51 spoiler bolted on or taped from factory?

would a ZO6 bolt on fit the same holes?

Johnp94

Z51 spoiler is bolted down with approximately 8 bolts. I cannot remember that xactimate number. it also has small strips of double sided tape. Zo6 spoiler and Z51 have the same stud pattern. Bolts right on.

rrsperry

Tape is really strong. If it's clean, it's not coming off.

08velocity

What he said ^^^^^ ours has is a Z51, I added the Z06 stage 3 winglets and drilled and used ridiculously strong 3m double side tape and trust me its been up to some speed😎 and no problems .

jcm98vette

The spoiler was attached with only 3M tape and after several washes and speed tested still holding. Just make sure to prep both surfaces clean and wax free.

trawler

Ditto, 10000+ miles and still looks like the day I put it on. Trip across Montana and North Dakota Hwy 2 at very high rates of speed and absolutely no problem. I love it.

wdwinder

Do you have details on 3M tape part number?

Avanti

Post #11 has a tape part number.