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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 02:40 PM
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Can I order my Z51 without the rear spoiler?
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Welcome to the two dumbest GM decisions on the C8

1) you cannot delete the spoiler or splitter when you get Z51 (even at the same price)
2) you cannot get Magaride if you do not order Z51
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Can I order my Z51 without the rear spoiler?
No you cannot.
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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 04:02 PM
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unsure, if you order the high wing it's a dealer installed option so not too sure if the low wing car gets delivered, then removed and high wing added in which case just tell them to remove the low wing and throw both in the passenger seat.
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unsure, if you order the high wing it's a dealer installed option so not too sure if the low wing car gets delivered, then removed and high wing added in which case just tell them to remove the low wing and throw both in the passenger seat.
Going to have ugly mounting points showing with no rear spoiler mounted.
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Going to have ugly mounting points showing with no rear spoiler mounted.
yeah but a good body shop can fill and match. I've been saying this since day one that the C8 without either of the two spoilers looks much better, I'm guessing that in the second year GM will have a spoiler delete option.

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I wish it was an option...

C8Jake, what is it with you and posting pics of the "topic in discussion" in nearly every single thread. You're not contributing to the discussion, you're just being super weird.
No idea why he does it, annoying as f'k though that's for sure.
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Welcome to the two dumbest GM decisions on the C8

1) you cannot delete the spoiler or splitter when you get Z51 (even at the same price)
2) you cannot get Magaride if you do not order Z51
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Originally Posted by Sin City
1) you cannot delete the spoiler or splitter when you get Z51 (even at the same price)
And for good reason. The Z51 suspension was calibrated for the extra downforce of the wing.

C8 isn't some ricer where the wings and vents are fake and just for show.
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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 09:26 PM
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And for good reason. The Z51 suspension was calibrated for the extra downforce of the wing.

C8 isn't some ricer where the wings and vents are fake and just for show.
I initially agreed with Sin City's comment but you just brought up a great point, sir. I guess once a car gets to the point where the Vette is, it's not as simple as deleting aero parts.
I do wish more options were à la carte...especially since the wing-less look is really growing on me.
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I love the clean aero look. I’m getting mine without the Nike stripe.
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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 09:43 PM
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I am sure there'll be plenty of after market spoilers that should be better looking.
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I like the Z51 spoiler on the C8 even more than the one on my C7. Getting mine in Carbon Flash Metallic:
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
I like the Z51 spoiler on the C8 even more than the one on my C7. Getting mine in Carbon Flash Metallic:
The Z51 spoiler has really grown on me and this carbon flash upgrade was not one I've looked at yet.

I really like ELB with the black mirrors/spoiler and yellow calipers in the configurator.

Hope you don't mind if I steal this for my build.
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Help yourself, I don't have a trademark on it. LOL.
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Originally Posted by YLWFVR75
No you cannot.
so many other things ARE optional but NOT that "thing"-ugh
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Originally Posted by Corvette#2
And for good reason. The Z51 suspension was calibrated for the extra downforce of the wing.
I believe that it was mentioned at one of the recent events that The extra 400lbs of downforce is achieved at 184mph. Going to assume that less than 1% of owners will probably get the benefit of this.
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Down force isn't zero at less than 184 and then suddenly 400 lbs at 184.

Here's some data on the APR GTC-500 wing for the C7.

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Originally Posted by Corvette#2
And for good reason. The Z51 suspension was calibrated for the extra downforce of the wing.

C8 isn't some ricer where the wings and vents are fake and just for show.
How much down force do you think the spoilers provide at 65 mph?
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
Down force isn't zero at less than 184 and then suddenly 400 lbs at 184.

Here's some data on the APR GTC-500 wing for the C7.
How much down force do the C8 Z51 spoilers provide at 65 mph?
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Originally Posted by DanSavage
How much down force do you think the spoilers provide at 65 mph?
Can always tie some bags of concrete to the spoiler if you need more down force at 65 MPH.
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Originally Posted by themonk
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C8Jake, what is it with you and posting pics of the "topic in discussion" in nearly every single thread. You're not contributing to the discussion, you're just being super weird.


No idea why he does it, annoying as f'k though that's for sure.
Because he's a He got booted from the C7 forum way back when .............. Same BS. It will happen here given time.

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