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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 11:25 PM
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So when I first ordered/wanted the C8 HATED the high wing. Now I LOVE it. My only concern is, it simply bolts up to Z51 holes. Does not seem like much reinforcement?
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So when I first ordered/wanted the C8 HATED the high wing. Now I LOVE it. My only concern is, it simply bolts up to Z51 holes. Does not seem like much reinforcement?

I HAVE A ARCTIC WHITE HIGH WING SPOILER ON MY CAR AND IT IS VERY STRUDY THE ONLY PROBLEM IS I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BUMPER HAD BIG GAPS. AFTER THEY INSTALL THE SPOILER.IT BEEN THERE FOUR DAY AND NO WORD ON WHAT GOING ON.ITS ALSO THERE FOR A LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING IT. DON'T KNOW IF THE DCT TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEMS SOUNDS LIKE IT MIGHT BE THE DCT MAKING THE NOISE. GOT THE C8 LAST THURSDAY ,AND HAD TO PUT IT IN SERVICE DEPT OM MONDAY.
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I HAVE A ARCTIC WHITE HIGH WING SPOILER ON MY CAR AND IT IS VERY STRUDY THE ONLY PROBLEM IS I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BUMPER HAD BIG GAPS. AFTER THEY INSTALL THE SPOILER.IT BEEN THERE FOUR DAY AND NO WORD ON WHAT GOING ON.ITS ALSO THERE FOR A LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING IT. DON'T KNOW IF THE DCT TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEMS SOUNDS LIKE IT MIGHT BE THE DCT MAKING THE NOISE. GOT THE C8 LAST THURSDAY ,AND HAD TO PUT IT IN SERVICE DEPT OM MONDAY.
Wow, sorry to hear that.. that certainly is not a good start to this thread. I know they have to pull your back bumper to put on at dealer. Hopefully something simple!
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The wing is pushing down. It just needs to be strong enough to not bend over from drag
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wow, sorry to hear that.. That certainly is not a good start to this thread. I know they have to pull your back bumper to put on at dealer. Hopefully something simple!

what i am worry about is the dct transmission.
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So when I first ordered/wanted the C8 HATED the high wing. Now I LOVE it. My only concern is, it simply bolts up to Z51 holes. Does not seem like much reinforcement?
GM wouldn't sell it as a factory option without more than thorough testing on it's stability and sturdiness.
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