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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 12:10 AM
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This is, imo, the best-looking rear spoiler for the C8 Stingray. All the GM offerings are horrible.

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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 12:32 AM
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I was thinking about purchasing the high wing that was posted in the parts forum but now that I see how it looks from behind the car I will pass. I have never seen one up close but the photo above makes it look too flat from behind. I personally don’t mind the Z51, really like the low wing and aftermarket ducktail wings the most.
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kumite
Can I have your high wing?
I haven’t decided to sell it yet.
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 06:16 AM
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Your car, your choice and doesn’t matter what others think in the end. However, IMO, the only high wings I have seen that really look good on the C8 are these:





On the latter wing, it would have to be an aftermarket one that is sized for the base car.
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones
Personally I think they look ridiculous and brake up the fine lines of the C8's sleek body design, but it matters nothing what I think regarding your C8. If you like it, get it.
I'll get slammed for this, but wings belong on a Honda Civic
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 09:33 AM
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At first, I wanted the high wing, then after seeing all the rice rockets with them I decided against it.
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 09:48 AM
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My Z51 2LT came with the high wing and I have grown to like it. I think it looks good on a white car with the Stingray R hood stripe. I would have ordered the low wing, but I bought this car from a small dealer for MSRP within a week of starting to look at C8s. I was happy to get all of the features I wanted, plus a few others I would not have considered in a finished car with no wait times.

Yes, I have to use my camera mirror and be careful when putting luggage in the trunk, but I think it really ties the car together.




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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 09:52 AM
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Love that boomerang Walt, nicely done
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 10:47 AM
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My only feedback is when putting groceries/things in the trunk, or reaching for things in the middle section, if you are short like me 5.5ft, also, the rear view is not bad either. Apart from that I love the look.




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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 07:22 PM
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Both produce the same down force. The high wing causes less drag.
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 11:25 PM
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Functional wings are a racing item... silly on the street. You asked.
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