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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Chevrolet, in their preliminary info, mentioned "vacuum carbon fiber"...which is a manufacturing technique NOT employed on every carbon fiber part. It's an extra step to help ensure more uniform thickness, less "captured" air within the c/f and, ultimately, stronger-denser-lighter pieces.

Since then, all manner of erroneous info about "vacuum" has been propogated about the hood/car.

An effective extractor hood will allow otherwise-trapped air to escape, decreasing lift. Whether it's made from c/f or LEAD is irrelevant.

And, frankly, any Camaro sporting a big-ass rear blade spoiler SHOULD have an effective front splitter and/or extractor hood to stabilize and maintain the balance of the overall car, front-to-rear. Tall blade spoilers capture more air which then pushes down on the rear which, without a counterbalance, will LIFT the front...think "fulcrum", or "teeter-totter"...

Admittedly, correct aero is less of an issue at legal highway speeds...but for those wanting to "Maxton Mile" their ZL1s, you'll be very happy GM spent some time in the 'tunnel.

Just like the erroneous info being propogated about the use of summer-only tires by people with little/no first-hand experience in serious winter conditions, be they temperature- or snow-related. Wrong tire choice could cost you your ride...and worse...

Rant over...back on-topic...

I love learning! Thanks LOWDOWN.