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Zfatuated · 06-19-2014, 05:59 PM

Wow! Nice piece! Chevrolet- out to impress and doing a great job!

* It's not an install for the faint of heart.
* It's made of metal and it's heavy duty.
* You need a specialized tool to install the NutSerts
* You need a special size drill bit- 35/64"!
* It comes with a bad-ass silver "Performance" adhesive backed plate.
* The attachment bolts are heavy! I'm going to find titanium replacements

* I'd actually like to do the wicker in titanium, someone make a few of these would you?
* The rear spoiler is solid and thick (heavy duty)
* It come with a full size paper template for locating and drilling on the spoiler.

I had to go buy ($38) a wacky sized 35/64" drill bit for the final hole size because my tech didn't have one. If one of you want to buy my bit from me for $30 I'll ship it free and everyone can pass it around

My tech had access to a freakin' nifty high-class BMW Nutsert Install Tool you see in the pics. Worked great!

I think it looks awesome installed and now that's ready for my track day next weekend

If you are very patient and mechanically inclined, and have a Nutsert Install Tool, I'd say you could do the install. Otherwise you need to locate a tech who is capable of this kind of specialty/detail work who will not f*ck it up.

I chose to attach my "Performance" plate on the back of the wicker, you might decide to put it elsewhere

Moreno1 · 06-19-2014, 06:10 PM

Nice deal. It is aluminum isnt it? If so ti would be heavier

Zfatuated · 06-19-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin Moreno

Nice deal. It is aluminum isnt it? If so ti would be heavier

I think it is Aluminum. Really? Ti heavier?

SamHouseIII · 06-19-2014, 08:45 PM

Cool

backtotintops · 06-19-2014, 09:24 PM

thanks zfat! I think I can handle it.

tool
http://www.mcmaster.com/
part # 96349A815

Moreno1 · 06-19-2014, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zfatuated

I think it is Aluminum. Really? Ti heavier?

BTW, can you give an estimate on how thick the plastic where you drilled holes?

thanks

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 06-19-2014, 11:03 PM

Oh that's so going on mine....very cool!!

Spoolin · 06-20-2014, 12:49 AM

At what speed do those become a restriction? 150mph right? Meaning the point where the drawbacks outweight the benefits. Very cool, looks fantastic and look forward to hearing your reviews on the handling at lower speeds. No more spinning!! :poke:

SamHouseIII · 06-20-2014, 04:14 AM

Was this purchased separately or part of the car? I always wanted the Carbon Fiber Metal Edged Blade for the ZL1.

Zfatuated · 06-20-2014, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Moreno

BTW, can you give an estimate on how thick the plastic where you drilled holes?

thanks

5/16"? 3/8"? It was surprising to me how thick the material was.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamHouseIII

Was this purchased separately or part of the car? I always want the Carbon Fiber Metal Edged Blade for the ZL1.

It does not come with the car, it is purchased separately if you want one. It is a GM part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoolin

At what speed do those become a restriction? 150mph right? Meaning the point where the drawbacks outweight the benefits. Very cool, looks fantastic and look forward to hearing your reviews on the handling at lower speeds. No more spinning!! :poke:

More speed = more downforce = more drag. Claimed "up to" 150 additional lbs downforce with the wicker. My home track has a section with high-speed esses where this will really help plant the car when I need it most. Restriction of top speed due to added drag is not an issue for me on any track I run. I'm perfectly happy maxxed out at 145-150mph at the end of a straight. A WAG is the wicker shaves 5mph off theoretical top speed?

For me drawback exceeds benefit anytime I'm driving on the freeway- it will hurt mpg

The Stig · 06-20-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SamHouseIII

Was this purchased separately or part of the car? I always want the Carbon Fiber Metal Edged Blade for the ZL1.

It doesn't exist. It was for the Carbon ZL1 concept car, and no vendor has been able to reproduce it.

SamHouseIII · 06-20-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

It doesn't exist. It was for the Carbon ZL1 concept car, and no vendor has been able to reproduce it.

Yep knew that.........G3 Concepts tried and failed....

LSX Camaro · 06-20-2014, 09:11 AM

What is the part number for the wicker bill?

SamHouseIII · 06-20-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

What is the part number for the wicker bill?

Wickerbill - 23200130 - $325.00

06-19-2014, 05:59 PM	#1
Zfatuated Drives: BAC Mono Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 869	ZFat's Wickerbill Install Wow! Nice piece! Chevrolet- out to impress and doing a great job! * It's not an install for the faint of heart. * It's made of metal and it's heavy duty. * You need a specialized tool to install the NutSerts * You need a special size drill bit- 35/64"! * It comes with a bad-ass silver "Performance" adhesive backed plate. * The attachment bolts are heavy! I'm going to find titanium replacements * I'd actually like to do the wicker in titanium, someone make a few of these would you? * The rear spoiler is solid and thick (heavy duty) * It come with a full size paper template for locating and drilling on the spoiler. I had to go buy ($38) a wacky sized 35/64" drill bit for the final hole size because my tech didn't have one. If one of you want to buy my bit from me for $30 I'll ship it free and everyone can pass it around My tech had access to a freakin' nifty high-class BMW Nutsert Install Tool you see in the pics. Worked great! I think it looks awesome installed and now that's ready for my track day next weekend If you are very patient and mechanically inclined, and have a Nutsert Install Tool, I'd say you could do the install. Otherwise you need to locate a tech who is capable of this kind of specialty/detail work who will not f*ck it up. I chose to attach my "Performance" plate on the back of the wicker, you might decide to put it elsewhere Attached Images __________________ 2014 Z/28, White "I wasn't asked to make it cheap...I was asked to make it FAST!" Mark Stielow, the new Z/28.

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06-20-2014, 04:14 AM	#9
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Was this purchased separately or part of the car? I always wanted the Carbon Fiber Metal Edged Blade for the ZL1. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/ Last edited by SamHouseIII; 06-29-2014 at 11:44 PM.

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06-19-2014, 06:10 PM	#2
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Nice deal. It is aluminum isnt it? If so ti would be heavier

06-19-2014, 11:03 PM	#7
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Oh that's so going on mine....very cool!!

06-20-2014, 12:49 AM	#8
Spoolin Drives: 2014 SW 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 338	At what speed do those become a restriction? 150mph right? Meaning the point where the drawbacks outweight the benefits. Very cool, looks fantastic and look forward to hearing your reviews on the handling at lower speeds. No more spinning!! :poke: