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solteroblues · 03-08-2013, 10:53 AM

Got it yesterday. I've been waiting on this for 2 weeks, as I bought it painted. It was horrible waiting on it! We had 3 fedex trucks drive through the neighborhood before the right one came.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with it, especially for the price. I lucked up and was able to get it off of ebay when they had a 10% off coupon code for odering off of the ebay motors app, so I paid a total of $179 shipped, for a primed and painted spoiler, with 3rd brake light.

here are some pics. It's just laying on the trunk for now. I am excited to see that it's a much taller profile than I expected, all the pictures make it look pretty low profile, but it's quite tall.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-08-2013, 11:35 AM

Hows the brake light?? I saw these recently as well. Was curious as to how the brake light worked out. I know you got to make the extra hole (no biggie) but seems like a really good price and deal if it fits and works well!

Congrats and looking forward to seeing the brake light in action!!
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

solteroblues · 03-08-2013, 11:37 AM

I don't know, it looks good and looks like it should be fairly easy to hook up. I hope to install it tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-08-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

I don't know, it looks good and looks like it should be fairly easy to hook up. I hope to install it tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

Heard alot of good things about the finish as well and your pics show that too! Cool.

Subbd!
Ivan

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-08-2013, 11:41 AM

looks good, and you don't have extra holes to begin w/.

solteroblues · 03-08-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

looks good, and you don't have extra holes to begin w/.

Right!

Now, my first question is, what kind of bit should I use to drill them, with the lowest chance of slipping or screwing it up? I know how hard drilling through painted metal can be, so I want to make sure I do it right.

tjk_art · 03-09-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

Right!

Now, my first question is, what kind of bit should I use to drill them, with the lowest chance of slipping or screwing it up? I know how hard drilling through painted metal can be, so I want to make sure I do it right.

Get a stepper bit from Home Depot. They're made for going through sheet metal.

I used a small punch tool to mark a pinhole size dent each hole I was supposed to drill so I wouldn't slip. Then I used a 1/8th drill bit to drill the initial hole through the metal. Then go in with the stepper bit to widen the hole.

PhoenixZL1 · 03-09-2013, 02:28 PM

Would love to see some more pics when your finished.

solteroblues · 03-09-2013, 07:56 PM

Well, I didn't have time to install today, but I bought some good drill bits and got it taped off where it's going to go. Hopefully tomorrow ill get it drilled out and installed.

Big Top Gt · 03-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Can you share a link to where you bought it?

I'd like to talk to them and see if they have a contact for selling just then third brake light.

Looking good, man.

Big Top Gt · 03-10-2013, 09:59 AM

Can you share a link to where you bought it?

I'd like to talk to them and see if they have a contact for selling just then third brake light.

Looking good, man.

StangKiller-SS · 03-10-2013, 11:03 AM

Spoiler really looks great! I'm thinking about buying one of these for my car since it's one of the very few decent priced good option.

solteroblues · 03-10-2013, 05:47 PM

Well, Igot it installed, ill post pics later tonight. It actually uses the stock holes, or at least I think it does. Mine didn't have a spoiler to begin with, but all 4 holes line up with the plastic covers inside of the trunk. So I think the only hole you would have to drill if you already have a spoiler, is the hole for the 3rd brake light. Of course I had to drill all 5. I still have to wire up the light, but I'll do that later. I couldn't find how to get to the existing 3rd light wire, I saw the speaker wires. Do I have to take off the rear deck?

StangKiller-SS · 03-10-2013, 08:13 PM

Can't wait to see more pics! I'm really thinking about buying one of these & kind want to see how yours turned out.

03-08-2013, 10:53 AM	#1
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	Got my new ZL1 spoiler Got it yesterday. I've been waiting on this for 2 weeks, as I bought it painted. It was horrible waiting on it! We had 3 fedex trucks drive through the neighborhood before the right one came. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it, especially for the price. I lucked up and was able to get it off of ebay when they had a 10% off coupon code for odering off of the ebay motors app, so I paid a total of $179 shipped, for a primed and painted spoiler, with 3rd brake light. here are some pics. It's just laying on the trunk for now. I am excited to see that it's a much taller profile than I expected, all the pictures make it look pretty low profile, but it's quite tall.

03-08-2013, 11:35 AM	#2
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Hows the brake light?? I saw these recently as well. Was curious as to how the brake light worked out. I know you got to make the extra hole (no biggie) but seems like a really good price and deal if it fits and works well! Congrats and looking forward to seeing the brake light in action!! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

03-08-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	I don't know, it looks good and looks like it should be fairly easy to hook up. I hope to install it tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

03-08-2013, 11:41 AM	#5
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	looks good, and you don't have extra holes to begin w/.

03-09-2013, 02:28 PM	#8
PhoenixZL1 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 299	Would love to see some more pics when your finished.

03-09-2013, 07:56 PM	#9
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	Well, I didn't have time to install today, but I bought some good drill bits and got it taped off where it's going to go. Hopefully tomorrow ill get it drilled out and installed.

03-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#10
Big Top Gt Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2010 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida, 33071 Posts: 677	Can you share a link to where you bought it? I'd like to talk to them and see if they have a contact for selling just then third brake light. Looking good, man.

03-10-2013, 09:59 AM	#11
Big Top Gt Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2010 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida, 33071 Posts: 677	Can you share a link to where you bought it? I'd like to talk to them and see if they have a contact for selling just then third brake light. Looking good, man.

03-10-2013, 11:03 AM	#12
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	Spoiler really looks great! I'm thinking about buying one of these for my car since it's one of the very few decent priced good option.

03-10-2013, 05:47 PM	#13
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	Well, Igot it installed, ill post pics later tonight. It actually uses the stock holes, or at least I think it does. Mine didn't have a spoiler to begin with, but all 4 holes line up with the plastic covers inside of the trunk. So I think the only hole you would have to drill if you already have a spoiler, is the hole for the 3rd brake light. Of course I had to drill all 5. I still have to wire up the light, but I'll do that later. I couldn't find how to get to the existing 3rd light wire, I saw the speaker wires. Do I have to take off the rear deck?

03-10-2013, 08:13 PM	#14
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	Can't wait to see more pics! I'm really thinking about buying one of these & kind want to see how yours turned out.