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Beaver Creek · 10-16-2013, 05:19 PM

Is the GM front spoiler solid? I know it's a bit spongy, but would it hold a screw?

Mine has been separated from the fascia since new, and it bugs the crap out of me. I can picture it pointing strait down at highway speeds.

I have pried it apart, and cleaned it well, and put some new two sided tape in there, but it just won't hold. I believe it is in a bind from the factory.

If you look at the attached picture, you can barely see it on the drivers side at the corner of the fascia.

If anyone knows if it will hold, I would like to just put a stainless steel screw in there from the back side and be done with it. I don't like the idea of the dealership taking off the fascia to fix it their way...for obvious reasons.

CamaroJim56 · 10-16-2013, 08:19 PM

Can't help with your question, but would like to say that I like that splitter the best, but didn't buy it because it tapes on.

I wanted a bolt on one, cause I worried about that very problem with the 3M tape.

Good luck.

Jim

Beaver Creek · 10-17-2013, 01:42 PM

Thanks guys for the replies.

I would still like to hear from anyone who has installed this themselves.

Lee

Avenging Orange · 10-17-2013, 07:46 PM

I would imagine you could use the.....push pins (for lack of a better word). I have the ACS splitter, and you drill a bunch of holes and and use these plastic fasteners.

JCunningham · 10-18-2013, 12:12 AM

did you ask the dealer to warranty it?

Beaver Creek · 10-18-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

did you ask the dealer to warranty it?

Yep.

But I backed away when they said they would have to take off the fascia to repair it.

Lee

ZED SLED · 10-18-2013, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

I would imagine you could use the.....push pins (for lack of a better word). I have the ACS splitter, and you drill a bunch of holes and and use these plastic fasteners.

I had one on my SS. It lasted about a year. What's left of it is probably still on the side of I-81 after blowing off because those things apparently don't hold up. Drive in a few screws now while you can.

dmginc · 10-18-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

I had one on my SS. It lasted about a year. What's left of it is probably still on the side of I-81 after blowing off because those things apparently don't hold up. Drive in a few screws now while you can.

that thing went through hell before it finally flew away

pears2 · 10-18-2013, 09:11 AM

Beaver Creek,
I have the same black synergy, 14 of 255 and my front spolier is doing the same thing. I took it back to the dealership and was told by the body shop "It happens." My front spoiler is not too bad, I have seen photos where it looks like others have separated about a 1/4"; mine is slightly noticeable at the corners. I believe it’s just a fit and finish issue from the factory and may be effected by certain weather conditions. If you decide to use screws, I would recommend you pre-drill all the holes to prevent the material from splitting when you install the screws. Use BIG washers.

Good Luck, keep us posted

45thCamaro · 10-18-2013, 10:13 AM

Agreed, still all your holes and use big washers. Also get stainless steel if you can, I'm not certain but I think stainless will hold up the best from the elements.

matthew9440 · 10-18-2013, 10:21 AM

It is solid. Mine is bolted on.

10-16-2013, 05:19 PM	#1
Beaver Creek Drives: 2011 Camaro Synergy II Join Date: May 2013 Location: Madison, NC Posts: 57	Is the GM front spoiler solid? Is the GM front spoiler solid? I know it's a bit spongy, but would it hold a screw? Mine has been separated from the fascia since new, and it bugs the crap out of me. I can picture it pointing strait down at highway speeds. I have pried it apart, and cleaned it well, and put some new two sided tape in there, but it just won't hold. I believe it is in a bind from the factory. If you look at the attached picture, you can barely see it on the drivers side at the corner of the fascia. If anyone knows if it will hold, I would like to just put a stainless steel screw in there from the back side and be done with it. I don't like the idea of the dealership taking off the fascia to fix it their way...for obvious reasons. Attached Images

10-16-2013, 08:19 PM	#2
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,606	Can't help with your question, but would like to say that I like that splitter the best, but didn't buy it because it tapes on. I wanted a bolt on one, cause I worried about that very problem with the 3M tape. Good luck. Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

10-17-2013, 07:46 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I would imagine you could use the.....push pins (for lack of a better word). I have the ACS splitter, and you drill a bunch of holes and and use these plastic fasteners. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

10-18-2013, 12:12 AM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	did you ask the dealer to warranty it? __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-18-2013, 10:21 AM	#11
matthew9440 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DuBois, PA Posts: 1,039 View My Garage	It is solid. Mine is bolted on. __________________

10-17-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
Beaver Creek Drives: 2011 Camaro Synergy II Join Date: May 2013 Location: Madison, NC Posts: 57	Thanks guys for the replies. I would still like to hear from anyone who has installed this themselves. Lee

10-18-2013, 09:11 AM	#9
pears2 Drives: 2011 Black/Silver Synergy Series Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 85	Beaver Creek, I have the same black synergy, 14 of 255 and my front spolier is doing the same thing. I took it back to the dealership and was told by the body shop "It happens." My front spoiler is not too bad, I have seen photos where it looks like others have separated about a 1/4"; mine is slightly noticeable at the corners. I believe it’s just a fit and finish issue from the factory and may be effected by certain weather conditions. If you decide to use screws, I would recommend you pre-drill all the holes to prevent the material from splitting when you install the screws. Use BIG washers. Good Luck, keep us posted

10-18-2013, 10:13 AM	#10
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,421	Agreed, still all your holes and use big washers. Also get stainless steel if you can, I'm not certain but I think stainless will hold up the best from the elements.