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gringo · 08-12-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

You can make anything fit if you really really want to... XD

and odds are it's going to look ridiculous and not in a good way

It looks ridiculous on the ZL1 1LE. I'd never trash the beautiful lines of the 5th gen with an ugly ricer type 6th gen part.

Hellfighter · 08-12-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I think the bigger question would be, why are these young V6 guys so temperamental?

i agree 100%, must be straight out of high-school and wanting to be bad ass, i know how that felt

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SinginHawk · 08-12-2017, 02:35 PM

I responded to the douchebaggery, I didn't begin it.

This thread doesn't seem to be going anywhere so I'll leave you guys to continue talking to yourselves about your big engines and big egos.

orange devil · 08-12-2017, 08:34 PM

I would try to get a used trunk lid to modify before trying that wing .. so you don't risk making extra holes if you don't like it.

AG1LE · 08-12-2017, 09:52 PM

I thought it was the v6 guys causing the trouble? I only saw support from the v8 guys. I still hope you try it and let us know.....

Spurshot · 08-12-2017, 10:12 PM

Like any project, it's as successful as the workmanship. How it looks is only important to the owner...until time to sell.

1Coopgt · 08-13-2017, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

I thought it was the v6 guys causing the trouble? I only saw support from the v8 guys. I still hope you try it and let us know.....

I was trying to be helpful until he went full retard and started insulting everyone.

DRKS1D3 · 08-14-2017, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Trickskier

The ZL1/1LE has a wing not a spoiler.

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At what specific point does a spoiler become a wing? When the piece parallel to the trunk lid is raised by 3", 8", 22"?

IMHO, the term "wing" was always reserved for 1994 Hondas that have been given the Fast and Furious treatment.

14Black1LESS · 08-14-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Trickskier

The ZL1/1LE has a wing not a spoiler.

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You might want to tell GM that they are wrong in their description then.

MrChrisLS3 · 08-14-2017, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SinginHawk

Also, do you have any insight into whether or not the deck lids have similar enough shapes for a three point fitment to work?

I think the only real question would be the mounting points of the outer posts in relation to the trunk lid. It would appear that those posts are far enough in that they would clear the top of the rear quarter panel on the C5. It does appear that there is slight more curve to the rear on the Gen 6, but not enough to really make a difference, especially with a raised wing like this.

The part of this to really consider is the support, or possible lack of support for the mounting points. You don't want to bolt a large, high wing like this into thin flat sheet metal, it needs to be bolted into the support molding in the trunk lid.

BTW, this is only a waste of time if you let yourself get wrapped around the axle by the posts that express opinions of why you should or shouldn't do this. Let that stuff go and stick with the ones that honestly trying to help. Understand that none of us really have the "answer", as many of us haven't seen the car in person. I personally haven't seen the support structure for the Gen6 trunk lid, though I've been parked next to a couple and can say that there isn't much difference in the general shape of the rear end.

Anyway, good luck, keep asking questions. Remember, every problem has a solution...and every solution has a problem.

SlingShot · 08-14-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

At what specific point does a spoiler become a wing? When the piece parallel to the trunk lid is raised by 3", 8", 22"?

IMHO, the term "wing" was always reserved for 1994 Hondas that have been given the Fast and Furious treatment.

IMO a spoiler is vertical and a wing is horizontal ...

CamaroFred · 08-14-2017, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

At what specific point does a spoiler become a wing? When the piece parallel to the trunk lid is raised by 3", 8", 22"?

IMHO, the term "wing" was always reserved for 1994 Hondas that have been given the Fast and Furious treatment.

A spoiler disrupts (spoils) the airflow between the roof and the rear of the car to prevent lift. Otherwise air flows from the trailing edge of the roof to the back of the car in a bee line. Leaving a hole under it and creating a low pressure area on the deck lid.

A wing provides downforce.

DRKS1D3 · 08-14-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

IMO a spoiler is vertical and a wing is horizontal ...

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

A spoiler disrupts (spoils) the airflow between the roof and the rear of the car to prevent lift. Otherwise air flows from the trailing edge of the roof to the back of the car in a bee line. Leaving a hole under it and creating a low pressure area on the deck lid.

A wing provides downforce.

As stated in post #37, I guess some of you folks need to call GM and tell them brush up on their automobile vernacular.

IMHO, wing=ricer.

MrChrisLS3 · 08-14-2017, 01:38 PM

Just to be clear,

"Spoiler" is the generic term..."Wing" is a type of spoiler

Like Beer is generic...IPA is a type of beer
Whiskey is generic, "bourbon" is a type of whiskey
Steak is generic..."Ribeye" is a type of steak

Okay, got it?

08-12-2017, 02:35 PM	#31
SinginHawk Drives: 2015 2LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 474	I responded to the douchebaggery, I didn't begin it. This thread doesn't seem to be going anywhere so I'll leave you guys to continue talking to yourselves about your big engines and big egos. __________________ 2015 2LT Cosmetics: ZL1/1LE Wing Spoiler, SS Carbon Hood, Z/28 Carbon Diffuser, SS Front Bumper, RS Taillights, 1LE Carbon Splitter, Phastek U-Halo Headlights, Fade-to-Black Gills Performance: ZL1 NPP Exhaust, ZL1 6-Piston Brakes, ZL1 10-Spoke Wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 295/35/20 x 4, Magnaflow X-Pipe, Blackvue DR650S2-CH Dash Cam

08-12-2017, 10:12 PM	#34
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	Like any project, it's as successful as the workmanship. How it looks is only important to the owner...until time to sell. __________________

08-12-2017, 08:34 PM	#32
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	I would try to get a used trunk lid to modify before trying that wing .. so you don't risk making extra holes if you don't like it.

08-12-2017, 09:52 PM	#33
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	I thought it was the v6 guys causing the trouble? I only saw support from the v8 guys. I still hope you try it and let us know.....

08-14-2017, 01:38 PM	#42
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	Just to be clear, "Spoiler" is the generic term..."Wing" is a type of spoiler Like Beer is generic...IPA is a type of beer Whiskey is generic, "bourbon" is a type of whiskey Steak is generic..."Ribeye" is a type of steak Okay, got it?