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Hylton · 01-01-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Its not that the option is difficult to execute, its that if they were to do that they would have to pay somebody to check the orders to see which decklid to use, and then pay somebody to select the correct decklid, and then pay somebody to check and make sure the correct decklid was installed, and then if it wasn't scrap the one (swallowing that cost) and install the other - all of which adds time which reduces profit - it could easily cost more than the 250 for the spoiler. I think they should do it, but the price should remain the same.
- Xanthos

As Pete said, they have to select a trunklid with no spoiler holes for an LS or LT without RS anyways, so where's the additional cost?

Xanthos · 01-01-2009, 10:11 PM

The extra cost is exactly the same as the way it would cost extra to say "I want a 2LT but with steering wheel mounted audio controls" - it would cost more because even though they already have a steering wheel with no audio controls, they would have to review the options more carefully (IE, more codes and more combinations) and then check to make sure the correct wheel was installed after the car was completed. Its like Fbodfather has said before - ANY time you create more combinations, even if the parts are already there, you increase costs.

So, effectively, making a spoiler delete would not only increase the cost of an SS or RS car, but of a non-RS V6 as well.
- Xanthos

P.S. - And even if they don't reduce the cost if you delete the spoiler, its still cheaper than having the holes filled.

franknbeans · 01-01-2009, 10:26 PM

my thoughts are there will be plenty of LT guys that want the spoiler. Find a trustworthy dude and do a swap.

I also plan on the duck tail one so I really don't care.

MerF · 01-01-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

my thoughts are there will be plenty of LT guys that want the spoiler. Find a trustworthy dude and do a swap.

I also plan on the duck tail one so I really don't care.

This is a valid point.

TaylorRyanSS · 01-02-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

my thoughts are there will be plenty of LT guys that want the spoiler. Find a trustworthy dude and do a swap.

I also plan on the duck tail one so I really don't care.

Yeah but majority of people aren't getting white so that might be kinda difficult and a hassle. The high wing is a dealer installed option right? So hopefully when I get the spoiler, the dealer can deal with the holes and install the new spoiler.

Xanthos · 01-02-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

Yeah but majority of people aren't getting white so that might be kinda difficult and a hassle. The high wing is a dealer installed option right? So hopefully when I get the spoiler, the dealer can deal with the holes and install the new spoiler.

Hopefully. I don't know about the dealers in your area, but those here? I wouldn't count on it.
- Xanthos

TaylorRyanSS · 01-02-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Hopefully. I don't know about the dealers in your area, but those here? I wouldn't count on it.
- Xanthos

Well my dad has bought at least 4 chevy trucks over the last 20 yrs or so from the same guy at Connell Chevy. So I guess you could say we kinda have some connections... hopefully I can get it done or at least get some kinda deal on the car.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-02-2009, 03:10 AM

Spoiler delete would be good for a lot of folks. I don't know the process, but if it were feasible w/out too much inolvement...or even better, if it were less expensive, GO FOR IT

Xanthos · 01-02-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

Well my dad has bought at least 4 chevy trucks over the last 20 yrs or so from the same guy at Connell Chevy. So I guess you could say we kinda have some connections... hopefully I can get it done or at least get some kinda deal on the car.

Well, its not that the dealers here wouldn't do it, its just that I would be worried they would fill the holes with chewing gum and dribble paint over it.
- Xanthos

Never2LowChevy · 01-02-2009, 12:10 PM

Why couldnt you tell the dealer to swap your deck lid off the SS with one without the spoiler right at the lot. And then install the high wing spoiler. It would be 4 bolts and they would have a cheaper model that looks sportier wich would help it sell more. Im not sure about your dealers, but I am sure most would go for it and they prolly wouldnt charge you except for the wing and labor to put it on.

TaylorRyanSS · 01-02-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

Why couldnt you tell the dealer to swap your deck lid off the SS with one without the spoiler right at the lot. And then install the high wing spoiler. It would be 4 bolts and they would have a cheaper model that looks sportier wich would help it sell more. Im not sure about your dealers, but I am sure most would go for it and they prolly wouldnt charge you except for the wing and labor to put it on.

Are dealers going to have cars on the lot that soon? And I am getting stripes which go over the decklid spoiler. So I have to order the car with no stripes or high wing, then when the car gets delivered I have to buy them. If the dealer has cars on the lot (probably not) I could do that. If not I have to get the body work done somehow and then put the stripes and high wing on. See how much of a hassle that is GM? haha

UCF w00t · 01-02-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

Are dealers going to have cars on the lot that soon? And I am getting stripes which go over the decklid spoiler. So I have to order the car with no stripes or high wing, then when the car gets delivered I have to buy them. If the dealer has cars on the lot (probably not) I could do that. If not I have to get the body work done somehow and then put the stripes and high wing on. See how much of a hassle that is GM? haha

Go with the dealer installed stripes then. They're the same thing as the factory stripes.

TaylorRyanSS · 01-02-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Go with the dealer installed stripes then. They're the same thing as the factory stripes.

I am getting the dual stripes. Arent those from the dealer? and the hood and hockey stripes from the factory?

Vash · 01-02-2009, 06:20 PM

Keep the spoiler.That video on Utube of dude that removed an RX7 gen 3 spoiler and put in nitro and the car went airborne. They said because he took off the spoiler. Downforce for the win. More dry and wet traction.

01-01-2009, 10:11 PM	#16
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	The extra cost is exactly the same as the way it would cost extra to say "I want a 2LT but with steering wheel mounted audio controls" - it would cost more because even though they already have a steering wheel with no audio controls, they would have to review the options more carefully (IE, more codes and more combinations) and then check to make sure the correct wheel was installed after the car was completed. Its like Fbodfather has said before - ANY time you create more combinations, even if the parts are already there, you increase costs. So, effectively, making a spoiler delete would not only increase the cost of an SS or RS car, but of a non-RS V6 as well. - Xanthos P.S. - And even if they don't reduce the cost if you delete the spoiler, its still cheaper than having the holes filled. __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

01-01-2009, 10:26 PM	#17
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	my thoughts are there will be plenty of LT guys that want the spoiler. Find a trustworthy dude and do a swap. I also plan on the duck tail one so I really don't care. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

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