THE NON Z51 SPOILER DORKY LOOK - Page 5

Stingray · 12-12-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

wing spoiler going on today or tomorrow - 4 day shipping from gmpartsdirect...expensive shipping but still less than MSRP
1. good paint job
2. simple directions once you pullthe rear end - mounts with 7 bolts
3. nice fitting covering of brake light

That will blend in nicely, I bet, since you already have a darker CGM color.

Richardlord · 12-12-2013, 01:33 PM

Nice! Like much. Shall look great nicely fitting over the rear brake light.

Glen e · 12-12-2013, 01:56 PM

Mounted - nice- more on the install later - still shows shoulders width- pretty easy install

Glen e · 12-12-2013, 03:53 PM

Ok, here the details on this spoiler install...thanks to Erik at Lashway who gave me some advice on how to take off the rear bumper. It really is easy if you know basics like sockets and hand tools. In general:
1. there are bolts underneath, near lights , torx screws across top inside and under the mudflaps. you need to pull off the taillight bezels with trim tools...
2. bumper then pulls off easy and you need to disconnect key cable and two sockets for the lights - pull the red tab out on connectors then unplug.
3. apply the template and center bunch the holes
4. drill the holes a bit wider than studs so you can adjust side to side
5. mount spoiler, with the supplied vhb tape and loctite red the studs and tighten supplied nuts.
6. Reassemble and while it's loose, you can readjust bumper seams on sides

Erik will do this for about 2 hours labor...took me about 2.5 as I was learning...and had plenty of time...
http://www.lashwaymotorsports.com/

this is really a nice look, and not like a wing at all, because it houses the brake light and stays low...it still shows the shoulders and I think a more appropriate name is an "open blade" spoiler...

another nice touch from GM is the pedestal around the brake light is carbon flash, not gray...

FenwickHockey65 · 12-12-2013, 03:55 PM

I'd agree it's not really a wing. Interesting though. I'm sure that will be pretty unique in Corvette circles.

DocHolliday · 12-12-2013, 06:21 PM

Nice job on the install Glen!

Richardlord · 12-13-2013, 02:35 PM

Yes, very nice look, and very deserving of the C7

Overflow · 12-13-2013, 02:41 PM

Glen, are your emblems plastidipped?

Glen e · 12-13-2013, 03:10 PM

Yup....the front and back flags are 5 coats.. plastidip "SMOKE " not black...a transparent spray

the corvette lettering is a carbon flash offering done by rpidesigns.com

The LT1 emblems that replaced the fish on the side are from emblempros.com

DocHolliday · 12-13-2013, 05:37 PM

Were you able to figure out how to remove the rear fender vents when you had the bumper off?

Glen e · 12-13-2013, 05:47 PM

no..it's still too far forward and looks like the fender has to come off....from the parts fiche it looks like a small screw is underneath but damned if I can find it or how to get to it....

Highway 61 · 12-22-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Richardlord

The non-Z51 rear brake light/spoiler just looks under-engineered for a 460hp sports car.

I agree. Why couldn't they have incorporated the brake light right into the upper lip of the rear bumper? Looks like they forgot about the third brake light and at the last minute, decided to just glue one on.

Highway 61 · 12-22-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

Body Color Wing Spoiler is the GM name. RPO SB3 and $730 retail on the GM price schedule.

Do dealer installed options show on the window sticker if ordered when the car is ordered?

jaimeC7 · 12-22-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KUIKC7

I like the Z51 spoiler but its okay if you like it with out it to. depends on your preference its all good!!

.... But like mine the best lol. Drive Safe.

12-12-2013, 01:56 PM	#59
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Mounted - nice- more on the install later - still shows shoulders width- pretty easy install __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 12-12-2013 at 02:24 PM.

12-12-2013, 03:53 PM	#60
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Ok, here the details on this spoiler install...thanks to Erik at Lashway who gave me some advice on how to take off the rear bumper. It really is easy if you know basics like sockets and hand tools. In general: 1. there are bolts underneath, near lights , torx screws across top inside and under the mudflaps. you need to pull off the taillight bezels with trim tools... 2. bumper then pulls off easy and you need to disconnect key cable and two sockets for the lights - pull the red tab out on connectors then unplug. 3. apply the template and center bunch the holes 4. drill the holes a bit wider than studs so you can adjust side to side 5. mount spoiler, with the supplied vhb tape and loctite red the studs and tighten supplied nuts. 6. Reassemble and while it's loose, you can readjust bumper seams on sides Erik will do this for about 2 hours labor...took me about 2.5 as I was learning...and had plenty of time... http://www.lashwaymotorsports.com/ this is really a nice look, and not like a wing at all, because it houses the brake light and stays low...it still shows the shoulders and I think a more appropriate name is an "open blade" spoiler... another nice touch from GM is the pedestal around the brake light is carbon flash, not gray... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 12-12-2013 at 05:25 PM.

12-12-2013, 03:55 PM	#61
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I'd agree it's not really a wing. Interesting though. I'm sure that will be pretty unique in Corvette circles. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

12-12-2013, 06:21 PM	#62
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	Nice job on the install Glen! __________________ Say When

12-13-2013, 02:41 PM	#64
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Glen, are your emblems plastidipped? __________________

12-12-2013, 01:33 PM	#58
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	Nice! Like much. Shall look great nicely fitting over the rear brake light.

12-13-2013, 02:35 PM	#63
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	Yes, very nice look, and very deserving of the C7

12-13-2013, 03:10 PM	#65
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Yup....the front and back flags are 5 coats.. plastidip "SMOKE " not black...a transparent spray the corvette lettering is a carbon flash offering done by rpidesigns.com The LT1 emblems that replaced the fish on the side are from emblempros.com __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 12-13-2013 at 03:48 PM.

12-13-2013, 05:37 PM	#66
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	Were you able to figure out how to remove the rear fender vents when you had the bumper off? __________________ Say When

12-13-2013, 05:47 PM	#67
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	no..it's still too far forward and looks like the fender has to come off....from the parts fiche it looks like a small screw is underneath but damned if I can find it or how to get to it.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant