eBay Aftermarket Wickerbill

[Biergut]

Would anyone have any first hand knowledge about the quality of this aftermarket wickerbill?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/401274402903?ul_noapp=true

They have confirmed for me that their photos are of the OEM unit, but swear their unit, made of polycarbonate, is 100% the same.

Logically, I always wonder why if they sell a 100% similair reproduction they don't provide photos of THEIR product?

Meanwhile -- if anyone has a genuine GM wickerbill (or wheel set) please let me know.

[frenchsquared]

This one is cheaper, from a great company and is wonderful. I love the clear section as you actually can see out of it through the back window. And Yes I have this one on my car.

https://zl1addons.com/collections/wi...15-wicker-bill

[Biergut]

Thanks Frenchsquared... looks like a nice unit.

Not to be picayune, but given GM went to great lengths for precise aerodynamics balance, how do we know whether these aftermarket wickerbills get mounted too high, not high enough... etc.

Who is too say a GM unit wouldn't be mounted too high or too low? Like I said, I realize to many this is splitting hairs, but I do wonder if GM had specific requirements on their cars for mounting?

I would like the wickerbill for when I am blasting up the esses at Watkins Glen and VIR at over 100 MPH and not for the look.

Just thoughts... Anyone chime in.

[MX621]

Biergut, you hit NJMP at all? I’m about an hour away. I’m usually there many times during the year.

[frenchsquared]

I believe factory one is adjustable. Any of these are very easily adjustable. Would take a few minutes to elongate the holes. I know I am not a good enough driver to tell a difference in the wing moving up or down 1/4 of an inch. I would be surprised if anyone in this forum could and I know there are some great drivers in here.

[Biergut]

Originally Posted by MX621

Biergut, you hit NJMP at all? I’m about an hour away. I’m usually there many times during the year.

Yes, sir. It's 2:30 for me, usually only there a few times a year. We'll have to coordinate an event.

I've always been a PCA guy, however, I am one of NJMP's approved track day instructors so there is plenty of opportunity to pick up a day here and there.

[Biergut]

Originally Posted by frenchsquared

I believe factory one is adjustable. Any of these are very easily adjustable. Would take a few minutes to elongate the holes. I know I am not a good enough driver to tell a difference in the wing moving up or down 1/4 of an inch. I would be surprised if anyone in this forum could and I know there are some great drivers in here.

Right -- if it's not adjustable I don't think I'd have an interest. I really like the slotted aspect of the factory unit. I used to adjust the rear wing on my GT3 a lot more than I thought I was going to. I usually get a day on the full tri-oval at Pocono as well as something tight like Lightning per season so any minor adjustment does help.

In the end, however, it's not a huge deal, rather a nice to have and not a must have. Hopefully, with luck, I'll source a factory wickerbill in time.

[MX621]

Originally Posted by Biergut

Yes, sir. It's 2:30 for me, usually only there a few times a year. We'll have to coordinate an event.

I've always been a PCA guy, however, I am one of NJMP's approved track day instructors so there is plenty of opportunity to pick up a day here and there.

I usually do track nights in America or Motorsports enthusiasts HPDE aka MOEhpde. Be cool to set something up

[Jeff71]

Originally Posted by Biergut

Right -- if it's not adjustable I don't think I'd have an interest. I really like the slotted aspect of the factory unit. I used to adjust the rear wing on my GT3 a lot more than I thought I was going to. I usually get a day on the full tri-oval at Pocono as well as something tight like Lightning per season so any minor adjustment does help.

In the end, however, it's not a huge deal, rather a nice to have and not a must have. Hopefully, with luck, I'll source a factory wickerbill in time.

The factory unit is not slotted, it has 2 sets of mounting holes, 1 high and 1 low. It did come with a paper template that was to be cut out and attached to the rear spoiler to mark off the mounting hole locations.

[Biergut]

Originally Posted by Jeff71

The factory unit is not slotted, it has 2 sets of mounting holes, 1 high and 1 low. It did come with a paper template that was to be cut out and attached to the rear spoiler to mark off the mounting hole locations.

Exactly what I would like. Lots of research went into that template!

Let me know if anyone comes across one! (The wickerbill that is)

[D2M]

I may add that the OEM wicker is made of a heavy gauge pre shaped curved aluminum, not plastic.

At NJMP the wicker is definitely faster. The car would probably do even better with a wing.

[kramard]

Interesting pic showing how much work the wickerbill is doing... I believe I was doing roughly 100mph when this was taken.

[kramard]

Originally Posted by MX621

I usually do track nights in America or Motorsports enthusiasts HPDE aka MOEhpde. Be cool to set something up

I'd like to run with Moe next year. I didn't manage to get one of his events this year but will try next year. I'd rather run the straight to 3 but could be fun the way you guys run it

[hjdca]

Originally Posted by kramard

Interesting pic showing how much work the wickerbill is doing... I believe I was doing roughly 100mph when this was taken.

Great Pic ! The wind flow showing off that wickerbill is really cool ! Mine is still in the box in the garage... This pic really motivates me to install it !