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StlRomAniaN · 07-18-2016, 09:53 AM

Hey all.

I'm looking to get a different spoiler on my 2010 SS. It's about time that it gets upgraded after adding my splitter. I've noticed some guys out in the UAE that have the 3DCarbon spoiler and it looks quite good. It's very ZL1-like, but the benefit here is that it's flush mount so I won't have to deal with the three unused holes under the third brake light. Let me know your thoughts.

Ps. - From what I've heard, the 3DCarbon spoiler attaches via 3M tape (only). I will be modifying it to use bolts. It shouldn't be all too difficult so don't worry about adding this to the "con" list of your opinion. Thanks!

StlRomAniaN · 07-18-2016, 09:55 AM

3DCarbon spoiler is on the light blue Camaro, as I'm sure all of you know.

Spec · 07-18-2016, 10:10 AM

They're both gorgeous spoilers. I've had both. 1st one that went in was the 3dCarbon and I wore that one for a couple of years. Great quality and great fit - ordered it from Phastekperformance.com, painted to match (and match it did).

Second one and the one I'm wearing is the ZL1. It is thinner and a bit smaller than the 3dCarbon and I ordered mine black gloss. I love it but yes - now you'll have to deal with the holes. The way I dealt with that is by installing some Silver Ice vinyl over them and they worked great.

Also - the ZL1 version has the rear tail light which I like better when compared to the 3dCarbon.

As for price, I believe you can get a painted ZL1 Spoiler for cheaper than the 3dCarbon.

StlRomAniaN · 07-18-2016, 10:21 AM

Tough tough tough. I would also add $50 to the cost of the ZL1 eBay spoilers so that you can get the harness for the third brake light.

I was thinking of putting tape over the holes, flipping the trunk lid, and jb welding the holes. Touch-up paint afterwards to finish it.

Can you post pictures of your car when you had each spoiler for comparison sake?

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StlRomAniaN · 07-18-2016, 11:02 AM

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two spoilers. Actually, it's a top-by-bottom comparison, but that doesn't sound right.

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olblue75 · 07-18-2016, 11:24 AM

Have you thought about the Z/28 spoiler from DAR/ASC or ACS??

StlRomAniaN · 07-18-2016, 11:42 AM

They are too tall for my liking. More drag and less trap speed

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christianchevell · 07-18-2016, 05:47 PM

Here is my Cars Phat Azz. Zl1 ebay spoiler came painted, and it matched well even with it being crystal claret pearl tri coat known more as crystal red metallic. It came with the wire long enough to patch in the light easy.

Just used epoxy to fill the holes through loosening the cover to reach the holes pressing it from inside behind the locking mech, then covered with black vinyl in a shape to fill the void .

It does require drilling holes nothing too hard with a good marker and the template. The epoxy fills the old holes not used with the now additional third brake light that become visible when removing the stock SS spoiler that comes with the 2ss. Anyway that's what I did quick and easy and cheap. I also applied touch up paint to the exposed surface of the epoxy coming through the holes after having leveled it off flush under the vinyl and let thoroughly dry before the vinyl, I use the wet application method.

Spec · 07-18-2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

Tough tough tough. I would also add $50 to the cost of the ZL1 eBay spoilers so that you can get the harness for the third brake light.

I was thinking of putting tape over the holes, flipping the trunk lid, and jb welding the holes. Touch-up paint afterwards to finish it.

Can you post pictures of your car when you had each spoiler for comparison sake?

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Here are a few pics... and christianchevell, I think I got the idea of the vinyl from you...

I do love the curves on the ZL1 spoiler more than I do on the 3dCarbon... it goes better with my hood.

PDXSSCE · 07-18-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

It looks damn sharp!

07-18-2016, 09:53 AM	#1
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	ZL1 or 3DCarbon Spoiler Hey all. I'm looking to get a different spoiler on my 2010 SS. It's about time that it gets upgraded after adding my splitter. I've noticed some guys out in the UAE that have the 3DCarbon spoiler and it looks quite good. It's very ZL1-like, but the benefit here is that it's flush mount so I won't have to deal with the three unused holes under the third brake light. Let me know your thoughts. Ps. - From what I've heard, the 3DCarbon spoiler attaches via 3M tape (only). I will be modifying it to use bolts. It shouldn't be all too difficult so don't worry about adding this to the "con" list of your opinion. Thanks! __________________

07-18-2016, 09:55 AM	#2
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	3DCarbon spoiler is on the light blue Camaro, as I'm sure all of you know. Attached Images __________________

07-18-2016, 10:21 AM	#4
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Tough tough tough. I would also add $50 to the cost of the ZL1 eBay spoilers so that you can get the harness for the third brake light. I was thinking of putting tape over the holes, flipping the trunk lid, and jb welding the holes. Touch-up paint afterwards to finish it. Can you post pictures of your car when you had each spoiler for comparison sake? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

07-18-2016, 11:02 AM	#5
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two spoilers. Actually, it's a top-by-bottom comparison, but that doesn't sound right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

07-18-2016, 11:24 AM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Have you thought about the Z/28 spoiler from DAR/ASC or ACS?? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-18-2016, 10:10 AM	#3
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	They're both gorgeous spoilers. I've had both. 1st one that went in was the 3dCarbon and I wore that one for a couple of years. Great quality and great fit - ordered it from Phastekperformance.com, painted to match (and match it did). Second one and the one I'm wearing is the ZL1. It is thinner and a bit smaller than the 3dCarbon and I ordered mine black gloss. I love it but yes - now you'll have to deal with the holes. The way I dealt with that is by installing some Silver Ice vinyl over them and they worked great. Also - the ZL1 version has the rear tail light which I like better when compared to the 3dCarbon. As for price, I believe you can get a painted ZL1 Spoiler for cheaper than the 3dCarbon.

07-18-2016, 11:42 AM	#7
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	They are too tall for my liking. More drag and less trap speed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

07-18-2016, 05:47 PM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Here is my Cars Phat Azz. Zl1 ebay spoiler came painted, and it matched well even with it being crystal claret pearl tri coat known more as crystal red metallic. It came with the wire long enough to patch in the light easy. Just used epoxy to fill the holes through loosening the cover to reach the holes pressing it from inside behind the locking mech, then covered with black vinyl in a shape to fill the void . It does require drilling holes nothing too hard with a good marker and the template. The epoxy fills the old holes not used with the now additional third brake light that become visible when removing the stock SS spoiler that comes with the 2ss. Anyway that's what I did quick and easy and cheap. I also applied touch up paint to the exposed surface of the epoxy coming through the holes after having leveled it off flush under the vinyl and let thoroughly dry before the vinyl, I use the wet application method. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop Last edited by christianchevell; 07-18-2016 at 06:04 PM.