Question: is wicker bill for looks? or for something else - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

greatlakes · 01-23-2020, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Caniac27

I recently installed a ZL1 Addons wicker bill to my 2LT (V6). Have made several long distance trips and have not seen any significant loss in MPG. I got it definitely for the looks mostly and have not regretted it at all. If you like the looks than I say just like the other members said, go for it.

Sounds good, thank you!

Rons1le · 01-23-2020, 01:41 PM

I added z/28 spoiler and wicker bill...More aggressive look.

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greatlakes · 01-23-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rons1le

I added z/28 spoiler and wicker bill...More aggressive look.

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Nice!!

sixty9fordkiller · 01-23-2020, 01:52 PM

my mileage went up from 8.0mpg to 9.1 since i added the wickerbill

rickyrocket · 01-23-2020, 02:00 PM

I'm getting mine painted, soon to be installed, does it scare the imports & 4x4s off?

Trawz · 01-23-2020, 02:40 PM

I designed my own with two position mounting points so I can play around with it on the track.
I have it all the way up all the time and have noticed a 0.8 MPG decrease on average with mostly city/heavy-traffic highway driving.

On the track, my speed going into the braking zone for turn 1 at here at PIR averages about 17-20 mph slower then without the wickerbill in its highest position.
I have yet to track it with it on the lower position since putting it on.
Going to experiment with it this coming season.

HDRDTD · 01-23-2020, 06:03 PM

Basically, a wickerbill is an adjustable extension you attach to your rear spoiler. It usually has slots where the bolts attach it to the spoiler to allow you to adjust it higher or lower.

raising the wickerbill higher will increase the amount of downforce the spoiler will make, to improve handling on the track.

Unfortunately, the higher the wickerbill, the more downforce, but it also increases aerodynamic drag, thus affecting your MPG to some degree.

A lower (or none) wickerbill will lessen the downforce it creates, but would also lessen the aerodynamic drag, thus not affecting your MPG as much.

For just a DD, a wickerbill is mainly just for looks as you probably wouldn't be driving fast enough to generate enough of an additional downforce to make a difference.

InFiD3ViL · 01-23-2020, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawz

On the track, my speed going into the braking zone for turn 1 at here at PIR averages about 17-20 mph slower then without the wickerbill in its highest position.

Wow, that is a major difference. I love seeing real world examples like this.

Silveradoss573 · 01-23-2020, 06:15 PM

I thought about installing one in my car but just can't bring myself to do it.

xstuntman · 01-23-2020, 06:39 PM

Same.

Plus backing up sans camera is enough already without a giant chalkboard to make it worse.

InFiD3ViL · 01-23-2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Silveradoss573

I thought about installing one in my car but just can't bring myself to do it.

I have heard some people say they look stupid or don't want to drill holes in their spoiler. I totally get that. Everyone has different taste.

Personally, I love the industrial look to it. But I did swap out the original screws from ZL1 Addons with their Wicker Bill Hardware Kit. I think it looks even better now. They have all black or stainless. You just have to order the correct hardware set as each wicker bill has a different amount of screws required. I think mine has 7 bolts. These are much nicer than the crappy screws it came with.

https://zl1addons.com/products/hardware-for-wicker-bill

Trawz · 01-23-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Wow, that is a major difference. I love seeing real world examples like this.

Its pretty tall, a little over 4.5" tall at its tallest point.
I can actually feel the difference above about 80 mph.

Got a lap timer for this coming season so I can actually see if it helps or hurts.

sixty9fordkiller · 01-23-2020, 07:04 PM

i like mine

InFiD3ViL · 01-23-2020, 09:36 PM

So many damn good looking cars in this thread.

01-23-2020, 01:41 PM	#16
Rons1le Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE AGM Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Galion, Oh Posts: 531 View My Garage	I added z/28 spoiler and wicker bill...More aggressive look. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS 1LE NPP/w Kooks headers, Procharged, ID1050X injectors, Katech belt tensioner, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, BMR subframe connectors, Matco driveshaft loop, AEM Wideband/Boost/Fuel gauges , Z/28 Splitter and Spoiler/w Wicker bill, Power Stop rotors and brake pads, MRR Z/28 Rep Wheels 20" w/p zeros 285 fronts and 305 rears, ZL1 addons Rock guards and Tow hook, Rear window louvers, Flags on the quarter windows and the moonroof, Billet aluminum door handles.

01-23-2020, 01:52 PM	#18
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	my mileage went up from 8.0mpg to 9.1 since i added the wickerbill __________________ Bone Stock

01-23-2020, 02:00 PM	#19
rickyrocket Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 1,309	I'm getting mine painted, soon to be installed, does it scare the imports & 4x4s off? __________________ 15 1 SS

01-23-2020, 06:39 PM	#24
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Same. Plus backing up sans camera is enough already without a giant chalkboard to make it worse. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

01-23-2020, 07:04 PM	#27
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	i like mine Attached Images __________________ Bone Stock

01-23-2020, 02:40 PM	#20
Trawz Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 242 View My Garage	I designed my own with two position mounting points so I can play around with it on the track. I have it all the way up all the time and have noticed a 0.8 MPG decrease on average with mostly city/heavy-traffic highway driving. On the track, my speed going into the braking zone for turn 1 at here at PIR averages about 17-20 mph slower then without the wickerbill in its highest position. I have yet to track it with it on the lower position since putting it on. Going to experiment with it this coming season.

01-23-2020, 06:03 PM	#21
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Basically, a wickerbill is an adjustable extension you attach to your rear spoiler. It usually has slots where the bolts attach it to the spoiler to allow you to adjust it higher or lower. raising the wickerbill higher will increase the amount of downforce the spoiler will make, to improve handling on the track. Unfortunately, the higher the wickerbill, the more downforce, but it also increases aerodynamic drag, thus affecting your MPG to some degree. A lower (or none) wickerbill will lessen the downforce it creates, but would also lessen the aerodynamic drag, thus not affecting your MPG as much. For just a DD, a wickerbill is mainly just for looks as you probably wouldn't be driving fast enough to generate enough of an additional downforce to make a difference.

01-23-2020, 06:15 PM	#23
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	I thought about installing one in my car but just can't bring myself to do it.

01-23-2020, 09:36 PM	#28
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	So many damn good looking cars in this thread. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI