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Skelly · 11-17-2023, 08:26 PM

No

Infidel67 · 11-18-2023, 04:42 AM

This is what I would get, plus the rear Diffuser

el ess A · 11-18-2023, 08:07 AM

ZL1 spoiler, if it has the factory ZL1 pegs, etc., will use 4 of the 7 holes you have in your trunklid. You will need to plug the 3 right in the gap under the 3rd brakelight, or fill and repaint the trunklid to make them disappear.

When I did mine on the 2010, I bought the entire ZL1 trunklid/spoiler when someone was modifying their ZL1, so I didn't have to fill anything. But I did have to deal with vinyl stripes to match the hood. With the Transformers cars, they used one-off satin black stripes, so I had to buy two sets of non-spoiler Transformers trunklid stripes to get the right length of ends of the stripe to match the part that ran under the spoiler on the decklid. PITA actually. But I have no extra holes to worry about.

I think it makes the coupes look a lot better. Here's ours when I did the spoiler install over 10 years ago.

With existing non-ZL1 spoiler holes, this is what you're up against.

Some people plug them and paint the top of the plugs to match body color to save the cost of filling holes, and repainting the decklid. Almost can't see them, but they're there.

el ess A · 11-18-2023, 08:45 AM

It works out then. Just check for white color shade matching. You'll note that the white isn't always pure white.

Does your new spoiler come with a template for drilling holes? You got to make sure it's straight and sitting in the right position or it'll look like ass.

You may have to make a template if you have to. That's a whole new ballgame there.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-18-2023, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Infidel67

This is what I would get, plus the rear Diffuser

Yep just like this!!

Danial · 11-18-2023, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

ZL1 spoiler, if it has the factory ZL1 pegs, etc., will use 4 of the 7 holes you have in your trunklid. You will need to plug the 3 right in the gap under the 3rd brakelight, or fill and repaint the trunklid to make them disappear.

The ZL1 spoiler is what they used on the 2015 Commemorative Edition. I definitely like the look of it on mine.

Infidel67 · 11-18-2023, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Yep just like this!!

Skelly · 11-18-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Yep just like this!!

I believe I made an error here. I should have called this "As-End weekend"

Come on now there must be more of your ideas?? Anyone....

Is there a template maker in the house

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-18-2023, 02:42 PM

I would take the spoiler off your existing deck lid and get a large sheet of construction paper or similar and create my own template for those holes you will need then just transfer them to the deck lid with no holes. It won’t be that hard to do. I have the template that came with my GM dovetail still that would loctate the holes you need but unfortunately im holding on to it as I may want to do another one in the future and would need it. But if you could find someone else with that template it would do exactly what you need. I think it has measurements for the holes on it, I can check and post pictures if it does but it won’t be till Monday.

Skelly · 11-18-2023, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I would take the spoiler off your existing deck lid and get a large sheet of construction paper or similar and create my own template for those holes you will need then just transfer them to the deck lid with no holes. It won’t be that hard to do. I have the template that came with my GM dovetail still that would loctate the holes you need but unfortunately im holding on to it as I may want to do another one in the future and would need it. But if you could find someone else with that template it would do exactly what you need. I think it has measurements for the holes on it, I can check and post pictures if it does but it won’t be till Monday.

Thanks but I am now totally confused by the seller's directions my buddy just sent me. He expects buyers to use the tape only or bolt it on. here read below....No way would i trust all tape

Danial · 11-18-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Skelly

Thanks but I am now totally confused by the seller's directions my buddy just sent me. He expects buyers to use the tape only or bolt it on. here read below....No way would i trust all tape

Why not use both? Use the tape to hold it in place while you secure it with the bolts?

0stones0 · 11-18-2023, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Danial

Why not use both? Use the tape to hold it in place while you secure it with the bolts?

^^^^
+1

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-18-2023, 05:01 PM

That’s exactly how the factory did it.

Skelly · 11-18-2023, 05:03 PM

Why not use both? Use the tape to hold it in place while you secure it with the bolts.

Despite the simplistic answer to that I will say this. No other template will fit an individually designed spoiler. I do agree that I do not want this to become a torpedo

through my rearview or into someone else's. So I will break out the Dykem and make a template for it. The tape will serve as a sealer around all areas of the holes and I still have to figure where to ty in the new break light. Diagram of that?

If this does not work there is always that squealy Kid from Junk For Joy

11-17-2023, 08:26 PM	#1
Skelly EMT NY Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS White Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 31	thread closed No Last edited by Skelly; 11-23-2023 at 06:34 PM. Reason: closing thread

11-18-2023, 04:42 AM	#2
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	This is what I would get, plus the rear Diffuser Attached Images __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508

11-18-2023, 08:07 AM	#3
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	ZL1 spoiler, if it has the factory ZL1 pegs, etc., will use 4 of the 7 holes you have in your trunklid. You will need to plug the 3 right in the gap under the 3rd brakelight, or fill and repaint the trunklid to make them disappear. When I did mine on the 2010, I bought the entire ZL1 trunklid/spoiler when someone was modifying their ZL1, so I didn't have to fill anything. But I did have to deal with vinyl stripes to match the hood. With the Transformers cars, they used one-off satin black stripes, so I had to buy two sets of non-spoiler Transformers trunklid stripes to get the right length of ends of the stripe to match the part that ran under the spoiler on the decklid. PITA actually. But I have no extra holes to worry about. I think it makes the coupes look a lot better. Here's ours when I did the spoiler install over 10 years ago. With existing non-ZL1 spoiler holes, this is what you're up against. Some people plug them and paint the top of the plugs to match body color to save the cost of filling holes, and repainting the decklid. Almost can't see them, but they're there. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

11-18-2023, 08:45 AM	#4
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	It works out then. Just check for white color shade matching. You'll note that the white isn't always pure white. Does your new spoiler come with a template for drilling holes? You got to make sure it's straight and sitting in the right position or it'll look like ass. You may have to make a template if you have to. That's a whole new ballgame there. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

11-18-2023, 02:42 PM	#9
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,694	I would take the spoiler off your existing deck lid and get a large sheet of construction paper or similar and create my own template for those holes you will need then just transfer them to the deck lid with no holes. It won’t be that hard to do. I have the template that came with my GM dovetail still that would loctate the holes you need but unfortunately im holding on to it as I may want to do another one in the future and would need it. But if you could find someone else with that template it would do exactly what you need. I think it has measurements for the holes on it, I can check and post pictures if it does but it won’t be till Monday. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-18-2023, 05:01 PM	#13
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,694	That’s exactly how the factory did it. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-18-2023, 05:03 PM	#14
Skelly EMT NY Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS White Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 31	Wada Ya Mean Wada Ya Mean Why not use both? Use the tape to hold it in place while you secure it with the bolts. Despite the simplistic answer to that I will say this. No other template will fit an individually designed spoiler. I do agree that I do not want this to become a torpedo through my rearview or into someone else's. So I will break out the Dykem and make a template for it. The tape will serve as a sealer around all areas of the holes and I still have to figure where to ty in the new break light. Diagram of that? If this does not work there is always that squealy Kid from Junk For Joy