1LE Front Spoiler Fragile?

Web9 · 12-17-2017, 07:33 PM

I have 2,200 miles and four track days on the 1LE so far. On the third track day, I took either a rock or a tire marble to the front spoiler and it punched a hole several inches wide.

Question - Has this happened to anyone else? Are the spoilers that fragile or did I just have bad luck?

They aren't cheap at $500 either.

Glen e · 12-17-2017, 07:35 PM

Yup, hollow plastic....but That is some rock you hit

MP3BOOSTED · 12-17-2017, 07:39 PM

I have a few rock chips on mine but wow, that’s one nasty hole. At this point I’d probably just go with a different front splitter from phastek.

FNxR3DNECK · 12-17-2017, 08:09 PM

Yea they are really flimsy, I'm considering the RPI replica GM splitter for a replacement. It's the exact same design but made of fiberglass, as long as their Satin black is a match for the stock splitter I will be getting it. And it's half the price of an OEM replacement.

Web9 · 12-17-2017, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

Yea they are really flimsy, I'm considering the RPI replica GM splitter for a replacement. It's the exact same design but made of fiberglass, as long as their Satin black is a match for the stock splitter I will be getting it. And it's half the price of an OEM replacement.

This looks pretty good and the price is certainly better. Thanks.

metros11 · 12-17-2017, 08:59 PM

How wide is the hole? It's a track car isn't it? Throw some black patch material over it and call it a day.

7stringtheory · 12-17-2017, 10:13 PM

I put a hole in the splitter just like yours on one of my off track excursions at MSR Cresson. No curb or anything just something in the grass / dirt it didnt like.. its definitely very fragile. I have a duct tape bandage over it right now lol

sfzobie · 12-17-2017, 11:16 PM

I'm on my second splitter too, but it's so thin I am worried about it breaking again, I may look into that fiberglass one

Boost Creep · 12-18-2017, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 7stringtheory

I put a hole in the splitter just like yours on one of my off track excursions at MSR Cresson. No curb or anything just something in the grass / dirt it didnt like.. its definitely very fragile. I have a duct tape bandage over it right now lol

Gorilla tape is black and probably stronger than the splitter.

How easy is it to swap out?

Might make sense to have a track/road splitter and keep a good one for shows/cars and coffee.

ModdedSS · 12-18-2017, 08:16 AM

Mine got shattered, so I ordered the C7 carbon fiber ZL1 style splitter and side skirts to match. The factory splitter is a POS

Web9 · 12-18-2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

Gorilla tape is black and probably stronger than the splitter.

How easy is it to swap out?

Might make sense to have a track/road splitter and keep a good one for shows/cars and coffee.

Not easy - like 16 rivets.

Glen e · 12-18-2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Web9

Not easy - like 16 rivets.

Very easy to drill out the rivets and put in strong push poppers, I’ve done it to mine.....then it would be easy to swap them out.....

Web9 · 12-18-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Very easy to drill out the rivets and put in strong push poppers, I’ve done it to mine.....then it would be easy to swap them out.....

Really? That is a good idea if it is strong enough. I sure as heck don't want the splitter coming off on track at 140 mph.

Which push connectors did you use? Link?

Glen e · 12-18-2017, 10:54 AM

Some track guy will come along here and say “I wouldn’t do that at all”… So you have to make your own decision…

If you’re worried, you could do some with bolts/Nylock s and some with push poppers, I’ve been 100 miles an hour in mine but not to the track. I just used 3/8 inch push pops from Lowe’s ...just go over to Lowe’s and look at the options available...

12-17-2017, 07:33 PM	#1
Web9 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 36	1LE Front Spoiler Fragile? I have 2,200 miles and four track days on the 1LE so far. On the third track day, I took either a rock or a tire marble to the front spoiler and it punched a hole several inches wide. Question - Has this happened to anyone else? Are the spoilers that fragile or did I just have bad luck? They aren't cheap at $500 either. Attached Images

12-17-2017, 07:35 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Yup, hollow plastic....but That is some rock you hit __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-17-2017, 08:09 PM	#4
FNxR3DNECK Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 2,474	Yea they are really flimsy, I'm considering the RPI replica GM splitter for a replacement. It's the exact same design but made of fiberglass, as long as their Satin black is a match for the stock splitter I will be getting it. And it's half the price of an OEM replacement. __________________ IG: @NC_M1SS1LE

12-18-2017, 08:16 AM	#10
ModdedSS Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 148	Mine got shattered, so I ordered the C7 carbon fiber ZL1 style splitter and side skirts to match. The factory splitter is a POS __________________ Show: C7 Carbon ZL1 Front Splitter/C7 Carbon ZL1 Side Skirts/Diode Dynamics LED Sidemarkers/Tinted Headlights, Fog Lights, and Rear Reflectors/20" Forgestar F14's in Bronze Burst Go: 17" Forgestar F14s in Bronze Burst with Hoosier Drag Radials/Rotofab Intake w/ Dry Filter/EFI Flex Fuel Kit/Kooks 2" Longtubes with Offroad Connections/PRAY Performance Ported Intake Manifold/PRAY Performance Ported Throttle Body/PRAY Performance Ported Heads/PRAY Performance Tune Suspension: Phastek Lowering Springs/BMR Toe Rods/BMR Control Arms/BMR Trailing Arms/BMR Strut Tower Brace

12-18-2017, 10:54 AM	#14
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Some track guy will come along here and say “I wouldn’t do that at all”… So you have to make your own decision… If you’re worried, you could do some with bolts/Nylock s and some with push poppers, I’ve been 100 miles an hour in mine but not to the track. I just used 3/8 inch push pops from Lowe’s ...just go over to Lowe’s and look at the options available... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-17-2017, 07:39 PM	#3
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	I have a few rock chips on mine but wow, that’s one nasty hole. At this point I’d probably just go with a different front splitter from phastek.

12-17-2017, 08:59 PM	#6
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	How wide is the hole? It's a track car isn't it? Throw some black patch material over it and call it a day.

12-17-2017, 10:13 PM	#7
7stringtheory Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 267	I put a hole in the splitter just like yours on one of my off track excursions at MSR Cresson. No curb or anything just something in the grass / dirt it didnt like.. its definitely very fragile. I have a duct tape bandage over it right now lol

12-17-2017, 11:16 PM	#8
sfzobie Drives: - Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 64	I'm on my second splitter too, but it's so thin I am worried about it breaking again, I may look into that fiberglass one

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