ZL1 Carbon Fiber Spoiler

[Capt'n ZL1]

So I was on the top 10 list to order the new 2015 CF spoiler for my ZL1. When I received and unpacked I noticed immediately a "flaw" in the weave on the top portion of the spoiler. To my disappointment, as I had to wait several months to finally receive, I contacted Moreno Motorsports "G5 Carbon" and through several emails back and forth with the actual manufacturer, I was informed that I essentially would not be happy with ANY of their products and that all their products will consist of some sort of flaws. My question is for any of the other top 10 members or thereafter that signed up is , how was you spoiler when you received it? Any flaws? Al from Moreno Motorsports said he search heir inventory and could not find a "Clean" pc. For replacement. Suggestions??

[Sven59]

I had a cf spoiler from another outfit and had many very noticeable flaws. I then got one from the Morenos which was of a much higher quality then the first. From what I have read cf is extremely hard to get right. I think that is what happened with the cf hood insert. They had so many with visible flaws that they painted those. I have the spoiler, rear diffuser, trunk inserts, side rockers, front splitter, light pods and engine cover all from them and I am very happy with the products. I have not found anyone else who makes a higher quality cf piece for the Gen 5.

[jayno20]

I have a CF spoiler (Z28) coming from them on Friday. I will let you guys know what the quality is like when I get it.

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by Capt'n ZL1

So I was on the top 10 list to order the new 2015 CF spoiler for my ZL1. When I received and unpacked I noticed immediately a "flaw" in the weave on the top portion of the spoiler. To my disappointment, as I had to wait several months to finally receive, I contacted Moreno Motorsports "G5 Carbon" and through several emails back and forth with the actual manufacturer, I was informed that I essentially would not be happy with ANY of their products and that all their products will consist of some sort of flaws. My question is for any of the other top 10 members or thereafter that signed up is , how was you spoiler when you received it? Any flaws? Al from Moreno Motorsports said he search heir inventory and could not find a "Clean" pc. For replacement. Suggestions??

Any pictures of this flaw?

[Capt'n ZL1]

Here is the best i have at the moment and what was sent to Moreno Motorsports etc. I wouldn't mind so much with a flaw, though it's right on the top of the spoiler and when all else looks great. I know it looks small in this photo but again with the weave as good as it is and then you have this dark spot that simply breaks up the pattern.

[gmgdave]

Here is the first CF Spoiler I got for my ZL1

[Sven59]

Originally Posted by Capt'n ZL1

Here is the best i have at the moment and what was sent to Moreno Motorsports etc. I wouldn't mind so much with a flaw, though it's right on the top of the spoiler and when all else looks great. I know it looks small in this photo but again with the weave as good as it is and then you have this dark spot that simply breaks up the pattern.
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If that is all you could find on the entire spoiler, good luck finding something better.

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by Sven59

If that is all you could find on the entire spoiler, good luck finding something better.

I'm not even sure if I am looking at a flaw or a weird reflection in the flash. I am insanely picky and that wouldn't even bother me!

[JMichael]

You will not find anything better. I have purchased tons of CF from several vendors, some is on my car, some is in the trash. The stuff from Moreno, or their current supplier, is the best that you are going to find. Is it perfect, no, but take a close look at the paint on your car, that is far from perfect too, and you paid $50K or more for that.

[FH212]

Originally Posted by jayno20

I'm not even sure if I am looking at a flaw or a weird reflection in the flash. I am insanely picky and that wouldn't even bother me!

I am with him. I am EXTREAMLY picky and that small of a flaw no one will ever notice except you.

[jayno20]

Mine was just delivered today. I will let you guys know later tonight if mine has any flaws.

[ZL1-V]

I am on my second CF spoiler. The second one was much better. The first had an issue of a very small white borderline crack in the finish at the edge. It was explained in detail how these are made and as JMichael posted above , you won't get a "perfect" one. I was at Seibon/Anderson Composites and saw the whole batch of them when they arrived. The problem with the spoilers is that it is a solid one piece sheet that is formed at the edges which gives it that crease that mimics the factory unit. The only thing is the CF they are using only flexes so much when formed. I believe the only solution for a "perfect spoiler, is to contact an F1 team and ask them for a sheet, as their CF molds are state of the art, and use a different tighter weave pattern. Konigsegg is the other source that I remember does their own molding.

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by ZL1-V

I am on my second CF spoiler. The second one was much better. The first had an issue of a very small white borderline crack in the finish at the edge. It was explained in detail how these are made and as JMichael posted above , you won't get a "perfect" one. I was at Seibon/Anderson Composites and saw the whole batch of them when they arrived. The problem with the spoilers is that it is a solid one piece sheet that is formed at the edges which gives it that crease that mimics the factory unit. The only thing is the CF they are using only flexes so much when formed. I believe the only solution for a "perfect spoiler, is to contact an F1 team and ask them for a sheet, as their CF molds are state of the art, and use a different tighter weave pattern. Konigsegg is the other source that I remember does their own molding.

Hopefully my first one will be as good or better as the one posted here earlier. I'd be ok with that.

[ZL1-V]

Originally Posted by jayno20

Hopefully my first one will be as good or better as the one posted here earlier. I'd be ok with that.

Hey jayno20, I'm thinkng you should be fine as I laid into them when I saw the very first shipments. They were aware of it that day, I think the word got up to the owner (he was there at the time) who in turn talked to the production company overseas.