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Z51 spoiler or not?

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Old 02-01-2014, 03:00 PM
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Does the C7 look better with or without the Z51 rear spoiler? Personally, I think they both equally look as good, with or without. What do you think?

Yes= Looks better With Z51 Spoiler
No= Looks better Without Z51 Spoiler
Same =.Looks just as good either way

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Your poll is a pisser.

Yes it looks better with or without
No it looks better with or without
Same it looks better with or without.

Hm.....

Personally I like the spoiler on the Z51.


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I bought the z51 spoiler and went to mount it....it blocked a huge amount of the appeal of the C7; the nice wide Lamborghini type shoulders.

But a spoiler def adds to the sports look. The solution for me?

The GM "other optional" open blade wing. Not really a wing, just a blade that does not block the shoulders.

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no spoiler
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
Your poll is a pisser.

Yes it looks better with or without
No it looks better with or without
Same it looks better with or without.

Hm.....

Personally I like the spoiler on the Z51.


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Old 02-01-2014, 03:18 PM
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With stock z51 wing works best for me
Old 02-01-2014, 03:20 PM
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Here's my vote.



Actually, I like them both the same. It's totally your own opinion that matters.
Old 02-01-2014, 03:23 PM
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Gotta have the spoiler. The car looks naked without it in my opinion. If I had gone non-z51, I'd be going Glen's route and adding an after-market spoiler and after-market wheels. The standard stuff does this car's appearance a disservice in my opinion, like buying a nice new suit and wearing it out with sneakers.
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I think the convertible looks better w/o the spoiler, IMO, it interrupts the flow of the lines. For the coupe, it's 50/50. Just my .02.
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
no spoiler
Doesn't look bad, just looks a little unfinished to me! I will be getting the Z51 with spoiler!
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Originally Posted by Supersonic 427
Yes I see that...no wonder I never do polls!
Well...since the poll is just starting do you want to add: painted black or body color to the equation....?
jus sayn.
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Originally Posted by Supersonic 427
Yes I see that...no wonder I never do polls!
That's ok. We know what you meant.

Just dont let it happen again.
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i like spoilers but i haven't seen one yet that i'd put on. all that i have seen stick up at too high an angle, need to be more reclined/streamlined for my taste.
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Originally Posted by senah
i like spoilers but i haven't seen one yet that i'd put on. all that i have seen stick up at too high an angle, need to be more reclined/streamlined for my taste.


Lol........
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I like the C7 with a spoiler, but I don't like the Z51 style spoiler. I prefer the Body Color Wing Spoiler (LPO – dealer installed).
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does Z51's lips spoiler really bring aerodynamics benefits?
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Originally Posted by 2vette2
Here's my vote.



Actually, I like them both the same. It's totally your own opinion that matters.
I actually like the spoiler better on the C7 helps out the look of the rear end which is the cars weakest look. SPOILER!

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I've seen the wing style spoiler on the street in black on a silver car. I would go with the matching color instead of black, myself, but if you're having to choose among these options you've got good problems.
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I would need to vote on each option....

There are different views of the C7 and from the different points of the view I have different answers. I do like the Z51 spoiler, I like Glens spoiler and I really love the roof lines of the C7 and sometimes the "spoiler" does what it does best ... it spoils the view.....

I choose the have the Z51 spoiler but it does have its disadvantages ....

As I think about it .... we can now debate the front splitter Which I am ordering on Monday .....


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Paint matching wing - my choice


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