Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

alnukem · 07-06-2014

I am thinking of painting a 91 Metallic Dark Red....do you think this would look sharp or no? Just the Rear Spoiler only. Honest Opinions Please...........

WVZR-1 · 07-06-2014

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Originally Posted by alnukem

I am thinking of painting a 91 Metallic Dark Red....do you think this would look sharp or no? Just the Rear Spoiler only. Honest Opinions Please...........

Is that one actually available for the ZR-1 body? That one looks like it has extensions that go forward across the tops of the quarters like the older "whale tales".

Here's AAFC's rear:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/album.php?a...pictureid=2205

Paul Workman · 07-06-2014

A necessary evil on a full race car. But "fuggly" in just about any other application, especially for a street driven car. (Can we say "RICER"?)

JMO...

KILLSHOTS · 07-06-2014

Please, please, PLEASE...NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

alnukem · 07-06-2014

The descriptions says yes, part AWF280. I would absolutely confirm that before ordering.

WydGlydJim · 07-06-2014

I'm generally not a fan of an additional wing. The ZR-1 rear bumper already has a "lip" on the upper edge that is not only form but actually functions creating downforce. That is why the ZR-1 is more stable at high speeds than many other cars. I would really need to know that the additional one works much much better, to take function over form.

gbrtng · 07-06-2014

define "tacky" - If you like it, go for it.

geezer · 07-06-2014

In this case "spoiler " is just that....
Sorry but an honest opinion.

Fully Vetted · 07-06-2014

I'm with Paul on this. I've never seen a spoiler on any C4 that I liked. But I generally do not like spoilers. There are a few OEM exceptions, however. The Supra, F Body (Ram Air T/A), Porsche 911 Whale Tail, F40 and of course the '68 Daytona. But except for maybe the T/A these were absolute necessary extensions of these insanely fast cars. The Z has proven itself to be quite stable at any speed you choose so the function is not there. As far as the form...I've really grown to like that big a$$ but I really don't want to make it any bigger by adding more body work.

Vetman · 07-06-2014

Tacky is an understatement!!!!

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? A necessary evil on a full race car. But "fuggly" in just about any other application, especially for a street driven car. (Can we say "RICER"?) JMO... __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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KILLSHOTS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 860	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? Please, please, PLEASE...NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

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alnukem Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Freedom Pa Posts: 275	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? The descriptions says yes, part AWF280. I would absolutely confirm that before ordering. Last edited by alnukem; 07-06-2014 at 11:08 AM.

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WydGlydJim Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 317	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? I'm generally not a fan of an additional wing. The ZR-1 rear bumper already has a "lip" on the upper edge that is not only form but actually functions creating downforce. That is why the ZR-1 is more stable at high speeds than many other cars. I would really need to know that the additional one works much much better, to take function over form. __________________ 2009 LS9 1990 LT-5/sold/Bought my Baby back 1994 Lingenfelter LT-5/sold 1973 LS4/sold

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gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? define "tacky" - If you like it, go for it. __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

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geezer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ottawa canada Posts: 154	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? In this case "spoiler " is just that.... Sorry but an honest opinion.

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Fully Vetted Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 1,510	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? I'm with Paul on this. I've never seen a spoiler on any C4 that I liked. But I generally do not like spoilers. There are a few OEM exceptions, however. The Supra, F Body (Ram Air T/A), Porsche 911 Whale Tail, F40 and of course the '68 Daytona. But except for maybe the T/A these were absolute necessary extensions of these insanely fast cars. The Z has proven itself to be quite stable at any speed you choose so the function is not there. As far as the form...I've really grown to like that big a$$ but I really don't want to make it any bigger by adding more body work. __________________ _________________ 1994 AB/Grey #141 430 RWHP/392 RWTQ FBI Lyposuction / Secondaries relieved of duty / SW Long Tube Headers / Corsa Exhaust / FIC SS Injectors / MSD Coils / Lightweight Pulleys / Corey tuned B & M Shifter / Aluminum Flywheel / Samco Hoses / Shelby Series One's / C4 No Flex Frame Stiffener BBC - Bling By Carter: Custom ZR-1 Center Caps / Custom Plenum Plate / Air Box Knobs / TB Cover / Oil Filter Cover

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Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 400	Re: Do you guys think this spoiler is too "tacky"??? Tacky is an understatement!!!! __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD