08-24-2015, 10:15 PM | #15 |
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Because the SS has a stanchion spoiler, and what's worse, a 3 stanchion one at that. You're going to inevitably end up with at least one extra hole in your decklid near the center. It may or may not be exposed, depending on what area of the decklid the dovetail spoiler covers, but there will be a risk of getting water in your trunk at very least. There's no factory spoiler delete option on the SS. If you're adamant about getting around this, expect to shell out some decent crash to either: A) Have the holes filed and painted. B) Have an LT decklid installed instead.
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08-25-2015, 01:57 AM | #16 |
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08-25-2015, 09:48 AM | #17 |
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The 5th gen SS was faster around the track than 4th gen 1LEs, and GM somehow saw fit to introduce a 1LE package for the 5th gen. And I bet it was the same in the 4th vs 3rd gens too. Its not about absolute lap times, its about getting something that goes a bit further than normal.
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08-25-2015, 10:06 AM | #18 |
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I am sure the dealer will sell it to you, but will it cover the holes for the stock spoiler. Even it if covered them, is it water tight?
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08-25-2015, 11:01 AM | #19 |
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Can anyone explain to me why a 3 pillar stanchion makes it any less possible to mount a dovetail? just means that rather than this (top-down look):
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08-25-2015, 01:26 PM | #21 | |
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I can tell you from experience as somebody who had their stock SS spoiler replaced with a dovetail on a 5th gen: The surface area both spoilers covered was totally different. Removing my stock spoiler exposed paint chips that weren't previously visible, so I had to get the decklid repainted. The dovetail typically covers less of the decklid's top because rather than sitting directly ontop and flush with it, it goes back a bit further and hugs the back of the trunk too. Last edited by RenegadeXR; 08-25-2015 at 07:21 PM. |
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08-26-2015, 06:23 PM | #26 |
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+1. I've been saying this all along. People will be buying decklids from the LT to start off with a clean slate. There is no clean way to do a spoiler delete on the SS. Chevy even said this directly — there will be no option to delete for the MY2016 SS.
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08-27-2015, 08:16 AM | #27 | |
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