1LE Front Spoiler Fragile? - Page 3

Glen e · 02-06-2018, 09:24 AM

Just remember any of you guys that are thinking about putting a carbon fiber splitter on the car, the first time you hit it you won’t be able to repair it and match the weave, so they’re going to paint it black and it’s gonna look like every other spoiler ,and you lose the carbon fiber , yet you paid for it…

Carbon fiber has no place at all on the front end as a splitter on this car. Unless you like to throw your money away.

mjk3888 · 02-06-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nasbagoat

84116158

is there a paint code for the satin black for the 1LE?

nasbagoat · 02-06-2018, 10:43 AM

Not that is listed in the catalog

84116158 07.833 SPOILER, F/END (SATIN GRAPHITE) AJ37 (A1Y,MAH,MBC) 2017 - 2018 01 14A 1 6160A

AJ37- 1SS Coupe
A1Y- Performance Package SS
MAH- North American Marketing Area

WhyUMad1LE · 02-06-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Just remember any of you guys that are thinking about putting a carbon fiber splitter on the car, the first time you hit it you won’t be able to repair it and match the weave, so they’re going to paint it black and it’s gonna look like every other spoiler ,and you lose the carbon fiber , yet you paid for it…

Carbon fiber has no place at all on the front end as a splitter on this car. Unless you like to throw your money away.

Isn't it lighter?

PolynesianPowerhouse · 02-06-2018, 04:04 PM

Mark another one down.... had a private meeting with a farm cat. a thin aluminum plate and some black T-Rex Tape and I barely even notice it.

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Just remember any of you guys that are thinking about putting a carbon fiber splitter on the car, the first time you hit it you won’t be able to repair it and match the weave, so they’re going to paint it black and it’s gonna look like every other spoiler ,and you lose the carbon fiber , yet you paid for it…

Carbon fiber has no place at all on the front end as a splitter on this car. Unless you like to throw your money away.

definitely agree!

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Isn't it lighter?

its lighter, but is seems most of the composite air dam offerings don't have a flat bottom either. that in itself can be questionable when it comes to function.

a splitter is supposed to be a flat plate that extends 2-3 inches from the front bumper.

the chin spoilers or air dams (oem GM and aftermarket) mostly direct air in and around the bumper.

FairyDust · 02-07-2018, 01:52 AM

I quite like the ACS composite front splitter range. Especially the ZL1 option with the side Dams, looks bigger and meaner and more aggressive . So it should be tougher being a solid composite. But I would be concerned that ZL1 splitter would mess with the balance of the 1LE aero. By putting more front down force, when it was clearly not designed for that splitter. I saw some German reviewer put it on his SS and said there was a noticeable difference, more front downforce and stiffer steering. Has anyone else installed a ZL1 splitter on a 1LE and track tested it?

https://acscomposite.com/products/ge...17-ss-aeropack

JamesNoBrakes · 02-07-2018, 09:30 AM

People think carbon fiber is the 3x weave that's used for aesthetic purposes in many applications. Unidirectional is what's used for maximum strength and in many cases they put a finishing layer on the top only for aesthetics. Most of the carbon fiber stuff in car's interior is just for aesthetic purposes. Lots of places can repair carbon fiber these days too, lay down new layers, sand, finish, repaint.

Cgocifer · 02-09-2018, 08:42 PM

Wow, what a POS! I had no idea they were so cheesy. Good god, yet another thing to worry about. I bought this car because I wanted a car to drive frequently and have to worry so much about vs. my preciius show cars. Oh well, drive it, just it up, fix and replace, repeat I guess. Ya think they would have made it from something like ABS with a little more flex and forgiveness.

Glen e · 02-09-2018, 10:30 PM

They work fine...try another computer

Dave-ROR · 02-10-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Isn't it lighter?

Dry carbon might be. Most wet layup carbon (all the cheaper/normal stuff) is heavier than the same piece in fiberglass, which is likely heavier than the thin cheap plastic version that comes on the car.

Cgocifer · 02-10-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

They work fine...try another computer

I deleted my post because I did just that. Needed a plugin.

Good info!

Cgocifer · 02-10-2018, 12:28 PM

I guess Chevy has to cut costs somewhere to sell such an awesome performing car for so cheap.

ClaunchOfficial · 02-10-2018, 03:35 PM

Something need to break away. It could be a little more durable but if they were too rigid we'd be replacing bumper covers as well as splitter on incidents with solid impact.

cdrptrks · 06-13-2019, 02:53 AM

I learned that it is definitely fragile. I think it was a piece of a blown out tire on the highway that blended in perfectly with the fresh asphalt...made a terrible noise so I immediately suspected there would be damage.

Does anyone know if the stock ZL1 splitter has the same mounting points and shape to fit the SS 1LE front bumper? It is only about $130. Part number is 84176917.

02-06-2018, 09:24 AM	#29
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Just remember any of you guys that are thinking about putting a carbon fiber splitter on the car, the first time you hit it you won’t be able to repair it and match the weave, so they’re going to paint it black and it’s gonna look like every other spoiler ,and you lose the carbon fiber , yet you paid for it… Carbon fiber has no place at all on the front end as a splitter on this car. Unless you like to throw your money away. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-07-2018, 01:52 AM	#34
FairyDust KURMEE Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Zealand Posts: 32	I quite like the ACS composite front splitter range. Especially the ZL1 option with the side Dams, looks bigger and meaner and more aggressive . So it should be tougher being a solid composite. But I would be concerned that ZL1 splitter would mess with the balance of the 1LE aero. By putting more front down force, when it was clearly not designed for that splitter. I saw some German reviewer put it on his SS and said there was a noticeable difference, more front downforce and stiffer steering. Has anyone else installed a ZL1 splitter on a 1LE and track tested it? https://acscomposite.com/products/ge...17-ss-aeropack __________________

02-07-2018, 09:30 AM	#35
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,299	People think carbon fiber is the 3x weave that's used for aesthetic purposes in many applications. Unidirectional is what's used for maximum strength and in many cases they put a finishing layer on the top only for aesthetics. Most of the carbon fiber stuff in car's interior is just for aesthetic purposes. Lots of places can repair carbon fiber these days too, lay down new layers, sand, finish, repaint. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

02-09-2018, 10:30 PM	#37
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	They work fine...try another computer __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-06-2018, 10:43 AM	#31
nasbagoat Drives: 17 SW 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: ROCKVILLE MD Posts: 289	Not that is listed in the catalog 84116158 07.833 SPOILER, F/END (SATIN GRAPHITE) AJ37 (A1Y,MAH,MBC) 2017 - 2018 01 14A 1 6160A AJ37- 1SS Coupe A1Y- Performance Package SS MAH- North American Marketing Area

02-09-2018, 08:42 PM	#36
Cgocifer Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE, 2015 RAM Ecodiesel Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,451	Wow, what a POS! I had no idea they were so cheesy. Good god, yet another thing to worry about. I bought this car because I wanted a car to drive frequently and have to worry so much about vs. my preciius show cars. Oh well, drive it, just it up, fix and replace, repeat I guess. Ya think they would have made it from something like ABS with a little more flex and forgiveness.

02-10-2018, 12:28 PM	#40
Cgocifer Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE, 2015 RAM Ecodiesel Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,451	I guess Chevy has to cut costs somewhere to sell such an awesome performing car for so cheap.

02-10-2018, 03:35 PM	#41
ClaunchOfficial Drives: 2024 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bolivar, MO Posts: 225	Something need to break away. It could be a little more durable but if they were too rigid we'd be replacing bumper covers as well as splitter on incidents with solid impact.

06-13-2019, 02:53 AM	#42
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	I learned that it is definitely fragile. I think it was a piece of a blown out tire on the highway that blended in perfectly with the fresh asphalt...made a terrible noise so I immediately suspected there would be damage. Does anyone know if the stock ZL1 splitter has the same mounting points and shape to fit the SS 1LE front bumper? It is only about $130. Part number is 84176917.

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