03-05-2018, 11:27 AM | #1 |
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17'-18' ZL1 Dive Planes [ZL1 Addons]
Came across these dive planes from ZL1 Addons for our 17'-18' ZL1s:
https://zl1addons.com/collections/di...l1-dive-planes I like how you can use your OEM front bumper and not do any heavy modifications to it. The small aluminum bracket that fits between the body panels for the top support looks rigid. I also appreciate that you can keep the vertical DRLs. Most of all - great price! However, the dive planes are lacking the side edge like the OEM 1LE and only comes in ABS plastic. Structural stability? I feel these dive planes are more for cosmetic purposes than actual aero effect. Then again, I may only track my car once a year... ...If only I had the time to look at doing a flow simulation with these on my SolidWorks... Thoughts? Has anyone purchased them? |
03-05-2018, 12:53 PM | #2 | |
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So even without the added vertical edge that you see on the OEM dive planes (that isn't on the ZL1 addons), if you don't have the rear wing, you are still sub-optimal regarding function. Just my thoughts, I'm sure someone else will chime in
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'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK |
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03-05-2018, 01:17 PM | #3 | |
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At this price, I'm thinking I'll purchase them and try them out. Curious about the way it screws in on the front. |
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03-05-2018, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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I hear you, I purchased them (for looks not function). I really like they maintain complete visualization of the vertical DRL's, and did not cut through the vented area. I have them in my garage, have not installed them yet
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'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)
'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK |
03-15-2018, 10:40 AM | #5 |
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Mine just arrived... but I incorrectly received the SS ones instead...
Let me know when you install yours! |
03-15-2018, 03:31 PM | #6 |
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I've had mine for over a week, haven't installed them yet. They were missing some necessary pieces for the install. no big deal, john put some more in the mail. I may install them this weekend. If I do, will send pics.
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'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)
'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK |
05-02-2018, 10:46 PM | #7 |
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Has anyone installed their dive planes yet ? I was thinking about getting them also.
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05-03-2018, 11:31 AM | #8 | |
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https://instagram.com/p/BiN_apSgeBT/ I don’t have the high res pics, but here is a link to a photog from Camaro Con
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'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)
'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK Last edited by drfeelgood; 05-03-2018 at 12:43 PM. |
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05-03-2018, 09:15 PM | #9 | |
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05-03-2018, 11:08 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2017 ZL1, Arctic Blue, A10 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Please tell us about the install.
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05-04-2018, 11:33 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017
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Install was very simple. You don't need to pull out the entire front bumper,
1. turn the wheel inward (or remove the wheel) , remove the screws in the felt fender liner, 2. remove the support bolt connecting the bottom bumper to the fender. 3. insert the bracket reusing the factory bolt and re-connect the bumper and fender (dive plane not yet attached) 4. there are small tabs attached the bottom of the dive plane, those will be kind of jammed/wedged just underneath the bottom of the black grille opening in the bumper 5. now that the dive plane is aligned with the grille/bumper, at the bottom there are very small holes ,1/8" I believe, that you drill using the ZL1addons-provided drill bit. 6. using the provided 1/8" mini screws, secure the bottom of the dive plane 7. using provided screws, secure the top of the dive plane to the brackets secured in step 3 You can call John, the designer at ZL!1addons, and he will actually walk you through it. He's awesome. He was even doing installs for free at the CamaroCon event this past weekend.
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'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)
'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK |
05-04-2018, 09:57 PM | #12 |
Drives: 2017 ZL1, Arctic Blue, A10 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Thanks for the info. It sure looks great.
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05-07-2018, 06:33 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017
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thanks, no problem. After a thorough primer layer, we had to shoot about 9 coats of paint to get the gold specks in the black mosaic to pop like they do on the factory pieces.
I highly recommend this vs the textured flat black look that they come in
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'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)
'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK |
05-09-2018, 11:08 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2017 ZL1, Arctic Blue, A10 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Good to know, thanks for the tip.
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