05-15-2014, 12:15 PM | #1 |
Wicker bill
I guess no one knows when the wicker bill will be available ? I may just go on and make them. There will have to be holes drilled into the spoiler to mount it
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05-15-2014, 12:16 PM | #2 |
Anyone have or know where a pic of the spoiler installed is? Thanks.
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05-15-2014, 12:20 PM | #3 |
Runs with scissors...
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05-15-2014, 12:27 PM | #4 |
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ETA in the GM system is 5/24
That may or may not hold true. -Greg
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05-15-2014, 12:37 PM | #5 |
5/24 is great. May not make them if that quick.
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05-15-2014, 12:44 PM | #6 |
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I am going out on a limb and saying the wicker bill is fugly, and it honestly doesn't look like it adds a ton of downforce.
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05-15-2014, 12:47 PM | #7 |
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Yes that is the date listed in the system, but I'm not sure how firm that is. GM still lists it as being a future part and will cancel any orders at this time.
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05-15-2014, 12:54 PM | #8 |
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I get the feeling that it helps on certain tracks. Laguna Seca, for one; any extra downforce is helpful when you keep your foot down through the Kink...
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05-15-2014, 01:11 PM | #9 |
Oh I agree. No one would really need that wicker bill. It's just cool to have. I did not like the drilling either.
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05-15-2014, 01:59 PM | #10 |
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Not worth drilling looks none factory would not advise
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05-15-2014, 02:16 PM | #11 |
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I am buying but not installing, should be a stock part......
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05-15-2014, 02:19 PM | #12 |
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You make the Wickerbill, I will develop a tape or an adhesive that is removable.
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05-15-2014, 02:32 PM | #13 |
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Given the great care and attention to detail taken by the design and engineering team on the Z/28 -- regarding even the tiniest details that might improve performance -- I'm not sure why people doubt that the wickerbill is effective.
Pretty? No. But it does add to downforce (though I can't remember the exact numbers). Regarding adhesive, it has two settings -- one for a little more downforce, one for maximum downforce. Which also proves the team spent some time designing this piece. I would prefer it were more perfectly integrated with the main spoiler, but I'm glad someone saw an opportunity to improve the car and took action. On-track pretty doesn't much matter...
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05-15-2014, 02:36 PM | #14 |
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I think it looks wicked (wicked-bill? lol!), have no doubt it's functional and can't wait to get it installed
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