Modified 6LE Blade Spoiler (Part 1 of 2)

jp9109 · 04-23-2017, 01:32 PM

As many have said here, the 6LE blade spoiler is very tall. I chose to go with it rather than the GM blade spoiler for two reasons, the deck lid hole issue for the SS and it isn't tall enough for me and decided it would be easier to take material away from the 6LE one rather than add material to the GM one. So I finally got around to doing part 1 which was removing material and creating a reverse mohawk look to reduce the height and give a more aggressive look. I didn't go with the RPI one because their senter "cutout" is very minimal, too narrow and lacks any sort of personality. Don't even get me started on their wicker bill... which will be part 2 of my spoiler modification.

Enough explanation, here are some progress photos and the completed part 1 of 2. Just basic fiberglass work nothing fancy. This was also my first time working with fiberglass. I do have a lot of experience with Automotive design and clay sculpting (my professional career) so this was a blast to do.

Part 2 coming soon...

Dubchitts · 04-23-2017, 01:35 PM

Dang!! You should send that to them and ask for a job! Lol. Looks awesome, well done!

jp9109 · 04-23-2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubchitts

Damn! You should send that to them and ask for a job! Lol. Looks awesome, well done!

Thank you! I am already happily employed as a clay sculptor at GM though haha

Dubchitts · 04-23-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jp9109

Thank you! I am already happily employed as a clay sculptor at GM though haha

Oh nice! That explains it then. Lol. Looks very smooth and natural

jp9109 · 04-23-2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubchitts

Oh nice! That explains it then. Lol. Looks very smooth and natural

Thanks! I'm designing a splitter and side skirts as well, those will be coming next.

Gilley · 04-23-2017, 02:52 PM

That looks fantastic.

Black_FiFTY · 04-23-2017, 03:34 PM

That looks incredible!

cleoent · 04-23-2017, 04:19 PM

So much better.

RenegadeXR · 04-23-2017, 04:56 PM

You should just drive your car over to the team that works on the Camaro and be like "I did your job for you." Looks amazing. I hope it gets some attention within your company.

Does this affect the actual functionality of the spoiler though at speed, or is that something you just aren't concerned about at this point?

jp9109 · 04-23-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

You should just drive your car over to the team that works on the Camaro and be like "I did your job for you." Looks amazing. I hope it gets some attention within your company.

Does this affect the actual functionality of the spoiler though at speed, or is that something you just aren't concerned about at this point?

Generally with a spoiler a majority of the down force is generated on the outboard edges. I don't want to get into aerodynamics too much mainly because I'm not an expert in the field and I don't have a wind tunnel to test in, and I'm almost certain 6LE Designs doesn't have any wind tunnel testing on their original design either. So there really isn't a baseline to compare to and I really have no way to tell other than "feel" while at the track. I can assume that it won't hurt functionality or performance much because the GM blade spoiler was developed in the wind tunnel and the modified 6LE one on my car is still taller. It most likely produces more drag compared to the GM spoiler.

So the short answer is I decided to do this based on aesthetics while keeping in mind my basic understanding of spoiler and wing functionality, especially since this only sees track time a handful of times each year.

Jdelgado92 · 04-23-2017, 07:31 PM

That definitely looks 1000 times better than any blade spoiler I've seen for the 6th gen

Whitemaro6 · 04-23-2017, 07:32 PM

I would buy that

BradfordCamaro · 04-23-2017, 09:10 PM

The dropped center section is a good look. There are others that use a similar design element.
It works really well with the 6LE spoiler as it is so flat in the back.

Great work. I love it..... I might have to steal it. HAHAHAHa

AdmAnt13 · 04-23-2017, 09:13 PM

That's like my RPI but better in a lot of ways. I'm jealous.

04-23-2017, 01:32 PM	#1
jp9109 Clay Sculptor at GM Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 177	Modified 6LE Blade Spoiler (Part 1 of 2) As many have said here, the 6LE blade spoiler is very tall. I chose to go with it rather than the GM blade spoiler for two reasons, the deck lid hole issue for the SS and it isn't tall enough for me and decided it would be easier to take material away from the 6LE one rather than add material to the GM one. So I finally got around to doing part 1 which was removing material and creating a reverse mohawk look to reduce the height and give a more aggressive look. I didn't go with the RPI one because their senter "cutout" is very minimal, too narrow and lacks any sort of personality. Don't even get me started on their wicker bill... which will be part 2 of my spoiler modification. Enough explanation, here are some progress photos and the completed part 1 of 2. Just basic fiberglass work nothing fancy. This was also my first time working with fiberglass. I do have a lot of experience with Automotive design and clay sculpting (my professional career) so this was a blast to do. Part 2 coming soon... Attached Images

04-23-2017, 01:35 PM	#2
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	Dang!! You should send that to them and ask for a job! Lol. Looks awesome, well done! __________________ "Spitfire" 427ci 2017 Red Hot 2SS// 6 Piston Brembos//Adrenaline Red Interior, Knee Pads//M6//MRC Afe Air Filter//BMR MM010 Motor Mounts, Safety Loop//Custom OTR Intake//Flex Fuel Kit//Gforce 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft//GM 95mm TB//Katech Oil Pump, Piston Squirters//Kooks 1-7/8 LT//LT4 Fueling//Mighty Mouse Wild//Monster Clutch LT1-S Triple Disc//MSD 2-Step//Pray Performance Custom Spec Cam, Ported Holley Hi-Ram//Sikky 12" Shifter w OEM Knob Mod//Tick Level 1 Tr6060//Labor by Me//Tune By Pray Performance

04-23-2017, 02:52 PM	#6
Gilley Drives: 16 Red Hot 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 198	That looks fantastic. __________________ '16 Red Hot 2SS A8 sunroof

04-23-2017, 03:34 PM	#7
Black_FiFTY Custom Black FiFTY Drives: 2017 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 193 View My Garage	That looks incredible! __________________ Wanted a F1FTY edition but decided to make my own

04-23-2017, 04:19 PM	#8
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	So much better. __________________ Leo 2016 e-Force 2SS Instagram @cleoent

04-23-2017, 04:56 PM	#9
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,850	You should just drive your car over to the team that works on the Camaro and be like "I did your job for you." Looks amazing. I hope it gets some attention within your company. Does this affect the actual functionality of the spoiler though at speed, or is that something you just aren't concerned about at this point?

04-23-2017, 07:31 PM	#11
Jdelgado92 Drives: '16 Red hot M6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: south Jersey Posts: 665	That definitely looks 1000 times better than any blade spoiler I've seen for the 6th gen __________________ Follow me on Instagram @julian_delgad0

04-23-2017, 07:32 PM	#12
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	I would buy that

04-23-2017, 09:10 PM	#13
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	The dropped center section is a good look. There are others that use a similar design element. It works really well with the 6LE spoiler as it is so flat in the back. Great work. I love it..... I might have to steal it. HAHAHAHa __________________

04-23-2017, 09:13 PM	#14
AdmAnt13 Drives: '16 Red Hot 2SS M6 NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Beach, NC Posts: 603	That's like my RPI but better in a lot of ways. I'm jealous. __________________ '16 2SS, M6, Borla Atak

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