How to install a spoiler on a corvette in under 20 minutes. works on any C7 2014-2019
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I just installed a similar type of spoiler on my 2017 Stingray. an ACS Composite Z51 spoiler, This video was of great help to me. I could not have installed it myself without the help of this video. My only deviation from the video was that I drilled the holes before removing the rear facia. Thanks for posting the video.
Thanks for the video. Saved over $200 doing it myself. Some tips that worked for me, first thing is drill the holes, while the bumper is still on. Place the template then you can set the spoiler on the car and make sure all of the bolts line up on the template and it's exactly where you want the spoiler to sit. The template can be moved a bit, but with the spoiler sitting on top of it, you know its in the right place. Drill a small pilot hole, with a regular bit, but stop as soon as you're through. I actually used regular bits and one 4 sizes smaller than the 10mm suggested, because my holes were so precise. Dropped right in the holes. Another thing I did, on the tail lights, I just removed the top and inner screws. The bottom one I just loosened it up and was able to get the light out of the way. The rest was just like the video. Did it myself without any help. Took about 1.5 hours, but I went very slow, so I didn't screw anything up.
The guy works fast give him a raise.
It doesn't surprise me they forget to put a spoiler on. I bought a 1998 Corvette Indy Pace. The car had 7 miles on it. I pushed the clutch in to shift into 2nd and the clutch pedal fell off. I was 2 miles from the dealership. Service manager personal drove up, he said the factory only installed 1 bolt and it was very loose. Needless to say I wasn't very happy. The dealer took care of it. On Monday Dave Hill personally called to apologize. That's why Corvette is King!
That’s an awesome hard working mechanic. The dealer better not lose him
bought mine from someone that replaced his with a wicker bill. didn't have a template, put a tiny bit of funtack on each bolt on bottom of spoiler gently pressed it in place and funtack stayed on vehicle. I then drilled through the funpack.worked well. didn't watch the whole video so I found out the hard way you should to remove the taillights as well. Wasn't till my 23 yr old came home and said "why not remove the taillights" . Duh. most difficult part for this DIY'r was drilling through the car. was so afraid of making a mistake. looks great
Somebody please give that man a raise! Excellent video and great job all the way around. Thank you!
I wanna thank you for doing this tutorial vid Mike! I simply couldn’t have done this on my ‘16 1LT without it. There are no other videos available on YT that I could find.
There are a few things I could add to anyone looking to do this that would be “warning signs” if you will. Just a small addition to what you’ve done. But overall, I would have ZERO clue where to even start!!! Best of luck to you on your new venture too buddy.
Finally, you just saved me like $300 I’m sure. I’ve been trying to get this install demonstration, seems like forever
Thanks man again
I ordered my C7 without the spoiler. I like the clean look.
I ordered mine without a spoiler as well. I like them with or without the spoiler but almost all vettes have a spoiler so I think the vette almost looks more unique without the spoiler.
Mike great post but what a PIA. I want to swap mine and knew this was the process but your title gave me hope that I was missing a shortcut. Not so much. Thanks for the post!
TY for the video. I like Brad: tape template-->2sec later drilling. No BS. I bet it takes me 15min just to line up the template.
This is a great video. I have a dumb question. I see the part number for the template during the video but not the actual GM part number for the spoiler. Can someone please share that so I can order it? Also, I assume this is the same spoiler the Z51 package includes, is this correct?
Car came out great, it did take me some time cuz shit doesn’t ever line up, it’s amazing. Took me 2 1/2 hours only cuz I kept being too careful. Brad was doing customers car I was doing my own. And I have body color bumpers
Mine isn’t black, whole car admiral blue
Thanks again man. Love to send you a pic
Brad is a no nonsense type of guy lol
@@ChevyDude ,
What date in 2019 is the latest you can order a C7 Grand Sport ?
Is there an official 'cut off' date yet?
HELP please - I will be removing the BIG C7 ZR1 OEM rear spoiler - and then there are two holes left in the third brake light lip where the vertical stanchions were originally mounted - does anyone know if there is a ready made plug that can be installed (and hopefully painted the body color). Thanks.
Why does the mechanic feel that your trunk is his tool bin? He should put down paper or some type of protection when tools and other hardware are scattered throughout your rear hatch. A little respect carries on to doing a professional job. I had an alignment not so long ago and there where huge greasy hand prints on the driver door panel. Another time I had chips in the step plate on the rear bumper of my SUV. Cost me $75 to replace it after spending $3k on tires, brakes and lines. Just takes a little common sense and thoughtful care.
that's a great job and very easy to understand . thanks for posting. Now on to doing mine .
I have that same Milwaukee ratchet. Thing is a life saver
Good grief, Mike! REALLY stepping up with the uploads this week! Great work as always.
Great vlog. Technician did a great job.
Great video! I'll be doing the install this week. Any reason you couldn't drill the holes before removing the rear facia, while the bumper is totally secure and not prone to sliding around?
Geez.. I was cringing all the way through this thinking he was going to scratch something!
Great video Chevy Dude! Makes me wish I was still at the vette plant!
how much do you all charge for this spoiler to be installed? my dealere quoted 350 for labor only....but it only takes 20 minutes? that is some HIGH LABOR.
I'm jealous. Any time I try to DIY, it fails miserably.
Next is the zo6 grill video I need, and then the duct video over the rear tires.
Im a DYi guy but this car is confusing and I don’t wanna pay someone to do this. On the other hand I don’t wanna fuck up my vette. But with more demo vids, I can finally get those harder pieces on the car. Without paying an arm and a leg to do it.
Loved the video, but wish the would have shown how to remove the rear hatch seal to access rear facia screws. Please respond.
Richard Brady lol pull it off genius👌🏻
@@clcampbell85 hey genius, I found that care had to be taken to avoid damage to paint and retainer clips. Asked for help not a smart ass!
Where does the 3m tape go on the spoiler & shouldn't there be some kind of sealant for the holes to prevent water from getting in?
Chevy Dude
Mine came with a roll of 3m tape & nothing on the spoiler.Thx though.
It is an aftermarket zo6 wicker bill type spoiler.
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I have it figured out & mounted,looks great but was a pita having never done it before.
I very much appreciate you trying to help me & love your videos.
I am now a proud subscriber.
Thanks, this video made it easy!
Could you give me a list of tools and bit sizes needed to do this install comfortably at home. I would appreciate it very much thanks.
Dude, the bit size was written on the transparent template. 10 mm or something. Best!
Rahul B thanks ! I figured it out through trial and error, had to buy some tools I didn’t have but I installed the ZO6 spoiler on my stingray
Where do you sell Corvettes at?
How much do you think my dealer would charge to take off my z51 spoiler and install my new spoiler in black carbon flash with the wicker bills?
Chevy Dude thank you so much. Do you recommend I do this with the dealer or go to a local body shop?
@@jakeorion1993definitely have an expert body shop guy or the dealer install it we are doing mine right now on my 2017 C7 and it's super involved no way I could do this myself we actually had to take off the light when we drilled into the bumper just to make sure we didn't hit any important wires and screws
I’m trying to figure out how to take off the drivers seat airbag on competition seats on a C7. Thanks
C7 Corvette side air ducts
thanks for posting this video!! so helpful
Why wasn’t it on in the first place? Is it an option that costs more?
Blogs getting sweet dude keep it up
Well it should be noticed. To tell you out of my opinion it seems that your blogs are better than a lot of those quote "bigger channels" just some of those guys lose touch from were they came from, stay soild and this time next year you will probably have thousands of more subs, later dude
I like spoilers but to me this car looks very good without one!!! Camaro not so much
cool video Mike
Hi Chevy guy. I bought a spoiler up here in NY and found a place that wants to charge me $780 to install? Is that overpriced?
Was that a light on the back that you put the spoiler over?
nice video Mike!
Hey chevy dude,
Will a OEM stage 2 off a 2017 Z06 fit a 2018 c7 stingray?
Is this referred to as a z51 spoiler?
Does GM make a stage 2 spoiler for a 2016 z51?
The ZO6 stage 2 fits on the Z51
Chris K ....I have the 2016 Z51 and the Z06 Wicker Bill Winglets do not fit the Z51 spoiler sadly.
Let Andy install it😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣
I have an 18 stingray. would love to have a spoiler added. Can you give me a ballpark for the spoiler and install?
Thank you. Love your vlog.
Should I get a Camaro Zl1 or Corvette stingray with a ZR1 supercharger
In forza? A corvette.
Loved this blog do more like this👍
Does this same technique apply to a 2016 Z06? Or does it vary depending on model
Chevy Dude thank you!
Like the corvette 🤙
Chevy needs to get better too much uninstalling for a spoiler.. overall great work
But Chevy Did get better adding the spoiler to the ZR1 easy breezy
Will this template work if I wanted to install an OEM Z06 Wing?
@@ChevyDude yes it will it sticks out a little but it fits!
Chrome wheels?
Where would i get this spoiler for my Z51 2019 torch red . Does the spoiler come in carbon flash ???
Any General Motors dealer. And of course ACS composites.
@@ChevyDude thank you so much, greatly appreciated...Great videos thanks for sharing
great vid
One unrelated question for you. I make $4000/ month salary pay plus about $5000 a year in cash bonuses I pay $700 month in rent utilities in I rent a really nice place from a good friend. Now I just can't justify how much these new trucks cost I was at the local Chevy dealer here in Saskatchewan and I looked at a duramax with a $91 000 sticker price I thought to myself dam I must have a shitty income the cheapest halfton on the lot with a crappy v6 was over $40 000 I just don't get it. I've done the math and my credit isn't great but isn't terrible and I inquired about a $45 000 Chevy 1500 the payments were going to be like $718 month everything in for 84 months but then you also gota add $180 month for insurance and plates so I just don't understand how you see all these new pickups on the road and im stuck driveing a 1994 Chevy Silverado that's paid for cause I can't justify giving $1000 for a vehicle per month before maitnence or do I just actually have that shitty of an income. Im 26 years old and I don't understand how people younger then me working ordinary jobs are driving $70 000 trucks WTF am I doing wrong. Yes I got money in the bank but that's going to be used to start my business but dam sure could not afford these new trucks like who actually can justify spending $ 91 000 on a dam pickup truck.
Tyler Tyler $4,000 a year salary? I hope you meant 40K a year
John Manzano sorry no $4000 a month Salary pay
Many consumers are leasing the 1500 trucks, a large % of new Silverado 1500 trucks are retail leases.
truckguyjoe U guess cause dam who wants to pay $1000 month I mean I was starting to think $4000 months salary after taxes was a shitty income but then I just watched a 2018 lifted Ram dually get repoed from a you guy around here. Made me think most of them people that try to make it look like they have money have no money. Made me feel alot better about driving a 1994 Silverado that's paid for. My paychecks are mine.
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The Redliner I hear the C7 is a death trap because of rear suspension problems and also the control arms snapping both issues causing loss of control even at very low speeds (40mph)
You look like Bill Burr
That would scare the hell out of me trying to fit that
I’m shocked no wax was applied to prevent rust. Lol
Audio is not good
Not specific enough. What type of bolts? Don't say "take THIS off". Describe what piece it is by correct name.
The bolts are integrated into the spoiler.
Chevy offers 2019 in February 2018?
Spoiler alert! That's all.
Can hardly hear you!
Thats a complete pain in the ass to do .
All that for that junk spoiler ??
I want to put a wing on my stingray
I'm calling b.s we are doing it right now it s a minimum hour and a half easily and that with more than 20 years body shop experience the job it self call for minimum 3 and a half hours definitely not a do it yourself job.
Just had mine installed yesterday at a dealership. You’re right, it took about 1.5 hours. I will say the that the tech that did it was supposedly one of the best in the area. I think that 3.5 is likely the original timeframe from when the C7s first came out. A little dealer gouging and non updated pricing over the years.
@@AskGriff1 ya I watched em do mine they had to pop off the bumper take out the tail lights everything super complicated and the wing actually came with double-sided tape some people actually double side tape them on instead of bolting them down crazy. Car looks so much better with the wing on and handles better at higher speeds so far had the car up to 171mph no problems with stability or the wing both work great best car I ever bought probably will get a C8 when their prices are more reasonable
@@jlguzman7810 I hear you man. Mine came with 3M double sided tape and threaded screws and securing bolts. I got on her a lil bit when I left the dealer. She absolutely handles better at high speeds. The car felt more agile and secure on the road. Also agree the car looks good with the spoiler. I agree again about the C8. I thought about selling mine now while the values are high and sit on the cash until the C8 orders start to open up. I just don’t know if I want to be without the car for a year and a half. Good luck and be safe.
@@AskGriff1 you be safe also I'm keeping my Corvette C7 until the C8 in the 60s which is what it should be I drove one before I bought mine and it wasn't a whole lot faster or handled better than mine over here in California they're going for $120 and above and I can't justify it for only 7 mph faster in less than 50 horsepower I can get a used McLaren 650 for that price the C7 is all I need I love my car and I will never sell it only add another one chevy made the perfect car
The paint on these cars SUCK. My corvette gets scratched if you look at it the wrong way
Had to smash the dislike button dude, on account of no spoiler alerts. Just kidding man, thumbs up. Cool video but I would still have the pros do it instead of attempting it myself.
Wow all that for a stupid non functioning fake spoiler ... wow ridiculous ...!!!
They should FIRE the horrible cameraman! All the waving the camera around wildly plus poking in and out makes you seasick to watch it!!!
where are you located? I’m in Michigan and I have the stage 3 Z06 spoiler and I’d need it added on as well 🫶🏼
I’m shocked no wax was applied to prevent rust. Lol
IPACNSC .45 prevent rust on a plastic fascia?
Andrew Nelson Sarcasm lol