C6 Corvette ZR1 Spoiler Comparison & Installation
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- Not all C6 Corvette ZR1 replica spoilers are the same! See the differences between two of them and then how to install the best one...which involved drilling holes in my car!
(I don't think I have said the word "spoiler" so many times in one day.)
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About Jason Debler and Big Engine Productions:
Jason Debler has been a car enthusiast since the age of 2. From watching professional drag racing all the way up to bracket racing himself and being involved in significant projects with the Chevrolet Camaro and automotive agency involvement. Big Engine Productions is the LLC of all projects that Jason is involved in.
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Got the rear spoiler installed and fits and looks great. Install was a real pain, ended up buying longer bolts since inserting them from underneath thru the tail light holes was “challenging”. Drilled bigger holes and used larger washers underneath to make install easier/possible. Supplied hardware was not great and just six screws for eight holes. Had to apply foam stripping myself. Those plastic template tabs fall off when you turn the spoiler over to place on the car so I taped them onto spoiler lightly. Hmm, watching your video while typing this and your holes were big too to allow some movement. Your upgraded hardware is similar to what I bought so I have to say your video was spot on. I’m liking the stage 2 set up but running the stage 3 for now. Thanks for the quality video and audio and excellent editing. I recorded my install as well but it is summer, in Florida, outside, during the heat wave. It might scare people to see that much sweat!!!! Posted steering wheel update on that video.
That first one. Wow. I went with C7 Carbon and have no complaints. Finish is perfect fitment is excellent.
Oh the drilling was rough for me. I had the car for about three months. It was gut wrenching. As you said. Looking back it wasn’t a big deal.
Finally installed mine on my 2012 GS. RPI is drop shipping during the pandemic and the hardware was undersized and not installed preshipped. Called RPI for instructions and they gave me the proper clips shown here. Once I had hardware installed, drilling required a beer and a prayer. Once that was done, I installed the new LED third brake light from Vette Lights, and gently tightened down from center outward. Fit is great and really adds pop to the rear end. Thanks for the video. Good work.
That drilling is a bit nerve wracking but knowing that it will always be covered by the spoiler helps. Glad the video helped, and if you didn't already, in the future use this special link to get 10% off Corvette lighting from Vette-Lights: bit.ly/vette-lights-discount . 😎
Great job on the install. It looks great!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this video. I ordered the GT6X rear spoiler from Supervettes and it arrived today. Drilling will be in order but before that I will have to add a pigtail connector for the embedded LED light. Not quite plug and play as I anticipated. Just some added time on the install.
Cool. I saw those, they are pretty aggressive looking. Did you do a video of it?
Jason, nice ride, and great installations going step by step, and I agree the first one was terrible, and surprised you made contact with them, lot of stories on the forum's, and yes I also bought RPI, with great products, with no complaints.
I actually ordered the first one before I heard the stories of the issues people had with them. Lesson learned.
Thanks so much for making this video. I followed your instructions and installed the spoiler without issues, except for dropping the damn retaining bolts several times into the rear bumper lol!
Yes, I dropped them quite a few times as well. How was drilling into the bumper? It is a tough thing to do, isn't it? 😬
Awesome, thanks because I was going to order on for my c6 base
Purchased RPI's C6 waterfall extension for my 2011 GS. Fit, finish and paint excellent. Will be doing the spoiler soon. Great products. 6 week lead time for paint though like another viewer mentioned.
I got lucky, I bought my spoiler when they had a bunch in gloss black, in stock and on special. So I jumped on it and it arrived without the custom paint delay.
Just ordered this exact spoiler from RPI due to your endorsement. Thanks for posting the vid
Awesome! Did you tell them Jason's Garage sent you? :) Let me know how it goes.
Jason's Garage lol no. It was just a quick online order.
Great job on the spoiler, I'm planning to do mine in the near future, to include the front and side skirts. The only thing I would do different is I would paint to match the car, then that would look more custom. Once again great video!
Thanks, Bobby!
Jason awesome job. Looks beautiful.
I wanted to thank you I saved a lot of money with vettes lights God bless keep us going with your work cheers
Thank YOU for the nice words! :)
Nice, my care package from vette lights should arrive today. . Just subbed.
Cool! What did you order? Did you use my discount link?
I just ordered the RPI design (after watching this vid), I will be installing it as soon as it comes. I have an triple black '08 vert z51 I bought new. 23k on the clock still runs good and looks super clean in and out. I have a short throw MGW Shifter, full exhaust, CAI, ported TB and street tune from ECS. Going FI very soon, as the car seems slow to me now lol
Glad the video helped. Let me know how it goes!
Great review bro thanks 👍🏼
No problem 👍
Great video. Totally with you on drilling holes. I have a black 07 Z06 with the ZR1 side skirts and think a spoiler & splitter would help a lot as well.
Manufacture A LOL. I dealt with them before I read up on them, I got lucky. I will not deal with them again. Spoiler installs are gut wrenching. I installed a Snorkel in my Jeep, 3inch hole in the fender. I almost threw up LOL
Good Job
Yeah, I am not one to sling mud but I let some things speak for themselves. :)
Great video!
Thanks!
Slayer and Power Trip? My new favorite Corvette channel :-)
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Great videos brotha! Makes me wanna mod my c6!!
Why not do it? :)
@@InJasonsGarage baby on the way and it's such an expensive hobby lol
Great Job!!!
Convinced me to pur. from RPI Design quality great !!! This video convinced me.
Hope you enjoy it!
I have had a nightmare dealing with the company that sold you the cheap spoiler. Everybody stay away from them, they are scammers! Thanks for the video, great job.
That's such a bummer. I honestly have not seen very many positive reviews of them.
glad I seen this video, just ordered from RPI, spoiler and zo6 wheels!!
Nice! Let me know how it goes, and tell them that Jason's Garage sent you!
@@InJasonsGarage was there a discount I missed out on with my spoiler?
@@leedimatteo5078 Not that I am aware of. Let me do some digging....
@@leedimatteo5078 Wow...I just found one. RPICHRIS5 gets you 5% off. So head over to www.rpidesigns.com and punch that in and get a discount next time you order!
I want one for my c6 base but i was gonna use 3m tape on outer sides and bolt holes that hold the 3rd vrake light
The proper socket is a reverse torx or E-torx. A 12 point socket, just as you did will work as well. If you were working on a critical part with specific torque spec, you would want the E-torx
Thanks for that info! I didn't think that it was the right socket to use, but it worked and I agree, it's not a fastener that needs to be properly torqued.
I bought a used black factory ZR-1 spoiler to install on my LeMans Blue Z06, I paid $300. I used the center bolts that held the stock spoiler, but I used 3M trim adhesive tape around the right and left side of the spoiler instead of the 6 bolts (3 left side, 3 right side). Worked great, spoiler is solid in place, no issues, and NO DRILLING.
I have heard of people doing that, but I have also heard that the tape doesn't always hold well. How long ago did you install it?
@@InJasonsGarage I installed it last spring, and it still doesn't budge. I did run the tape all the way around each side, from where it dips to the middle, around and back. I lined the edge of the tape up with the edge of the spoiler so that the excess tape is under the spoiler. I am happy with the results. Keep up the good work with the channel my C6Z06 brother.
@@johnnymoran1177 Good to hear that the tape method can work! Thanks for the kudos, too. :)
@@InJasonsGarage A good 3M VHB (Very High Bond) tape works great. I have used it on a spoiler a previous car. BTW great video. I also want to purchase a ZR1 spoiler but have heard many negative comments about Corvette Mods. I purchased from them once or twice but it was more accessories and nothing body, spoiler or paint related. I may try RPI designs.
So I ended up getting the ZR1 spoiler from RPI but got mine painted Blade Silver (body color on my '11 GS). I am going for a slightly different look than Jason, where I will have a black wrapped halo and roof with blade silver below the body line and black again for the splitter, side skirts (if I get some) and rear valance as a below-body-line accent.
First off, the wait is currently about 10 or 11 weeks, so disregard the 4-5 week lead posted on RPIs website. It's OK if you know about it up-front, and believe me, it is worth the wait. The spoiler isn't perfect, but it's about as close as you can get without doing some fitting to the car before paint.
The spoiler I got is a painted ABS one from EOS, like the C-Mods one in the video, but the packaging and paint, like Jason's, is great. Almost no orange peel, no drips, dust, sag or fisheye. The silver flake is very even, which isn't easy to do on a long piece. Color-match to my 9+ year old Grand Sport paint (that spent a few years in TX) is pretty spot-on.
Mine came with new screw-in studs for the center 4 locations instead of transferring the old ones over from the duck-butt. The nuts they supplied for the 6 outer studs are serrated flange nuts. They work, but you would be best served to put a thin, 6mm or 1/4" fender washer under them to work on a larger area of the bumper. I put mine on with the supplied hardware, but will be getting the correct nuts (GM# 25601643)to replace them.
Overall, great product and thanks, Jason for the review. It helped me make my Vette mine!
Gald the vid helped, and thanks for the update!
Great Video!
Just the issue in packaging is a no Brainer. 👍🏼
Very true!
Definitely paint the side same color as the spoiler... looks great man...nice vette...
That's the plan! And thanks! :)
Nice video and good lookin' ride! Appreciate your efforts. I noticed at 12:01 the driver's side leading edge of the spoiler appears not to lie flush with / follow the contour of the vehicle body and seems like a noticeable gap. Did I see that correctly and if so, how big is it and would there be anyway to resolve this? I don't imagine there is given how stiff that corner of the spoiler would be. To your side skirt question, I think you have to go black to match your rear spoiler and front splitter. Just my two cents.
Hey Ryan. Yup, I did notice that afterward myself. How did I resolve this? I emailed RPI Designs and they sent me a replacement with their apologies. :) I sent the old one back and the new one lays much better. Piece of cake.
My C6 doesn`t have to worry. I like it clean the way it is.
I when it comes to my cars, I just can’t leave well enough alone. 😒
Can i use 4 bolts that already been drilled then 3m tape on the ends ??
Hey man great video. Could you post a link for this spoiler please? I looked at RIP but it’s a no drill spoiler that’s available can’t find this one.
No problem, here you go!
www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1406
(Part number ZR1SPR)
To remove the screws from the existing duck fin just attach any power drill to the end of it. Was pretty easy.
That's a good idea. I'll go back in time and give that a try. 😆 Just kidding, great tip. I think I heard it it being used on a different application in the past, didn't think about it for this one.
Yup, I've had a bad experience with Corvette Mods which is the company that was NOT mentioned in this piece...but I will! They suck, big time and yeah, they're customers service is part of their problem! I'll never buy from them again and neither should you!
Heh...a lot of people don't know I was just playing around with the whole "Manufacturer A" thing...just a fun throwback to old timey commercials on TV. I made it pretty clear who it was, and I agree...their customer service needs a lot of improvement. They talk a good game on their website, but it is rare that I see anyone post a good experience. When it happens, it seems to be the exception and not the rule. I am astonished they are still in business. My experience was very very bad as well. I will not ever buy from them again.
Great vid. Looks awesome.
Thanks! I saw your earlier comment come in, and just in case anyone is wondering, base models and widebody models use the same rear spoiler. 😎
@@InJasonsGarage ok I deleted it because I thought it was a dumb question😂. Thanks
@@joshireson5457 NO! Definitely NOT a dumb question! Don't think otherwise...there's a lot of differences and similarities between the C6 Corvette models and trim levels. With you asking, the answer educates more than just you...it educates the others who were wondering the same thing. 😎
Can someone explain why the spoilers would be different between a base and a wide-body variant? I am not convinced they would be or need to be. I did a conversion to wide-body using OEM panels and the rear bumper cover was not changed from base, just the front bumper cover and the four corners. Hatch/deck lid are original/base also. Looking for clarity and rationale not trying to be confrontational...
@@DyrtDyver Good question. I thought for sure the rear bumper cover was wider. I now believe I was incorrect on that and I have updated my previous answer to be more accurate. Thanks for that head's up, Ryan!
Nice video! Definitely paint the side skirts black to match
Thanks for the input and the compliment!
Agree. Black for sure. Then time to black out lights. ( maybe even head lights from a black one) I’m chasing a used set. As I am not convinced I’ll like the black long term.
@@Owens_Racing I just recently picked up some OEM C6 Corvette black headlights! I need to change the lenses out and I plan to upgrade the bulbs. On my list of things to do!
Hey man, I just got an 06 C6 base and I’m really enjoying your channel so far. Might be a dumb question but do you think I could use double sided tape on the sides instead of drilling holes? Bolt down the middle and tape on the side?
I know some people have done that, and I hear it works out well, but I like the peace of mind knowing that my spoiler isn't going to detach by accident...so I drilled holes. Also see this video for more carnage: th-cam.com/video/UOSq2CcHdHU/w-d-xo.html 😆
Rpi offers another zr1 style rear spoiler they claim is 1/2" taller. Any idea how that one mounts?
I am not very familiar with that one, but I would assume that it would be the same.
How did you deal with the potential for water to get into those new holes or does it matter?
Good question. And it doesn't matter. :) There's already holes where the factory spoiler mounts (see the @7:20 mark), and the rear area of the C6 Corvette behind the bumper cover is quite "hollow". It is very open on the bottom area as well, so any water that comes in, just drops down under the vehicle.
hey, me again. i was trying to decide about gloss or flat, and i like the gloss spoiler, but not so much the gloss front lip. so i think im going to just leave my GS front lip. i have the morimoto headlights to tie the gloss spoiler into it. and ill be doing the vinyl roof and halo too. but i guess time will tell. about to order the spoiler though. cant wait.
Cool. I think you will be very happy with it. I'd like to make a suggestion, though. Appearance is all about balance. So if you go gloss black for the C6.5 spoiler, get the front splitter done to match when you can. It enhances the overall appearance. That's what I am going to do. :)
You should watch my older video about the subject ("Jason's Law of Car Appearance"): th-cam.com/video/yJ0fhXT39fk/w-d-xo.html
@@InJasonsGarage I just dont like the look of the gloss black splitter, at least all the ones I've seen. But I guess I'll see after I get the spoiler
@@WideOpenThrottleC6 Good idea. Do it in increments. That way you can enjoy the evolution of your car and can make solid decisions.
great video, I almost went with manufacture A, But after watching this I order some goodies from RPI..
Did the spoiler came with a template?
Hey there. No, it did not come with a template. At least not when I ordered mine. But that is why I showed how to line it up to drill the holes at the 9:27 mark.
@@InJasonsGarage right on.. thanks man.!!!
Did you add any sort of gasket on the bottom side of the spoiler? Would you be worried about any scratching on contact between spoiler and the rear of the car? I understand that once this is on, you aren't taking it off, it's just something that has crossed my mind with possible vibration.
I did not. However, I coincidentally did remove it today for another video (hint... C6.5) and the paint underneath was fine.
@@InJasonsGarage Thank you very much for the prompt reply.
Any worries about not having any foam or anything under neath scratching the paint ?
Kinda. But since I snugged it down well, there is very little chance of it moving.
I wish I had never ordered from RPI designs. It has been a freaken nightmare. Two months have past and nothing. They don't respond to my emails. I was finally able to get a hold of someone and he said it's at the paint shop. He told me he would email me within a few days for a update. I'll let yall know what happens.
Really? I had such a good experience with them...but that was almost two years ago. Sorry to hear. Yes, please let me know what happens. In this video, I compared RPI to a company that I would never use again, no matter the price. I hope RPI doesn't go the same direction as that company. ☹
Man I wish I'd have read their reviews! I watched this video and made the mistake of ordering from them. 3 weeks so far and not a peep from them.
Jason, love your videos, but... suggestion: Film off to the side, showing a 3/4 shot of the side of your car. 😉. Just a thought.
Thanks! Do you mean when I start and end the video from my workbench?
Jason's Garage - Yes sir.
@@sgtbaxman6720 Thanks for that suggestion. I prop my camera up on my workbench, but maybe I should build a rolling bench that I can move around the garage to mix things up. GREAT idea, thanks! I appreciate it! Do me a favor...email me your address and I will send you a little Jason's Garage sticker pack. :)
Great video and very nice C6. I was wondering how did you mark the bolt holes?
Masking tape and lipstick. Not kidding. :) Start watching around @:9:26.
I watched that part but it seemed to go from adding to lipstick to the bolts to the marks being on the masking tape. I would have liked to have seen the actual transfer. I'm guessing you eye-balled it since the bolts wouldn't allow you to lay the spoiler on the deck.
@@lorenzocmarrazzo3316 Ah, yes...that's a good question. You use the four OEM bolts in the center area as the guides. Line them up and insert them and let the new bolts rest on the masking tape. That will leave the marks you need to drill the other holes. You drill the holes larger than the bolts to allow for adjustments. They are hidden anyway, so no big deal.
Perfect!
Would it help in the alignment of the spoiler, before drilling, to use threaded rod or cheap bolts (cut off heads), to install in the center holes ?
That's pretty much what I did...I used the hardware that screws into the spoiler to determine the holes. The 4 holes in the center are there from the factory.
I meant to use the factory holes by screwing in headless bolts or all thread into the center 4 holes of the new spoiler. Insert the spoiler into the factory holes. That would align the spoiler for marking the new holes for drilling
@@stymie222 I think we are almost saying the same thing. Yup...you transfer the 4 factory spoiler hardware pieces from the old spoiler to the new spoiler, and then you put the new spoiler in place, lining up the factory hardware with the factory holes. From there, you mark the places to drill the new holes where the new spoiler hardware will go.
Did you ever get the front splitter from RPI? I was lookin at getting the parts, rear spoiler, side skirts and front splitter from ACS Composite but it is all triple the price. Are you 100 percent happy with the RPI quality? I will get mine in gloss black as well.
I ended up getting this one: th-cam.com/video/l82RtIwaUl8/w-d-xo.html
I know that ACS makes some good stuff, though.
Well that it then, I guess I'm going to get the one form RPI!
UPDATE: RPI has scammed me. It's been 8 weeks and they don't respond to emails or phone calls. I'll be calling my credit card company today to try to get my money back
Jason is that a regular spoiler or is that the carbon fiber spoiler. I'm just asking I need one for my 2008 vette.
Regular version.
Just me, I like body color. Good video.
Hey Froggy! I went back and forth on doing body color or gloss black and I decided on gloss black. I was talking to a 2009 ZR1 owner over the weekend (Cyber Gray with factory body colored spoiler) and I was starting to rethink my decision. :)
@@InJasonsGarage Well to me it looks more integrated, professional, like it was built onto a race car. The contrast colors, to me, look tacked on/ ricy/they scream AFTERMARKET PART. Just 2 cents, we all should do what we like most, they are our cars to personalize. Enjoy channel.
:)
@@1947froggy Good points, and I follow yours as well!
Hey Jason, yet another great video. I need the information to get the exact same spoiler (the good one) and wondered if you found or already have the "matching" front splitter to the spoiler? I would like to go ahead and get both. And if you have already got the splitter and made the video for proper instilation of the splitter, link me to that also. It looks as if the spoiler you added is the exact color and gloss I need to match my Vette and hopefully you have already found the matching splitter also.
I was planning on getting the RPI version, because obviously the rear spoiler went well. However, my C6 is lowered and I do scrape, no matter how careful I am. I thought I'd get a cheap unpainted version from eBay, to just test the waters and if I damage it, I know where the limitations are. It seems logical vs. spending the extra money for a higher quality RPI version and trashing it right away. :)
@@InJasonsGarage put a set of the solid steel rollers that go on the front on the frame. They should hit 1st and give that nudge to lift and prevent the damage if adjusted correctly or modified to touch before the splitter. Of course there is a limit being the splitter is out in front quite a bit so the front dipping can't be too severe but pulling in using the Corvette angle "as I call it" will be pretty forgiving.
@@michaeldodd8967 I considered those, but are they strong enough to bear that much weight? To me, scraping is a sign of "slow down, approach this from another angle".
@@InJasonsGarage without a doubt they are strong enough, they may make a cheaper version that I am unaware of but solid steel wheels attached to the front end of the frame ? When they touch the width itself pushes up on the front of the frame and with the amount of upward travel there is no choice but to go up which in turn everything attached to the car (splitter and the air dam behind it) travels up creating more clearance. That is why either adding them or modifying to create a little more upward travel will really help. Of course in your case and lowered when they are not in use (touching) the look you have from lowering will be the same.
@@michaeldodd8967 Ah, sorry...I meant I don't feel that the radiator support rails strong enough to support the weight of car. I guess if you are going to hit hard enough, it doesn't matter. :) Plus, adding wheels will reduce the clearance even more.
I did see they make "Fangs" to at least help protect the skid bars a bit. I have seen some other options too, but nothing is as good as driver awareness in my book.
How long did it take for your spoiler to arrive from RPI designs? They quoted me 6 weeks for paint on my ZR1 replica, and aren’t responding to any of my emails/calls now that it’s going on 8 weeks. I respect that the quality of the product is good, but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
I got in on a special where they had them in gloss black in stock so it only took a few days. That sucks to hear that you are having issues. I didn't have any problems, but it was also earlier in the year and when they had them in stock.
Can i use 4 bolts that already been drilled then 3m tape on the ends ??hey thats my car in the video, lol 😂 same color as mine
Hey Jason, I followed your instructions to install my spoiler this weekend. Thanks for the video! A couple questions:
1) what tool did you use to tighten up the retaining nuts near the tail lights? I have very little clearance to get a socket wrench in there.. also, how tight did you go? There are some tiny gaps.
2) think there is any cause for concern about water getting under the spoiler? Did you seal your holes up with anything to keep water out?
Thx!
Glad the video helped. I used a ratchet wrench to tighten things up underneath. I t was not easy, had to do some maneuvering to get my arm inside the rear bumper cover but I got it done. If I had a "stubby" style of wrench it would have been easier. I think I also use a socket with short extension on it in a few spots.
I don't have much concern about water. The car has many exposure points under the bumper cover as-is, including the little factory spoiler holes.
@@InJasonsGarage Appreciate the reply! I ended up borrowing a ratchet wrench from work, but there were a couple nuts that just could not get any tighter. Completely agree with the stubby, but probably not enough to make a huge difference. It's tight enough, and has a small enough gap that most people wouldn't notice. I've noticed the rear end of the tail lights have a good amount of dirt stuck to them, so assumed as much with the exposure. Helps that it's fiberglass and not metal :).
@@Tubingchamp Yup, I agree. I forgot to answer about how tight I went. I made sure they were snugged but if you look at my C6.5 spoiler video at th-cam.com/video/UOSq2CcHdHU/w-d-xo.html, I might have tightened them too much as it left dents in my bumper cover. No big deal, it gets covered up. Not a fan of it...but lesson learned.
@@InJasonsGarage Ah.. Yeah, I probably over-tightened most of those.. LOL. Well, it is what it is. Not like the car will go without a spoiler ever again anyways, now that there are holes there!
Makes me a feel a little better, as it looks like it deforms more than it would crack with over tightening.
Thx for the replies, definitely enjoy your videos :)
@@Tubingchamp That's how I looked at it!
The first C6 years factory black "Lip" (Duck Butt) is shorter than the 2012 and 2013. Are they inter-changable.???
I myself never knew there were different heights of the OEM Z06 spoiler so I can't confirm that they are interchangeable. However, I don't see GM changing the rear bumper cover design just for that. Maybe someone else watching this can confirm, though.
@@InJasonsGarage No, the short one is for the base car and the taller one is for the Z06. The 2012 and 2013s all have the taller one. Just wanted to know if they were both inter-changable. I don't like the taller one but my 2012 has it.
OH...now I get what you are saying, and that makes sense. I still think they would be interchangeable. If not, I would be astonished.
I've seen other videos with this style spoiler installed with drilling holes but used double sided tape instead. Looking back would you have gone that route?
I don't trust the 3M tape method. I didn't want to risk it coming off at highway speeds and hurting someone. The odds may be slim, but not the risk I wanted to take.
As you saw, I had a VERY hard time drilling into mine, but then I decided that I would never not have a spoiler on the back so the holes would be covered and as long as I took my time, measured twice and all that...it should be OK. Plus, I am not going to restore it to factory while I own it.
@@InJasonsGarage gotcha. Im looking to get a C6 soon and watching you drill holes made me have a panic attack lol. I can only imagine what ill be like when its time to upgrade my spoiler
@@andrewc2002 The first one is the toughest. And after that...there's no going back and it gets easier. Again, it will be covered up.
After this video, I did it again here: th-cam.com/video/UOSq2CcHdHU/w-d-xo.html
Did you get this-C6 Corvette Body Color Painted ZR1 Rear Spoiler-in gloss black?
Yes, that is the one that I used in this video.
RPI designs may have good products but receiving them is another question!!! Been waiting for months for a rear spoiler and now they want even contact me back guess is just threw away my $
Where did you order the wing from ?
You didn't happen to watch the video, did you? 😆
Awesome video! BUT PLEASE make an update video about how TERRIBLE their customer service is. Read their customer reviews before buying, I wish I had. 3 weeks and no reply from them so far.
I have heard since I made my video that it is hit or miss. You didn't get a reply at all? Is this including calling them?
Just ordered a zr1 spoiler for my c6z....from eBay
Heard mixed reviews on the one from eBay. Which one did you get?
do you have a discount code for RPI?
Try RPICHRIS5.
@@InJasonsGarage awesome, now I just need to figure out if I want gloss black, or if unpainted is just matte black plastic like the factory GS front lip. Although gloss would match the roof and morimoto headlights. Hmm
I painted my sides black also
Are you referring to your side skirts?
I have a C6 and a jeep grand cherokee also.
My Grand Cherokee has been nearly bulletproof. I got a 2020 Colorado (seen on some of my other videos) and sometimes...I miss my 2012 Grand Cherokee that my wife now drives. Just a great vehicle for the past 10+ years.
I installed the rpi and had a lot of trouble tightening it down one corner sticks up and the bolts were blocked by some body overlap at the taillight hole I'm very unhappy with the fit up of the rpi spoiler any input would be great
I ran into that issue as well, with the nuts over the taillights being difficult to get to. I had to snake my arm around a lot inside with a wrench to get to them, and trying different taillight holes to get the right angle also helps. A word of warning, don't tighten them too much. See this video: th-cam.com/video/UOSq2CcHdHU/w-d-xo.html - right around the 9 and a half minute mark.
Do you think that it is not fitting level is because you can't tighten the nuts?
@@InJasonsGarage no I got them tight I beleive just like you I just kept at it. But now I'm worried that i may have over tightened after watching your other video. you dont think it's a ticking time bomb and over time it will pull through and tear the hole bigger I'm not wanting to go back in and make adjustments at this time figured I'd wait till a tail light bulb went out lol great channel by the way
Anybody ?
@@rrf6747 Well shoot...not sure what to tell you. Can you try to loosen them a bit and see if it levels out? Maybe they are too tight and they are warping the rear bumper cover? Hard to say, really. Perhaps you should remove it, inspect if you are tightening them too tight, and then reinstall snugging them down in small increments, one at a time until they spoiler is flush and even with the surface but doesn't move. That's the best advice I can give you without being there to see it.
@@InJasonsGarage well let me ask you I've considered loosening and go back through it. I've only got one corner the passenger side that sticks up a bit where you able to get it to lay down like its supposed to ? I'm afraid to tighten it anymore than needed. Dont want break it thanks for your input Jason
I bought from that exact website I think it's called Corvette mods I bought from them some floor mats and they never send them to me they even send a fake tracking number I even had to go to the Post Office to show proof to PayPal that I never received the item never again from that website
Seems to be a common issue, and I don't think they care much.
@@InJasonsGarage and on top of that they insulted my race for being Hispanic and customer service is terrible if you ask them a lot of questions they would just hang up on you 😬😬😬😬😬
@@JoseMedina-hs9st Please tell me you are kidding!
@@InJasonsGarage they actually insulted me cuz I was asking them too many questions and the funny part is that they're one of the biggest Corvette websites in the scene and if you check the reviews they have a lot of bad reviews on Google there was even a guy that bought a spoiler for a Corvette C7 and the spoiler came cracked and a half cause of bad Packaging and he contact customer service and they had him on a hold harmless for an hour I think the customer service person is a young female and she's really rude so if you contact them for questions do not ask a lot of questions or they will hang up on you
drilling pain
I hated doing it. I really did. I hated doing it _again_ here: th-cam.com/video/UOSq2CcHdHU/w-d-xo.html
The c6 is one of the few cars that needs a spoiler on it, it just looks like its supposed to be there
I agree 100%. When I had the original off, it just looked completely unfinished and weird.
Next time show the whole car so we can ACTUALLY see what the car looks like with the spoiler!!
Thanks for the suggestion. But actually, It looks like any other C6 Corvette with a ZR1 style spoiler. :)
I've bought several things from Corvette mods that we're damaged in shipping
That's a bummer. They talk a good game on their site, but their prices are outrageous and their service leaves a ton to be desired.
I also bought something from those idiots at Corvette Mods! The front Grill that I ordered, first off didn't fit, then when I tried to return it for the right one they had me first take a picture of it to make sure it didn't fit. I went back and forth with them to the point I just said screw it and give up on it totally! I'll never buy anything from them and warn others to do the same. These guys suck big time! Awful customer service to say the least!
Paint the skirts black, of course...
Agreed, I still need to do that.
RPI drop ships unpainted spoilers from Extreme Online Store in an EOS box with EOS name printed on outside for an additional charge. A ripe!! Your video needs to be clarified.
This video is about their painted spoiler and as you can see, there was no EOS printing on the outside of the shipping box. Maybe it is different for the unpainted version?
@@InJasonsGarage Jason: I relied on your video for quality of the spoiler alone but RPI collects more than $60 to order the same spoiler (unpainted) if done direct. It's stamped on the inside of the piece! Still a RIP by RPI. They too are poor in customer service.
@@jimdelaplante3242 I can only account for my experience with the RPI painted spoiler at the time I made this video and just for the record, I am not paid nor endorsed by RPI in any way. I paid for both spoilers in this video with my own money and at that time, my painted spoiler as shown didn't show that it was made by EOS. In fact, you can see the difference between the EOS spoiler and the one I received rom RPI at that time. If they changed suppliers or business policies since then, I am not aware of that I am sorry to say. Thanks for the head's up and sorry to hear your experience was different than mine. 😕
@@InJasonsGarage Thanks for your response. I'm not paid or endorsed by anyone either. Caveat Emptor!
I've had nothing but good experiences with "manufacturer A" .. I guess I got lucky
Was the first company Corvette Mods? Had problems with them before! Don't use them if at all possible!! Very bad customer service!
Yes, I agree 100%.
I purchased lower rocker panel zo6 vent scoops for my 2016 z51 last year in velocity yellow tint coat. paid $588.00. when they came in in the color didn't match. I called them about it several times, they never returned my calls. I'll Never buy from them again
That's a bummer. I am no spokesperson of RPI or anything like that, this was my first purchase from them because the spoiler was on special and I was (obviously) unhappy with my previous spoiler purchases. However, if I do talk to them again I will make mention of your comment just in case something fell through the cracks.
You skipped the hardest part. After you put the lipstick on, then what happened??? That’s the most difficult part
What do you mean? Right after that I showed that I had to drill holes and covered the installation of the spoiler.
@@InJasonsGarage you didn’t show how you got it into position and made the mark with the lipstick
@@Maximus091768 AH! Yes, you are 100% correct...I did skip mentioning that. This video is 4 years old and I think you are the first to notice that.
I pretty much dabbed some on the bottom of the bolts in the spoiler, and dropped it into position, eyeballing it from the top as best as I could. I made the holes just a bit bigger than the bolts to give some room for adjustment. It wasn't terribly difficult. The worst part was drilling the holes...but even then...they will be hidden. Let me know if you have more questions!
@@InJasonsGarage to me, that would have been the trickiest part!
@@Maximus091768 Don't stress about it. Take your time, have a friend to help if you have one, look at the placement at all angles. Above all, remember that you have room for error because the damage will be covered by the spoiler.
Corvette Mods is NOT a good company to deal with. Buyer Beware! 😖😖😖😖
Yeah they are liquid waste for sure.😊
You talk way too much.
Only to those who have short attention spans. Learn how to click the "Next" button so you can find a video that is just right for you. 😅