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The following is my today, Z06, stage 2 spoiler perspective and could change, and definitely not denigrating anyone's different perspective. And before starting, this post is from my driving orientation that I while I love "carving curvy country corners," I do not track my Corvette. Starting with the following stage 2 picture:
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When my wife looked at the above black Z06, while she loves the overall Z06 aggressive stance and appearance, and is excited about our getting a '15, she asked, "what is on the reck deck?" I thought for a second, then realized she was right in two ways, that the deck spoiler from that angle looks like someone placed a package on the deck and walked off, and my second thought, "wow, from that view, the rear corner of the Z06 does not look good."
I am not criticizing GM's aerodynamic calculations, nor the stage 2 spoiler's probable, outstanding aero efficiency. I also commend GM for giving us the three factory Z06 aero options! Just wishing the stage 2 spoiler looked better from the above view. And, candidly, also not in love with the spoiler from a rear/rear quarter view, as in the picture below.
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Not at all saying that the rest of the car doesn't look great!
In comparison to the above stage 2, this is only non-camouflage'd stage 1 picture we have seen.
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I fully agree with previous forum comments about this stage 1 Z06, that it in those posters' views and mine, it needs at least rocker blades, and perhaps additional aero components; however, it's rear spoiler has a more attractive look (IMO). (GM did announce, however, that it is testing larger rear spoilers for all three stages to give all versions needed, greater downforce.)
As a result of the above two views of the black Z's spoiler, my wife and I are re-examining our earlier, positive decision that we will be getting a stage 2. Now alternatively considering getting a stage 1, then adding, aftermarket, a bigger splitter, rockers and, depending on its final size/shape when finalized, perhaps also a "similar to a stage 1 looking" rear deck spoiler.
When my wife looked at the above black Z06, while she loves the overall Z06 aggressive stance and appearance, and is excited about our getting a '15, she asked, "what is on the reck deck?" I thought for a second, then realized she was right in two ways, that the deck spoiler from that angle looks like someone placed a package on the deck and walked off, and my second thought, "wow, from that view, the rear corner of the Z06 does not look good."
I am not criticizing GM's aerodynamic calculations, nor the stage 2 spoiler's probable, outstanding aero efficiency. I also commend GM for giving us the three factory Z06 aero options! Just wishing the stage 2 spoiler looked better from the above view. And, candidly, also not in love with the spoiler from a rear/rear quarter view, as in the picture below.
Not at all saying that the rest of the car doesn't look great!
In comparison to the above stage 2, this is only non-camouflage'd stage 1 picture we have seen.
I fully agree with previous forum comments about this stage 1 Z06, that it in those posters' views and mine, it needs at least rocker blades, and perhaps additional aero components; however, it's rear spoiler has a more attractive look (IMO). (GM did announce, however, that it is testing larger rear spoilers for all three stages to give all versions needed, greater downforce.)
As a result of the above two views of the black Z's spoiler, my wife and I are re-examining our earlier, positive decision that we will be getting a stage 2. Now alternatively considering getting a stage 1, then adding, aftermarket, a bigger splitter, rockers and, depending on its final size/shape when finalized, perhaps also a "similar to a stage 1 looking" rear deck spoiler.
