Hi Wing Spoiler - reaching into trunk

[Russell]

Hi all - can anyone advise if it is a major issue reaching into the trunk with a hi wing spoiler option added to the car? I am trying to decide over the Z06 style low spoiler or the Stingray hi wing. I like the hi wing look better but also still require reasonable access to the trunk.

If this question is posted elsewhere please let me know - I could not find where this was asked.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

If either were mounted on the trunk lid it wouldn't be a problem. If you are 6'7" it wouldn't be a problem either. Unfortunately at that height, you wouldn't be able to fold yourself into the driver's seat...

 

[Russell]

If either were mounted on the trunk lid it wouldn't be a problem. If you are 6'7" it wouldn't be a problem either. Unfortunately at that height, you wouldn't be able to fold yourself into the driver's seat...

Thanks Jack Raccoon! - as you know, they are not mounted on the trunk lid. But hopefully someone will have one on their car and be able to advise. But good point on my height as I am 5’10” so this is also a consideration.

 

[LE BARON]

Thanks Jack Raccoon! - as you know, they are not mounted on the trunk lid. But hopefully someone will have one on their car and be able to advise. But good point on my height as I am 5’10” so this is also a consideration.

One of the first things I thought of the first time I saw a Z06 C7 spoiler. Only my thought was how would I get things in to and out of the trunk without dinging the spoiler.

 

[Gilles27]

I've had both spoilers Z06 one is much easier for access, then again I rarely used the back trunk ( way too hot ) frunk is your friend

Also never was a fan of the 4 post hi wing but not many options in 2020/2021

 

[Russell]

One of the first things I thought of the first time I saw a Z06 C7 spoiler. Only my thought was how would I get things in to and out of the trunk without dinging the spoiler.

Agreed - my Z06 had the stage 3 aero but I don’t think it it as tall as the Hi Wing for the C8.

 

[DDHRocks]

The high wing is a bit of a pain in the ass to access both the lid and the bin. You have to stick your hand under the wing to lift the lid. It's not a deal breaker for me, but I could see it getting annoying if you're golfing three times a week...

There isn't much space between the lid edge and the wing as it's lifting.

 

[MKC8]

Never liked the high wings. I think it makes them look more like "rice burners", but that's me.
The trunk lid is fairly wide. Can you see your self accessing it from/over the sides/rear quarter panel area?
Would that work?

 

[DDHRocks]

Yes, it would work, but I don't like the idea of lifting stuff up the side of the fender. More likely I'll just lift it over the wing and let it drop into the bin. :-D

Totally understand the styling preference, I like it, it makes it look like a Hot Wheels. Maybe I have the brain of a six year old. It's like people that remove the wing completely. I like that look too, just not something I would do.

Maybe I can snap some pictures this weekend to give everyone a better view of how it looks. I've been meaning to post an update with the new high wing and wheels.

 

[MKC8]

Yes, it would work, but I don't like the idea of lifting stuff up the side of the fender. More likely I'll just lift it over the wing and let it drop into the bin. :-D

Totally understand the styling preference, I like it, it makes it look like a Hot Wheels. Maybe I have the brain of a six year old. It's like people that remove the wing completely. I like that look too, just not something I would do.

Maybe I can snap some pictures this weekend to give everyone a better view of how it looks. I've been meaning to post an update with the new high wing and wheels.

I hear ya.
2 words, "platform shoes", like Gene Simmons on stage.
On some cars they do look not too bad, but I went with the included Z51 version.

 

[DDHRocks]

I still have my Z51 wing if I want to switch back.

 

[Afterimage]

U don't know what high is till you try to put something large or awkward into the trunk of a ZTK C7 ZR1.

 

[jwl300]

I have the high wing. When I pop the hood, I lift from the side. My hand doesn't fit lifting between the wing and hood. Once the hood is lifted, I have no problems loading and unloading the trunk.

 

[Russell]

Yes, it would work, but I don't like the idea of lifting stuff up the side of the fender. More likely I'll just lift it over the wing and let it drop into the bin. :-D

Totally understand the styling preference, I like it, it makes it look like a Hot Wheels. Maybe I have the brain of a six year old. It's like people that remove the wing completely. I like that look too, just not something I would do.

Maybe I can snap some pictures this weekend to give everyone a better view of how it looks. I've been meaning to post an update with the new high wing and wheels.

I would love to see a few photos if it isn’t too much trouble.

 

[DDHRocks]

Here are some images.

 

[DDHRocks]

You can see that you can't really lift the rear hatch from above the wing, you need to lift from underneath. You can also see you have about an inch of gap between the hatch lid and the wing. It's about a six inch lift above the back and the way it's angled, it is awkward putting things in, but I still load my groceries, etc. in there fine.

 

[Russell]

You can see that you can't really lift the rear hatch from above the wing, you need to lift from underneath. You can also see you have about an inch of gap between the hatch lid and the wing. It's about a six inch lift above the back and the way it's angled, it is awkward putting things in, but I still load my groceries, etc. in there fine.

Thanks so much for posting the photos - that really helps me. I will be ordering this spoiler.

 

[DDHRocks]

My trunk is so full of crap and the wing has mud on it... for shame...