Mod Fail - CT4-V (non-BW) Spoiler on CT4-V BW

[DustinEarnhardt]

When the Blackwing was initially announced, the pre-production models they were showing off all had body-matched spoilers for the non-Carbon Fiber packages. At some point during the roll out, this changed where the spoiler was painted piano black instead of the main body color. Thankfully, (or so I thought) the GM accessories catalog sells a pre-painted, body-matched spoiler for the regular CT4 that I thought would be an excellent swap out to tone down the aggressiveness of the car, and be a very easy replacement.

So while I can confirm that the CT4-V spoiler does match and is much less aggressive, unfortunately, the BW spoiler has a very large extra set of holes for the rear spoiler, and the CT4-V one does not cover them. Also, the factory BW spoiler was a huge pain in the ass to remove, so I figured I'd at least post these pictures here so that people can see what they're getting into.

At some point, I'll probably buy a standard BW spoiler and have it painted to match, but this was a mod that did not go according to plan, so I wanted to make sure that no one else had my same bright idea later down the road. I'll be putting my standard black spoiler back on for now. Womp, womp.

 

[RDATLTE]

When the Blackwing was initially announced, the pre-production models they were showing off all had body-matched spoilers for the non-Carbon Fiber packages. At some point during the roll out, this changed where the spoiler was painted piano black instead of the main body color. Thankfully, (or so I thought) the GM accessories catalog sells a pre-painted, body-matched spoiler for the regular CT4 that I thought would be an excellent swap out to tone down the aggressiveness of the car, and be a very easy replacement.

So while I can confirm that the CT4-V spoiler does match and is much less aggressive, unfortunately, the BW spoiler has a very large extra set of holes for the rear spoiler, and the CT4-V one does not cover them. Also, the factory BW spoiler was a huge pain in the ass to remove, so I figured I'd at least post these pictures here so that people can see what they're getting into.

At some point, I'll probably buy a standard BW spoiler and have it painted to match, but this was a mod that did not go according to plan, so I wanted to make sure that no one else had my same bright idea later down the road. I'll be putting my standard black spoiler back on for now. Womp, womp.

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I’m sorry to hear that. If I remember correctly, I may have even steered you towards that spoiler not knowing the seemingly huge difference in size now that I see your pics.

 

[DustinEarnhardt]

Honestly, I liked the smaller one. I much prefer a stealth look, and as my daily driver, I just don't have the need for the downforce that the BW spoiler provides.

Those holes are a show stopper though.

 

[emdough]

So still no alternatives available for a more low key spoiler? Would hope that something aftermarket would become available, but it's a low volume car, so maybe not.

 

[DustinEarnhardt]

Nothing I'm aware of.

That said, 1.5yrs later, the black one has grown on me and I don't hate it quite as much.