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Old 12-14-2009, 11:12 PM
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IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

I dont know if my eyes play tricks on me... but it always seems like the IROC 3pc spoilers are somehow bigger than the RS 3 piece spoiler. This doesn't really make sense to me, but does anyone know for sure?

I wonder if moving the 3rd brake light had something to do with it.
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Originally Posted by InfernalVortex
I dont know if my eyes play tricks on me... but it always seems like the IROC 3pc spoilers are somehow bigger than the RS 3 piece spoiler. This doesn't really make sense to me, but does anyone know for sure?

I wonder if moving the 3rd brake light had something to do with it.
There are 4 different factory camaro Thirdgen spoilers

3pc with no brake light (82-86 all and 91-92RS)
3pc with brake light 87-90 ( This spoiler is wider do to having the brake light in it)
88 Sport coupe 1pc low wing
91-92 Z28 wing.
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Originally Posted by bj350hp
There are 4 different factory camaro Thirdgen spoilers

3pc with no brake light (82-86 all and 91-92RS)
3pc with brake light 87-90 ( This spoiler is wider do to having the brake light in it)
88 Sport coupe 1pc low wing
91-92 Z28 wing.
I know that. But is the 82-86/91-92 spoiler the same size as the 87-90 spoiler?
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

no, I have both types and the 87-90 one is just as tall only wider
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Got any pictures comparing them? I bet that's what Im seeing then. I think I must prefer the wider spoiler... But Im not sure what you mean by wider. You mean from the side they're wider?
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

I have my original 1986 3 piece non third brake light spoiler, and a 3 piece third brake light spoiler I bought just recently, sitting up in my bedroom. ( I know, the best place to store spare parts. ) Then again, my garage is open 24/7 for my dog, and it'd be bad to have someone just walk out with what they want, and get a few bucks on eBay.

Anyway, back on topic! The third brake light 3 piece spoiler is thicker, wider, however you'd describe it. It also sits back a tad more than the non brake light 3 piece. The third brake light 3 piece is also a few ounces heavier, and they have different bolt patterns.

Either way, they're both better than this! Can you say R - I - C - E?

Don't mind me, I just had to do it, it's not often that there's a thread on spoilers.

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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

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Got any pictures comparing them? I bet that's what Im seeing then. I think I must prefer the wider spoiler... But Im not sure what you mean by wider. You mean from the side they're wider?
Unless someone else gets pictures first, I'll get you a close up shot of my two spoilers. I'll probably have them by tonight.
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Originally Posted by bj350hp
There are 4 different factory camaro Thirdgen spoilers

3pc with no brake light (82-86 all and 91-92RS)
3pc with brake light 87-90 ( This spoiler is wider do to having the brake light in it)
88 Sport coupe 1pc low wing
91-92 Z28 wing.
Originally Posted by InfernalVortex
I know that. But is the 82-86/91-92 spoiler the same size as the 87-90 spoiler?
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
no, I have both types and the 87-90 one is just as tall only wider

As I said in my first post only wider.
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Sorry I'm so late getting these pictures, but I just got my new camera yesterday. If you're still interested in seeing close up detail of the slight differences, here they are.







Like my room? LOL.

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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

i can barley see that... turn the light on dude
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Originally Posted by matthufham
i can barley see that... turn the light on dude
I can see it fine, and my light was on, but it is a lil' dim. Maybe the flash on my camera isn't working, or I just don't know how to work it.

Bear with me, I just got a new camera on Christmas, and I'm an idiot when it comes to technology. LOL.
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Originally Posted by Shadow Z
I can see it fine, and my light was on, but it is a lil' dim. Maybe the flash on my camera isn't working, or I just don't know how to work it.

Bear with me, I just got a new camera on Christmas, and I'm an idiot when it comes to technology. LOL.
Good reference pics......thanks

I can see them just fine
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

LOL... I was sitting here thinking "how can that spoiler be wider? The car didn't get any wider"

then I saw the pictures. It's all so clear now
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

The spoiler with the brake light is wider than the regular RS spoiler.

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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Technically, the correct term would be "deeper", but I know what you meant.

It's only "wider" if you look at it from the side, but if you are going to think in those terms, the hood would be on the left side of the car, and the hatch would be on the right, or vice versa.
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Re: IROC spoiler vs RS spoiler

Originally Posted by monsterweights
Technically, the correct term would be "deeper", but I know what you meant.

It's only "wider" if you look at it from the side, but if you are going to think in those terms, the hood would be on the left side of the car, and the hatch would be on the right, or vice versa.
I was getting a little confused when they were saying that it was "wider."
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