View Full Version : IPP Carbon Fiber inner blade with end caps for OEM SS spoiler !
Modernceo 09-19-2006, 11:52 PM Introducing the new IPP Carbon fiber inner blade, and ends for the OEM spoiler off of the 05+ Chevy Cobalt SS.
This piece replaces your factory end caps, and the center blade with high quality, oem style carbon fiber pieces.
Give your car a unique styling edge over other Cobalt's with this piece, OR, if you already have carbon fiber accessories, this will add even more unique styling to your car !
http://www.modernperformance.com/gm/cobalt_ipp_cf_wing1.jpg
http://www.modernperformance.com/gm/cobalt_ipp_cf_wing3.jpg
http://www.modernperformance.com/gm/cobalt_ipp_cf_wing4.jpg
Pricing is $279, and we are about 20-30 days away from receiving these. We are currently accepting preorders, and will NOT bill your credit card until it ships. Please email or call us if you have any further questions, or would like to order one !
zach ls/ss 09-19-2006, 11:54 PM I love it!
Modernceo 09-19-2006, 11:57 PM I love it!
Thank you Zach !
bavoose 09-19-2006, 11:58 PM how would this install? :confused:
DanJHartman 09-19-2006, 11:59 PM looks sweet on the silver balt.
that CF was laid really well
BlueSS-supercharged 09-20-2006, 12:00 AM well you would have seen if it wasnt locked out, alot of us had impt questions but, from what he said in the other post the end caps just pop off from double sidded tape on the inside of them, then theres 2 screws that hold the wing to the post things. deff a hot product. next mod there^^:)
cobalt06ss_sc 09-20-2006, 12:11 AM http://www.nopinationals.com/2k5_Gallery/CarShowAmerican/images/mf_%20(117).jpg
YOU NEED TO GET THIS LIP FOR THE SS/SC's
(THE LOWER PART THAT'S ADJUSTAB;E WOULD BE TITS UP DUDE!!!)
g5mike 09-20-2006, 12:15 AM Does not another company actually have the entire carbon fiber wing for the same price?
BlueSS-supercharged 09-20-2006, 12:18 AM no the other ones like 450. but not that good of quality from what i heard. been lookin for a while, thats why no ones got em is the rumhor
Gamebay11 09-20-2006, 12:26 AM Ill deffinately be interested when you receive them, just let me know and you will have a customer.
bavoose 09-20-2006, 12:29 AM i think it will look badass i just want to see how exactly you are supposed to remove the old one or how do you install this one or is there just something i am not seeing? :poke:
g5mike 09-20-2006, 12:33 AM The carbon fiber looks of excellent quality:twothumbs :twothumbs
BlueSS-supercharged 09-20-2006, 12:40 AM http://www.modernperformance.com/gm/cobalt_ipp_cf_wing1.jpg
http://www.modernperformance.com/gm/cobalt_ipp_cf_wing3.jpg
http://www.modernperformance.com/gm/cobalt_ipp_cf_wing4.jpg
you see how its got the carbon fiber outer parts? those just pry off there held on by the same double sided tape like the wing. so goo-off and a screwdriver is how im guessing
REIGN SS 09-20-2006, 12:44 AM ..i like it, would look great on silver or red.. i like that it includes endcaps...$250 is just a little steep, but not to outta control
brandisnez 09-20-2006, 12:56 AM i definately....love it!!:twothumbs now all I need is an SS/SC spoiler
BlueSS-supercharged 09-20-2006, 12:58 AM haha now the market for the wings goin up.....should have kept your wings people
Modernceo 09-20-2006, 01:05 AM Thank you all for your comments, questions and praise.
This thread has gone much smoother than the previous thread.
Its very simple to remove the factory end caps. You simply pry them off with your fingers (held in place with double sided tape) and once you peel them off, theres two screws that hold the supports to the middle section. You then remove the two screws, (DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE< OR ADJUST, etc the side supports) and then install the carbon fiber inner blade, screws, and then the end caps.
Its actually very simple. Takes less than an hour to install, with just a allen key, double sided tape. No other special tools needed.
bavoose 09-20-2006, 01:07 AM Thank you all for your comments, questions and praise.
This thread has gone much smoother than the previous thread.
Its very simple to remove the factory end caps. You simply pry them off with your fingers (held in place with double sided tape) and once you peel them off, theres two screws that hold the supports to the middle section. You then remove the two screws, (DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE< OR ADJUST, etc the side supports) and then install the carbon fiber inner blade, screws, and then the end caps.
Its actually very simple. Takes less than an hour to install, with just a allen key, double sided tape. No other special tools needed.
be great if there was a how to with pics defeintly would help :twothumbs
HackAbuse 09-20-2006, 01:07 AM DAMN that is some nicee lookin CF :twothumbs
automobiliben 09-20-2006, 01:09 AM Is the spoiler pure carbon fiber? Or fiberglass or something else overlaid with CF? I am just wondering what the weight savings will be?
hatrickstu 09-20-2006, 01:26 AM Is the spoiler pure carbon fiber? Or fiberglass or something else overlaid with CF? I am just wondering what the weight savings will be?
ive never heard of anyone overlaying the CF over something else in the finished product. oh yeah and ill volunteer for the how to if i get one sent to me for free!
automobiliben 09-20-2006, 01:42 AM ive never heard of anyone overlaying the CF over something else in the finished product. oh yeah and ill volunteer for the how to if i get one sent to me for free!
You might want to do some research then, overlaying a frame of some sort (ie. fiberglass or foam or anything) with CF is very common. It is a way that companies get the structural integrity they need and save themselves money by not using as much CF. To do it the right would involve a mold and an autoclave.
hatrickstu 09-20-2006, 01:47 AM You might want to do some research then, overlaying a frame of some sort (ie. fiberglass or foam or anything) with CF is very common. It is a way that companies get the structural integrity they need and save themselves money by not using as much CF. To do it the right would involve a mold and an autoclave.
dont get me wrong man i was trying to be a dick, i simply said i have never heard of it because well i have never heard of it. i am not anywhere near a CF expert, i hope they did it right though!
automobiliben 09-20-2006, 02:02 AM dont get me wrong man i was trying to be a dick, i simply said i have never heard of it because well i have never heard of it. i am not anywhere near a CF expert, i hope they did it right though!
I wasn't trying to be a dick either, I just seem to come across that way. I was just saying that there are many ways around doing a good spoiler and for the price of $279, I am sure that this one probably cut some corners, but hey it will look good and still function, so who cares. :twothumbs
cobalt06ss_sc 09-20-2006, 08:25 AM be great if there was a how to with pics defeintly would help :twothumbs
you need a how to to pull off two pieces the unscrew 4 screws then remove the blade the replace it with the carbon fiber one, then put the 4 screws back in and then peel the stull off the double sided tape on the ends and sticke em back on? wow do you need him to hold it for you when you pee too?
PlaysWitCars 09-20-2006, 08:32 AM damn and I just paid for CA one.
matt_SS_205 09-20-2006, 08:41 AM Does carbon fiber stay looking like it does when u buy it? Because what i have seen looks like the finish has come off of it. (i don't know anything about carbon fiber)
bavoose 09-20-2006, 10:03 AM you need a how to to pull off two pieces the unscrew 4 screws then remove the blade the replace it with the carbon fiber one, then put the 4 screws back in and then peel the stull off the double sided tape on the ends and sticke em back on? wow do you need him to hold it for you when you pee too?
no but would be nice just to see how to do it so i dont mess up my car doesnt mean you have to be rude about it. :cussing:
damn and I just paid for CA one.
I knew it was a matter of time before you did a carbon fiber spoiler. Sorry to get off topic, but where did your get your IPP hood at?
plyboy-illest 09-20-2006, 11:54 AM it looks realy good....
picmahweji 09-20-2006, 12:00 PM woo message me when they come in ...im not too big on the preordering thing...so all i need to double check is installation and it looks like u covered that, then the fact that it will fit 2006 models and i just now saw the 05+ on the top so i guess thats that..let me know....its gonna look sweet on my yellow balt...
Allshot 09-20-2006, 12:02 PM Modern Performance you guys have some quality stuff :twothumbs I just wish you guys would pull some of your focus away from the srt and start producing more quality products for the balt. But overall :twothumbs
BradyB 09-20-2006, 12:29 PM A couple of questions that have not yet been answered:
1. Does the CF wing have the same 1.5" slot underneath it that the stock one does? I want it smooth since the slot on the stock wing cancels out any down force that could be created. With that slot the air can't flow faster under the wing to create lower pressure under the wing. A competitor offering a similar if not the same product is saying that it does not.
2. Is the Epoxy used with the CF, UV protected, will the expoxy yellow after sitting in the sun for a year or two?
3. Will your wing be stronger/stiffer then stock? I do not want it flapping around on the freeway like the stock one.
Thanks.
It's nice to someone else offering a CF wing.:twothumbs
Modernceo 09-20-2006, 12:57 PM A couple of questions that have not yet been answered:
1. Does the CF wing have the same 1.5" slot underneath it that the stock one does? I want it smooth since the slot on the stock wing cancels out any down force that could be created. With that slot the air can't flow faster under the wing to create lower pressure under the wing. A competitor offering a similar if not the same product is saying that it does not.
2. Is the Epoxy used with the CF, UV protected, will the expoxy yellow after sitting in the sun for a year or two?
3. Will your wing be stronger/stiffer the stock? I do not want it flapping around on the freeway like the stock one.
Thanks.
It's nice to someone else offering a CF wing.:twothumbs
1) Yes, it has the slot on the bottom. That is done to significantly increase the strength of the spoiler, and I would NOT buy any spoiler that does not have this slot, as the spoiler will not be NEARLY as strong. Downforce ? On a front wheel drive car ? I dont want to suprise you, but the factory spoiler is for styling, not for downforce. Downforce on a front wheel drive car (in the rear) is for the most part not good. The design of the front end of the Cobalt, with the sloping hood, provides plenty of downforce as well in the front of the car.
2) The spoiler is clear coated with UV resistant automotive grade clear coat. This, is the best method to combat the carbon fiber from degrading in sunlight. Although many retailers and distributors wont tell you to do this, I will be the first to recommend reclear coating any hood or other carbon fiber part you have every 1.5 - 2 years. I have had a LOT of carbon fiber hoods, accesories on my cars over the last few years and have found this to be the best method to keep carbon fiber looking good.
3) Carbon fiber, is naturally stronger, and less flexible than molded plastic.
Modernceo 09-20-2006, 12:57 PM I knew it was a matter of time before you did a carbon fiber spoiler. Sorry to get off topic, but where did your get your IPP hood at?
MP has offered the Cobalt IPP hood for almost a year and a half now. IPP Has been out of stock for some time though, and we are expecting to get more in roughly 4 weeks.
woo message me when they come in ...im not too big on the preordering thing...so all i need to double check is installation and it looks like u covered that, then the fact that it will fit 2006 models and i just now saw the 05+ on the top so i guess thats that..let me know....its gonna look sweet on my yellow balt...
We will have limited quantities coming in, so preordering it is the best thing to do, to guarantee you getting one. We will NOT bill you for it until it comes in. If you haven’t been around on the boards when we did the release of the K&N intake system for the Cobalt SS, we had the intakes way before anyone else, and we also had a huge preorder list for customers. We did not bill peoples credit cards until they came in, and we shipped them ALL off as promised. Also keep in mind, MP has been in business now for nearly 10 years, and we are here to stay. You can feel comfortable with ordering, OR preordering with Modern Performance.
Modern Performance you guys have some quality stuff :twothumbs I just wish you guys would pull some of your focus away from the srt and start producing more quality products for the balt. But overall :twothumbs
We have made, and will continue to make custom parts for the Cobalt, and we thank you for your support, and the Cobalt communities support.
BradyB 09-20-2006, 01:33 PM 1) Yes, it has the slot on the bottom. That is done to significantly increase the strength of the spoiler, and I would NOT buy any spoiler that does not have this slot, as the spoiler will not be NEARLY as strong.
3) Carbon fiber, is naturally stronger, and less flexible than molded plastic.
Don't those two answers contradict each other? If it is carbon fiber and stiffer then plastic/fiberglass why would it still need the slot?
By the way, locally we have a brand new state of the art 4.4 mile road course that I'm interested in playing on. Some rear down force to balance out the front weight bias would be appreaciated. An extra 70-90 pounds of down force at 100 MPH isn't going do anything but help to create a better weight balance. The stock wing is just useless drag now, why not make it functional?
The longest complete track in the US at 4.4 miles, this summer I saw the Rolex series come through along with the American Le Mans (the C6R was awesome!):
http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/Web/GP3Q0189.jpghttp://www.motorcities.com/media/image/640/06E7G581914200C/2006-Gumball-3000-At-Miller-Motorsports-Park-in-Utah-C.jpeg
roccityroller 09-20-2006, 01:54 PM wow that looks awesome...no all i have to do is buy an ss/sc...
johnkb8 09-20-2006, 02:06 PM http://www.nopinationals.com/2k5_Gallery/CarShowAmerican/images/mf_%20(117).jpg
YOU NEED TO GET THIS LIP FOR THE SS/SC's
(THE LOWER PART THAT'S ADJUSTAB;E WOULD BE TITS UP DUDE!!!)
this is rice(not the car, the bottom carbon fiber adjustable lip things), sorry just my 2 cents dont think that is a good item on a Cobalt, on the other hand, price does seem a little high, but i may be still gettin this, well see
DJMKAFKA 09-20-2006, 02:10 PM preordering mine this afternoon
biniecki 09-20-2006, 03:27 PM I was just wondering if you will be offering the caps by themselves. I have an LS spoiler and want an SS spoiler so I will prolly get the one made by cobalt-addictions seeing how the price for the entire spoiler from them is the same price for just blade and cap (no pillars) from you. I would be interested in caps only for this reason. Please let me know.
DJMKAFKA 09-20-2006, 04:48 PM Pre Ordered Mine! Can't Waite
Modernceo 09-20-2006, 07:54 PM Thank you all for your interest so far in this piece !
We have taken several preorders today for this piece, and thank everyone who preordered.
For everyone else that hasnt preordered one of these, we invite you to call us TOLL free to place your preorder. WE will NOT bill you for this until it ships. We are expecting these in roughly 3-4 weeks, and by the time they arrive we expect to be sold out, so dont delay !
picmahweji 09-21-2006, 03:01 AM do i get a free window decal for ordering? lol
automobiliben 09-21-2006, 10:16 AM Is the spoiler pure carbon fiber? Or fiberglass or something else overlaid with CF? I am just wondering what the weight savings will be?
BradyB 09-21-2006, 10:32 AM I'm not trying to be a jerk, I would just like to make the best decision. Could we get this question answered?
1) Yes, it has the slot on the bottom. That is done to significantly increase the strength of the spoiler, and I would NOT buy any spoiler that does not have this slot, as the spoiler will not be NEARLY as strong.
3) Carbon fiber, is naturally stronger, and less flexible than molded plastic.
Don't those two answers contradict each other? If it is carbon fiber and stiffer then plastic/fiberglass why would it still need the slot?
By the way, locally we have a brand new state of the art 4.4 mile road course that I'm interested in playing on. Some rear down force to balance out the front weight bias would be appreaciated. An extra 70-90 pounds of down force at 100 MPH isn't going do anything but help to create a better weight balance. The stock wing is just useless drag now, why not make it functional?
picmahweji 09-21-2006, 12:25 PM wooo son just preordered mine too...its gonna look sweet on yellow
halfj99 09-21-2006, 01:49 PM I'm not trying to be a jerk, I would just like to make the best decision. Could we get this question answered?
Don't those two answers contradict each other? If it is carbon fiber and stiffer then plastic/fiberglass why would it still need the slot?
By the way, locally we have a brand new state of the art 4.4 mile road course that I'm interested in playing on. Some rear down force to balance out the front weight bias would be appreaciated. An extra 70-90 pounds of down force at 100 MPH isn't going do anything but help to create a better weight balance. The stock wing is just useless drag now, why not make it functional?
well its an oem replacment peice...meaning it will look like the oem wing...so the slot stays, gm designed it in mind to keep it stronger...the c/f will add a little bit of streigth, but not nearly enough to eliminate the slot
just like the oem style hoods...they keep the ridges in there for strength
Modernceo 09-21-2006, 08:31 PM I'm not trying to be a jerk, I would just like to make the best decision. Could we get this question answered?
Don't those two answers contradict each other? If it is carbon fiber and stiffer then plastic/fiberglass why would it still need the slot?
By the way, locally we have a brand new state of the art 4.4 mile road course that I'm interested in playing on. Some rear down force to balance out the front weight bias would be appreaciated. An extra 70-90 pounds of down force at 100 MPH isn't going do anything but help to create a better weight balance. The stock wing is just useless drag now, why not make it functional?
If you just look at my response and the wording, it can easily look like it contradicts each other.
This piece was designed to be very strong, and it is MUCH stronger than the factory piece because it 1) has the slot which helps reduce any possible flex) and 2) because its made from carbon fiber and is much more solid than thin plastic.
I assure you this piece is strong, and is designed well.
Modernceo 09-21-2006, 08:33 PM Thank you all for your preorders by the way. We are close to 10-15% presold and are still about 3.5 weeks away.
Again, I give you my word, and my companies word that there is NO harm in preordering, and that Modern Performance, and myself have been here for close to 10 years now, and we have preordered a lot of products, the first for the Cobalt community being the K&N intake. We released that product to the market and preordered/sold a lot of them !
Thank you all for your interest, for anyone else that has questions, or would like to preorder one, please shoot me an email, call us toll free or post on here !
Thanks !
automobiliben 09-21-2006, 09:16 PM Thank you all for your preorders by the way. We are close to 10-15% presold and are still about 3.5 weeks away.
Again, I give you my word, and my companies word that there is NO harm in preordering, and that Modern Performance, and myself have been here for close to 10 years now, and we have preordered a lot of products, the first for the Cobalt community being the K&N intake. We released that product to the market and preordered/sold a lot of them !
Thank you all for your interest, for anyone else that has questions, or would like to preorder one, please shoot me an email, call us toll free or post on here !
Thanks !
Can you please answer my question about the weight difference between this CF spoiler and the standard one? I can't see paying money for something that doesn't have a function, that is just R.I.C.E.
picmahweji 09-21-2006, 09:36 PM who here has ordered somethign from this vendor before?
Modernceo 09-22-2006, 12:47 AM who here has ordered somethign from this vendor before?
We were the first vendor to release the KN intake about a year ago, and sold the first 100 pieces.
We were the first vendor to release the IPP hood which is the SS style hood for the Cobalt.
We are very well known for having an EXTREMELY low price on the Magnaflow exhaust thats so popular for the Cobalt.
You may not get many responses for your question in this thread, but if you search around, youll see some very happy Cobalt customers that have shopped with us.
We'd be happy to help you with your Cobalt needs, shoot me an email, or give me a call sometime if I can be of help.
DJMKAFKA 09-22-2006, 09:50 AM Can you please answer my question about the weight difference between this CF spoiler and the standard one? I can't see paying money for something that doesn't have a function, that is just R.I.C.E.
THE PEICE IS MORE THAN LIKELY FOR SHOW AS IT IS JUST THE CENTER PEICE OF THE WING WITH THE END CAPS... SHOUDLN'T REALLY BE NO WEIGHT LOSS.
DJMKAFKA 09-22-2006, 09:51 AM who here has ordered somethign from this vendor before?
DID SOME PHONE ORDERS THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS... FRIENDLY SERVICE... WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW FAST SHIPPING IS...
PuSha050 09-22-2006, 12:08 PM THIS IS AWESOME!! (well to an extent--no $:bye: ) this was always a mod i wanted to do, but the other one on the market was crazy expensive and i didnt want the towers to begin with.. ugh.. wat a dilemma i have on my hands now.. spring break... or crazy modifications.. ahhhh---on second thought.. maybe thats not such a bad dilemma afterall:lol:
PuSha050 09-22-2006, 12:13 PM Can you please answer my question about the weight difference between this CF spoiler and the standard one? I can't see paying money for something that doesn't have a function, that is just R.I.C.E.
man not every visual mod is rice... there is a reason car customizing is so big. every1 wants to differenciate themselves... now with that said, i am a big fan of visual mods done with taste, and this certainly is one mod that can set yourself away from every other standard ss/sc without looking like an idiot.
BlueSS-supercharged 09-22-2006, 09:17 PM do you know off hand how you took the caps off? like what tools you used to get it off, i understand you have to pry but id really like to see the inner of it comes out
SS_SC_Cobalt 09-22-2006, 09:56 PM do you know off hand how you took the caps off? like what tools you used to get it off, i understand you have to pry but id really like to see the inner of it comes out
he said that they are held on with DS tape then you pry them off, I would use a plastic clip removal tool to pop them off carefully, protect your paint :)
cobalt06ss_sc 09-23-2006, 12:46 AM try a hair dryer and some fishing line. make a big loop with the fishing line and slide it as far behind the end cap as you can then start heating it with the hair dryer and pullin the fishing line behind the end cap. this should do he trick. good luck!
Gamebay11 09-23-2006, 03:00 AM I think Ill be ordering this, and I also want the injector cover. Is there any word on the price of that item?
DJMKAFKA 10-10-2006, 11:55 AM any word on these spoilers yet as arrival date?
Modernceo 10-10-2006, 12:26 PM I think Ill be ordering this, and I also want the injector cover. Is there any word on the price of that item?
Sorry I didnt see your post earlier.
The injector cover has been released, and we have them IN stock ready to ship. We have already shipped a few pieces off to Cobalt owners already !
Its $109.99 for the Cobalt Injector cover btw.
Modernceo 10-10-2006, 12:28 PM any word on these spoilers yet as arrival date?
I just checked, and we will be receiving the Carbon Fiber inner blades in less than two weeks, just as expected.
:)
We have a good amount on the way, but still STRONGLY recommend that anyone interested in one preorder it by calling us toll free. We will not bill any credit cards for this until they ship off from us to you.
1-877-247-6366 Toll Free
Modernceo 10-25-2006, 05:59 PM Guess whats come in today, just as expected, two weeks ago ?
THE IPP Center Carbon Fiber blades with end caps for the Cobalt SS !!
:)
dom551 11-09-2006, 01:06 PM A couple of questions that have not yet been answered:
1. Does the CF wing have the same 1.5" slot underneath it that the stock one does? I want it smooth since the slot on the stock wing cancels out any down force that could be created. With that slot the air can't flow faster under the wing to create lower pressure under the wing. A competitor offering a similar if not the same product is saying that it does not.
2. Is the Epoxy used with the CF, UV protected, will the expoxy yellow after sitting in the sun for a year or two?
3. Will your wing be stronger/stiffer then stock? I do not want it flapping around on the freeway like the stock one.
Thanks.
It's nice to someone else offering a CF wing.:twothumbs
As I knew that all of IPP carbon fiber products are made by Epoxy resin gel coated. The most clear color faded to yellow, their are not using epoxy resin, maybe cheaper polyester or vinyl resin will cause the color fade or wear off very quickly.
Epoxy resin has all of difference grades. I got some info from the owner of IPP, he told me their make a carbon fiber hood really light weight about 10-12 lbs, but who gonna pay over $1200.00 to buy a hood.
Anyone is interested to know some of carbon fiber, check following link:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/1320/
http://www.fibreglast.com/contentpages-Learning-Center-286.html
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/carbonqa.htm#Beginner
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