ZL1 front seems to be a growing trend... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ben3350 · 10-14-2013, 02:43 AM

And I am definitely part of it. Got mine put on almost a month ago. I absolutely love it and think it makes the car look amazing.

But I've seen especially in the last 6 months people doing this. Anyone know why so suddenly it seems like everyone is doing it?

Maybe its because the 2010-2013 cars are so new so people aren't so willing to mess with how good stock looks. But maybe now since we have the 2014 out with a new looking front people are more comfortable experimenting and adding on since it's not the "newest look" anymore if you know what I mean. Thats one theory I have.

Truth is for me, I would have never done it on my own. The reason I did was because I got a dent in my front fender and as a 2010 car it was prone to a few scratches over time. Instead of shelling out the money to just get the same exact thing, I figured I'd use it as an excuse to upgrade. And man it just changes the whole car, it gets more attention that it did before also, especially with the ABM color.

But I sure have seen a ton of camaros with zl1 fronts on the forums and also out on the streets. I'm all for it! Just wanted to know what made everyone switch.

So if you got it done, how recently was it and what made you decide to do it?

hrpiii · 10-14-2013, 06:20 AM

I won't be one to do the ZL1 conversion. I will be in the Z28 crowd. I have patience.

RubyCamaro · 10-14-2013, 06:26 AM

I just want the ZL1 grill. I was planning to get the Heritage grill but so many folks have it now that it ic not as unique and the ZL1 grill is a lot cheaper too. I think it looks good.

guthix · 10-14-2013, 10:32 AM

i think my car looks great with just a zl1 grille, i really prefer the looks of an 1LE over the ZL1 at times honestly so i might just get a splitter, and zl1 rockers and call it a day lol

Ignore black spec on bumper, somethings wrong with my GS4's camera

CamaroI · 10-14-2013, 10:51 AM

I guess to each there own. I prefer the ZL1 front rather than stock. Looks more aggressive IMO. As for the grills not a huge huge difference between the ZL1 and Heritage. I often need to do a double take to see the difference.

Explit Player · 10-14-2013, 10:54 AM

Weoooooweh

CamaroI · 10-14-2013, 10:56 AM

Zl1 just looks more aggressive than the stock photo above. ZL1 grill or not.

woodside783 · 10-14-2013, 03:12 PM

Because race car

Inuyashas_Brother · 10-15-2013, 07:00 AM

That's a good question. I'm in the process of ordering the parts. In my case, after 3 years of owning the car I was looking for a more drastic cosmetic modification, plus the fact that I cracked my bumper helped. But also I wanted a challenging project - everything from getting the right parts, to figuring out how they go together. I'm even making my own wiring harness with separate switches, which has been a fun excuse to relearn high school physics on how electricity works.

BluePhoenix · 10-15-2013, 08:35 AM

ZL1 bumper adds some aggression to the appearance over stock. But there are not many options for nice quality aftermarket bumpers for the 5th gens out there. It's also a lot easier to modify the stock with things like a heritage grill, ZL1 grill or one of those custom grills, ACS T2 or T3 ports & a splitter of some sort. I like the ZL1 front but I don't think I'm going to do it personally. I'm just going stock w/ SLP style splitter.

guthix · 10-15-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

ZL1 bumper adds some aggression to the appearance over stock. But there are not many options for nice quality aftermarket bumpers for the 5th gens out there. It's also a lot easier to modify the stock with things like a heritage grill, ZL1 grill or one of those custom grills, ACS T2 or T3 ports & a splitter of some sort. I like the ZL1 front but I don't think I'm going to do it personally. I'm just going stock w/ SLP style splitter.

I took my front bumper off when i put my zl1 grille on my car, never coming off again i don't think my arms could take it again, they were sliced up for days lol.

my plan is splitter and zl1 rockers, i think that will look aggressive enough for me.Do you think i should do splitter and rockers at the same time? instead of getting just splitter first?

i don't want people seeing my car and going omg a ZL1 then realize oh its just an ss

... people already see my car and think its bad ass

CamaroI · 10-15-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by guthix

I took my front bumper off when i put my zl1 grille on my car, never coming off again i don't think my arms could take it again, they were sliced up for days lol.

my plan is splitter and zl1 rockers, i think that will look aggressive enough for me.Do you think i should do splitter and rockers at the same time? instead of getting just splitter first?

i don't want people seeing my car and going omg a ZL1 then realize oh its just an ss

... people already see my car and think its bad ass

Going out on a limb here, but think about 1% of the population going to know your car is not a true ZL1. While sitting at a stop light, I doubt the mom in the mini van next to you will state, Hey Frank (turning to her husband) look at that guy in the Camaro next to us trying to be a ZL1 poser.

CamaroI · 10-15-2013, 03:26 PM

Prior to doing my ZL1 front I did a splitter without the ZL1 sides. However, I would attempt to decide which one your really want first.

Sky · 10-16-2013, 07:47 PM

Come down to FL Ben I haven't seen a single other soul with a ZL1 on the road with me. I actually see more 14's than 10-13s actually.

10-14-2013, 02:43 AM	#1
ben3350 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 485 View My Garage	ZL1 front seems to be a growing trend... And I am definitely part of it. Got mine put on almost a month ago. I absolutely love it and think it makes the car look amazing. But I've seen especially in the last 6 months people doing this. Anyone know why so suddenly it seems like everyone is doing it? Maybe its because the 2010-2013 cars are so new so people aren't so willing to mess with how good stock looks. But maybe now since we have the 2014 out with a new looking front people are more comfortable experimenting and adding on since it's not the "newest look" anymore if you know what I mean. Thats one theory I have. Truth is for me, I would have never done it on my own. The reason I did was because I got a dent in my front fender and as a 2010 car it was prone to a few scratches over time. Instead of shelling out the money to just get the same exact thing, I figured I'd use it as an excuse to upgrade. And man it just changes the whole car, it gets more attention that it did before also, especially with the ABM color. But I sure have seen a ton of camaros with zl1 fronts on the forums and also out on the streets. I'm all for it! Just wanted to know what made everyone switch. So if you got it done, how recently was it and what made you decide to do it? __________________ Ark N-II catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper, JL C5 comps, JL 10w7, JL 500/1v2, JL 300/4v2

10-14-2013, 06:26 AM	#3
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I just want the ZL1 grill. I was planning to get the Heritage grill but so many folks have it now that it ic not as unique and the ZL1 grill is a lot cheaper too. I think it looks good. __________________

10-14-2013, 10:32 AM	#4
guthix Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/Black stripes Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 225	i think my car looks great with just a zl1 grille, i really prefer the looks of an 1LE over the ZL1 at times honestly so i might just get a splitter, and zl1 rockers and call it a day lol Ignore black spec on bumper, somethings wrong with my GS4's camera __________________ ___________________________________________ 2SS/RS IOM\|M6\|Black stripes\|ZL1 Grille\|Corsa Exhaust\|Oracle side markers\|Cold Inductions CAI\|

10-14-2013, 10:54 AM	#6
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Weoooooweh Attached Images __________________

10-14-2013, 03:12 PM	#8
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Because race car __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

10-14-2013, 06:20 AM	#2
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I won't be one to do the ZL1 conversion. I will be in the Z28 crowd. I have patience.

10-14-2013, 10:51 AM	#5
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	I guess to each there own. I prefer the ZL1 front rather than stock. Looks more aggressive IMO. As for the grills not a huge huge difference between the ZL1 and Heritage. I often need to do a double take to see the difference.

10-14-2013, 10:56 AM	#7
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Zl1 just looks more aggressive than the stock photo above. ZL1 grill or not.

10-15-2013, 07:00 AM	#9
Inuyashas_Brother Drives: '10 Camaro LS - M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 550	That's a good question. I'm in the process of ordering the parts. In my case, after 3 years of owning the car I was looking for a more drastic cosmetic modification, plus the fact that I cracked my bumper helped. But also I wanted a challenging project - everything from getting the right parts, to figuring out how they go together. I'm even making my own wiring harness with separate switches, which has been a fun excuse to relearn high school physics on how electricity works. __________________

10-15-2013, 08:35 AM	#10
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,282	ZL1 bumper adds some aggression to the appearance over stock. But there are not many options for nice quality aftermarket bumpers for the 5th gens out there. It's also a lot easier to modify the stock with things like a heritage grill, ZL1 grill or one of those custom grills, ACS T2 or T3 ports & a splitter of some sort. I like the ZL1 front but I don't think I'm going to do it personally. I'm just going stock w/ SLP style splitter. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

10-15-2013, 03:26 PM	#13
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Prior to doing my ZL1 front I did a splitter without the ZL1 sides. However, I would attempt to decide which one your really want first.

10-16-2013, 07:47 PM	#14
Sky Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RSky Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gainesville Posts: 302 View My Garage	Come down to FL Ben I haven't seen a single other soul with a ZL1 on the road with me. I actually see more 14's than 10-13s actually. __________________