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Roasstum1 · 10-17-2016, 09:26 AM

Was thinking of getting the z28 grill on my ss. If anyone has done it and was it worth it or to much trouble??

Ashen 6.2 · 10-17-2016, 06:29 PM

I have done it. You will need to pull the front fascia off to swap it out. Also, if you have the chrome strip that goes above the headlights and grill you will have a decision to make. Either way the chrome piece above the grill has to be removed to get the Z28 grill put in. The decision is what to do with the remaining chrome pieces above the headlights. I left mine on and covered them with 3M carbon fiber contact paper. I have seen a few that have removed them and it leaves a hole exposed on the side of the front fascia by the headlight.
1st pic is the before shot.
2nd is the chrome piece above the headlight
3rd is the chrome piece after being covered
4th is after its all finished.

Please note I didn't install the Z28 badging with the grill. It comes off easily.

Roasstum1 · 10-17-2016, 08:31 PM

Nice looking camaro. Ashen 6.2 Looks great!! I think they look pretty cool. Did it take very long to change out? Looks like I can get a z28 delivered to the house for 340.00ish Would you do it again?

Stew2000 · 10-17-2016, 11:29 PM

One of the best appearance mods Ive done. Was a mildly difficult install. Took some finessing to get grills on and off.I plasti dipped my chrome piece.

Roasstum1 · 10-18-2016, 10:50 AM

Ok sweet I'm going to give it a go. Thanks for the feedbacks

Stormcloak · 10-18-2016, 11:54 AM

Yes, did this on mine as well:

The clips are a bit of a pain, but nothing too terrible. It's a lot of money for a piece of plastic, but you know how it goes

HuJass · 10-18-2016, 12:02 PM

Roasstum1,
Do you have the RS package?
If not, then the swap should be a little easier and certainly cleaner.

I ordered my '15 1LE without the RS package because I HATE that damned chrome strip.
I also ordered the color coded grille with the car as an LPO.
The dealer installed it before delivery.
The color coded grille is the same as the Z/28 grille except the outer shell is painted to match the car. I like the painted look better than the black of the Z/28 grille.

Roasstum1 · 10-18-2016, 12:20 PM

Ah yes Stormcloak but it is CAMARO plastic!! Lol�� I do have the 1ss Hujass so no strip problem. Just curious what the part number would be for a painted one like you have?

Roasstum1 · 10-18-2016, 12:21 PM

Cars look great guys!!

thegreatwhite · 10-18-2016, 12:44 PM

i did it also but had my dealer install it. if you have the ability to take your bumper off an put it back on without damaging it, definitely do it that way as the dealer will charge you a few hundred to do it. from what iv read on here theres some parts to taking the bumper on an off that are tricky but everyone on here seems to be a mechanic or body shop guy so they all know what to do.

thegreatwhite · 10-18-2016, 12:47 PM

looks great tho. i didnt put the bowtie on the front of the car looks really good with an all black grill. definitely worth it

Roasstum1 · 10-18-2016, 04:36 PM

Thankyou thegreatwhite

Ashen 6.2 · 10-18-2016, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roasstum1

Nice looking camaro. Ashen 6.2 Looks great!! I think they look pretty cool. Did it take very long to change out? Looks like I can get a z28 delivered to the house for 340.00ish Would you do it again?

Thanks Roasstum1! I would do it again as the stock SS grill looks way out of place to me.

2Carats · 10-18-2016, 06:06 PM

They all look good!!!

10-17-2016, 09:26 AM	#1
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	2014 z28 grill Was thinking of getting the z28 grill on my ss. If anyone has done it and was it worth it or to much trouble??

10-17-2016, 06:29 PM	#2
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,993 View My Garage	I have done it. You will need to pull the front fascia off to swap it out. Also, if you have the chrome strip that goes above the headlights and grill you will have a decision to make. Either way the chrome piece above the grill has to be removed to get the Z28 grill put in. The decision is what to do with the remaining chrome pieces above the headlights. I left mine on and covered them with 3M carbon fiber contact paper. I have seen a few that have removed them and it leaves a hole exposed on the side of the front fascia by the headlight. 1st pic is the before shot. 2nd is the chrome piece above the headlight 3rd is the chrome piece after being covered 4th is after its all finished. Please note I didn't install the Z28 badging with the grill. It comes off easily. Attached Images __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, RPM 5” CAI, Kooks Headers, Solo Cat Back, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 10-17-2016 at 06:31 PM. Reason: update

10-17-2016, 11:29 PM	#4
Stew2000 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS,2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 91	One of the best appearance mods Ive done. Was a mildly difficult install. Took some finessing to get grills on and off.I plasti dipped my chrome piece. __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS/RS-M6,NPP,Z28 CAI,ZL1 Pedals,Heritage grille, LT Headers,Vmax TB,1LE Steering wheel and shift knob 2000 Arctic White SS-M6,factory Hurst with short stick,Slp Lid,Cold Air and Loudmouth,SLP Bilsteins and Eibachs,UMI LCA,PHB,SFCs.

10-18-2016, 11:54 AM	#6
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	Yes, did this on mine as well: The clips are a bit of a pain, but nothing too terrible. It's a lot of money for a piece of plastic, but you know how it goes __________________

10-18-2016, 12:02 PM	#7
HuJass Drives: GM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CNY Posts: 1,599 View My Garage	Roasstum1, Do you have the RS package? If not, then the swap should be a little easier and certainly cleaner. I ordered my '15 1LE without the RS package because I HATE that damned chrome strip. I also ordered the color coded grille with the car as an LPO. The dealer installed it before delivery. The color coded grille is the same as the Z/28 grille except the outer shell is painted to match the car. I like the painted look better than the black of the Z/28 grille. __________________ 2015 Camaro 1LE 2009 Challenger R/T 2007 Solstice GXP 2004 Colorado ZQ8 2002 Trans Am WS6 Collector Edition 1999 Blazer 1994 Grand Prix SE B4U

10-17-2016, 08:31 PM	#3
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Nice looking camaro. Ashen 6.2 Looks great!! I think they look pretty cool. Did it take very long to change out? Looks like I can get a z28 delivered to the house for 340.00ish Would you do it again?

10-18-2016, 10:50 AM	#5
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Ok sweet I'm going to give it a go. Thanks for the feedbacks

10-18-2016, 12:20 PM	#8
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Ah yes Stormcloak but it is CAMARO plastic!! Lol�� I do have the 1ss Hujass so no strip problem. Just curious what the part number would be for a painted one like you have?

10-18-2016, 12:21 PM	#9
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Cars look great guys!!

10-18-2016, 12:44 PM	#10
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	i did it also but had my dealer install it. if you have the ability to take your bumper off an put it back on without damaging it, definitely do it that way as the dealer will charge you a few hundred to do it. from what iv read on here theres some parts to taking the bumper on an off that are tricky but everyone on here seems to be a mechanic or body shop guy so they all know what to do.

10-18-2016, 12:47 PM	#11
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	looks great tho. i didnt put the bowtie on the front of the car looks really good with an all black grill. definitely worth it

10-18-2016, 04:36 PM	#12
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Thankyou thegreatwhite

10-18-2016, 06:06 PM	#14
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	They all look good!!! __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.