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DJ ATOMIX · 09-14-2009, 02:52 PM

My front spoiler in the ground effects package is letting go on the passenger side in the front. I examined both sides and its clear, the 3M let go where it should be solid.

Anyone else have this issue? The car is going back to teh shop immediately for repairs,

Shaun

Camaro509 · 09-14-2009, 02:53 PM

Some of the earlier deliveries mentioned this as well.
Yep, dealer will need to fix before it falls off and gets destroyed.

DJ ATOMIX · 09-14-2009, 02:56 PM

This part is now completely loose. You can jiggle it with one finger easily. I'm pretty sure its not supposed to do this!

Shaun

ffrcobra_65 · 09-14-2009, 03:12 PM

There is supposed to be mounting bracket that gets riveted at each corner of the stock lip, exactly where you circled it. The GFX front spoiler gets fitted on it, then some 3m tape, then riveted at the front lip, then some tape, then hung on the other side bracket. There are rivets under the front cladding as well.
Perhaps the installer did not affix the mounting pads on the sides.

DJ ATOMIX · 09-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Just an update,

So the spoiler got fixed yesterday. When I talked to the service tech, he told me that the front spoiler itself is held in by several rivets, 2 bolts and double sided glue. With that said, he went on to say my problem was very very minor and such, all rivets supplied were secured along with the bolts still.

Problem is, the glue they used near the corners on both sides started letting go because of vibrations and the fact that there's no rivets in those areas. He fixed my issue by installing c-clamp bolt brackets which now hold that corner securely and are just as stable as another rivet/bolt.

Anyways, problem was resolved, front spoiler is very well secured now

Shaun

ffrcobra_65 · 09-25-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

Just an update,

So the spoiler got fixed yesterday. When I talked to the service tech, he told me that the front spoiler itself is held in by several rivets, 2 bolts and double sided glue. With that said, he went on to say my problem was very very minor and such, all rivets supplied were secured along with the bolts still.

Problem is, the glue they used near the corners on both sides started letting go because of vibrations and the fact that there's no rivets in those areas. He fixed my issue by installing c-clamp bolt brackets which now hold that corner securely and are just as stable as another rivet/bolt.

Anyways, problem was resolved, front spoiler is very well secured now

Shaun

actually, like I said earlier, there is a mounting plate (the installation instruction calls it a latch) that gets riveted at each from corner. Likely, you dealer did not install them the first time and now they did and just feeding you BS.

DJ ATOMIX · 09-26-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

actually, like I said earlier, there is a mounting plate (the installation instruction calls it a latch) that gets riveted at each from corner. Likely, you dealer did not install them the first time and now they did and just feeding you BS.

:( Thou looking at several other Camaros with the kit, none of them had this latch and were mounted exactly the same way as mine was unless I'm missing sometin here. ?? Its fixed thou, solid as a rock!

Shaun

Dirty Mexican · 09-26-2009, 02:47 PM

I just had the front and rear ground package replaced on my Camaro. Dealer tried to fix the bumpers as to where they were not pulling away from the car with gaps.
Was told that GM had recall on the first packages that was installed on these cars from earlier in the year. Mine was installed in May 2009.
Keep a close on on them.

GJG · 09-26-2009, 04:38 PM

nothin a #10 x 1/2 sheet metal screw can't fix

Lord Grey · 09-26-2009, 07:37 PM

Maybe off-topic, but I just finished washing my car and noticed that the rear GFX piece was pulling away from the side (immediately behind the back tire). It's obviously a failure of the 3M tape there. I'll be making a run to Auto Zone or wherever soon.

CAM MAN · 09-26-2009, 07:40 PM

Thank'S for the heads up!!!

ffrcobra_65 · 09-26-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Grey

Maybe off-topic, but I just finished washing my car and noticed that the rear GFX piece was pulling away from the side (immediately behind the back tire). It's obviously a failure of the 3M tape there. I'll be making a run to Auto Zone or wherever soon.

I just had this same issue fixed by my dealer this week. There was bulletin on from GM. Solid for now.

ffrcobra_65 · 09-26-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

:( Thou looking at several other Camaros with the kit, none of them had this latch and were mounted exactly the same way as mine was unless I'm missing sometin here. ?? Its fixed thou, solid as a rock!

Shaun

You can't see these mounting pads but I bet my car they are supposed to be installed per the installation instruction and YES, there is a picture of them on one of the camaros here that had its front spoiler come loose and waiting for a new front. Read the installation instruction and you'll believe me. No matter...you say it is solid so that's good.

Dirty Mexican · 09-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Okay,
For anyone that is having issues with their front or rear GFX\spoiler, take it back to your dealer. It is a warranty issue. Most dealers don't k now about the on the GFX\Spoi;er package.

09-14-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	Some of the earlier deliveries mentioned this as well. Yep, dealer will need to fix before it falls off and gets destroyed. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

09-14-2009, 02:56 PM	#3
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,156	This part is now completely loose. You can jiggle it with one finger easily. I'm pretty sure its not supposed to do this! Shaun Attached Images __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 24 \| Performance Mods - 14 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - CUSTOM 3-INCH PIPE EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - 91 OCTANE TUNE - FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

09-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#5
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,156	Just an update, So the spoiler got fixed yesterday. When I talked to the service tech, he told me that the front spoiler itself is held in by several rivets, 2 bolts and double sided glue. With that said, he went on to say my problem was very very minor and such, all rivets supplied were secured along with the bolts still. Problem is, the glue they used near the corners on both sides started letting go because of vibrations and the fact that there's no rivets in those areas. He fixed my issue by installing c-clamp bolt brackets which now hold that corner securely and are just as stable as another rivet/bolt. Anyways, problem was resolved, front spoiler is very well secured now Shaun __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 24 \| Performance Mods - 14 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - CUSTOM 3-INCH PIPE EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - 91 OCTANE TUNE - FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

09-26-2009, 04:38 PM	#9
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	nothin a #10 x 1/2 sheet metal screw can't fix __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

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09-14-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,156	My front spoiler is slowly falling off! My front spoiler in the ground effects package is letting go on the passenger side in the front. I examined both sides and its clear, the 3M let go where it should be solid. Anyone else have this issue? The car is going back to teh shop immediately for repairs, Shaun __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 24 \| Performance Mods - 14 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - CUSTOM 3-INCH PIPE EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - 91 OCTANE TUNE - FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

09-14-2009, 03:12 PM	#4
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	There is supposed to be mounting bracket that gets riveted at each corner of the stock lip, exactly where you circled it. The GFX front spoiler gets fitted on it, then some 3m tape, then riveted at the front lip, then some tape, then hung on the other side bracket. There are rivets under the front cladding as well. Perhaps the installer did not affix the mounting pads on the sides.

09-26-2009, 02:47 PM	#8
Dirty Mexican Drives: Rally Yellow 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lebanon, Tn. Posts: 10	I just had the front and rear ground package replaced on my Camaro. Dealer tried to fix the bumpers as to where they were not pulling away from the car with gaps. Was told that GM had recall on the first packages that was installed on these cars from earlier in the year. Mine was installed in May 2009. Keep a close on on them.

09-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#10
Lord Grey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 168 View My Garage	Maybe off-topic, but I just finished washing my car and noticed that the rear GFX piece was pulling away from the side (immediately behind the back tire). It's obviously a failure of the 3M tape there. I'll be making a run to Auto Zone or wherever soon.

09-26-2009, 07:40 PM	#11
CAM MAN Drives: ALL 5 GEN CAMAROS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SanAntonio Texas Posts: 750 View My Garage	Thank'S for the heads up!!!

09-28-2009, 06:27 PM	#14
Dirty Mexican Drives: Rally Yellow 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lebanon, Tn. Posts: 10	Okay, For anyone that is having issues with their front or rear GFX\spoiler, take it back to your dealer. It is a warranty issue. Most dealers don't k now about the on the GFX\Spoi;er package.