Benefits of adding an SS Fascia to a V6. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DavidCigam · 11-27-2010, 11:10 AM

Yesterday I ran over a curb my with Camaro and it left a huge around 3 inches scratch under the bumper, that you can't really see unless you lay down, but I talked to a body shop guy and he said to repaint the scratch would be around $430, and an SS Fascia is only like $70 more, so I was thinking of just getting one. I always wanted a SS fascia anyways but now I'm just wondering would the mail slot be able to benefit my CAI by using it to get the air?

nachocheese · 11-27-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidCigam

Yesterday I ran over a curb my with Camaro and it left a huge around 3 inches scratch under the bumper, that you can't really see unless you lay down, but I talked to a body shop guy and he said to repaint the scratch would be around $430, and an SS Fascia is only like $70 more, so I was thinking of just getting one. I always wanted a SS fascia anyways but now I'm just wondering would the mail slot be able to benefit my CAI by using it to get the air?

1. The mail slot is not functional, so it would not provide any benefit
2. Trying to make a V6 look like an SS is going to make you look like a wannabe. Even if you are not trying to pretend you have an SS, most people will think that you are. Have you ever seen a V6 Mustang with GT badges? I have and it is sad, just sad.

camaro guy · 11-27-2010, 11:22 AM

ss fascia looks nicer. i would get it.

DavidCigam · 11-27-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nachocheese

1. The mail slot is not functional, so it would not provide any benefit
2. Trying to make a V6 look like an SS is going to make you look like a wannabe. Even if you are not trying to pretend you have an SS, most people will think that you are. Have you ever seen a V6 Mustang with GT badges? I have and it is sad, just sad.

I'd prolly put my RS badge on it with the mail slot lol, not trying to pretend I have a V8 but I do like the look of the nose slot, anyways I've heard of taking the whole "plastic thing" out of the mail slot, maybe if I did that I could hook my CAI in it and it'll be functional?

guiLT · 11-27-2010, 11:24 AM

I say go with the SS look. It looks sweet. Who cares if people think you're a wannabe.

Tallboy · 11-27-2010, 11:26 AM

Mail slot is fake/non-functional. I never understood why anyone would want it.

usa1camaro1969 · 11-27-2010, 11:45 AM

I think the lower grills are different if you want to factor that cost in.
I don't care for the fake mailslot, but do what you want. It's your car.

xpanda305x · 11-27-2010, 12:04 PM

get the ACS Front bumper

DavidCigam · 11-27-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xpanda305x

get the ACS Front bumper

What's that?

hypurone · 11-27-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidCigam

I've heard of taking the whole "plastic thing" out of the mail slot, maybe if I did that I could hook my CAI in it and it'll be functional?

Nope, the upper radiator support blocks the majority of the opening plus the opening size would be a restriction in comparison. IMNHO it would be a complete waste of time...

DavidCigam · 11-27-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Nope, the upper radiator support blocks the majority of the opening plus the opening size would be a restriction in comparison. IMNHO it would be a complete waste of time...

Oh alright thanks, I guess if I go with the SS Fascia it'd be for looks then.

hypurone · 11-27-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidCigam

Oh alright thanks, I guess if I go with the SS Fascia it'd be for looks then.

Looks and there is some aerodynamic advantage to the lower portion of the SS fascia according to GM.

jagan323 · 11-27-2010, 01:36 PM

go with the SS bumper imo. Also, you forgot that to repaint the SS bumper itself will cost the additional paint job cost. So really, you aren't just spending 70 bucks more. Just FYI.

Bumpers don't come pre-painted lol.

But yeah, mail slot is not functional... you can put some LED strips in there though =D

PoorMansCamaro · 11-27-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xpanda305x

get the ACS Front bumper

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Originally Posted by DavidCigam

What's that?

11-27-2010, 11:10 AM	#1
DavidCigam Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 157	Benefits of adding an SS Fascia to a V6. Yesterday I ran over a curb my with Camaro and it left a huge around 3 inches scratch under the bumper, that you can't really see unless you lay down, but I talked to a body shop guy and he said to repaint the scratch would be around $430, and an SS Fascia is only like $70 more, so I was thinking of just getting one. I always wanted a SS fascia anyways but now I'm just wondering would the mail slot be able to benefit my CAI by using it to get the air? __________________ Foxxy, 312HP of hotness.

11-27-2010, 11:22 AM	#3
camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	ss fascia looks nicer. i would get it. __________________ BBK LT Headers W/ High Flow cats/ SLP Loud Mouth II/ Injen CAI/ Sport Edition KV5 18" Chrome/ Viper/ Dynamat

11-27-2010, 11:24 AM	#5
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	I say go with the SS look. It looks sweet. Who cares if people think you're a wannabe. __________________

11-27-2010, 11:45 AM	#7
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	I think the lower grills are different if you want to factor that cost in. I don't care for the fake mailslot, but do what you want. It's your car. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

11-27-2010, 01:36 PM	#13
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	go with the SS bumper imo. Also, you forgot that to repaint the SS bumper itself will cost the additional paint job cost. So really, you aren't just spending 70 bucks more. Just FYI. Bumpers don't come pre-painted lol. But yeah, mail slot is not functional... you can put some LED strips in there though =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

11-27-2010, 11:26 AM	#6
Tallboy Say "when"... Drives: 11 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 431	Mail slot is fake/non-functional. I never understood why anyone would want it.

11-27-2010, 12:04 PM	#8
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	get the ACS Front bumper

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