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AutobotSS · 07-17-2009, 11:44 AM

We had our 2010 Camaro 2ss for only one day and got it up to 120 on the local highway. when i got home the ground effects kit piece had come apart on the front and air got between the body and the actual front piece of the GE kit. that caused the piece to get pushed down onto the pavement and burn a hole right through it. the dealer only had put it on with some 3M tape not with rivets as your are suppose to. they are ordering me a new front piece free of charge and putting it on correctly. WATCH OUT.

Vash · 07-17-2009, 11:57 AM

Hum didn't they issue a TSB on the fasteners? Or was that for the spoiler?

AutobotSS · 07-17-2009, 12:01 PM

they half assed the install and only used a strip of 3M tape to hold it to the front of the bumper. Don McCue Chevy in St Charles IL is a bunch of dumbasses.

Hylton · 07-17-2009, 12:20 PM

There are lots of dealers doing this. Look for the rivets attached at the most forward area of the spoiler. Tape does not hold up well at the down force generated at high speeds.

DkknightX · 07-17-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

There are lots of dealers doing this. Look for the rivets attached at the most forward area of the spoiler. Tape does not hold up well at the down force generated at high speeds.

Yeah, seriously. I can't believe they didn't get the memo. All new kits force a rivet install now I think.

Hylton · 07-17-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

Yeah, seriously. I can't believe they didn't get the memo. All new kits force a rivet install now I think.

There are still some dinkle dorks who don't read instructions very well.

DkknightX · 07-17-2009, 01:30 PM

Did your dealer mention anything about having to cut through the double-thick chrome on your exhaust to make the exaust pipes fit behind the rear diffuser section? He said it was a bitch to cut through and said it might be easier to just leave it the way it was. Even though the kit comes with tips to place over the cut chrome, he said it wasn't worth the effort because it still looks awkward. Wonder what the issue is.

Hylton · 07-17-2009, 01:35 PM

I've noticed most guys don't have the end pieces installed (lazy installers) but my guy did it to the letter!

DkknightX · 07-17-2009, 01:39 PM

I can still have it done that way if I request it. Do you think it looks better that way or to have them cut the chrome?

Spaceballone · 07-17-2009, 01:40 PM

I am goign to be picking mine up from the dealer today. The GFX cured over night and they called me today to ask about cutting the muffler. I said yeah cut it, i am getting new exshuast anyway so makes no nevermind to me, i did not want the muff sticking out of the back through a square hole if that is what happens. I will be checking the rivets, i think there are supposed to be 16 rivets on the v8 and 17 on the v6 (that was posted here somewhere after the recall) and bet your ass i will be counting. Also informed the dealer to keep all parts that come off because i want to keep them....good luck on your repair.

SWHCPA · 07-17-2009, 01:41 PM

What the hell ever happened to do it right and follow the instructions? Demand perfection...it's your $$$.

Spaceballone · 07-17-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SWHCPA

What the hell ever happened to do it right and follow the instructions? Demand perfection...it's your $$$.

Some people i guess were never hooked on Phonix's...lol

Hylton · 07-17-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

I can still have it done that way if I request it. Do you think it looks better that way or to have them cut the chrome?

To be honest, very few will notice the difference if you put the covers on but I think you have to cut or remove the original tips for it to fit I just wanted it to be exactly as GM intended.

07-17-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
AutobotSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 14 View My Garage	watch out for lazy dealers that install the ground effects kit wrong. We had our 2010 Camaro 2ss for only one day and got it up to 120 on the local highway. when i got home the ground effects kit piece had come apart on the front and air got between the body and the actual front piece of the GE kit. that caused the piece to get pushed down onto the pavement and burn a hole right through it. the dealer only had put it on with some 3M tape not with rivets as your are suppose to. they are ordering me a new front piece free of charge and putting it on correctly. WATCH OUT.

07-17-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	There are lots of dealers doing this. Look for the rivets attached at the most forward area of the spoiler. Tape does not hold up well at the down force generated at high speeds. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

07-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#8
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	I've noticed most guys don't have the end pieces installed (lazy installers) but my guy did it to the letter! __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

07-17-2009, 01:40 PM	#10
Spaceballone Drives: 1992 Custom RS, 2006 Civic Join Date: May 2009 Location: NEw Jersey Posts: 592	Getting mine today I am goign to be picking mine up from the dealer today. The GFX cured over night and they called me today to ask about cutting the muffler. I said yeah cut it, i am getting new exshuast anyway so makes no nevermind to me, i did not want the muff sticking out of the back through a square hole if that is what happens. I will be checking the rivets, i think there are supposed to be 16 rivets on the v8 and 17 on the v6 (that was posted here somewhere after the recall) and bet your ass i will be counting. Also informed the dealer to keep all parts that come off because i want to keep them....good luck on your repair.

07-17-2009, 01:41 PM	#11
SWHCPA Snow White can be naughty Drives: '10 Camaro/'67 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 724	What the hell ever happened to do it right and follow the instructions? Demand perfection...it's your $$$. __________________

07-17-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Hum didn't they issue a TSB on the fasteners? Or was that for the spoiler?

07-17-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
AutobotSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 14 View My Garage	they half assed the install and only used a strip of 3M tape to hold it to the front of the bumper. Don McCue Chevy in St Charles IL is a bunch of dumbasses.

07-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#7
DkknightX Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC Stage 2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Emerson, NJ Posts: 1,347 View My Garage	Did your dealer mention anything about having to cut through the double-thick chrome on your exhaust to make the exaust pipes fit behind the rear diffuser section? He said it was a bitch to cut through and said it might be easier to just leave it the way it was. Even though the kit comes with tips to place over the cut chrome, he said it wasn't worth the effort because it still looks awkward. Wonder what the issue is.

07-17-2009, 01:39 PM	#9
DkknightX Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC Stage 2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Emerson, NJ Posts: 1,347 View My Garage	I can still have it done that way if I request it. Do you think it looks better that way or to have them cut the chrome?

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