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Skirwin · 02-07-2018, 07:50 PM

I am looking to do something a little out there. Long story short I need a new front bumper, and I saw a camaro driving down the road the other day with a push bar in front of the car. Anyone know where I can get one that would fit a 2013 SS?

StreetRage320 · 02-07-2018, 08:09 PM

have you thought this through? won't it look like a cop car?

if you are sober and sure..(lol), I would call Westin Automotive. If they do not offer one, they would be able to tell you who does. They pretty much own that market segment.

Clarkstar · 02-07-2018, 08:38 PM

Omg.... please don't do it

motorhead · 02-07-2018, 09:11 PM

I have seen gen5 Camaros with them, but I have to believe theyare adapted from another one instead of being made for the Camaro. Fleet Safety doesnt list a push bar for the Camaro.

cnrad · 02-07-2018, 09:20 PM

I didn't read through everything, but this guy gives a good amount of info on the procedure and where to get everything: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=287683&page=2

He put it on a V6, but it might help steer you in the right direction, or even work for the SS. Doesn't actually look that bad, but it's not something I would do haha.

Skirwin · 02-08-2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by StreetRage320

have you thought this through? won't it look like a cop car?

if you are sober and sure..(lol), I would call Westin Automotive. If they do not offer one, they would be able to tell you who does. They pretty much own that market segment.

HAHA yes I was sober when I posted, and no I am not completely sure yet. I saw one cruising and to me it look a little out there, but badass. Just trying to think through different options. It is either that, or the ZL1 bumper, but I feel like I want to do something that is not being done by everyone modding their Camaros.

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Originally Posted by cnrad

I didn't read through everything, but this guy gives a good amount of info on the procedure and where to get everything: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=287683&page=2

He put it on a V6, but it might help steer you in the right direction, or even work for the SS. Doesn't actually look that bad, but it's not something I would do haha.

Thanks for finding this for me! I probably should have searched it before posting.

Olddudesrule · 02-08-2018, 07:25 AM

Don't stop there. I'd go for a small plow.....badass

motorhead · 02-08-2018, 07:55 AM

You might as well go all the way.

J Rod · 02-08-2018, 08:13 AM

woyster_13ss · 02-08-2018, 08:19 AM

That's what I was thinking...like the Local Motors Rally Fighter, only using a Camaro.

https://icdn-4.motor1.com/images/mgl...ly-fighter.jpg

Skirwin · 02-08-2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

You might as well go all the way.

hahah I had a feeling something like this was coming. I understand most people would never put a push bar on their Camaro, but hey, there are plenty of things people are doing with theres that I would never do.

WoodBoss · 02-08-2018, 10:52 AM

If you think you may sell the car some day, it would be hard to sell with a push bar on it.

Scalded Dog · 02-08-2018, 11:22 AM

Push bars look cool (hey, MY opinion!), but they are also very useful. I had a police style push bumper on my S-10 truck a few years ago. I used it countless times, pushing disabled vehicles out of traffic, bump- starting vehicles, or even ramming stuff (FACT: sometimes stuff just needs to be rammed). Some of the things I did with that bumper would simply not be believed, so I won't even try to mention them here.

I'm pretty sure that I need one on my Camaro.

SSEssence · 02-08-2018, 11:28 AM

push bars are pointless functionally unless tied to the frame rails, if not properly braced it would be more of a damage multiplier than anything

02-07-2018, 07:50 PM	#1
Skirwin Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 39	Looking to do some unconventional I am looking to do something a little out there. Long story short I need a new front bumper, and I saw a camaro driving down the road the other day with a push bar in front of the car. Anyone know where I can get one that would fit a 2013 SS? __________________ 2013 2SS RS Waiting on money for mods..DONATE TODAY!

02-07-2018, 08:09 PM	#2
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	have you thought this through? won't it look like a cop car? if you are sober and sure..(lol), I would call Westin Automotive. If they do not offer one, they would be able to tell you who does. They pretty much own that market segment. __________________

02-07-2018, 08:38 PM	#3
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	Omg.... please don't do it __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

02-08-2018, 07:25 AM	#7
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Don't stop there. I'd go for a small plow.....badass __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

02-08-2018, 07:55 AM	#8
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	You might as well go all the way. Last edited by motorhead; 07-24-2018 at 11:41 PM.

02-07-2018, 09:11 PM	#4
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I have seen gen5 Camaros with them, but I have to believe theyare adapted from another one instead of being made for the Camaro. Fleet Safety doesnt list a push bar for the Camaro.

02-07-2018, 09:20 PM	#5
cnrad Drives: a wagon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ᴄᴀʟɪꜰᴏʀɴɪᴀ Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I didn't read through everything, but this guy gives a good amount of info on the procedure and where to get everything: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=287683&page=2 He put it on a V6, but it might help steer you in the right direction, or even work for the SS. Doesn't actually look that bad, but it's not something I would do haha.

02-08-2018, 08:13 AM	#9
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02-08-2018, 08:19 AM	#10
woyster_13ss Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 148	That's what I was thinking...like the Local Motors Rally Fighter, only using a Camaro. https://icdn-4.motor1.com/images/mgl...ly-fighter.jpg __________________ Ordered 4/24/2013...Built week of 5/13/13...Delivered 6/7/13 2013 Inferno Orange Metallic Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 6.2L V8, NPP, Manual 6-Speed, GM Performance Shifter, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Bo White's Stage III Ported TB, Sunroof, Window Tint, Gen5DIY Halo & DRL Harnesses, 5000k LED DRL Bulbs, APEX Skip Shift Eliminator, Hood Spears / Front & Rear Blackout Panels / Gills from Big Worm Graphix, Gary's Customz Front & Rear Painted Bowties, Powdercoated Wheels & Camaro Badges, Painted Calipers, Plastidipped Taillight Bezels

02-08-2018, 10:52 AM	#12
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	If you think you may sell the car some day, it would be hard to sell with a push bar on it.

02-08-2018, 11:22 AM	#13
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Push bars look cool (hey, MY opinion!), but they are also very useful. I had a police style push bumper on my S-10 truck a few years ago. I used it countless times, pushing disabled vehicles out of traffic, bump- starting vehicles, or even ramming stuff (FACT: sometimes stuff just needs to be rammed). Some of the things I did with that bumper would simply not be believed, so I won't even try to mention them here. I'm pretty sure that I need one on my Camaro.

02-08-2018, 11:28 AM	#14
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	push bars are pointless functionally unless tied to the frame rails, if not properly braced it would be more of a damage multiplier than anything __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717