Scrapped Front Diffuser help please! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Phrogpilot · 06-04-2015, 08:39 AM

Ok, I kinda knew it was going to be an eventuality. Not a matter of if I would scrape the front end but more a matter of when. I certainly didn't think it would be in the first two weeks!
Broke my heart! And I've been trying to be so careful!
Pulled up to a curb and "Thunk", drove right up onto it...

Well, now that the deed is done, any ideas of how to best fix it? I now the obvious is either buy a new Carbon Fiber or factory replacement but has anyone had any luck sanding/fixing? I know the plastic isn't smooth so that finish would be tough to replicate...
Also, does anyone make a small protector that could help protect the point on the end? Maybe out of billet aluminum or something?

Thanks in advance!

bmbbl be · 06-04-2015, 08:52 AM

factory replacement is a low price

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=22894223

Sakudog · 06-04-2015, 08:53 AM

A new OEM one is like $175 bucks and I'd consider it a wear items like brake pads or tires, don't be so hard on yourself.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...8+%29&_sacat=0

IF you put a CF one on the car...well don't come crying to us if you scrape it or destroy it!

As far as protector, my ZL1 came with this setup:

http://www.amazon.com/Splitter-guard...1&keywords=ZL1

Raven87 · 06-04-2015, 09:02 AM

When I saw 'scrapped', I thought you meant you had tossed it in the trash. Then, I realized you meant 'scraped' as in 'scuffed'.

Easy to replace and like someone else said, if you drive your car much, it's gonna happen.

camguynj · 06-04-2015, 09:19 AM

Might want to get yourself one of these too from southerncar (only vendor that supplies fuse tap already wired) EZ PZ install and works like a charm

Audio alarm is plenty loud at highest setting. http://www.southerncarparts.com/curb-alert-p-3474.html

Balasarius · 06-04-2015, 10:17 AM

I replaced the front valance (under spoiler thingy) on my Vette, because I kept hitting curbs. :( It was a $220 lesson, but at least an easy fix.

I'm being very careful with my ZL1.

Phrogpilot · 06-04-2015, 10:31 AM

Steve, Thanks, yes words mean things and spelling matters...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven87

When I saw 'scrapped', I thought you meant you had tossed it in the trash. Then, I realized you meant 'scraped' as in 'scuffed'.

Easy to replace and like someone else said, if you drive your car much, it's gonna happen.

Phrogpilot · 06-04-2015, 10:35 AM

Thanks everyone.

Looks like it will be an easy fix but is still horribly aggravating!

ajp · 06-04-2015, 12:20 PM

I am on my 3rd splitter, welcome to the heartbreak club!

KaBoom1701 · 06-04-2015, 12:32 PM

Get some splitter guards from zl1addons. Helps a ton

KLR ZL1 · 06-04-2015, 08:18 PM

That thing take a beating anyways, it's like a vacuum cleaner down there and gets beat up from road debri. Definitely a replaceable item.

Garrett Custom · 06-04-2015, 11:32 PM

Yea it's a wear item and it's not armadillo proof. From what the body guy tells me it's pretty straight forward. Good luck.

omegaman · 06-07-2015, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sakudog

A new OEM one is like $175 bucks and I'd consider it a wear items like brake pads or tires, don't be so hard on yourself.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...8+%29&_sacat=0

IF you put a CF one on the car...well don't come crying to us if you scrape it or destroy it!

As far as protector, my ZL1 came with this setup:

http://www.amazon.com/Splitter-guard...1&keywords=ZL1

Good information. I did not know that the lower grille was relatively inexpensive.

mdolandese · 06-07-2015, 09:17 AM

Get it from your local dealer and have them price match gmpartsdirect it will be very close in price and you don't pay any shipping. My dealer had it for around $160.00 they priced matched it for $120.00 with tax was around $130.00 out the door and I picked it up. Gm direct wants about $103.00, but shipping is around $120. for me and that's CRAZY!! Good luck

06-04-2015, 08:39 AM	#1
Phrogpilot Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 64 View My Garage	Scrapped Front Diffuser help please! Ok, I kinda knew it was going to be an eventuality. Not a matter of if I would scrape the front end but more a matter of when. I certainly didn't think it would be in the first two weeks! Broke my heart! And I've been trying to be so careful! Pulled up to a curb and "Thunk", drove right up onto it... Well, now that the deed is done, any ideas of how to best fix it? I now the obvious is either buy a new Carbon Fiber or factory replacement but has anyone had any luck sanding/fixing? I know the plastic isn't smooth so that finish would be tough to replicate... Also, does anyone make a small protector that could help protect the point on the end? Maybe out of billet aluminum or something? Thanks in advance!

06-04-2015, 08:53 AM	#3
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	A new OEM one is like $175 bucks and I'd consider it a wear items like brake pads or tires, don't be so hard on yourself. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...8+%29&_sacat=0 IF you put a CF one on the car...well don't come crying to us if you scrape it or destroy it! As far as protector, my ZL1 came with this setup: http://www.amazon.com/Splitter-guard...1&keywords=ZL1 __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

06-04-2015, 09:02 AM	#4
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	When I saw 'scrapped', I thought you meant you had tossed it in the trash. Then, I realized you meant 'scraped' as in 'scuffed'. Easy to replace and like someone else said, if you drive your car much, it's gonna happen. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

06-04-2015, 12:20 PM	#9
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I am on my 3rd splitter, welcome to the heartbreak club! __________________

06-04-2015, 12:32 PM	#10
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Get some splitter guards from zl1addons. Helps a ton __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

06-04-2015, 08:52 AM	#2
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	factory replacement is a low price http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=22894223

06-04-2015, 09:19 AM	#5
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Might want to get yourself one of these too from southerncar (only vendor that supplies fuse tap already wired) EZ PZ install and works like a charm Audio alarm is plenty loud at highest setting. http://www.southerncarparts.com/curb-alert-p-3474.html

06-04-2015, 10:17 AM	#6
Balasarius Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 129	I replaced the front valance (under spoiler thingy) on my Vette, because I kept hitting curbs. :( It was a $220 lesson, but at least an easy fix. I'm being very careful with my ZL1.

06-04-2015, 10:35 AM	#8
Phrogpilot Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 64 View My Garage	Thanks everyone. Looks like it will be an easy fix but is still horribly aggravating!

06-04-2015, 08:18 PM	#11
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	That thing take a beating anyways, it's like a vacuum cleaner down there and gets beat up from road debri. Definitely a replaceable item. __________________

06-04-2015, 11:32 PM	#12
Garrett Custom Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2000 Silverado LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 160	Yea it's a wear item and it's not armadillo proof. From what the body guy tells me it's pretty straight forward. Good luck. __________________ v/r Roger 2012 ZL-1 #1076 2016 Explorer XLT (wife's) 2002 Ducati ST4S 2000 Silverado LT 1995 Triumph Daytona 1200

06-07-2015, 09:17 AM	#14
mdolandese Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Vert Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wauconda, Il Posts: 315	Get it from your local dealer and have them price match gmpartsdirect it will be very close in price and you don't pay any shipping. My dealer had it for around $160.00 they priced matched it for $120.00 with tax was around $130.00 out the door and I picked it up. Gm direct wants about $103.00, but shipping is around $120. for me and that's CRAZY!! Good luck