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DWALEX · 02-09-2013, 10:21 AM

I put the adhesive through this little space and just put a small portion

NEVRL8 · 02-09-2013, 03:22 PM

Cool, thanks.

Midnight Rat · 02-13-2013, 07:13 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276876

This link is a hot wheel edition delivered and on page four, it seems to have the splitter end gap also

drunKenobi · 04-06-2013, 07:10 PM

check out how bad the dealer butchered mine. there is a 1/4 gap on the corners and the front edge is lipped up over the chin.

i didnt trust the same guys at the dealer to fix so i decided to try it myself. i was expecting it to be hard to remove but just taking a few plastic panel fastners off the back edge the thing just fell off.

the arrows in the 2nd picture shows where they went wrong. they riveted the top tabs BEFORE installing the splitter. the splitter snaps down behind these tabs and is THEN riveted to secure it to the chin. they had mine just sort-of hanging on the edge of the tabs.

so i drilled out the rivets, snapped the splitter in place, and pop-riveted it all down. it fit like a glove and looks 100% better!

tramtwo · 04-07-2013, 03:53 AM

Worse I have seen.... glad you caught it quick... way to apply the fix. Looks perfect now.

Ya may want to send the dealership your photos. Would suck for the next 1LE owner to get jammed.

tramtwo posted this on the go

sycraft · 04-07-2013, 06:52 AM

the only way to use moulding tape is to get the good stuff and prep properly, You must use the prep sheets on a clean surface and the proper tape, not the basic 3m tape.

Midnight Rat · 04-08-2013, 02:08 PM

If the ends of your spilitter is sticking out there is tsb dated feb 2013 for them to use a adhesive to fix the ends.

bluBlud · 04-15-2013, 06:30 PM

My splitter didn't fit too bad, but was gapped on both sides when I took delivery. The dealership tried to fix it, and made it a little worse so they ordered a new one which I'm getting installed tomorrow. I plan on telling them about the info in drunKenobi's post, any other last minute words of wisdom so I don't need to make another trip?

I'm not sure about telling them about the tsb that was mentioned since I still need to get a clear-bra installed and don't know if the splitter needs to come back off for that or not.

Midnight Rat · 04-15-2013, 06:59 PM

the only way that splitter comes off is by removing the rivets that are underneath.

JsRS44 · 04-29-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013 1LE

If the ends of your spilitter is sticking out there is tsb dated feb 2013 for them to use a adhesive to fix the ends.

Can I get the number of this TSB to show my dealer please!
Thanks!

01pewterz28 · 05-18-2013, 08:52 AM

The proper way to install these is to remove the bumper and have a second person helping. I watched a guy Thursday at a local dealership install it on his own with the car on the lift and the bumper on the car.

When I installed my OEM GFX splitter it took 2 of us plus a 3rd to make sure it was lined up correctly.

ripcard · 05-18-2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

The proper way to install these is to remove the bumper...

Not according to GM. There is no mention of removing the bumper fascia in the instructions supplied with the splitter. A second person is helpful but not absolutely necessary.

I just did one myself. The design of the mounting does not make for a nice tight fit at the ends closest to the wheel well openings. Everywhere else is fine, but it needs a little extra at the ends for a nice tight fit. I used tiny screws, one on each side, from inside the wheel well, to close the gap in the ends. I wasn't sure what kind of adhesive would work but I knew if I carefully pre drilled some tiny pilot holes for the screws, it would hold just fine. Worked like a charm.

Mike2ss · 05-19-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripcard

Not according to GM. There is no mention of removing the bumper fascia in the instructions supplied with the splitter. A second person is helpful but not absolutely necessary.

I just did one myself. The design of the mounting does not make for a nice tight fit at the ends closest to the wheel well openings. Everywhere else is fine, but it needs a little extra at the ends for a nice tight fit. I used tiny screws, one on each side, from inside the wheel well, to close the gap in the ends. I wasn't sure what kind of adhesive would work but I knew if I carefully pre drilled some tiny pilot holes for the screws, it would hold just fine. Worked like a charm.

That's what I was thinking, two fast and easy ways, first for a permanent fix is to glue it to the front fasica, second way and removable if to drill in a couple of screws in the ends as you did, both should be easy fixs the dealer can do or yourself.

Crand · 05-20-2013, 10:27 PM

I took my car to the dealer for some brake noise at cruising speeds and while I was there I noticed the ends of the splitter looks just like the others here. Fixing it with double sided tape seems a bit cheap to me.

Me: "my $43k car has a faulty part"
Them: "no worries, we'll fix it with TAPE!!"

Am I wrong?

Also, the loaner I got while they try to find the brake noise is a Silverado.

02-09-2013, 10:21 AM	#71
DWALEX Drives: Currently 2016-2SS, Future ZL1/Z28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 978	I put the adhesive through this little space and just put a small portion Attached Images __________________ ...First CAMARO (2SS/RS 2010)

04-06-2013, 07:10 PM	#74
drunKenobi Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Krypton Green Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clarksburg, WV Posts: 26	check out how bad the dealer butchered mine. there is a 1/4 gap on the corners and the front edge is lipped up over the chin. i didnt trust the same guys at the dealer to fix so i decided to try it myself. i was expecting it to be hard to remove but just taking a few plastic panel fastners off the back edge the thing just fell off. the arrows in the 2nd picture shows where they went wrong. they riveted the top tabs BEFORE installing the splitter. the splitter snaps down behind these tabs and is THEN riveted to secure it to the chin. they had mine just sort-of hanging on the edge of the tabs. so i drilled out the rivets, snapped the splitter in place, and pop-riveted it all down. it fit like a glove and looks 100% better! Attached Images

04-07-2013, 06:52 AM	#76
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	the only way to use moulding tape is to get the good stuff and prep properly, You must use the prep sheets on a clean surface and the proper tape, not the basic 3m tape. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

05-18-2013, 08:52 AM	#81
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	The proper way to install these is to remove the bumper and have a second person helping. I watched a guy Thursday at a local dealership install it on his own with the car on the lift and the bumper on the car. When I installed my OEM GFX splitter it took 2 of us plus a 3rd to make sure it was lined up correctly. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-09-2013, 03:22 PM	#72
NEVRL8 Drives: 2013 Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TX Posts: 307	Cool, thanks.

02-13-2013, 07:13 PM	#73
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276876 This link is a hot wheel edition delivered and on page four, it seems to have the splitter end gap also

04-07-2013, 03:53 AM	#75
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Worse I have seen.... glad you caught it quick... way to apply the fix. Looks perfect now. Ya may want to send the dealership your photos. Would suck for the next 1LE owner to get jammed. tramtwo posted this on the go

04-08-2013, 02:08 PM	#77
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	If the ends of your spilitter is sticking out there is tsb dated feb 2013 for them to use a adhesive to fix the ends.

04-15-2013, 06:30 PM	#78
bluBlud Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CT Posts: 483	My splitter didn't fit too bad, but was gapped on both sides when I took delivery. The dealership tried to fix it, and made it a little worse so they ordered a new one which I'm getting installed tomorrow. I plan on telling them about the info in drunKenobi's post, any other last minute words of wisdom so I don't need to make another trip? I'm not sure about telling them about the tsb that was mentioned since I still need to get a clear-bra installed and don't know if the splitter needs to come back off for that or not.

04-15-2013, 06:59 PM	#79
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	the only way that splitter comes off is by removing the rivets that are underneath.

05-20-2013, 10:27 PM	#84
Crand Drives: away the ladies :( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 235	I took my car to the dealer for some brake noise at cruising speeds and while I was there I noticed the ends of the splitter looks just like the others here. Fixing it with double sided tape seems a bit cheap to me. Me: "my $43k car has a faulty part" Them: "no worries, we'll fix it with TAPE!!" Am I wrong? Also, the loaner I got while they try to find the brake noise is a Silverado.