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zl1bro · 08-27-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackburn023

I could find were for the older style grilles.

Looks like the emblem is built into the grille on the ZL1, unlike the older SS grille where you could actually remove the emblem altogether. So if you want to address the bowtie, you either black it out to blend in with the rest of the grille or buy another grille altogether. The ZL1 grille leaves you stuck with that big bowtie...

Modern07 · 08-27-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zl1bro

Looks like the emblem is built into the grille on the ZL1, unlike the older SS grille where you could actually remove the emblem altogether. So if you want to address the bowtie, you either black it out to blend in with the rest of the grille or buy another grille altogether. The ZL1 grille leaves you stuck with that big bowtie...

That's not true

It unclips the same as the SS does

jameslk55 · 08-28-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dsmcfarland

These are the ties I want to put on it

I think the ZL1/bowtie looks fine the way it is. The dipped CF looks cheap and the color-matching can be tacky if overdone. Just my opinion.

The IOM Ninja · 08-28-2012, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Modern07

That's not true

It unclips the same as the SS does

Actually I'm pretty sure he meant because of the bowtie cut out in the grill that the bowtie sits in.

Nailn it · 08-28-2012, 05:28 AM

Took my front and rear off and replaced them with black powder coated, billit aluminum ones, they were pricey but blend in well. I hated the big "gold tooth" look as well.

zl1bro · 08-28-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

Actually I'm pretty sure he meant because of the bowtie cut out in the grill that the bowtie sits in.

Yes, that's what I meant. If you unclip it, you're still left with the bowtie cut out to deal with and no simple way to address that..

zl1bro · 08-28-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailn it

Took my front and rear off and replaced them with black powder coated, billit aluminum ones, they were pricey but blend in well. I hated the big "gold tooth" look as well.

Where did you get them from? Sounds like a good option..

Nailn it · 08-28-2012, 06:46 AM

Burston marketing "the camaro collection" they specialize in liscenced GM products. They are just big enough to fill the void in the grill. Pretty much sits flush with the grill. Easy install. Did it myself in 30 min. I have an ashen gray, pretty much blacked it out, you can still see the Bowie but have look for it. Nice and sleek.

zl1bro · 08-28-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailn it

Burston marketing "the camaro collection" they specialize in liscenced GM products. They are just big enough to fill the void in the grill. Pretty much sits flush with the grill. Easy install. Did it myself in 30 min. I have an ashen gray, pretty much blacked it out, you can still see the Bowie but have look for it. Nice and sleek.

Sounds like a perfect solution. Went on their website, did you buy the full bowtie replacement in gloss black billet aluminum or just the bowtie insert (which is smaller) which comes in matte black billet aluminum? I'd like to replace the chrome as well as the gold. Would be great to see a pic of the finished product if you got one. Thanks..

RedDragon · 08-28-2012, 10:36 AM

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Burston marketing "the camaro collection" they specialize in liscenced GM products. They are just big enough to fill the void in the grill. Pretty much sits flush with the grill. Easy install. Did it myself in 30 min. I have an ashen gray, pretty much blacked it out, you can still see the Bowie but have look for it. Nice and sleek.

Mind posting a pic?

Nailn it · 08-28-2012, 06:37 PM

I got the full replacement. Front only took 10 min. And the back took about 20. I'll post a pic tomorrow, my car lives in my shop bout 20 miles from my house. I only take her home when it's pretty. It's been monsooning here in NC for weeks! Need a boat to get back and fourth from work!

Nailn it · 08-28-2012, 06:41 PM

Yeah, the full replacement is solid black, all the same thickness, just thick enough to fill the recess caused by the stock bowtie.

zl1bro · 08-28-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailn it

Yeah, the full replacement is solid black, all the same thickness, just thick enough to fill the recess caused by the stock bowtie.

I just ordered one for the front. Gonna go bowtie-less in the rear. Thanks for the suggestion!

RULK · 08-28-2012, 09:11 PM

I popped mine out by wrapping a thin screw driver in a terry cloth Used a little wiggle and pop.

08-28-2012, 05:28 AM	#19
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	Took my front and rear off and replaced them with black powder coated, billit aluminum ones, they were pricey but blend in well. I hated the big "gold tooth" look as well.

08-28-2012, 06:46 AM	#22
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	Burston marketing "the camaro collection" they specialize in liscenced GM products. They are just big enough to fill the void in the grill. Pretty much sits flush with the grill. Easy install. Did it myself in 30 min. I have an ashen gray, pretty much blacked it out, you can still see the Bowie but have look for it. Nice and sleek.

08-28-2012, 06:37 PM	#25
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	I got the full replacement. Front only took 10 min. And the back took about 20. I'll post a pic tomorrow, my car lives in my shop bout 20 miles from my house. I only take her home when it's pretty. It's been monsooning here in NC for weeks! Need a boat to get back and fourth from work!

08-28-2012, 06:41 PM	#26
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	Yeah, the full replacement is solid black, all the same thickness, just thick enough to fill the recess caused by the stock bowtie.

08-28-2012, 09:11 PM	#28
RULK Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Victory Red M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern Jersey Posts: 271 View My Garage	I popped mine out by wrapping a thin screw driver in a terry cloth Used a little wiggle and pop.