Warning - Check your ZL1 for Spring Spacers

The Zebra · 11-15-2023, 02:20 AM

My 2024 ZL1 was delivered yesterday and when I got to the hotel with the car, I noticed that they had not removed the front coil spring transport spacers during PDI

The hotel was only 2 blocks from the Dealership, no damage done.
I didn't want to go back to the dealership the next day, so I walked across the street to Walmart, bought a $25 scissor jack, lifted each side of the front body enough to open up the coil springs and pulled out the spacers.
I think these transport spacers are only used on ZL1's and if the mechanics do a non ZL1 Camaro PDI they won't be looking for them and they wont' remove them.
I know this topic has been posted on older threads, but I thought I'd put out a fresh warning to the few who are still waiting for their ZL1 delivery or those who have never checked to be sure that the transport spacers were removed from their car.

ZPirate · 11-15-2023, 03:41 AM

Unfortunately, dealerships failing to remove the shipping spacers has been a reoccurring issue on both the ZL1 and SS 1LEs. Glad you discovered them and were able to remove them before continuing your trip home. My guess is that dealerships where this occurs are either slack in performing their PDIs or they don't sell many ZL1s or 1LEs.

The spacers are there to help protect the front spoilers on the cars during shipping. They basically provide more clearance for the front end for loading and unloading the cars during the shipping process.

SwL_Wildcat · 11-15-2023, 04:12 AM

My 24 ZL1 is in an enclosed trailer getting hauled to me as I type this. I explained to the driver that the car would be fairly low and to watch the splitter when loading it. After he got it loaded the other day he said it wasn't that low and he had lots of room. He picked it up directly from the dealer, I haven't seen the car yet. I'm suspecting the dealer either forgot to remove them or figured since the car is getting hauled to it's final home they would leave them in for easier transport. I'll know later today.

Vigilante375 · 11-15-2023, 06:36 AM

This has been happening since the 5th gen ZL1.

My 2018 had them still on when I took delivery of my car.

They will need up the magnaride if left in for anyone reading this so they need to be removed before you do any driving and are for transport only. So don't throw them away either.

LT4Greg · 11-15-2023, 07:34 AM

I would keep them in the trunk in case your ZL1 has to be put on a flatbed/rollback. Might save the front splitter from damage.

CalgaryZL1 · 11-15-2023, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SwL_Wildcat

My 24 ZL1 is in an enclosed trailer getting hauled to me as I type this. I explained to the driver that the car would be fairly low and to watch the splitter when loading it. After he got it loaded the other day he said it wasn't that low and he had lots of room. He picked it up directly from the dealer, I haven't seen the car yet. I'm suspecting the dealer either forgot to remove them or figured since the car is getting hauled to it's final home they would leave them in for easier transport. I'll know later today.

I’m excited for you to get your car, thank goodness the weather has been good for transportation through the mountains.

2023_ZL1-AUTO · 11-15-2023, 08:13 AM

My 2023 ZL1 also still had the spacers installed. I drove home 99 miles in the rain (only time my ZL1 has been in the rain). I didn't know to check for them, but some one on the forum noticed my front end looked as if it was sitting too high and told me to check and remove. I did' there were still there and I removed them.

Tara Martin · 11-15-2023, 03:10 PM

They forgot to remove the spacers off my 21 ZL1. I drove 60 miles home from the dealership thinking something was wrong. Sure enough, the spacers were still on.

It took extra time at the dealership anyway as they had no porter available who could drive a manual transmission. Anti-theft device, indeed.

Vivid24 · 11-15-2023, 03:47 PM

I found my spacers in my (uneven/gravel) driveway the morning after I brought mine home.

SwL_Wildcat · 11-16-2023, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

I’m excited for you to get your car, thank goodness the weather has been good for transportation through the mountains.

Thanks. Met the transport off the ferry in Nanaimo last night. First thing I checked for was the spacers. They got pulled at PDI. I'll have to check to see if they are in the trunk later today. Shipping was a rodeo, I'll have to share that story one day. If you ever need a car hauled don't use Turbo J out of Calgary.

BMLMZ · 11-16-2023, 10:10 AM

Welcome to 2017...

m6-lt1 · 11-16-2023, 10:23 AM

Just wanted to add that there is a sticker on the driver side window that tells them to remove the spacers. Can post a pic if someone is interested.

HemiDave · 11-16-2023, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwL_Wildcat

Thanks. Met the transport off the ferry in Nanaimo last night. First thing I checked for was the spacers. They got pulled at PDI. I'll have to check to see if they are in the trunk later today. Shipping was a rodeo, I'll have to share that story one day. If you ever need a car hauled don't use Turbo J out of Calgary.

Congrats, your beast is home!

activeSS · 11-18-2023, 06:02 AM

I had not one but two delivered to me with the spacers left in!

11-15-2023, 02:20 AM	#1
The Zebra Drives: '24 ZL1 A10, '70 Olds 442 W-30 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: NV Posts: 173	Warning - Check your ZL1 for Spring Spacers My 2024 ZL1 was delivered yesterday and when I got to the hotel with the car, I noticed that they had not removed the front coil spring transport spacers during PDI The hotel was only 2 blocks from the Dealership, no damage done. I didn't want to go back to the dealership the next day, so I walked across the street to Walmart, bought a $25 scissor jack, lifted each side of the front body enough to open up the coil springs and pulled out the spacers. I think these transport spacers are only used on ZL1's and if the mechanics do a non ZL1 Camaro PDI they won't be looking for them and they wont' remove them. I know this topic has been posted on older threads, but I thought I'd put out a fresh warning to the few who are still waiting for their ZL1 delivery or those who have never checked to be sure that the transport spacers were removed from their car. Attached Images

11-15-2023, 03:41 AM	#2
ZPirate Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,763	Unfortunately, dealerships failing to remove the shipping spacers has been a reoccurring issue on both the ZL1 and SS 1LEs. Glad you discovered them and were able to remove them before continuing your trip home. My guess is that dealerships where this occurs are either slack in performing their PDIs or they don't sell many ZL1s or 1LEs. The spacers are there to help protect the front spoilers on the cars during shipping. They basically provide more clearance for the front end for loading and unloading the cars during the shipping process. __________________ 2023 Summit White ZL1 M6 (delivered 10/15/23) 2019 Dodge Durango R/T (daily driver) 2003 Nissan 350Z (modified) 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE M6 (delivered 2/19/22) (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i (Sold)

11-15-2023, 07:34 AM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I would keep them in the trunk in case your ZL1 has to be put on a flatbed/rollback. Might save the front splitter from damage. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-15-2023, 08:13 AM	#7
2023_ZL1-AUTO Drives: 2023 ZL1 - Modified All Bolt On's Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 558	My 2023 ZL1 also still had the spacers installed. I drove home 99 miles in the rain (only time my ZL1 has been in the rain). I didn't know to check for them, but some one on the forum noticed my front end looked as if it was sitting too high and told me to check and remove. I did' there were still there and I removed them. Attached Images __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 - CSP 2" Long Tube Headers by Stainless Works \| Gesi G-Sport High Flow CATs \| Stainless Works Legend NPP Axle Back \| Roto-Fab Big Gulp \| Kong NM103mm \| Kong X-Port/Polish w/Griptech 2.3" Upper \| Granatelli Malevolent Coil Packs \| Granatelli 0 Ohm Plug Wires \| Katech Valve Covers w/Coil Relocation \| FI Interchillers Blower Spacer Plates \| Mighty Mouse Mild \| JMS Flex Fuel Booster \| DSX Flex Fuel Kit \| DSX Billet Lid \| DMS 2gal Fender Tank \| NT555R2's 305/285 \| AEM w/b AFR \| Banks iDash Data Monster \| HPTuners MPVi3 Module and Licenses (ECU & CCM) \| Remote Tuned by Ted at JRE

11-15-2023, 03:10 PM	#8
Tara Martin Loves Camaros Drives: Red '79 Z28, '21 Red Hot M6 ZL-1! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 1,623 View My Garage	They forgot to remove the spacers off my 21 ZL1. I drove 60 miles home from the dealership thinking something was wrong. Sure enough, the spacers were still on. It took extra time at the dealership anyway as they had no porter available who could drive a manual transmission. Anti-theft device, indeed. __________________ Old and new, sharing space!

11-15-2023, 04:12 AM	#3
SwL_Wildcat Drives: 2024 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Campbell River, BC, Canada Eh! Posts: 375	My 24 ZL1 is in an enclosed trailer getting hauled to me as I type this. I explained to the driver that the car would be fairly low and to watch the splitter when loading it. After he got it loaded the other day he said it wasn't that low and he had lots of room. He picked it up directly from the dealer, I haven't seen the car yet. I'm suspecting the dealer either forgot to remove them or figured since the car is getting hauled to it's final home they would leave them in for easier transport. I'll know later today.

11-15-2023, 06:36 AM	#4
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,370	This has been happening since the 5th gen ZL1. My 2018 had them still on when I took delivery of my car. They will need up the magnaride if left in for anyone reading this so they need to be removed before you do any driving and are for transport only. So don't throw them away either.

11-15-2023, 03:47 PM	#9
Vivid24 Drives: 2024 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	I found my spacers in my (uneven/gravel) driveway the morning after I brought mine home.

11-16-2023, 10:10 AM	#11
BMLMZ Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Georgia Posts: 33	Welcome to 2017...

11-16-2023, 10:23 AM	#12
m6-lt1 Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,037	Just wanted to add that there is a sticker on the driver side window that tells them to remove the spacers. Can post a pic if someone is interested. __________________ Current: 2023 2SS 1LE Prior: 2016 Camaro 1SS 2007 Mustang GT 2008 Civic Si

11-18-2023, 06:02 AM	#14
activeSS Drives: Radiant Red SS 1LE & ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Boca Raton Fla Posts: 123	I had not one but two delivered to me with the spacers left in! __________________ No EV for me!

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