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Jarvin · 08-11-2014, 03:56 PM

Hello,

I think I have just a streak of bad luck.

Today, I have as well damaged my front bumper. 3 years without any damage and now that.
Now, I'm considering to order a new bumper.

But I'm unsure whether I have chosen the right bumper.
Because in my mind it is to cheap.
I'm quite sure that that the right bumper is but I think it is better to ask.

Can anybody tell me please whether these bumpers fits on my Camaro?

It is for a 2011 2LT/RS Camaro.

http://buygmpartsdirect.com/parts/20...agramCallOut=1

Thank you very much in advance for your answers.

Mario

Sir Nuke · 08-12-2014, 06:15 AM

The top part.....#1 its $305. that's the one.

Jarvin · 08-12-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

The top part.....#1 its $305. that's the one.

Thank you very much for your answer, Sir Nuke.

Is there still anything what I need in order to replace my bumber?
I mean, is there a part at the bumper that cannot removed without to damage or destroy it?

TommyTheCat · 08-12-2014, 12:49 PM

Do you just mean the bumper cover/fascia? There's a difference. The cosmetic part is the cover/fascia for the bumper... if that's all you need I'd spend the extra cash and upgrade to a ZL1 or SS bumper.

Sir Nuke · 08-13-2014, 06:16 AM

Jarvin, as Tommy stated/ask......as long as you are just talking about the fascia cover (the plastic part), its all you should need, that is as long as nothing got destroyed. Obviously we haven't seen your car of what kind of damage was done.

Jarvin · 08-13-2014, 09:17 AM

I just mean the fascia cover.

A SS or ZL1 fascia cover on a V6?
Hmm, I have considered to do that. But I don't know whether that is allowed in Germany or not.

Last week I got some trouble with the police just because I have swapped my original DRL bulbs against LED bulbs.

German laws are often very strange. Each new BMW, Audi or Mercedes can have LEDs but my Camaro not.

Anyway, thank you very much for your answers.

tbis · 08-14-2014, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarvin

I just mean the fascia cover.

A SS or ZL1 fascia cover on a V6?
Hmm, I have considered to do that. But I don't know whether that is allowed in Germany or not.

Last week I got some trouble with the police just because I have swapped my original DRL bulbs against LED bulbs.

German laws are often very strange. Each new BMW, Audi or Mercedes can have LEDs but my Camaro not.

Anyway, thank you very much for your answers.

A ss front end will have a mail slot and a larger lower grille i believe and no change to the lights. A zl1 front end will get you the 2 extra lights which of course you'll need a wiring harness for. I got Gary's zl1 kit which comes with the two lower housings and halogen bulbs. I changed bulbs though.

Jarvin · 08-15-2014, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbis

A ss front end will have a mail slot and a larger lower grille i believe and no change to the lights. A zl1 front end will get you the 2 extra lights which of course you'll need a wiring harness for. I got Gary's zl1 kit which comes with the two lower housings and halogen bulbs. I changed bulbs though.

These bumper cover looks really good and I could get it already painted. Perfect!
But I have the bad luck to live outside of the US.
Hmm, maybe I find a way to get this part.

Please allow my to ask a maybe strange question. How is the quality?
Is there any risk that this part doesn't fit on a standard 2LT?

sbubbaklein · 08-15-2014, 11:30 AM

Gary uses OEM GM facia, it will fit your v6 perfectly. You will have to have the hood lines adjusted which Gary can do. The hood bulge in the center is wider on the ZL1, The hood bulge is the same on the SS. Gary can help you with everything including paint. PM him for price info.

gatortuba · 08-15-2014, 11:37 AM

How do you get it already painted?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarvin

These bumper cover looks really good and I could get it already painted. Perfect!
But I have the bad luck to live outside of the US.
Hmm, maybe I find a way to get this part.

Please allow my to ask a maybe strange question. How is the quality?
Is there any risk that this part doesn't fit on a standard 2LT?

sbubbaklein · 08-16-2014, 11:36 AM

Gary will paint it, just needs the paint code. PM Gary for info and costs. Lots of threads on here with excellent reviews from every one. This is an easy do it yourself for any one.

tbis · 08-18-2014, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarvin

I just mean the fascia cover.

A SS or ZL1 fascia cover on a V6?
Hmm, I have considered to do that. But I don't know whether that is allowed in Germany or not.

Last week I got some trouble with the police just because I have swapped my original DRL bulbs against LED bulbs.

German laws are often very strange. Each new BMW, Audi or Mercedes can have LEDs but my Camaro not.

Anyway, thank you very much for your answers.

He will Probably have to ship it to someone In the States and they will have to ship it to you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarvin

These bumper cover looks really good and I could get it already painted. Perfect!
But I have the bad luck to live outside of the US.
Hmm, maybe I find a way to get this part.

Please allow my to ask a maybe strange question. How is the quality?
Is there any risk that this part doesn't fit on a standard 2LT?

08-12-2014, 06:15 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,321 View My Garage	The top part.....#1 its $305. that's the one. __________________

08-13-2014, 06:16 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,321 View My Garage	Jarvin, as Tommy stated/ask......as long as you are just talking about the fascia cover (the plastic part), its all you should need, that is as long as nothing got destroyed. Obviously we haven't seen your car of what kind of damage was done. __________________

08-13-2014, 09:17 AM	#6
Jarvin Drives: 2011/2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 210 View My Garage	I just mean the fascia cover. A SS or ZL1 fascia cover on a V6? Hmm, I have considered to do that. But I don't know whether that is allowed in Germany or not. Last week I got some trouble with the police just because I have swapped my original DRL bulbs against LED bulbs. German laws are often very strange. Each new BMW, Audi or Mercedes can have LEDs but my Camaro not. Anyway, thank you very much for your answers. __________________ Life is too short to drive ugly cars! Last edited by Jarvin; 08-13-2014 at 09:44 AM.

08-15-2014, 11:30 AM	#9
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	Gary uses OEM GM facia, it will fit your v6 perfectly. You will have to have the hood lines adjusted which Gary can do. The hood bulge in the center is wider on the ZL1, The hood bulge is the same on the SS. Gary can help you with everything including paint. PM him for price info. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

08-16-2014, 11:36 AM	#11
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	Gary will paint it, just needs the paint code. PM Gary for info and costs. Lots of threads on here with excellent reviews from every one. This is an easy do it yourself for any one. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

08-11-2014, 03:56 PM	#1
Jarvin Drives: 2011/2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 210 View My Garage	Front bumper question Hello, I think I have just a streak of bad luck. Today, I have as well damaged my front bumper. 3 years without any damage and now that. Now, I'm considering to order a new bumper. But I'm unsure whether I have chosen the right bumper. Because in my mind it is to cheap. I'm quite sure that that the right bumper is but I think it is better to ask. Can anybody tell me please whether these bumpers fits on my Camaro? It is for a 2011 2LT/RS Camaro. http://buygmpartsdirect.com/parts/20...agramCallOut=1 Thank you very much in advance for your answers. Mario __________________ Life is too short to drive ugly cars!

08-12-2014, 12:49 PM	#4
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	Do you just mean the bumper cover/fascia? There's a difference. The cosmetic part is the cover/fascia for the bumper... if that's all you need I'd spend the extra cash and upgrade to a ZL1 or SS bumper.