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Jiu Jitsu Jon · 11-23-2009, 12:19 AM

Just wanted some feedback from those that have the cars, did you get ground effects? Why or why not? Would you do differently if you had to order again? Do you feel they're worth $2,265?

From photos I've seen it looks like the car isn't missing anything if you don't opt for it. I'm assuming, since it's a dealer installed option, you could get ground effects later if you really wanted them? If not from the dealer, then a third party manufacturer?

GSmithPharmD08 · 11-23-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

Just wanted some feedback from those that have the cars, did you get ground effects? Why or why not? Would you do differently if you had to order again? Do you feel they're worth $2,265?

From photos I've seen it looks like the car isn't missing anything if you don't opt for it. I'm assuming, since it's a dealer installed option, you could get ground effects later if you really wanted them? If not from the dealer, then a third party manufacturer?

This is something I racked my brain for the better part of a couple of weeks before my common sense gave me the answer...

The look of the effects is undeniably awesome, especially with the back end of the car. There are anecdotal reports that it creates some sort of down force for the car and actually gives some functionality.

But when you look at what it is (Extra plastic for the sides of the car) and for the price they want ($2,265), it really makes that cost hard to swallow... So like I said, for me it was common sense. Why am I paying 2Gs for extra plastic... That money can go a long way on some other mods you may want to do for the car...

Just my $.02

-Greg

djthriller · 11-23-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSmithPharmD08

This is something I racked my brain for the better part of a couple of weeks before my common sense gave me the answer...

The look of the effects is undeniably awesome, especially with the back end of the car. There are anecdotal reports that it creates some sort of down force for the car and actually gives some functionality.

But when you look at what it is (Extra plastic for the sides of the car) and for the price they want ($2,265), it really makes that cost hard to swallow... So like I said, for me it was common sense. Why am I paying 2Gs for extra plastic... That money can go a long way on some other mods you may want to do for the car...

Just my $.02

-Greg

Good feedback.

It's 2,265 minimum. Depending on the color of the Camaro, you may want to paint it to match. I would spend the money on mods. If I had about $5,000, I'd mod and go with the ground effects.

My problem is I live in Houston, land of the pot hole. Ground effects wouldn't have much of a chance.

Darth_Emma · 11-23-2009, 08:58 AM

I personally don't like the ground effects. I think it makes the car look clunky. Others do like it. It's a personal peference I do think it's very expensive.

jmurzzy911 · 11-23-2009, 10:39 AM

I think the only way to go is get them painted (if you get them). The price is too high for what you actually get IMO

Hopeful · 11-23-2009, 10:43 AM

I too, thought long and hard about the money. I finally decided that I really liked the car with the gfx. The only thing I didn't like was the oddly oversized trapezoidal shaped openings. I solved this problem by having them painted to match the gray of the gfx. Now I'm glad I bought them. Personally, I love the car with.

Andy

Scrappy Doo · 11-23-2009, 01:15 PM

If you get them you have to paint them. they look like a cheap add on if they are unpainted. May as well budget 3,000 for them.

Coldpants · 11-23-2009, 01:20 PM

no

Partick · 11-23-2009, 01:22 PM

Didn't interest me at all.

gatortalk · 11-23-2009, 01:28 PM

I really went back and forth over my decision before I decided to get them.... In hindsight I probably wouldnt do it again, but I really like the fact that because they are pricey, I have yet to see another one w/them.....And thats kinda cool

Michael_Js · 11-23-2009, 02:48 PM

I like 'em!

Angrybird 12 · 11-23-2009, 02:54 PM

I would have gotten the RS package before the ground effects.. I don't really like how they are made...

Moriartii · 11-23-2009, 02:55 PM

I personally dont think they are worth it. I do however like the look of the rear dam. I did not order them on my car.
Cheers
Kinley

AZ2SSRS · 11-23-2009, 08:32 PM

I went back and forth on the GFX as well. In the end, I got them. Note that the GFX are no lower than the Camaro without the GFX. It the front piece that you need to be careful with when approaching a driveway or pulling into a parking space that has a concrete wheel stop or curb.

11-23-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 406	Ground effects - worth it? Just wanted some feedback from those that have the cars, did you get ground effects? Why or why not? Would you do differently if you had to order again? Do you feel they're worth $2,265? From photos I've seen it looks like the car isn't missing anything if you don't opt for it. I'm assuming, since it's a dealer installed option, you could get ground effects later if you really wanted them? If not from the dealer, then a third party manufacturer? __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

11-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
jmurzzy911 #73790 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: York, PA Posts: 120 View My Garage	I think the only way to go is get them painted (if you get them). The price is too high for what you actually get IMO __________________ 6000: 12/18/09 - [/SIZE]

11-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#6
Hopeful Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morehead City, NC Posts: 144	I too, thought long and hard about the money. I finally decided that I really liked the car with the gfx. The only thing I didn't like was the oddly oversized trapezoidal shaped openings. I solved this problem by having them painted to match the gray of the gfx. Now I'm glad I bought them. Personally, I love the car with. Andy __________________ 2SS/RS L99 IOM GFX Painted Blk Stripes

11-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#8
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	no __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

11-23-2009, 02:48 PM	#11
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	I like 'em! Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

11-23-2009, 08:58 AM	#4
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I personally don't like the ground effects. I think it makes the car look clunky. Others do like it. It's a personal peference I do think it's very expensive.

11-23-2009, 01:15 PM	#7
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	If you get them you have to paint them. they look like a cheap add on if they are unpainted. May as well budget 3,000 for them.

11-23-2009, 01:22 PM	#9
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Didn't interest me at all.

11-23-2009, 01:28 PM	#10
gatortalk UFchamps08 Drives: 99 Chevy Z71, '10 IOM SS, '67 coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 187	I really went back and forth over my decision before I decided to get them.... In hindsight I probably wouldnt do it again, but I really like the fact that because they are pricey, I have yet to see another one w/them.....And thats kinda cool

11-23-2009, 02:54 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I would have gotten the RS package before the ground effects.. I don't really like how they are made... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

11-23-2009, 02:55 PM	#13
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I personally dont think they are worth it. I do however like the look of the rear dam. I did not order them on my car. Cheers Kinley

11-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#14
AZ2SSRS Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 146	I went back and forth on the GFX as well. In the end, I got them. Note that the GFX are no lower than the Camaro without the GFX. It the front piece that you need to be careful with when approaching a driveway or pulling into a parking space that has a concrete wheel stop or curb.

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