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jordan 572 · 05-02-2010, 04:02 PM

did anybody install them themselves?

Orange5thGen · 05-02-2010, 04:10 PM

No way get the dealer to do it.

JCSSCamaro · 05-02-2010, 04:15 PM

Yes I did, little help from some buddiesm did the Hertiage grille, GFX

Worked great, saved a ton,

JC

kbui · 05-02-2010, 04:48 PM

My brother in law and I install the GFX in about 2.5 hours and that was without reading the instructions completely ahead of time. It's not that difficult, but a second set of hands would be very helpful in handling these long and flimsy plastic pieces. The dealer wanted way too much to paint and install.

Batman0837 · 05-02-2010, 04:59 PM

A friend and I installed mine in about 3 hours, if you know your way around cars and aren't afraid to pick up an air ratchet, it's not that bad. You'll need a regular and plastic rivet gun handy too...

franknbeans · 05-02-2010, 05:35 PM

plastic rivet gun? Is there a difference?

I have mine painted and ready to install right now.

jordan 572 · 05-02-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

plastic rivet gun? Is there a difference?

I have mine painted and ready to install right now.

word i thought a rivet gun can shoot plastic and metal rivets

Batman0837 · 05-03-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

plastic rivet gun? Is there a difference?

I have mine painted and ready to install right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordan 572

word i thought a rivet gun can shoot plastic and metal rivets

Good question, whenever I have installed plastic rivets I had the "other gun" handy, so I guess it's worth a try if it saves some guys $$

SSTony · 05-15-2010, 02:18 PM

the oem ground effects are suppose to hang the same way the stock rocker does. it should snap into place.

jordan 572 · 05-21-2010, 07:27 AM

for the people that did is there anything tricky i have to watch out for. I already have the rockers on. that went perfect.

rdono · 05-27-2010, 07:44 PM

just follow the instructions and clean the surfaces well. And what all said here is correct, you need some basic mechanical skills, hand tools and a friend's hands. The only caution is be careful to layout the location for the few holes you must drill in the front lip (for rivets) as a mistake would be a costly problem. Go for it!

franknbeans · 05-27-2010, 08:32 PM

yes you need a plastic rivet gun. . . there IS a difference.

2 - I have a little gap that is in the middle of the front lip. . i guess everyone has it. . not sure though.

franknbeans · 05-27-2010, 08:33 PM

Oh, and if you have an aftermarket exhaust. . the rear bumper does NOT need to come off.

jordan 572 · 05-27-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

Oh, and if you have an aftermarket exhaust. . the rear bumper does NOT need to come off.

what do you mean? I am putting on the atak next week.

05-02-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	who installed their gm gfx? did anybody install them themselves?

05-02-2010, 04:10 PM	#2
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	No way get the dealer to do it. __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

05-02-2010, 04:15 PM	#3
JCSSCamaro Campbell Motorsports Drives: 2017 SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland/Vancouver USA Posts: 142	YES Yes I did, little help from some buddiesm did the Hertiage grille, GFX Worked great, saved a ton, JC __________________ Campbell Motorsports Vancouver USA

05-02-2010, 04:48 PM	#4
kbui Drives: 85 Vette, 07 Escalade ESV, 03 GMC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 927 View My Garage	My brother in law and I install the GFX in about 2.5 hours and that was without reading the instructions completely ahead of time. It's not that difficult, but a second set of hands would be very helpful in handling these long and flimsy plastic pieces. The dealer wanted way too much to paint and install. __________________ ADM Performance installed and tuned: Maggie, Stainless Works Power LTs, ADM race cai, ADM ZL1 scoop Whiteside Customs Super Street 2 Package w/ coilovers BC Racing Coilovers and lowered, Whiteline Bushings & Swaybars MBRP catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper conversion, Drake billet shifter, Hurst paddles, NLP rear spoiler, OEM GFX, Vis Racing hood, ASA GT5 wheels

05-02-2010, 04:59 PM	#5
Batman0837 Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS # 71394 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 365	A friend and I installed mine in about 3 hours, if you know your way around cars and aren't afraid to pick up an air ratchet, it's not that bad. You'll need a regular and plastic rivet gun handy too... __________________ Check out my Batcave Home Theater here!

05-02-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	plastic rivet gun? Is there a difference? I have mine painted and ready to install right now. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

05-15-2010, 02:18 PM	#9
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	the oem ground effects are suppose to hang the same way the stock rocker does. it should snap into place. __________________

05-21-2010, 07:27 AM	#10
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	for the people that did is there anything tricky i have to watch out for. I already have the rockers on. that went perfect.

05-27-2010, 07:44 PM	#11
rdono Cavallino Drives: 2010 SS/RS IMO-IMO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Palo Alto Posts: 211 View My Garage	just follow the instructions and clean the surfaces well. And what all said here is correct, you need some basic mechanical skills, hand tools and a friend's hands. The only caution is be careful to layout the location for the few holes you must drill in the front lip (for rivets) as a mistake would be a costly problem. Go for it! __________________

05-27-2010, 08:32 PM	#12
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	yes you need a plastic rivet gun. . . there IS a difference. 2 - I have a little gap that is in the middle of the front lip. . i guess everyone has it. . not sure though. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

05-27-2010, 08:33 PM	#13
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Oh, and if you have an aftermarket exhaust. . the rear bumper does NOT need to come off. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

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