Z Flares on the Z

[i2disturbedSS]

Clean.

[olblue75]

They look like stockers but you need filler pieces which I would love to do flares on my SS.
I already have the ZL1 rockers and 1LE splitter just need the diffuser and flares.

An you can buy a set of flares only on eBay for 300 bucks
Flares and rockers for 650
Individual flares for 90

[LaN-]

Source?

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by Spec

Yeah, but I don't think he'd want to mess with that mag suspension...

Looks great, OP.

I don't think the ZL1 came with Mag Suspension . I Agree the car would look better lowered with those wheels .

[yellow69z28rs]

I agree, it needs to be lowered about a inch, but the roads suck soooo bad here.
The flares are stock Z/28 flares.
I made some little fillers to get them to mate up to the ZL1 skirts & air dam.
I'll try to post some front/rear shots tomorrow.
Thanks for the kind comments.

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Outlaw77

I don't know if it would mess with it that much. There are 4 ZL1's in our camaro club here that are lowered but nothing over 1".

You're probably right... but my perspective is that if you're getting a ZL1, you're in it more for performance rather than looks (even though gad dam its got looks!!). ZL1 says bad ass without saying a word! Us SS's are a mixed bag, lol...

[olblue75]

The ZL1's, caddy's, Vettes, and a few GMC trucks have the mag ride shocks while the 1LEs have the mono tubes and the SS's and V6 guys and gals have standard shocks.

What did you make your filler pieces from.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw...w=z28&_sacat=0

Hope this helps.

[Outlaw77]

Originally Posted by Spec

You're probably right... but my perspective is that if you're getting a ZL1, you're in it more for performance rather than looks (even though gad dam its got looks!!). ZL1 says bad ass without saying a word! Us SS's are a mixed bag, lol...

I agree. The ZL1 looks great as is. I just can't and wouldn't leave it stock height lol!

IMO all SS and V6's should be lowered as soon as you add new wheels. Again just my opinion.

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Outlaw77

IMO all SS and V6's should be lowered as soon as you add new wheels. Again just my opinion.

Agreed!! There is too much wheel well gap coming out of the factory.

I had to drop mine and so glad I did. In fact, I didn't end with just springs. If you're going to touch the suspension, ya might as well upgrade. Within the span of about a year, I pieced together the Hotchkis Race Pack, with thicker sways and endlinks, obviously the springs, and the one that made a whole lot of difference when it comes to body stiffness - the chassis brace. That thing did wonders. It helps prevent the tail end from dancing around, keeping the rear end straight and firm with the front end. The ride quality is still very good, although with a stiffer suspension it obviously will get a bit harsher. But I love it... it all came together very nicely and I love the look now that its lowered.

The beauty of it all is that its not just a freaken rocket, but a very nimble ride and a road hugging beast with the thicker tires.

[Mr. Stacy]

Originally Posted by Spec

Agreed!! There is too much wheel well gap coming out of the factory.

I had to drop mine and so glad I did. In fact, I didn't end with just springs. If you're going to touch the suspension, ya might as well upgrade. Within the span of about a year, I pieced together the Hotchkis Race Pack, with thicker sways and endlinks, obviously the springs, and the one that made a whole lot of difference when it comes to body stiffness - the chassis brace. That thing did wonders. It helps prevent the tail end from dancing around, keeping the rear end straight and firm with the front end. The ride quality is still very good, although with a stiffer suspension it obviously will get a bit harsher. But I love it... it all came together very nicely and I love the look now that its lowered.

The beauty of it all is that its not just a freaken rocket, but a very nimble ride and a road hugging beast with the thicker tires.

Yes, I was noticing your stance over in the picture thread and it looks great. I will probably lower mine next. I told my boss I was lowering it and he's all, "oh man, you don't need to lower it... ". Then he drives up in his lowered '69 Mach 1...

I think the convertible has extra bracing already so I will probably just go with springs. ..

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Yes, I was noticing your stance over in the picture thread and it looks great. I will probably lower mine next. I told my boss I was lowering it and he's all, "oh man, you don't need to lower it... ". Then he drives up in his lowered '69 Mach 1...

I think the convertible has extra bracing already so I will probably just go with springs. ..

You'll love it if you do lower it.

Consider Hotchkis in case you want to do more than springs in the future. All the pieces are tuned to work together for much improved handling.

[tabio42]

What's the install like on these? It looks like you may have to bolt them on from inside the wheel well?


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[olblue75]

Originally Posted by tabio42

What's the install like on these? It looks like you may have to bolt them on from inside the wheel well?


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This is a very good question. I've heard it takes a glue and has to be held on very tightly while it sets up. Would it be possible to use 3M two sided tape plus fasteners?? Enquirey Minds wanna know...

[ron123]

Originally Posted by olblue75

This is a very good question. I've heard it takes a glue and has to be held on very tightly while it sets up. Would it be possible to use 3M two sided tape plus fasteners?? Enquirey Minds wanna know...

The front wheel well flare, front edge, has a bolt hole that connects it to the z28 splitter, Then there are four small screws that go through holes that need to be drilled in the front bumper cover. There is a special adhesive that is included inside the flare that needs to be heated then held tightly to the fender as it cools down. The back end of the front flare connects on to the Z28 rocker panel.

The back wheel well flare bolts in to the back bumper cover (need to drill holes there also) and has the same adhesive and connection setup as the front, connecting in to Z28 rocker panel in similar fashion that is used on the front.

The technique to get the wheel flares to stay stuck in place around the entire perimeter is difficult to do correctly so it won't come lose and break the bond. Heard of cases where the owner/installer had to go back and buy some additional special adhesive to re-do portions to get it to bond correctly.
Ron