Adding a ZL1 front end to your car.

[LIV4MUDDIN]

Originally Posted by Guzaku

Just received my bumper and had a lighting question! Was wondering if this http://www.automotivelightstore.com/ZL1LED.aspx would be my best option to fill in the bottom ports and since I have an RS will I be able to hook these up easily or is anything else needed? Also I kind of wanted to do halo fogs on the bottom, is that possible? If so what would be need? Thanks in advance!

You can use that option. Or you can go with any bulb that fits. You can get them a whole lot cheaper if you look around. I used HIDs for the lower and got them really cheap and you get to choose your color to match your setup. The HIDs are super bright. As for the halos with the prism lense on the lower I don't believe that is a option with it being so small and the lense would make it look distorted. PM me if your interested in where I got my lowers from. Your gonna love that bumper

[orangejuice]

Originally Posted by Jpzero3

any instructional videos that would show the dismantling of the current bumper and adding this one?

You can find step by step instructions on here but its honestly not hard at all. Takes 15 minutes to the get the front fascia off, not even. Just take the front wheels off. Take the 2 clips out in each wheel well for the liners and then there is 3 bolts on each side that bolt the fascia to the fenders. 6 clips under the hood that pop out and 2 bolts that bolt the fascia to the frame ad bam. Pop it off, exchange the grilles and lights and you're good to go

[el ess X]

Originally Posted by Jpzero3

any instructional videos that would show the dismantling of the current bumper and adding this one?

Here's a heritage grille install vid, parts 1 and 2, from GTAHVIT. But it's pretty much the same as you'll do to remove/reinstall your bumper.

[The SwiftChancelor]

So now I've read I'd have to modify the curves on the top of the bumper cover to match my SS hood. Is it that big a difference that its noticeable?

[UF4LIFE102SS]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

So now I've read I'd have to modify the curves on the top of the bumper cover to match my SS hood. Is it that big a difference that its noticeable?

I think so.

[MValdez17]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

So now I've read I'd have to modify the curves on the top of the bumper cover to match my SS hood. Is it that big a difference that its noticeable?

Some may notice, some may not. All of us here on this thread will see it because we know what to look for. Far away no one wil notice, up close they will be noticed by some.

[The SwiftChancelor]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

So now I've read I'd have to modify the curves on the top of the bumper cover to match my SS hood. Is it that big a difference that its noticeable?

How hard is the modification? Do you have to build up the lines to match the cowl or cut them down?

[Jpzero3]

what about the wiring for the additional lights the zl1 comes with near the fog lights?
how does that work?
i have a 1LT '12

[KBruno]

[01pewterz28]

Originally Posted by Jpzero3

what about the wiring for the additional lights the zl1 comes with near the fog lights?
how does that work?
i have a 1LT '12

As long as you have the factory DRL you remove those from your stock bumper and put them in the ZL1 bumper you will need to either make up a wiring harness for the ZL1 fogs (fogs come with the kit) or buy the wiring harness from Ofer (2SSRS) this is what I did my wiring harness arrived on Saturday took all of 5 minutes to install.

[The SwiftChancelor]

Originally Posted by KBruno

Chill Out. Like anyone going to skim through 102 pages, really. Its okay, you don't have to worry about. Someone else is usually nice to help.

[KBruno]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

Chill Out. Like anyone going to skim through 102 pages, really. Its okay, you don't have to worry about. Someone else is usually nice to help.

Yeh, the little guy looks mad. Don't he? I'm just saying if you're really interested in this mod you really do need to read through alot of things that have been gone over in detail, much of it more than once because people don't feel like reading. This & a couple of other threads have been really good at looking into different options in how far you want do go with this mod & what's needed and where to go every step of the way.

[SSinister 2010]

here is an update with the new hood

[MValdez17]

Originally Posted by SSinister 2010

here is an update with the new hood

GM hood?

[SSinister 2010]

yes it is gm ,took a long time to get the insert

[MValdez17]

Originally Posted by SSinister 2010

yes it is gm ,took a long time to get the insert

Yeah I bet. Did you get it from Ofer or GM parts dealer?

[SSinister 2010]

got it from my local dealership

[SSinister 2010]

i got another insert on its way should be here in two weeks

[CamaroSS45]

All -

I know I should formally post this somewhere - but had several PM's on my hood within this thread and wanted to toss an FYI out there.

I have replaced here with an actual ZL1 Hood and sold my house to do it ))

However - as a result I have this up for sale and ready to ship (which will likely be via freight how hoods seem to have to go).

Great hood

- excellent fit (as good as ZL1 hood) - but MATCHES SS LINES FYI! (although was not a big deal at least to me)

- Need to remove drip pan for Maggie Install

- Primed / Prep'd would just need a color change.

PM me if interested. If no other snags I will post elsewhere or on eBay.


Thx

Originally Posted by CamaroSS45

This is a "draft" and not how my car normally looks - but wanted to post anyways. I wanted to do a PlastiDip experiment before my custom 45th stripes come to work with my new hood (this is why the stripe looks funky on the side). My car is a 45th and am trying to carry a "if GM used that hood on the 45th" style of stripes .... Long story.

It's coming along ...

I also have an SLP Maggie2300 under the hood and managed to cover the clearance.... But just made it ... My Dyno is about 667 at crank and 570 RWHP (+/-) a little ...

For many asking - the ZL1 hood is a replica - yes the eBay Monsterinc $499 one .... I got very good alignment - and am using 2 tone as you can see to preserve the 2 piece "effect". I plan to carbon wrap the section soon and just have not gotten to it yet... AND - if a reasonable insert price comes or a solid replica insert I would consider a total swap. (maybe)

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[SSinister 2010]

hood lokes great good luck on the sale should have no problem selling it

[Blacc Mamba]

Is this the correct zl1 fog light harness for an rs conversion
http://www.gen5diy.com/index.php?rou...&product_id=82

[stangkilr]

What do the rockers go for?

[2SSRS]

Originally Posted by Blacc Mamba

Is this the correct zl1 fog light harness for an rs conversion
http://www.gen5diy.com/index.php?rou...&product_id=82

It is made for rs or non rs cars and with it you dont need to update your OEM fog harness, iy comes withe the connecters to fit the H11 bulbs.

Originally Posted by stangkilr

What do the rockers go for?

You cant post sale price in this part of the forums.

So i will PM you.

[Blacc Mamba]

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

It is made for rs or non rs cars and with it you dont need to update your OEM fog harness, iy comes withe the connecters to fit the H11 bulbs.



You cant post sale price in this part of the forums.

So i will PM you.

I have zl1 fascia now, I just need to figure out how to wire it

[2SSRS]

Originally Posted by Blacc Mamba

I have zl1 fascia now, I just need to figure out how to wire it

Get the harness its all done for you.