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franknbeans · 05-02-2009, 02:37 PM

Does anyone know how easy / hard the ground effects install will be? I am looking to purchase these and get them painted to match. (father is in auto-body) and install myself. . .

Do we have to drill holes in the body? I really would much rather not do that. . . are they attached with the double sided tape?

thanks for the input.

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gtjacket · 05-02-2009, 03:02 PM

Why not have them painted and then take them to your dealer and have him install them? Installation is included in the GFX Rpo.

detroitboy · 05-02-2009, 05:46 PM

Even if something does need drilling....would you rather have a stranger do it than do it yourself? I think not...
If any holes had to be drilled I know that I would be using a good sealant on all the threads and the area around the hole and screw in en effort to prevent rust later. I doubt that an installer would do anything like that if it does not specifically say to do it in the install instructions. It would subject him to civil liability later if he did anything differently than the instructions say to do it.
Its like my father always told me..."why pay somebody to screw something up when you can screw it up yourself for free".

jpsuperman81 · 05-03-2009, 12:25 AM

Check for other thread but I remember reading on here they are quite difficult to install, quite a bit of drilling and estimated 4hr installation.

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-03-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by detroitboy

"why pay somebody to screw something up when you can screw it up yourself for free".

cus when a shop screws it up, they are liable for it

franknbeans · 05-03-2009, 11:44 AM

Well, my father has been in the auto business since he was 19. I figured I could get him to do it for free. . . just need to know how hard it was going to be. . .

Hylton · 05-03-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

Well, my father has been in the auto business since he was 19. I figured I could get him to do it for free. . . just need to know how hard it was going to be. . .

I don't think it is difficult. It is time consuming and it is a 2 person job.

Bell040 · 05-03-2009, 01:08 PM

I have the installation manual... I will put it into a PDF and post it tomorrow... because I left it at work.

It looks very difficult to me... it is like 20 pages long.

requires removal of all four tires,
2 person job,
requires a lot of drilling,

.....

franknbeans · 05-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks Bell. . I would appriciate that very much.

Bell040 · 05-04-2009, 03:49 PM

Someone tell me if this works...

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tjmziwuglxy

It's 50 pages.... but only the first 15 and the last 3 are in English

HOTRIDES1 · 05-04-2009, 03:59 PM

1ST Install in Hoston took 7-8 hours...There is a learning curve...Hardest part was finding right tool to cut exhaust pipes....

franknbeans · 05-04-2009, 04:10 PM

it works fine Bell, thanks again. .

So I KNOW that my car would be the only one the dealership would see with the gnd efx package. . . It might take a little longer but I think doing it myslef would be a peace of mind.

Bell040 · 05-04-2009, 04:13 PM

Remember, part of the $2200 cost is installation (check the GM parts website).

If you are doing it yourself... you should get a $300 rebate.... but I bet you will have to remind them...

hiredgun · 05-04-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

Well, my father has been in the auto business since he was 19. I figured I could get him to do it for free. . . just need to know how hard it was going to be. . .

It should be fairly easy for him to do, It took us about 5 hours to do it. make sure to hole saw the holes into the lower front airdam before you paint. I also think you should see how your exhaust tips look with it mocked up before you go cutting the stock ones off. We left the SS tips on and I think they will work just fine. Be prepared to touchup the front airdam brackets at the ends , they hinge and the paint will crack when you fold them under to attach to the front cover. you may be able to mock something to hold them in the correct position during and after paint, but I would just touch up the crack line and then touchup some clear over the color to seal it off. Just take your time and read directions well(before) I know that is hard for us guys to do! LOL

franknbeans · 05-04-2009, 05:46 PM

after seeing the exhaust threads. . . I am thinking, get the exhaust done then do the ground effects. .. . . not sure now.

05-02-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,677 View My Garage	Ground Effects Install? Does anyone know how easy / hard the ground effects install will be? I am looking to purchase these and get them painted to match. (father is in auto-body) and install myself. . . Do we have to drill holes in the body? I really would much rather not do that. . . are they attached with the double sided tape? thanks for the input. __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit 5 Camaro's for sale!

05-02-2009, 03:02 PM	#4
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 492 View My Garage	Why not have them painted and then take them to your dealer and have him install them? Installation is included in the GFX Rpo. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

05-02-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 04 GMC, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 644	Even if something does need drilling....would you rather have a stranger do it than do it yourself? I think not... If any holes had to be drilled I know that I would be using a good sealant on all the threads and the area around the hole and screw in en effort to prevent rust later. I doubt that an installer would do anything like that if it does not specifically say to do it in the install instructions. It would subject him to civil liability later if he did anything differently than the instructions say to do it. Its like my father always told me..."why pay somebody to screw something up when you can screw it up yourself for free". __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 10/13 3000 - 2/27 3400 - 3/27 3800 - 4/17 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11 - order cancelled 5/27 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

05-03-2009, 12:25 AM	#6
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,438 View My Garage	Check for other thread but I remember reading on here they are quite difficult to install, quite a bit of drilling and estimated 4hr installation. __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

05-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#8
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,677 View My Garage	Well, my father has been in the auto business since he was 19. I figured I could get him to do it for free. . . just need to know how hard it was going to be. . . __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit 5 Camaro's for sale!

05-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#10
Bell040 2G1FT1EW2A9101691 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	I have the installation manual... I will put it into a PDF and post it tomorrow... because I left it at work. It looks very difficult to me... it is like 20 pages long. requires removal of all four tires, 2 person job, requires a lot of drilling, ..... __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09

05-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#11
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,677 View My Garage	Thanks Bell. . I would appriciate that very much. __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit 5 Camaro's for sale!

05-04-2009, 03:49 PM	#12
Bell040 2G1FT1EW2A9101691 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	Someone tell me if this works... http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tjmziwuglxy It's 50 pages.... but only the first 15 and the last 3 are in English __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09

05-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#13
HOTRIDES1 Drives: 2006 CTS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 120 View My Garage	1ST Install in Hoston took 7-8 hours...There is a learning curve...Hardest part was finding right tool to cut exhaust pipes....

05-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#14
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,677 View My Garage	it works fine Bell, thanks again. . So I KNOW that my car would be the only one the dealership would see with the gnd efx package. . . It might take a little longer but I think doing it myslef would be a peace of mind. __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit 5 Camaro's for sale!

05-04-2009, 04:13 PM	#15
Bell040 2G1FT1EW2A9101691 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	Remember, part of the $2200 cost is installation (check the GM parts website). If you are doing it yourself... you should get a $300 rebate.... but I bet you will have to remind them... __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09

05-04-2009, 05:46 PM	#17
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,677 View My Garage	after seeing the exhaust threads. . . I am thinking, get the exhaust done then do the ground effects. .. . . not sure now. __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit 5 Camaro's for sale!

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