SS bumper cover installed on my 2LT/RS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

01pewterz28 · 03-04-2010, 07:57 AM

***SS Bumper Cover conversion kit available from GMPartshouse http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123058

What it’s done it was a pain but if it was not for the two articles on Camaro5 on how to remove the bumper cover I would have paid the $200 and have the body shop do it. The install it took a total of 3 hours from start to finish (if I had a shop to do the work I think I could have cut the time down) I started just after 8pm last night and walked inside just after 11pm. My V6 bumper cover was hit a month ago by a piece of truck tire and put a scratch on the passenger side by the side marker the trucking companies insurance company sent me a check to repair the damage they figured $580 so I opted to buy a new bumper cover and have it painted. Here are some quick photos of the bumper cover installed (photos from my I phone better ones this weekend).

For anyone who is planning on doing this the V8 bumper bolts right up to car no issues you will need 4 extra parts from the parts department (cosmetic items only).

1. You will need to order the SS lower grille
2. SS mail slot grille
3. The rubber splash guard on the underside of the bumper cover the SS is 2” longer than the V6 one
4. When you open the hood on the edges of the bumper cover that are on top of the frame (where the GM Performance Parts division badge would be on the SS) is a plastic cover/strip that runs from one end of the bumper cover to the other you will need a new one of these to keep the bolts from rubbing into the plastic bumper cover (I will post pics)

You will need to remove the following items from the stock V6 bumper cover and move them over to the SS bumper cover.
1. Upper grille (they are held in with the stock push tabs)
2. Remove the middle plastic bumper support this attaches to the upper and lower grilles (keeps it in place)
3. Remove the side amber marker lights on each side of the bumper cover
4. Remove the fog lamp plastic liners
5. Remove the fog lamps
6. Remove the (6) 3 on each side mounting screw holders this is where the wheel liner screw into the bumper to secure it

The hardest part of taking off the bumper cover were the 3 bolts on each side of the fender The highest bolts on the sides that connect the bumper to the front quarter panels were a real pain because they are hard to get to if you have big hands forget about it. I would also suggest removing both front wheels to make it easier (you do not have to but it would make things go faster IMHO).

Good luck if you plan to do this I can say now that I have done it once I believe I can cut the time in half maybe 2/3’s for the time since I know what the heck I am doing and where all of the bolts are that need to be removed.

Complete List of OEM parts to do the Swap over from the LS/LT bumper to the SS bumper.

OEM SS Bumper cover P/N 92236547
OEM lower SS grille P/N- 92218015
OEM Mail slot grille P/N 92242525
OEM SS Front Air Dam Deflector Spoiler P/N-92234403
OEM-Bumper/Fascia Emblem P/N-92238867
OEM-Bumper/Fascia Emblem P/N-92238937

Good luck
Sean

ctk1 · 03-04-2010, 08:41 AM

Nice work! It looks really good.

Hylton · 03-04-2010, 08:43 AM

How much did those Brembos cost you?

2010 SSRS · 03-04-2010, 08:54 AM

Looks awesome, now you need a 6.2 under the hood,

mdinferno · 03-04-2010, 09:20 AM

01pewterz28, i completed the same swap last week. it wasn't that bad of challenge. Did you have to remove the rivets off the old bumper?

01pewterz28 · 03-04-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctk1

Nice work! It looks really good.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

How much did those Brembos cost you?

FREE well sort of I traded Fesler-Moss a few of my custom car show display stands

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Looks awesome, now you need a 6.2 under the hood,

Looking at a super charger for the V6

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdinferno

01pewterz28, i completed the same swap last week. it wasn't that bad of challenge. Did you have to remove the rivets off the old bumper?

Nope did not need to remove them.

Thanks
Sean

Bond · 03-04-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Karma

+1 On the LS-3.

SirBrad · 03-08-2010, 06:11 PM

Looks pretty cool. I'm always going back and forth on what bumper cover I think looks better. The SS does look more muscular.

guiLT · 03-08-2010, 06:25 PM

Good idea! I haven't seen someone do that yet.

01pewterz28 · 03-09-2010, 08:21 AM

A few updated photos

LT5 John · 03-18-2010, 04:09 AM

Nice job, looks great!...

BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet · 03-18-2010, 04:56 AM

Looks great. First the brakes, now the bumper cover, engine next?

shad2009 · 03-18-2010, 06:21 AM

lookin good man

01pewterz28 · 03-18-2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

Looks great. First the brakes, now the bumper cover, engine next?

Who knows maybe a supercharger unless I came accross a great deal on a L99 or LS7

Quote:

Originally Posted by shad2009

lookin good man

Thanks

ron10 · 03-18-2010, 07:12 AM

looks like the real deal.

dirtydogg · 03-19-2010, 06:28 AM

i still think the v6 front bumper looks better. if the mail slot was functional maybe, but why would you want a fake hole ?

01pewterz28 · 03-19-2010, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydogg

i still think the v6 front bumper looks better. if the mail slot was functional maybe, but why would you want a fake hole ?

I did for a while but something about it I was not liking (V6) and something about the SS I liked maybe it's the molded chin spoiler at the bottom plus I can add this to my mailslot

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28236

Sean

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-19-2010, 06:59 AM

Now you better get a supercharger or turbo before a GT eats your lunch thinking your a SS.

01pewterz28 · 03-19-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Now you better get a supercharger or turbo before a GT eats your lunch thinking your a SS.

Just waiting for the SC to come out besides GT’s think all of the Camaros are SS’s anyway they do the normal rev and take off if they had any sort of common sense they would know that the RS badges are on the RS equipped V6 cars but of well .

Besides a two weeks after I had the car a newer GT and I got on it at a traffic light to the next on an empty road on Sunday morning he only had me be by 1 car length the guy rolled down his window and said geez and I thought those new SS cars were supposed to be fast I said Oh they are but this is only the V6 his grin turned to a frown and he rolled up his window after that

Sean

RedJewelrsss32 · 03-19-2010, 08:56 AM

Think I would of put my money towards a SS

Nova65 · 03-19-2010, 09:05 AM

SS looks with v6 milage, the best of both worlds

dirtydogg · 03-19-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

I did for a while but something about it I was not liking (V6) and something about the SS I liked maybe it's the molded chin spoiler at the bottom plus I can add this to my mailslot

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28236

Sean

come on man

no way why do you want to live in the 80"s

Maro99 · 03-19-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Just waiting for the SC to come out besides GT’s think all of the Camaros are SS’s anyway they do the normal rev and take off if they had any sort of common sense they would know that the RS badges are on the RS equipped V6 cars but of well .

Besides a two weeks after I had the car a newer GT and I got on it at a traffic light to the next on an empty road on Sunday morning he only had me be by 1 car length the guy rolled down his window and said geez and I thought those new SS cars were supposed to be fast I said Oh they are but this is only the V6 his grin turned to a frown and he rolled up his window after that

Sean

lol great story.. New bumper looks good to

.

01pewterz28 · 03-19-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedJewelrsss32

Think I would of put my money towards a SS

Oh I will 2012 2SS/RS RJT Convertible

just looking to add a little fun now

If needed I will pull the 2001 Z/28 out of the garage for my V8 fix right now.

Sean

01pewterz28 · 03-19-2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydogg

come on man

no way why do you want to live in the 80"s

I grew up in the 80's besides seems I am not alone with several hundered of those kits on pre-order

03-04-2010, 07:57 AM	#1
01pewterz28 Camaro Junkie Drives: 2010 2LT/RS,Born 9/14/09 @ 11:50:57 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocoee, FL Posts: 6,133 View My Garage	SS bumper cover installed on my 2LT/RS **SS Bumper Cover conversion kit available from GMPartshouse http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123058 What it’s done it was a pain but if it was not for the two articles on Camaro5 on how to remove the bumper cover I would have paid the $200 and have the body shop do it. The install it took a total of 3 hours from start to finish (if I had a shop to do the work I think I could have cut the time down) I started just after 8pm last night and walked inside just after 11pm. My V6 bumper cover was hit a month ago by a piece of truck tire and put a scratch on the passenger side by the side marker the trucking companies insurance company sent me a check to repair the damage they figured $580 so I opted to buy a new bumper cover and have it painted. Here are some quick photos of the bumper cover installed (photos from my I phone better ones this weekend). For anyone who is planning on doing this the V8 bumper bolts right up to car no issues you will need 4 extra parts from the parts department (cosmetic items only). 1. You will need to order the SS lower grille 2. SS mail slot grille 3. The rubber splash guard on the underside of the bumper cover the SS is 2” longer than the V6 one 4. When you open the hood on the edges of the bumper cover that are on top of the frame (where the GM Performance Parts division badge would be on the SS) is a plastic cover/strip that runs from one end of the bumper cover to the other you will need a new one of these to keep the bolts from rubbing into the plastic bumper cover (I will post pics) You will need to remove the following items from the stock V6 bumper cover and move them over to the SS bumper cover. 1. Upper grille (they are held in with the stock push tabs) 2. Remove the middle plastic bumper support this attaches to the upper and lower grilles (keeps it in place) 3. Remove the side amber marker lights on each side of the bumper cover 4. Remove the fog lamp plastic liners 5. Remove the fog lamps 6. Remove the (6) 3 on each side mounting screw holders this is where the wheel liner screw into the bumper to secure it The hardest part of taking off the bumper cover were the 3 bolts on each side of the fender The highest bolts on the sides that connect the bumper to the front quarter panels were a real pain because they are hard to get to if you have big hands forget about it. I would also suggest removing both front wheels to make it easier (you do not have to but it would make things go faster IMHO). Good luck if you plan to do this I can say now that I have done it once I believe I can cut the time in half maybe 2/3’s for the time since I know what the heck I am doing and where all of the bolts are that need to be removed. Complete List of OEM parts to do the Swap over from the LS/LT bumper to the SS bumper. OEM SS Bumper cover P/N 92236547 OEM lower SS grille P/N- 92218015 OEM Mail slot grille P/N 92242525 OEM SS Front Air Dam Deflector Spoiler P/N-92234403 OEM-Bumper/Fascia Emblem P/N-92238867 OEM-Bumper/Fascia Emblem P/N-92238937 Good luck Sean Attached Images __________________ Last edited by 01pewterz28; 11-18-2011 at 07:19 AM. Reason: added OEM P/N's*

03-08-2010, 06:25 PM	#9
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,638 View My Garage	Good idea! I haven't seen someone do that yet. __________________

03-09-2010, 08:21 AM	#10
01pewterz28 Camaro Junkie Drives: 2010 2LT/RS,Born 9/14/09 @ 11:50:57 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocoee, FL Posts: 6,133 View My Garage	A few updated photos Attached Images __________________

03-18-2010, 04:56 AM	#12
BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet Drives: '10 2SS/RS SW 6spd, Pace Car, & ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodhaven, Mich Posts: 21,166	Looks great. First the brakes, now the bumper cover, engine next? Attached Images __________________ Don't forget, I honor ALL DISCOUNTS THAT APPLY! *BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet* Woodhaven, Mi ..only 20 min from Detroit Metro Airport! 734-479-7117 ... BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.com Available Camaro Inventory///Body Color XM Antenna My Summit White SS///My Pace Car

03-18-2010, 06:21 AM	#13
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	lookin good man __________________ Currently driving - 2007 Mustang GT Future Wheels - 2014 Ford Mustang GT & 2014 Chevy Camaro

03-04-2010, 08:41 AM	#2
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,287	Nice work! It looks really good.

03-04-2010, 08:43 AM	#3
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,183	How much did those Brembos cost you?

03-04-2010, 08:54 AM	#4
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 112,144 View My Garage	Looks awesome, now you need a 6.2 under the hood,

03-04-2010, 09:20 AM	#5
mdinferno Drives: 2010 IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,637	01pewterz28, i completed the same swap last week. it wasn't that bad of challenge. Did you have to remove the rivets off the old bumper?

03-08-2010, 06:11 PM	#8
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,501	Looks pretty cool. I'm always going back and forth on what bumper cover I think looks better. The SS does look more muscular.

03-18-2010, 04:09 AM	#11
LT5 John Drives: 2010 RS/2LT Camaro / 2008 C6 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 30	Nice job, looks great!...

03-18-2010, 07:12 AM	#15
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,247	looks like the real deal.

03-19-2010, 06:28 AM	#16
dirtydogg Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 126	i still think the v6 front bumper looks better. if the mail slot was functional maybe, but why would you want a fake hole ?

03-19-2010, 06:59 AM	#18
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 5,389	Now you better get a supercharger or turbo before a GT eats your lunch thinking your a SS. __________________

03-19-2010, 08:56 AM	#20
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 424 View My Garage	Think I would of put my money towards a SS __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

03-19-2010, 09:05 AM	#21
Nova65 Drives: 2010 2LT RS Auto IBM Black Int Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 400	SS looks with v6 milage, the best of both worlds

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