Has anyone actually cut out the gills in front of the rear tires? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 10-05-2011, 08:09 PM

I've seen the decals that make the gills look like they are cut out and it got me to thinking, why can't they be cut out for real? Has anyone on the forum done this? If so how about posting some pics. Any reason this wouldn't be a good idea?

Russ

kiteman · 10-05-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Any reason this wouldn't be a good idea?

i'm pretty sure that would look extremely tacky.

jtzako · 10-05-2011, 08:22 PM

I think just a cut out would look bad but if it was done right you could make it work. The thing is, they'd need to be functional or they'd just slow you down.

Hollywood2010 · 10-05-2011, 08:24 PM

i think it would make the gill area extremely fragile and susceptible to bending and premature rusting on the edges where the cuts were made. Just my .02

KMPrenger · 10-05-2011, 08:28 PM

I've never seen anyone actually cut out each individual gill, but there are many cars where they have cut out that entire area. Those look great.

The_Stache · 10-05-2011, 08:32 PM

the sheet metal there leads directly into the car passenger compartment. The only thing there is the rear arm rest and interior panel.

For it to be functional you would have to cut into the gills, weld in a another panel between the exterior and interior, and then cut into the sheet metal between the wheel well and the interior.

Basically its a large amount of metal/body work for very little function.

Bonanza7 · 10-05-2011, 09:22 PM

Why? It just leads to a blind box.

LS1hawk · 10-05-2011, 09:23 PM

I've seen some pics of this done on a few cars. They're on the forum somewhere.

The Stig · 10-05-2011, 09:28 PM

Gary's camaro has them. As well as a few other members. All I know is that they aren't cheap.

GSUNCSU · 10-05-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

I've seen the decals that make the gills look like they are cut out and it got me to thinking, why can't they be cut out for real? Has anyone on the forum done this? If so how about posting some pics. Any reason this wouldn't be a good idea?

Russ

Gary's Customz does fender cutouts (front and rear).

LED Crazy · 10-05-2011, 10:10 PM

Hmm interesting this is

DBean · 10-06-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

I would not recommend doing so:

1. - where do you divert water when it rains?

2. -- compromise of structure of car

3. --- corrosion issues

Rule 1: When the fbodfather speaks... you listen!

kmcd · 10-06-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

I would not recommend doing so...

Well, that's good enough for me.

IOM Black Diamond · 10-06-2011, 12:44 AM

Here is the link to one of the cars that got the gills cut out.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171013

10-05-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Has anyone actually cut out the gills in front of the rear tires? I've seen the decals that make the gills look like they are cut out and it got me to thinking, why can't they be cut out for real? Has anyone on the forum done this? If so how about posting some pics. Any reason this wouldn't be a good idea? Russ

10-05-2011, 08:22 PM	#3
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	I think just a cut out would look bad but if it was done right you could make it work. The thing is, they'd need to be functional or they'd just slow you down. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

10-05-2011, 08:24 PM	#4
Hollywood2010 Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 435 View My Garage	i think it would make the gill area extremely fragile and susceptible to bending and premature rusting on the edges where the cuts were made. Just my .02 __________________

10-05-2011, 08:28 PM	#5
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I've never seen anyone actually cut out each individual gill, but there are many cars where they have cut out that entire area. Those look great. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-05-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,800 View My Garage	the sheet metal there leads directly into the car passenger compartment. The only thing there is the rear arm rest and interior panel. For it to be functional you would have to cut into the gills, weld in a another panel between the exterior and interior, and then cut into the sheet metal between the wheel well and the interior. Basically its a large amount of metal/body work for very little function. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

10-05-2011, 09:22 PM	#7
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Why? It just leads to a blind box.

10-05-2011, 09:23 PM	#8
LS1hawk Drives: 11 SGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA Posts: 479	I've seen some pics of this done on a few cars. They're on the forum somewhere. __________________

10-05-2011, 09:28 PM	#9
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Gary's camaro has them. As well as a few other members. All I know is that they aren't cheap. __________________

10-05-2011, 10:10 PM	#11
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	Hmm interesting this is

10-06-2011, 12:44 AM	#14
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	Here is the link to one of the cars that got the gills cut out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171013 __________________

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