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Dirgam · 06-22-2019, 07:44 PM

I got backed into at a parking lot. Of course no note or anything but hey what do you expect today.

So now I have the opportunity to replace the front end. I've thought of the traditional ZL1 and the new Gen6 ZL1 but may think about doing something different. I liked some of the retro Trans Am versions but don't seem to find where to buy.

What would you do ...?

Welker2 · 06-22-2019, 08:52 PM

I'd consider going with the stock front end with the Heritage grill.

punk5150 · 06-22-2019, 10:03 PM

Do the Trans Am conversion. Hopefully your car is black.

orange devil · 06-23-2019, 12:48 AM

So many options

christianchevell · 06-23-2019, 08:47 AM

Your talking big money to change looks that do nothing for performance, just go with a stock front and heritage grill IMO also.

of course taste is subjective

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-23-2019, 08:59 AM

This, Heritage grille and Stillen Street Scene lower billet grille with air ducts.

myold88 · 06-23-2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

Your talking big money to change looks that do nothing for performance, just go with a stock front and heritage grill IMO also.

of course taste is subjective

Believe it or not some of us are more interested in looks than a slight
increase in performance. There's all kinds of Camaro fans here.

Pagliaro · 06-23-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirgam

I got backed into at a parking lot. Of course no note or anything but hey what do you expect today.

So now I have the opportunity to replace the front end. I've thought of the traditional ZL1 and the new Gen6 ZL1 but may think about doing something different. I liked some of the retro Trans Am versions but don't seem to find where to buy.

What would you do ...?

Im in process of 6th gen zl1 ( I have it on ) its not plug and play. Looks mean but I need to get more to achieve my look.

redcoats1976 · 06-23-2019, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis66

So many options

the old school camaro front end looks pretty good to me.

Chris49066SS · 06-23-2019, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Believe it or not some of us are more interested in looks than a slight
increase in performance. There's all kinds of Camaro fans here.

There was a post in a thread a while back about the different groups of fans, based on what they would recommend to people for that question that never seems to go away: What mod should I do first?

There was the Power Group, who are all about performance and going faster.

There was the Cosmetic Group, who are all about making their cars look good with lighting, paint, and accessories.

Can't really remember the other ones..

Me, I wouldn't bother. Id rather get something that will increase performance for that price tag of the bumper conversions. I like the Heritage grill, and plan to get one at some point.

Christian and Wayne, your cars look badass.

orange devil · 06-23-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

the old school camaro front end looks pretty good to me.

I think so too!

gpskinzhut · 06-24-2019, 06:34 AM

Do whatever you like best. An SS or ZL1 bumper are probably the more cost effective of the two.

The 2 posted above (the 2nd gen T/A and the 1st gen) are awful. The T/A is a Lingenfelter production and There is not a kit for it I don't think, if they even make it anymore. The 1st gen has both a front and rear kit and both do not look good on the gen 5. It's a clash of lines that just don't flow. The Gen1 front end looks extremely small on the bigger car and the tail kit doesn't fit the lines at all. Yuck all around. There's a "Z/TA" kit as well but not sure who makes it.

There's going to be a cost associated with a replacement bumper and paint anyway, so might as well spend a little more for something you like. an SS or ZL1 bumper isn't that cost prohibitive. Do it up if you like it, especially if you have plans to keep the car for an extended period of time.

StingrayblueSS · 06-24-2019, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis66

So many options

Thru up in my mouth

orange devil · 06-24-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

Thru up in my mouth

Make sure you brush your teeth 😁

06-22-2019, 07:44 PM	#1
Dirgam Drives: 2012 VR GFX SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 142 View My Garage	New front bumper thoughts I got backed into at a parking lot. Of course no note or anything but hey what do you expect today. So now I have the opportunity to replace the front end. I've thought of the traditional ZL1 and the new Gen6 ZL1 but may think about doing something different. I liked some of the retro Trans Am versions but don't seem to find where to buy. What would you do ...?

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gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	Do whatever you like best. An SS or ZL1 bumper are probably the more cost effective of the two. The 2 posted above (the 2nd gen T/A and the 1st gen) are awful. The T/A is a Lingenfelter production and There is not a kit for it I don't think, if they even make it anymore. The 1st gen has both a front and rear kit and both do not look good on the gen 5. It's a clash of lines that just don't flow. The Gen1 front end looks extremely small on the bigger car and the tail kit doesn't fit the lines at all. Yuck all around. There's a "Z/TA" kit as well but not sure who makes it. There's going to be a cost associated with a replacement bumper and paint anyway, so might as well spend a little more for something you like. an SS or ZL1 bumper isn't that cost prohibitive. Do it up if you like it, especially if you have plans to keep the car for an extended period of time. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)