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Daez1LE · 10-01-2024, 07:11 PM

does this work with the 14-15 front bumper? i’m asking because of the plastic piece that can be removed for the tow hook, i’m just wondering will it line up with it??!

The_bald_eagle_machine · 01-16-2025, 07:13 AM

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to pop in here and give an update on the project.

Unfortunately I don't believe that I will be making these in the future. I made a last ditch effort to produce a new prototype, and gave it to another forum member to test fit on a ZL1 bumper, who then ghosted me shortly after. I won't name call because that's not who I am. Overall, I didn't make any money on the project, in fact I lost money because producing these domestically was very expensive. RSM was not interested in producing any additional units after the first order. I reached out several times and they are more interested in building race cars, which I totally understand.

I want to thank those of you in the 5th gen community who embraced the product, and purchased it on preorder. I did it for you guys. I do still produce my ground cable kits, but i need to reinstate my website for those to be active again.

MSgt O · 01-17-2025, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to pop in here and give an update on the project.

Unfortunately I don't believe that I will be making these in the future. I made a last ditch effort to produce a new prototype, and gave it to another forum member to test fit on a ZL1 bumper, who then ghosted me shortly after. I won't name call because that's not who I am. Overall, I didn't make any money on the project, in fact I lost money because producing these domestically was very expensive. RSM was not interested in producing any additional units after the first order. I reached out several times and they are more interested in building race cars, which I totally understand.

I want to thank those of you in the 5th gen community who embraced the product, and purchased it on preorder. I did it for you guys. I do still produce my ground cable kits, but i need to reinstate my website for those to be active again.

wait, you sold your car??

scdrj · 04-09-2025, 11:36 PM

Right?!@#

I want to know who stuck it to you on the new prototype. There are still cruising around here...

The_bald_eagle_machine · 05-27-2025, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

wait, you sold your car??

Yes sir i did sell my car. I wanted to get back into a classic.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 05-27-2025, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scdrj

Right?!@#

I want to know who stuck it to you on the new prototype. There are still cruising around here...

I gave the prototype bar to a member named leadsled. And he has completely ignored any text messages or messages through the forum regarding the crash bar. I am not going to hound him any longer. At this point I would need to start the entire project over from scratch and without owning a 5th gen... I am not able to do so.

500hpbluez28 · 05-27-2025, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I gave the prototype bar to a member named leadsled. And he has completely ignored any text messages or messages through the forum regarding the crash bar. I am not going to hound him any longer. At this point I would need to start the entire project over from scratch and without owning a 5th gen... I am not able to do so.

I hate that. I am very sorry you got done like that. Thank you for all you did on this project. I am happy that I was able to snag one.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 05-27-2025, 04:49 PM

Hmmm last active here 5 days ago. What a piece of crap, ruining the whole thing for everyone who might have been interested. It’s always one guy who screws the crowd. Pretty sad.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 05-28-2025, 01:14 PM

I MIGHT be able to go to the welding shop and ask if they still have the sample bar i dropped off. But that was over 6 months ago. Chances are it got turned to scrap metal. Its a bunch of good ol boys too, so they might throw tools at me if I walk in there after all this time demanding my parts back. The prototype bar was built on good faith that i would buy a batch of them.

500hpbluez28 · 05-28-2025, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I MIGHT be able to go to the welding shop and ask if they still have the sample bar i dropped off. But that was over 6 months ago. Chances are it got turned to scrap metal. Its a bunch of good ol boys too, so they might throw tools at me if I walk in there after all this time demanding my parts back. The prototype bar was built on good faith that i would buy a batch of them.

You never know. Seems like you still have interest.

CamaroDreams76 · 05-29-2025, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I MIGHT be able to go to the welding shop and ask if they still have the sample bar i dropped off. But that was over 6 months ago. Chances are it got turned to scrap metal. Its a bunch of good ol boys too, so they might throw tools at me if I walk in there after all this time demanding my parts back. The prototype bar was built on good faith that i would buy a batch of them.

Im still interested in a rear bar

InFiD3ViL · 06-10-2025, 04:21 PM

I have a brand-new-in-box front bar I bought from The_bald_eagle_machine last year, from his group buy. I bought it mistakenly thinking I could mount it with my 5th gen ZL1 front bumper conversion. This was entirely my fault, as I had never asked him before purchase if it would work.

So I have it sitting in my parts room in it's box. I opened it to take a look at it, and its a really nice part. Shame I can't use it. Keep an eye out in the classified section in the next month or so. Not sure what I am going to ask for it, as the shipping will likely be high, but I could be wrong.

Ssnate · 06-30-2025, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I have a brand-new-in-box front bar I bought from The_bald_eagle_machine last year, from his group buy. I bought it mistakenly thinking I could mount it with my 5th gen ZL1 front bumper conversion. This was entirely my fault, as I had never asked him before purchase if it would work.

So I have it sitting in my parts room in it's box. I opened it to take a look at it, and its a really nice part. Shame I can't use it. Keep an eye out in the classified section in the next month or so. Not sure what I am going to ask for it, as the shipping will likely be high, but I could be wrong.

Does it have a tow hook point integrated? If so, I wound be interested.

Pdurio · 07-15-2025, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I have a brand-new-in-box front bar I bought from The_bald_eagle_machine last year, from his group buy. I bought it mistakenly thinking I could mount it with my 5th gen ZL1 front bumper conversion. This was entirely my fault, as I had never asked him before purchase if it would work.

So I have it sitting in my parts room in it's box. I opened it to take a look at it, and its a really nice part. Shame I can't use it. Keep an eye out in the classified section in the next month or so. Not sure what I am going to ask for it, as the shipping will likely be high, but I could be wrong.

Does it work with a 14/15 front bumper?

10-01-2024, 07:11 PM	#29
Daez1LE Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: NC Posts: 1	does this work with the 14-15 front bumper? i’m asking because of the plastic piece that can be removed for the tow hook, i’m just wondering will it line up with it??! Last edited by Daez1LE; 10-05-2024 at 04:42 PM.

01-16-2025, 07:13 AM	#30
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 995	Hello everyone, I just wanted to pop in here and give an update on the project. Unfortunately I don't believe that I will be making these in the future. I made a last ditch effort to produce a new prototype, and gave it to another forum member to test fit on a ZL1 bumper, who then ghosted me shortly after. I won't name call because that's not who I am. Overall, I didn't make any money on the project, in fact I lost money because producing these domestically was very expensive. RSM was not interested in producing any additional units after the first order. I reached out several times and they are more interested in building race cars, which I totally understand. I want to thank those of you in the 5th gen community who embraced the product, and purchased it on preorder. I did it for you guys. I do still produce my ground cable kits, but i need to reinstate my website for those to be active again. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

05-27-2025, 04:49 PM	#36
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,129	Hmmm last active here 5 days ago. What a piece of crap, ruining the whole thing for everyone who might have been interested. It’s always one guy who screws the crowd. Pretty sad. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

05-28-2025, 01:14 PM	#37
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 995	I MIGHT be able to go to the welding shop and ask if they still have the sample bar i dropped off. But that was over 6 months ago. Chances are it got turned to scrap metal. Its a bunch of good ol boys too, so they might throw tools at me if I walk in there after all this time demanding my parts back. The prototype bar was built on good faith that i would buy a batch of them. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

06-10-2025, 04:21 PM	#40
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,707	I have a brand-new-in-box front bar I bought from The_bald_eagle_machine last year, from his group buy. I bought it mistakenly thinking I could mount it with my 5th gen ZL1 front bumper conversion. This was entirely my fault, as I had never asked him before purchase if it would work. So I have it sitting in my parts room in it's box. I opened it to take a look at it, and its a really nice part. Shame I can't use it. Keep an eye out in the classified section in the next month or so. Not sure what I am going to ask for it, as the shipping will likely be high, but I could be wrong. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

04-09-2025, 11:36 PM	#32
scdrj Drives: 2014 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: In front of a computer. Posts: 227	Right?!@# I want to know who stuck it to you on the new prototype. There are still cruising around here...