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Camaro007 · 05-27-2009, 11:34 PM

Car is a week old. Driving home tonight and I hear a grinding sound. Thought that I was dragging something. Pulled over and the front GFX point was touching the ground and pretty much grinded off with a big hole at the point? I read thru this thread and looked at the install directions. If I'm reading the instruction correctly it shows that the front fascia/bump needs to be removed

(Page 11- Disconnect the fascia wiring harness (1) from the vehicle
harness (2) on the RHS of the vehicle. Remove the fascia from the vehicle. )

to attached rivits to the front fascia to the front GFX. All i have is the side brackets and 3M tape on the side and one in front? Am i correct on this? I think the dealers might have skipped this part?

Lucky SOB · 05-28-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro007

Car is a week old. Driving home tonight and I hear a grinding sound. Thought that I was dragging something. Pulled over and the front GFX point was touching the ground and pretty much grinded off with a big hole at the point? I read thru this thread and looked at the install directions. If I'm reading the instruction correctly it shows that the front fascia/bump needs to be removed

(Page 11- Disconnect the fascia wiring harness (1) from the vehicle
harness (2) on the RHS of the vehicle. Remove the fascia from the vehicle. )

to attached rivits to the front fascia to the front GFX. All i have is the side brackets and 3M tape on the side and one in front? Am i correct on this? I think the dealers might have skipped this part?

Sounds like what happened to me. The should be (8?) rivets/clips/pins along the back edge of the gfx panel tho.

LAWMAN · 05-28-2009, 08:49 AM

I WORK FOR A CHEVY DEALER AND THERE IS A BULLITIN TO RETURN ALL GRND.EFX THAT DO NOT HAVE A BLUE DOT ON THE BOTTOM SIDE,

Lucky SOB · 05-28-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LAWMAN

I WORK FOR A CHEVY DEALER AND THERE IS A BULLITIN TO RETURN ALL GRND.EFX THAT DO NOT HAVE A BLUE DOT ON THE BOTTOM SIDE,

Is there some way you could send me this???

Zeus95 · 05-28-2009, 10:18 AM

That is ONE HOT CAR !!!

Very Very Nice !!

GMtothecore · 05-28-2009, 10:31 AM

I can't help with your problem, but WOW!!!
That is one awesome looking car!.....I was so set on RJT....then when it came time to order I went with CGM, but now.......grrrrr.......I don't know.

Your's looks fantastic! Congrats!

MidlifeZ28 · 05-28-2009, 10:47 AM

My dealer just called to tell me that they have the newly revised GFX kits in. They called to ask if I wanted mine painted or not since the car is on its way.

Lucky SOB · 05-28-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMtothecore

I can't help with your problem, but WOW!!!
That is one awesome looking car!.....I was so set on RJT....then when it came time to order I went with CGM, but now.......grrrrr.......I don't know.

Your's looks fantastic! Congrats!

Thank you! I think CGM is a great color also tho.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidlifeZ28

My dealer just called to tell me that they have the newly revised GFX kits in. They called to ask if I wanted mine painted or not since the car is on its way.

Interesting. If they can give you any more information on this please post it up here. Thanks.

franknbeans · 05-28-2009, 12:16 PM

what camera you shooting with?

JohnnyCamaro · 05-28-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAWMAN

I WORK FOR A CHEVY DEALER AND THERE IS A BULLITIN TO RETURN ALL GRND.EFX THAT DO NOT HAVE A BLUE DOT ON THE BOTTOM SIDE,

This is JohnnyCamaro AKA John Cox from Chevy Accessories and I want to clarify something. There is NO recall on Ground Effects for a front splitter falling off issue. I was informed today that one culprit could be that dealers are using a petroleum based cleaning product which is affecting the tape. He is the new excerpt explaining on what to use:

Do not use petroleum based cleaning products. If a strong
cleaner is required, we recommend using 3M general purpose
Adhesive Cleaner (part number 08984) with a clean cloth to
remove any visible contaminates (road tar, etc.). It may take
the use of several cloths to obtain a clean surface. It is important
to replace the cloth when soiled or you will be smearing or
wiping contaminates back on the vehicle. After using the
solvent for cleaning, use an alcohol wipe to clean the tape land
area.

Lucky SOB · 05-28-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCamaro

This is JohnnyCamaro AKA John Cox from Chevy Accessories and I want to clarify something. There is NO recall on Ground Effects for a front splitter falling off issue. I was informed today that one culprit could be that dealers are using a petroleum based cleaning product which is affecting the tape. He is the new excerpt explaining on what to use:

Do not use petroleum based cleaning products. If a strong
cleaner is required, we recommend using 3M general purpose
Adhesive Cleaner (part number 08984) with a clean cloth to
remove any visible contaminates (road tar, etc.). It may take
the use of several cloths to obtain a clean surface. It is important
to replace the cloth when soiled or you will be smearing or
wiping contaminates back on the vehicle. After using the
solvent for cleaning, use an alcohol wipe to clean the tape land
area.

Sounds reasonable. Maybe this could have the problem for mine? I'm not sure. What would you suggest that I do to resolve this problem?

Lucky SOB · 05-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

what camera you shooting with?

It is a Panasonic

I believe this is it. I am at work and do not have it on me. I will update later if this is incorrect. I love this camera though and it takes great pictures. i would highly recommend it.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702

*GTAHVIT* · 05-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Lukcy,

What exactly is your dealer telling you?

Lucky SOB · 05-28-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Lukcy,

What exactly is your dealer telling you?

"We'll look into it"

So to what extent that means, I don't know. Hopefully they are sorting things out with GM and what is rumor and what is truth. I'll keep calling and bugging them though. I'm hoping this weekend when I meet some of the top guys in the Camaro program, that they can sort things out for me and help me get this problem resolved.

05-27-2009, 11:34 PM	#71
Camaro007 Drives: 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 132 View My Garage	Happened to mine too. Car is a week old. Driving home tonight and I hear a grinding sound. Thought that I was dragging something. Pulled over and the front GFX point was touching the ground and pretty much grinded off with a big hole at the point? I read thru this thread and looked at the install directions. If I'm reading the instruction correctly it shows that the front fascia/bump needs to be removed (Page 11- Disconnect the fascia wiring harness (1) from the vehicle harness (2) on the RHS of the vehicle. Remove the fascia from the vehicle. ) to attached rivits to the front fascia to the front GFX. All i have is the side brackets and 3M tape on the side and one in front? Am i correct on this? I think the dealers might have skipped this part? __________________ 2SS/RS, Black on Black w/Painted GFX, Exhaust Diverters, & 21" wheels.

05-28-2009, 10:18 AM	#75
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	That is ONE HOT CAR !!! Very Very Nice !! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

05-28-2009, 10:31 AM	#76
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	I can't help with your problem, but WOW!!! That is one awesome looking car!.....I was so set on RJT....then when it came time to order I went with CGM, but now.......grrrrr.......I don't know. Your's looks fantastic! Congrats! __________________

05-28-2009, 10:47 AM	#77
MidlifeZ28 Drives: Yellow 2SSrs 2G1FK1EJXA9110386 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 199 View My Garage	My dealer just called to tell me that they have the newly revised GFX kits in. They called to ask if I wanted mine painted or not since the car is on its way. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Black Rally Stripes & Ground Effects Package, Grey/Black interior, Yellow Engine Cover, Chrome gas cap, side accents, 20" Polished Wheels, rear blackout package. VIN: 10386 MSRP $40,100

05-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#79
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	what camera you shooting with? __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

05-28-2009, 08:49 AM	#73
LAWMAN Drives: 2010 cam.2ss/rs.iom,07'escalade esv Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pasc.Ms. Posts: 841	I WORK FOR A CHEVY DEALER AND THERE IS A BULLITIN TO RETURN ALL GRND.EFX THAT DO NOT HAVE A BLUE DOT ON THE BOTTOM SIDE,

05-28-2009, 01:12 PM	#83
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Lukcy, What exactly is your dealer telling you? __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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