ZL1 Fender Flares... (from the Z/28)? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TheGC1 · 08-13-2013, 05:04 PM

I just watched the Jay Leno's Garage test of the Z/28 and I got real interested in the fender flares that it has... Looks like a good solution for the protection of the paint on the sides which gets chunked up by the sticky wide tires we have on our ZL1s. If it's something that can be purchased and installed on our ZL1s, I'm probably going to do it. It does seem that it is integrated with the side skirts, so those may have to be installed too.

I figure it's a lot better than the rock guards we're all installing which try to match the stock rears as much as possible. And even seems like more protection too.

(BTW, the suspension on the Z/28 sound really interesting too... And I thought we had it good.)

Sven59 · 08-13-2013, 05:09 PM

Clear Bra!

HDRDTD · 08-13-2013, 11:12 PM

If they blended it a bit better with the flare of the wheel well, they'd look a lot better to me.

OC ZL1 · 08-14-2013, 10:10 AM

Good concept. IMO, the Z28 flares look like a cheap add on. Not well integrated with the car's body lines. If the fenders were flared without seams it would look better. I for one would not bolt the Z28 flares on my ZL1. But, everyone has their own style and likes.

casper73 · 08-14-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGC1

I just watched the Jay Leno's Garage test of the Z/28 and I got real interested in the fender flares that it has... Looks like a good solution for the protection of the paint on the sides which gets chunked up by the sticky wide tires we have on our ZL1s. If it's something that can be purchased and installed on our ZL1s, I'm probably going to do it. It does seem that it is integrated with the side skirts, so those may have to be installed too.

I figure it's a lot better than the rock guards we're all installing which try to match the stock rears as much as possible. And even seems like more protection too.

(BTW, the suspension on the Z/28 sound really interesting too... And I thought we had it good.)

I think the reason for the flares is that the Z/28 is running 19" wheels. And i think they do look cheep. I like the camaro the way it is. With out the look of bolting on stuff. Keep it clean

bgmail777 · 08-14-2013, 11:00 AM

The front fender flare on the Z/28 doesn't look like it fits very well, because it appears that it covers up a corner of the parking light in the picture.

BlackinBlack · 08-14-2013, 11:06 AM

To me they look like this.....

Not my cup of tea. I wish GM had built a modified fender setup that was wider and not bolt-on. I am sure cost was a factor as it that would have been a ton more money to produce.

TheGC1 · 08-14-2013, 08:24 PM

I hear you guys... I do wish Chevy thought more about the practicality of the initial fender design and the wider rubber causing issues. I think it would be awesome to be able to replace the fenders and quarter panels in whole with new replacements that have nicely integrated flares... Short of redesigning or rebuilding the car, our options within financial reasonability are merely band-aids for the rock chip issues... And short of wrapping our cars in saran wrap or bolting on cheap mudflaps, we're destined to have bead blasted side body panels.

Anyway, I suppose it's at least another bolt-on option... If it actually would be possible... TBD I guess.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 08-15-2013, 03:47 PM

MAYBE A WIDE BODY RETRO FIT KIT. FRONT AND REAR FLARES

08-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#1
TheGC1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 58 View My Garage	ZL1 Fender Flares... (from the Z/28)? I just watched the Jay Leno's Garage test of the Z/28 and I got real interested in the fender flares that it has... Looks like a good solution for the protection of the paint on the sides which gets chunked up by the sticky wide tires we have on our ZL1s. If it's something that can be purchased and installed on our ZL1s, I'm probably going to do it. It does seem that it is integrated with the side skirts, so those may have to be installed too. I figure it's a lot better than the rock guards we're all installing which try to match the stock rears as much as possible. And even seems like more protection too. (BTW, the suspension on the Z/28 sound really interesting too... And I thought we had it good.) __________________ Now Driving: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 \| Black 2016 Stingray Z51 A8 \| Corvette Racing Yellow Past Rides: 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 \| Nightfall Gray 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 #6052\| Summit White

08-13-2013, 05:09 PM	#2
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	Clear Bra! __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

08-14-2013, 10:10 AM	#4
OC ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 AGM Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: OC California Posts: 153	Good concept. IMO, the Z28 flares look like a cheap add on. Not well integrated with the car's body lines. If the fenders were flared without seams it would look better. I for one would not bolt the Z28 flares on my ZL1. But, everyone has their own style and likes. __________________ OC ZL1

08-14-2013, 11:00 AM	#6
bgmail777 Drives: 2012 MDX Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 65	The front fender flare on the Z/28 doesn't look like it fits very well, because it appears that it covers up a corner of the parking light in the picture. __________________ Previous GM vehicles: 70 Z/28 79 Z/28 84 Z/28 79 Corvette 70 Firebird 86 Trans AM 87 Trans AM (350) 90 Formula 350 93 Trans AM (350)

08-14-2013, 11:06 AM	#7
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	To me they look like this..... Not my cup of tea. I wish GM had built a modified fender setup that was wider and not bolt-on. I am sure cost was a factor as it that would have been a ton more money to produce. Attached Images __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

08-13-2013, 11:12 PM	#3
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	If they blended it a bit better with the flare of the wheel well, they'd look a lot better to me.

08-14-2013, 08:24 PM	#8
TheGC1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 58 View My Garage	I hear you guys... I do wish Chevy thought more about the practicality of the initial fender design and the wider rubber causing issues. I think it would be awesome to be able to replace the fenders and quarter panels in whole with new replacements that have nicely integrated flares... Short of redesigning or rebuilding the car, our options within financial reasonability are merely band-aids for the rock chip issues... And short of wrapping our cars in saran wrap or bolting on cheap mudflaps, we're destined to have bead blasted side body panels. Anyway, I suppose it's at least another bolt-on option... If it actually would be possible... TBD I guess. __________________ Now Driving: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 \| Black 2016 Stingray Z51 A8 \| Corvette Racing Yellow Past Rides: 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 \| Nightfall Gray 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 #6052\| Summit White

08-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#9
SPOOKYGUNNER ROCK Drives: 2013 ZL-1 TRIPLE BLACK VERT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DENVER COLORADO Posts: 609	MAYBE A WIDE BODY RETRO FIT KIT. FRONT AND REAR FLARES