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chef5330 · 01-07-2010, 09:36 AM

That gap at the nose is proof that it was installed wrong. You are to start attaching the nose at that middle point and move out towards the ends, not start at the ends and move to the middle. That is why there are those 1/8th inch gaps. No where for the excess GFX to got but out. That is where the wind resistance forces the GFX down and they come loose. I would not wait until the GFX falls off, it will easier deel with dealer before it causes more damage as in my case.

Metalman412 · 01-07-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chef5330

That gap at the nose is proof that it was installed wrong. You are to start attaching the nose at that middle point and move out towards the ends, not start at the ends and move to the middle. That is why there are those 1/8th inch gaps. No where for the excess GFX to got but out. That is where the wind resistance forces the GFX down and they come loose. I would not wait until the GFX falls off, it will easier deel with dealer before it causes more damage as in my case.

Now did you have to use the Dealership you bought it at? A friend brought up a good point. It may be warranty work due to it being a option when I ordered the car. However it is a Dealer Installed option. I have a Chevy dealership not even 5 miles from my house, but I bought the car 70 miles away. Just wondering if I can call the closer dealer and have them fix it...?

chef5330 · 01-07-2010, 11:35 AM

I ordered my car from one dealership, then picked it up at another dealership because they are Auto Nation Dealers which is the largest in the country. The dealer that put the GFX on where I picked it up, put the GFX on wrong. So I went to the dealer that I ordered the car from and they replaced the front GFX with factory warranty after deciding weather to or not to charge the original dealership for the wrong installation. Local GM rep had to make the decission weather it was going to be covered by warranty or the original dealer would have to pay for the work since it was there falt. You should not have a problem. It is covered by warrrany, but if the nose falls off and drags like mine did, they will try to blame you by saying that you hit something. So I would get it fixed. If your dealer has a problem with that then try the dealer close to you. If nothing is rectified the ask them for the GM regional reps phone number and go over there head. It's there falt that they cannot follow directions properly on how to install parts. Good Luck and keep me posted on the situation.

Metalman412 · 01-07-2010, 11:48 AM

Well, I called the closer Dealership and they said they could fix it, but it wouldn't be under warranty since they didn't install it. I called the Dealership where I bought it from and he informed me that it was out-sourced. He is in the process of calling the company to see what they would do to fix the situation. Is that something that is normally done, out-sourcing work to a non-Chevrolet affiliated shop?

chef5330 · 01-07-2010, 11:55 AM

That out-source company should have some type of insurance to be in business. The dealer is still responsable for any work done on a new vehicle. There out-sorce company should be fired after they fix your GFX.

klatterblast · 01-07-2010, 12:03 PM

to install correctly the front facia and rear section has to be removed to secure the gfx properly and there are 2 brackets on the front and 2 brackets on the back that need to be attached . some of the mechanics or cutting corners or being lazy and not installing them correctly.here's the instructions.

scythezo6 · 01-07-2010, 02:24 PM

Metalman: I have the same gaps where the kit meets the wheel well and thats it. I would get that redone, that looks like a bad install bud =/

Metalman412 · 01-12-2010, 07:33 AM

Well, my dealer is really working with me to get this situation taken care of. Wednesday we will set everything up so the company can look at the ground effects. I did see first hand though that the install is messed up. I saw this Camaro in the Best Buy parking lot and there are very small gaps at the wheel well and no gap in the front...

orange10s.c. · 01-12-2010, 08:06 AM

The sad thing is that most dealerships don't even have qualified people to install the ground effects kits. I helped my dealership with the first 2 to show the guys how to install correctly. The front is hard to get on there 100% correct.

franknbeans · 05-26-2010, 02:03 PM

installed mine myself . . . I also have the gab in the very tip. . there wasn't anything we could do to get rid of it.

Pumpkin1LT · 05-26-2010, 02:09 PM

I also had the same gaps in the same places. The factory GFX just do not fit properly on the front (no problems with the rear and side skirts). I also used 3M and clamped it tight overnight and that seemed to do the trick.

gelboy1015 · 05-26-2010, 02:20 PM

Dealer installed my GFX. My front has a gap at the tip and front rounded corners... the rest looks fine.

RJ2012 · 06-01-2012, 10:42 PM

Need to understand instructions and drawing show template lining up off back. Not quite sure were to start. But my template has on it line up with front edge of tip. I really don't want to mess up so please help with pictures or a measurement that makes since

01-07-2010, 11:48 AM	#18
Metalman412 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 62	Well, I called the closer Dealership and they said they could fix it, but it wouldn't be under warranty since they didn't install it. I called the Dealership where I bought it from and he informed me that it was out-sourced. He is in the process of calling the company to see what they would do to fix the situation. Is that something that is normally done, out-sourcing work to a non-Chevrolet affiliated shop? __________________ 1100: 08/08/2009 3300: 11/25/2009 TPW 12/07/2009 3800: 12/11/2009 VIN# 176633 Available to ship from Osh: 12/11/2009 Rail Car Unloaded in GA: 12/22/2009 Dispatched and Delievered to Dealership: 12/30/2009 Picked up and have PERMAGRIN: 01/02/2010

01-07-2010, 02:24 PM	#21
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Metalman: I have the same gaps where the kit meets the wheel well and thats it. I would get that redone, that looks like a bad install bud =/ __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-12-2010, 07:33 AM	#22
Metalman412 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 62	Well, my dealer is really working with me to get this situation taken care of. Wednesday we will set everything up so the company can look at the ground effects. I did see first hand though that the install is messed up. I saw this Camaro in the Best Buy parking lot and there are very small gaps at the wheel well and no gap in the front... Attached Images __________________ 1100: 08/08/2009 3300: 11/25/2009 TPW 12/07/2009 3800: 12/11/2009 VIN# 176633 Available to ship from Osh: 12/11/2009 Rail Car Unloaded in GA: 12/22/2009 Dispatched and Delievered to Dealership: 12/30/2009 Picked up and have PERMAGRIN: 01/02/2010

05-26-2010, 02:03 PM	#24
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	installed mine myself . . . I also have the gab in the very tip. . there wasn't anything we could do to get rid of it. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

06-01-2012, 10:42 PM	#27
RJ2012 Drives: 2012 45th, 72 RS SS w/97 LT-1 6spd Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: littleton, CO Posts: 3	Help need pictures or understanding on how to cut off exhaust tips for ground Need to understand instructions and drawing show template lining up off back. Not quite sure were to start. But my template has on it line up with front edge of tip. I really don't want to mess up so please help with pictures or a measurement that makes since

01-07-2010, 09:36 AM	#15
chef5330 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 73	That gap at the nose is proof that it was installed wrong. You are to start attaching the nose at that middle point and move out towards the ends, not start at the ends and move to the middle. That is why there are those 1/8th inch gaps. No where for the excess GFX to got but out. That is where the wind resistance forces the GFX down and they come loose. I would not wait until the GFX falls off, it will easier deel with dealer before it causes more damage as in my case.

01-07-2010, 11:35 AM	#17
chef5330 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 73	I ordered my car from one dealership, then picked it up at another dealership because they are Auto Nation Dealers which is the largest in the country. The dealer that put the GFX on where I picked it up, put the GFX on wrong. So I went to the dealer that I ordered the car from and they replaced the front GFX with factory warranty after deciding weather to or not to charge the original dealership for the wrong installation. Local GM rep had to make the decission weather it was going to be covered by warranty or the original dealer would have to pay for the work since it was there falt. You should not have a problem. It is covered by warrrany, but if the nose falls off and drags like mine did, they will try to blame you by saying that you hit something. So I would get it fixed. If your dealer has a problem with that then try the dealer close to you. If nothing is rectified the ask them for the GM regional reps phone number and go over there head. It's there falt that they cannot follow directions properly on how to install parts. Good Luck and keep me posted on the situation.

01-07-2010, 11:55 AM	#19
chef5330 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 73	That out-source company should have some type of insurance to be in business. The dealer is still responsable for any work done on a new vehicle. There out-sorce company should be fired after they fix your GFX.

01-12-2010, 08:06 AM	#23
orange10s.c. Drives: IOM 2SS RS M6 sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city fl Posts: 5,117 View My Garage	The sad thing is that most dealerships don't even have qualified people to install the ground effects kits. I helped my dealership with the first 2 to show the guys how to install correctly. The front is hard to get on there 100% correct.

05-26-2010, 02:09 PM	#25
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 861 View My Garage	I also had the same gaps in the same places. The factory GFX just do not fit properly on the front (no problems with the rear and side skirts). I also used 3M and clamped it tight overnight and that seemed to do the trick.

05-26-2010, 02:20 PM	#26
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	Dealer installed my GFX. My front has a gap at the tip and front rounded corners... the rest looks fine.

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