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derek81 · 01-07-2011, 11:20 PM

I also had the great experiance of the front air dam falling down on me as i was driving down the highway

... needless to say by the time I stopped both corners had been melted off!! The dealer didnt instal the rivets.. just 2 way tape and the wheel well bolts.. So now I am looking to buy another front spoiler does anyone have any idea where to find one at a reasonable price? GM wants $1100 just for the front.

10_SS · 01-07-2011, 11:54 PM

Oh yes, I remember the day mine did the same thing. And yes, my dealer did not install the rivets! Call PatrickT, he will help you obtain a spoiler at a reasonable price.

Patrick Trageser
GM Parts House
Our prices will NOT be beat! Find a cheaper price shipped and I will make sure we destroy it!
Specailizing in all GM parts and Lloyd floor mats!
www.gmpartshouse.com
patrick@gmpartshouse.com
1-484-949-2099

derek81 · 01-08-2011, 07:43 PM

here is how mine looks now....

10_SS · 01-10-2011, 12:45 PM

I am sorry to see the damage, derek81. Instead of you paying out of your pocket for the dealer error, I suggest you print out the instructions that show the front rivet installation and take that to the dealer and ask the dealer to provide a new front spoiler free of charge. After all, they caused the problem by taking a shortcut when they installed the front ground effects.

twopigz · 01-10-2011, 01:32 PM

Anyone have the hardware install kit (rivets/brackets)? The dealer does't sell just the kit.

10_SS · 01-10-2011, 07:11 PM

I needed parts from the ground effects hardware kit so I composed a letter explaining it is ridiculous to buy the entire ground effects kit because the hardware is not sold separately. These folks sent the hardware kit to my dealer, free of charge. I just had to pick it up at the dealership. Give it a try!

GM Camaro Product Manager
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170

Also, if you only need the plastic rivets, the Marson brand, MAR48149 and MAR48150 are extremely close to the OEM plastic rivets. Both are 6.3mm but MAR48150 has a greater grip range. I bought two packs for less than $18 (including shipping) on Amazon.com

twopigz · 01-11-2011, 02:02 PM

Tks

I'll

try.

mauricioaglr · 04-27-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twopigz

Tks

I'll

try.

Any success getting the installation hardware?

mauricioaglr · 05-03-2011, 02:47 PM

Does anyone know if the Wheel Well Brackets for the Rear Diffuser has a part# written on it? I am talking to the GM Product Managers office and it would help if I had a part# for it.

f5journal · 05-03-2011, 03:48 PM

see other thread you posted in

RSokie · 05-30-2011, 07:51 AM

Is there a kit for the LT cars OEM?

djamphi555 · 07-14-2011, 06:35 AM

Hello,

I couldn't find any specs on the torque of the bolts when re-installing the fascia. Does anyone how tight these need to be? Thank you.

TStko · 11-18-2011, 02:16 PM

looking forward to somone posting a video or step by step instructions on installation

Marchino · 02-07-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10_SS

Due to my front spoiler coming off after 200 miles I have done quite a bit of investigating with the help of Camaro5. Take note that the original "SS Factory Front Spoiler" in the August 17 DIY has been replaced by a SS Service Spoiler and you can find the pdf in one of the posts located here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78097&page=2

The major distinction is, the original GM factory SS Front Spoiler uses four rivets to secure the front lip whereas this new GM Service Front Spoiler uses two plastic brackets secured by 13 rivets. You need to remove the front fascia to install the original factory SS front spoiler and you do not remove the front fascia to install the SS Service Factory Spoiler.

The link you posted doesn't work. So I wonder wether the attached pdf in this theread is up-to-date or not...Or I have to follow different instructions according to the construction date of the GFX? If so, where can I find this info and the other instruction manual?

Thank you

01-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#15
derek81 Drives: 2010 ss rs Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 2	I also had the great experiance of the front air dam falling down on me as i was driving down the highway... needless to say by the time I stopped both corners had been melted off!! The dealer didnt instal the rivets.. just 2 way tape and the wheel well bolts.. So now I am looking to buy another front spoiler does anyone have any idea where to find one at a reasonable price? GM wants $1100 just for the front.

01-08-2011, 07:43 PM	#17
derek81 Drives: 2010 ss rs Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 2	here is how mine looks now.... Attached Images

01-10-2011, 01:32 PM	#19
twopigz Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS AQUA Blue Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 76	hardware install kit Anyone have the hardware install kit (rivets/brackets)? The dealer does't sell just the kit.

01-10-2011, 07:11 PM	#20
10_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MS Posts: 40	I needed parts from the ground effects hardware kit so I composed a letter explaining it is ridiculous to buy the entire ground effects kit because the hardware is not sold separately. These folks sent the hardware kit to my dealer, free of charge. I just had to pick it up at the dealership. Give it a try! GM Camaro Product Manager P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Also, if you only need the plastic rivets, the Marson brand, MAR48149 and MAR48150 are extremely close to the OEM plastic rivets. Both are 6.3mm but MAR48150 has a greater grip range. I bought two packs for less than $18 (including shipping) on Amazon.com Last edited by 10_SS; 01-10-2011 at 07:18 PM. Reason: Added rivet info.

01-11-2011, 02:02 PM	#21
twopigz Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS AQUA Blue Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 76	Tks I'll try. Last edited by twopigz; 01-11-2011 at 04:35 PM.

01-07-2011, 11:54 PM	#16
10_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MS Posts: 40	Oh yes, I remember the day mine did the same thing. And yes, my dealer did not install the rivets! Call PatrickT, he will help you obtain a spoiler at a reasonable price. Patrick Trageser GM Parts House Our prices will NOT be beat! Find a cheaper price shipped and I will make sure we destroy it! Specailizing in all GM parts and Lloyd floor mats! www.gmpartshouse.com patrick@gmpartshouse.com 1-484-949-2099

01-10-2011, 12:45 PM	#18
10_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MS Posts: 40	I am sorry to see the damage, derek81. Instead of you paying out of your pocket for the dealer error, I suggest you print out the instructions that show the front rivet installation and take that to the dealer and ask the dealer to provide a new front spoiler free of charge. After all, they caused the problem by taking a shortcut when they installed the front ground effects.

05-03-2011, 02:47 PM	#23
mauricioaglr Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Agua Blue Metalic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pico Rivera, CA Posts: 94	Does anyone know if the Wheel Well Brackets for the Rear Diffuser has a part# written on it? I am talking to the GM Product Managers office and it would help if I had a part# for it.

05-03-2011, 03:48 PM	#24
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	see other thread you posted in

05-30-2011, 07:51 AM	#25
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	Is there a kit for the LT cars OEM? __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

07-14-2011, 06:35 AM	#26
djamphi555 Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 57	Re-Installing the fascia Hello, I couldn't find any specs on the torque of the bolts when re-installing the fascia. Does anyone how tight these need to be? Thank you.

11-18-2011, 02:16 PM	#27
TStko TKO Drives: you crazy... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 381 View My Garage	looking forward to somone posting a video or step by step instructions on installation __________________ 1100-Preliminary Order Accepted 10/13/2008 DELIVERED- 5/29/09 cars are like women, some are old, some are new, some get turned on easily some need a lot more help, some you just wanna drive into the river, some you can't wait to get inside of, some are expensive to maintain, some are low maintenance, however if you treat them right, you'll have her for the rest of your life.....

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