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2032Ceta · 08-23-2009, 07:34 AM

The instructions that were posted were not all the instructions for putting on the front piece. For those that watched the front piece put on, did the tech remove your front bumper. I'm betting he didn't. The front bumper has to come off to install four rivets at the very front (point) of the car. With those installed, there is no way the front piece will come off...unless you hit something.

I think a lot of dealerships took short cuts to install the front piece. They figured the two sided tape would suffice...

CamaroScotty · 09-05-2009, 09:26 AM

bump for a INSTRUCTIONS request -

bonecrshr · 09-29-2009, 09:21 PM

anyone have a complete copy of this bulletin?

CamaroScotty · 12-27-2009, 02:57 AM

bump

QBert · 12-27-2009, 12:37 PM

Mine came off on the testdrive, I still took the car sans spoiler and brought it back the following monday. They had a new one on it three days later and its still there. I have seen the top speed limiter a few times and have held it there for over five beautiful miles with no problem. In my opinion, they just need to be installed properly.

FEN · 12-27-2009, 03:21 PM

Yea,
The first time around my dealer failed to follow the instructions and did not install the four rivets on the front spoiler and it let loose the first trip down the interstate @ 80 mph! Second time around they did install the rivets and i have not had any issues yet.Have had mine up to 120 mph and no problems.

jordan 572 · 02-28-2010, 09:28 PM

what does whet out mean? also the page scotty showed in his post, is that part of the instructions that come with the kit? does anyone have a write up on how to put the gfx on?

5th_GEN_SS · 03-07-2010, 07:02 PM

soo has anyone had problems with instalation done the correct way?

jordan 572 · 03-07-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

soo has anyone had problems with instalation done the correct way?

i am wonderimg this too

camaro4mybday · 05-27-2010, 09:22 PM

just a ponder why not use a 3m plastic expoy to secure it instead of the tape or screws,

hot ss · 05-27-2010, 11:39 PM

if you glue it on, it can't be removed as easily as drilling a dozen or two rivets.

camaro4mybday · 05-31-2010, 10:22 PM

why would you need to remove it

LAHaze · 06-14-2010, 09:13 AM

I live south of Pittsburgh, PA in WV. My dealer has attempted to install my ground effects twice, unsuccessfully. They have agreed to pay to have them installed at another dealer correctly. Anyone have positive experience at a dealer close by?!?

09-29-2009, 09:21 PM	#31
bonecrshr Drives: '69 and '10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 31	bump anyone have a complete copy of this bulletin?

12-27-2009, 12:37 PM	#33
QBert Traction Control Hater Drives: 1968 SS and 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 207	Mine came off on the testdrive, I still took the car sans spoiler and brought it back the following monday. They had a new one on it three days later and its still there. I have seen the top speed limiter a few times and have held it there for over five beautiful miles with no problem. In my opinion, they just need to be installed properly. __________________ Stay Sideways

03-07-2010, 07:02 PM	#36
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	soo has anyone had problems with instalation done the correct way? __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

05-27-2010, 11:39 PM	#39
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	if you glue it on, it can't be removed as easily as drilling a dozen or two rivets. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

06-14-2010, 09:13 AM	#41
LAHaze Drives: Inferno Orange 2010 SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: WV Posts: 4	Ground Effects help?!? I live south of Pittsburgh, PA in WV. My dealer has attempted to install my ground effects twice, unsuccessfully. They have agreed to pay to have them installed at another dealer correctly. Anyone have positive experience at a dealer close by?!?

08-23-2009, 07:34 AM	#29
2032Ceta Drives: 2010 Camaro/2009 Nissan Rogue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 89	The instructions that were posted were not all the instructions for putting on the front piece. For those that watched the front piece put on, did the tech remove your front bumper. I'm betting he didn't. The front bumper has to come off to install four rivets at the very front (point) of the car. With those installed, there is no way the front piece will come off...unless you hit something. I think a lot of dealerships took short cuts to install the front piece. They figured the two sided tape would suffice...

09-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#30
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	bump for a INSTRUCTIONS request -

12-27-2009, 02:57 AM	#32
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	bump

12-27-2009, 03:21 PM	#34
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	Yea, The first time around my dealer failed to follow the instructions and did not install the four rivets on the front spoiler and it let loose the first trip down the interstate @ 80 mph! Second time around they did install the rivets and i have not had any issues yet.Have had mine up to 120 mph and no problems.

02-28-2010, 09:28 PM	#35
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	what does whet out mean? also the page scotty showed in his post, is that part of the instructions that come with the kit? does anyone have a write up on how to put the gfx on?

05-27-2010, 09:22 PM	#38
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	just a ponder why not use a 3m plastic expoy to secure it instead of the tape or screws,

05-31-2010, 10:22 PM	#40
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	why would you need to remove it

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