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Lord Grey · 10-13-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thiggin2

It looks like it is mounted in the right spot, but the center looks like it is higher then the fascia. The proper mounting is just below the radius of the fascia at center then it will have a gradual downward slant out to the sides.

Also if you "paint to match" the ground effect its suppose to void the warranty of the ground effects. GM only supports the factory grey color. (09-08-51-002)

It may not be clear from the pics, but the top of the GFX is on top of the fascia's lip, not under it, all the way across the front. That didn't seem to agree with the earlier pics.

Oh, and I'm well aware of voiding the warranty. I did that gladly. Body-matched GFX is just awesome.

thiggin2 · 10-13-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord Grey

It may not be clear from the pics, but the top of the GFX is on top of the fascia's lip, not under it, all the way across the front. That didn't seem to agree with the earlier pics.

Oh, and I'm well aware of voiding the warranty. I did that gladly. Body-matched GFX is just awesome.

The center should be just under the radiaus of the fascia, the rest of it will gradualy move further down as you work it out to the sides. Like ffrcobra_65 stated, it almost looks like they started from the sides instead of the center.

I agree about the Body match

, it does make it look much better.

Lord Grey · 10-13-2009, 06:12 PM

You guys are probably right about the dealer's installation. I'm not particularly worried about any of this, I just thought it looked different than Camaro X's install. To be honest, I don't think mine could come off due to high frontal wind, given the way it's attached. May look a little odd, but it seems sturdy and you don't see the gap unless you look pretty close.

SSMOKN · 10-13-2009, 06:28 PM

I also have the gap...

I wonder if it was installed right

Anyone have the instructions?

thiggin2 · 10-13-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupé

I also have the gap...

I wonder if it was installed right

Anyone have the instructions?

Yes, but its 15 pages for the entire GFX.

Camaro X · 10-13-2009, 06:43 PM

Mine was actually installed about 1/4" below the top of the lower facia lip. There were no rivets installed in the front. That was the problem. It's covered under warantee. I just have to wait for the replacement. They took the damaged one off so I can drive without a bungee cord. There is also a bracket with two rivets on each in front of the tire. I like them painted also, but I think when they are unpainted they look good with dark stripes.

ffrcobra_65 · 10-13-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro X

Mine was actually installed about 1/4" below the top of the lower facia lip. There were no rivets installed in the front. That was the problem. It's covered under warantee. I just have to wait for the replacement. They took the damaged one off so I can drive without a bungee cord. There is also a bracket with two rivets on each in front of the tire. I like them painted also, but I think when they are unpainted they look good with dark stripes.

DJ ATomix, there is the side mounting thingy I was talking about. There is one on each side in addition to the front rivets. No no no, I am not talking about the bottom rivets that you can see under the front cladding. The front rivets are installed behind the front lip and dealer has to remove the entire front fascia OFF THE CAR to install the front rivets that you can not see. If these front rivets are not installed, the front piece will eventually give and drag on the road.

AZ2SSRS · 10-13-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

that gap in the center...looked like your dealer worked from the sides to the center/middle so they ended up with a "slack" in the center that they dried to massage.

I agree. If the dealer mounts from side to center, there is a bit of space. Despite the installation instructions, the dealer really needs to work from the middle front to the sides during the install process.

thiggin2 · 10-13-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ2SSRS

I agree. If the dealer mounts from side to center, there is a bit of space. Despite the installation instructions, the dealer really needs to work from the middle front to the sides during the install process.

If the dealer installed per the instructions they would have started in the center and worked outwards.

Busy_Boi · 10-13-2009, 10:52 PM

I had a problem with my front GFX it came of on the freeway took the car back to the dealer and they told me that it is a nation wide problem and that GM has re-made the front spoiler because of this they have replace my front spoiler with the new version I thank if you are having a problem take it back to your dealer it is under warranty.

capebretoner · 10-15-2009, 12:10 PM

car goes back to the dealer today for the third time to have the GFX re installed, third GFX piece, n their finally going to install the rivits through the front lip hopefully they get it right this time, tired of having the car tied up in the shop

capebretoner · 10-15-2009, 12:11 PM

most of the dealers are clueless about this, the regional manager here claimed to be un aware of there even being a problem with the gfx kits.

thiggin2 · 10-15-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by capebretoner

most of the dealers are clueless about this, the regional manager here claimed to be un aware of there even being a problem with the gfx kits.

Well from what I have read so far and from my experiance on installing the GFX, it sounds like most of the problems are because the dealer isn't installing them per the instructions and putting in the front rivets.

ffrcobra_65 · 10-15-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thiggin2

Well from what I have read so far and from my experiance on installing the GFX, it sounds like most of the problems are because the dealer isn't installing them per the instructions and putting in the front rivets.

there are rivets that need to be mounted/drilled through the front lip from behind and the only way this is done is by removal of the front fascia. Some dealers are cutting the corners on this very critical installation step so their employees are not tied up longer on a low profit job. The removal of the front fascia and installation of the front rivets and are the last steps on the installation instructions for the front piece.

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10-13-2009, 06:12 PM	#31
Lord Grey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 168 View My Garage	You guys are probably right about the dealer's installation. I'm not particularly worried about any of this, I just thought it looked different than Camaro X's install. To be honest, I don't think mine could come off due to high frontal wind, given the way it's attached. May look a little odd, but it seems sturdy and you don't see the gap unless you look pretty close.

10-13-2009, 06:28 PM	#32
SSMOKN Coupe Drives: Camaro,955I Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 369 View My Garage	I also have the gap... I wonder if it was installed right Anyone have the instructions?

10-13-2009, 06:43 PM	#34
Camaro X Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 144	Mine was actually installed about 1/4" below the top of the lower facia lip. There were no rivets installed in the front. That was the problem. It's covered under warantee. I just have to wait for the replacement. They took the damaged one off so I can drive without a bungee cord. There is also a bracket with two rivets on each in front of the tire. I like them painted also, but I think when they are unpainted they look good with dark stripes.

10-13-2009, 10:52 PM	#38
Busy_Boi SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: RJT 2010 camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,016	I had a problem with my front GFX it came of on the freeway took the car back to the dealer and they told me that it is a nation wide problem and that GM has re-made the front spoiler because of this they have replace my front spoiler with the new version I thank if you are having a problem take it back to your dealer it is under warranty.

10-15-2009, 12:10 PM	#39
capebretoner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 12	car goes back to the dealer today for the third time to have the GFX re installed, third GFX piece, n their finally going to install the rivits through the front lip hopefully they get it right this time, tired of having the car tied up in the shop

10-15-2009, 12:11 PM	#40
capebretoner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 12	most of the dealers are clueless about this, the regional manager here claimed to be un aware of there even being a problem with the gfx kits.