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OldJedi · 03-20-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMorgan

I measured at the very center of the splitter. It appears to be about equal to me, but I can check the sides when I go back.

Thanks, that would be great! It looks lower in front of the tires but it just might be an optical illusion.

hognutz · 03-20-2012, 10:51 PM

large curbs will be an issue but there are alot of car that will have an issue with that. I mean even our 300c dropped 2" I have to watch.

I look at it like this if you know about it just just drive aronnd it. I live in an area that sucks for things like this. The Z06 is about 1/2 lower than a Zr-1 oddly enough. for some reason my wife did not think the half in extra cleance was woth trading up though ha ha.

I just angle over anthing that looks big and I don'thave an issue in my Z06 really. you just have to respect the fact it low use angle and go slow. I had a couple stupid friends were into lowrider pickups when I was yourger so driving those worthless things got me used to it.

RobMorgan · 03-21-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Thanks, that would be great! It looks lower in front of the tires but it just might be an optical illusion.

Went by the car show and got better measurements and some good and bad news.
Good news - the height to the splitter is actually 5 3/4" and it is the same height from the center to the sides. The other very good news is that the distance from the tire contact point to the splitter in front of the tires is only 19". That compares to 28" on the splitter of a Corvette ZR1 which is also a full inch lower. The Corvette is quite flat across the front, but the ZL1 is pointed - so the farthest point on the camaro is quite a bit farther out than the sides, which will allow it to clear bumps with angled approach that helps very little on the corvette.

There is an air damn right in fronth of the tire that is very low - only 3.5", but it is so close to the tire that it should not be an issue. That is what made it appear like the splitter was lower at the sides.

The bad news is that the splitter is not going to be easily replaced like it is on the corvette. The splitter is actually part of the lower grill, so it would all have to be replaced if the splitter got damaged. Given that it is all plastic and not carbon and that it is a full inch higher and closer to the tires, i really think that the ground clearance when driving will not be much of an issue and I do not anticipate a problem even using the ZL1 as a daily driver.

OldJedi · 03-21-2012, 10:19 PM

Thanks RM, we all appreciate the information about the splitter clearance.

JMAN311 · 03-22-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Thanks RM, we all appreciate the information about the splitter clearance.

+1, thanks for the detailed info Rob

adamgl · 03-22-2012, 06:30 AM

Great info Rob.

Happy_Dan · 03-22-2012, 07:00 AM

Great info, thanks.
Did you happen to notice if the air dam is on a spring or if it's easily replaced.
It doesn't seem like any of it is going to be much of a problem.

RobMorgan · 03-22-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

Great info, thanks.
Did you happen to notice if the air dam is on a spring or if it's easily replaced.
It doesn't seem like any of it is going to be much of a problem.

It is not on a spring, but appears to be easily replaced. I think it is just held on by a couple screws or bolts. The Z was up on a moving stand with a girl blathering ignorantly, so I could not really crawl under it or get a great look at it. The damn is so close to the tire that I don't think it will be an issue - if it is, the whole front end would probably have been taken out by the bump!

*radz28* · 03-22-2012, 10:11 AM

WOW - THANKS RM'!!! I couldn't tell the splitter was part of the lower grille. I was thinking I saw some screws or bolts under there to hold it onto the lower grille and facia, but you've gotten a way better look so that's a little disappointing. I'm just going to have to be EXTRA careful

Thanks again for the comments.

KKreme15 · 03-22-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28

WOW - THANKS RM'!!! I couldn't tell the splitter was part of the lower grille. I was thinking I saw some screws or bolts under there to hold it onto the lower grille and facia, but you've gotten a way better look so that's a little disappointing. I'm just going to have to be EXTRA careful

Thanks again for the comments.

I definitely see some screws in the last photo posted.

kbui · 03-22-2012, 10:30 AM

I measured my lowered SS (about 1.25" all around) with a ZL1 bumper and I have:

1) height = 5.5"
2) distance from front of tire's contact patch and the center tip of the splitter is 30.5"

Which is approx. 10.2 deg in approach angle if you drive straight in.

The lower grille and the splitter is ONE piece. The splitter wraps around the bottom lip of the fascia/bumper. There is a ribbed flat stiffener plate that fits inside the splitter allows for extra screws to attach the splitter to the fascia/bumper making the the splitter very stiff. This splitter was clearly designed to do 180+ mph as apposed to the original and most of the aftermarket splitters.

RobMorgan · 03-22-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

I definitely see some screws in the last photo posted.

The wind damn in front of the tires is screwed to the splitter. The splitter is screwed to the fender in front of the tire, but it is one piece when you get to the lower section of the grill - so if the splitter needed to be replaced, the lower grill would be replaced with it.

bvcamaro · 03-24-2012, 10:30 PM

When they were shipped to the dealer (before being recalled lol), yellow "shock spacer/lifters" were used to lift the front end a little bit (do not know exactly how much) so they could be loaded/unloaded off the truck. During the PDI, they were to be removed and to be put in the glovebox so the customer could use them. I'd assume for appearance and to show off the car's lowered stance, ect., the spacers would be removed be removed at the car shows but you never know...

noxqq · 03-25-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bvcamaro

When they were shipped to the dealer (before being recalled lol), yellow "shock spacer/lifters" were used to lift the front end a little bit (do not know exactly how much) so they could be loaded/unloaded off the truck. During the PDI, they were to be removed and to be put in the glovebox so the customer could use them. I'd assume for appearance and to show off the car's lowered stance, ect., the spacers would be removed be removed at the car shows but you never know...

Yes they are removed. I asked that very question at the Milwaukee show.

03-20-2012, 10:51 PM	#16
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	large curbs will be an issue but there are alot of car that will have an issue with that. I mean even our 300c dropped 2" I have to watch. I look at it like this if you know about it just just drive aronnd it. I live in an area that sucks for things like this. The Z06 is about 1/2 lower than a Zr-1 oddly enough. for some reason my wife did not think the half in extra cleance was woth trading up though ha ha. I just angle over anthing that looks big and I don'thave an issue in my Z06 really. you just have to respect the fact it low use angle and go slow. I had a couple stupid friends were into lowrider pickups when I was yourger so driving those worthless things got me used to it. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

03-21-2012, 10:19 PM	#18
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Thanks RM, we all appreciate the information about the splitter clearance. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

03-22-2012, 06:30 AM	#20
adamgl Drives: '98 Camaro Z28, '06 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	Great info Rob. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Sold :( ARH, FM Super 44's, K&N CAI, ADM scoop, Diablo Tune, RX catch can. '98 Camaro Z28 M6 TSP headers, true duals, AIR/EGR/AC/muffler delete, CAI, Subframe con., shock tower brace, Stg. 2 T56 rebuild. Monster Clutch Stg. 2, Electric Water Pump, TT2 wheels, 315 NT555's '06 Z06 2LZ, Cam, P/P/M Heads, FAST Intake/TB, ARH, CAI, HP Clutch/FW, C5 Axles, Pfadt Coilovers/Poly Bushings, Carbon Fiber: Everything, lol. HID's, 360 Forged Spec 5's/Invo's, Custom Interior. 550 RWHP http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235911

03-22-2012, 10:11 AM	#23
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	WOW - THANKS RM'!!! I couldn't tell the splitter was part of the lower grille. I was thinking I saw some screws or bolts under there to hold it onto the lower grille and facia, but you've gotten a way better look so that's a little disappointing. I'm just going to have to be EXTRA careful Thanks again for the comments. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-22-2012, 10:30 AM	#25
kbui Drives: 85 Vette, 07 Escalade ESV, 03 GMC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 927 View My Garage	I measured my lowered SS (about 1.25" all around) with a ZL1 bumper and I have: 1) height = 5.5" 2) distance from front of tire's contact patch and the center tip of the splitter is 30.5" Which is approx. 10.2 deg in approach angle if you drive straight in. The lower grille and the splitter is ONE piece. The splitter wraps around the bottom lip of the fascia/bumper. There is a ribbed flat stiffener plate that fits inside the splitter allows for extra screws to attach the splitter to the fascia/bumper making the the splitter very stiff. This splitter was clearly designed to do 180+ mph as apposed to the original and most of the aftermarket splitters. __________________ ADM Performance installed and tuned: Maggie, Stainless Works Power LTs, ADM race cai, ADM ZL1 scoop Whiteside Customs Super Street 2 Package w/ coilovers BC Racing Coilovers and lowered, Whiteline Bushings & Swaybars MBRP catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper conversion, Drake billet shifter, Hurst paddles, NLP rear spoiler, OEM GFX, Vis Racing hood, ASA GT5 wheels

03-22-2012, 07:00 AM	#21
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	Great info, thanks. Did you happen to notice if the air dam is on a spring or if it's easily replaced. It doesn't seem like any of it is going to be much of a problem.

03-24-2012, 10:30 PM	#27
bvcamaro Drives: '12 LFX Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24	When they were shipped to the dealer (before being recalled lol), yellow "shock spacer/lifters" were used to lift the front end a little bit (do not know exactly how much) so they could be loaded/unloaded off the truck. During the PDI, they were to be removed and to be put in the glovebox so the customer could use them. I'd assume for appearance and to show off the car's lowered stance, ect., the spacers would be removed be removed at the car shows but you never know...

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