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Metalman412 · 01-05-2010, 10:31 AM

So I got the Ground Effects option and the dealership put them on Thursday. I have been noticing, however, that there are gaps close to the wheel wells on the front spoiler. The rest of it looks kinda strange, like parts of the ground effects are overlaping the original front piece and parts are under it. I know I need to take pictures, and I ment to this morning but forgot. I will try to get some posted tonight, but wanted to see if anyone could help. Thanks!

scythezo6 · 01-05-2010, 10:40 AM

The front goes onto the stock bumper, so there's overlap, I think.

Metalman412 · 01-05-2010, 10:45 AM

Yeah, its real hard to explain. Just looks strange. If it is messed up though, its the same on both sides. I will have to get some pictures up...

TeddyP25 · 01-05-2010, 11:00 AM

Not messed up, thats just the way they fit.

scythezo6 · 01-05-2010, 02:26 PM

Yea I see what you mean on mine too. Unless you install yourself and use lots of double-side tape and extra mounting holes or hover over the installers at the body shop it probably wont be completely-pletely flush with the stock bumper.

thiggin2 · 01-05-2010, 05:03 PM

I have installed 4 myself and none have ever fit tight in all spots. But pics would be helpful to tell if it's just a bad install.

Sevn86 · 01-05-2010, 05:10 PM

Metalman412 · 01-06-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sevn86

Finally got a few of the front, I guess its called an Air Dam... As I said, just kinda looks off. Thanks for the help!

Bell040 · 01-06-2010, 10:37 AM

mine does the same thing in the front... theres nothing you can do about that.

But the sides are way too loose. It will only get worse with time. I have had mine installed twice.

chef5330 · 01-06-2010, 10:56 AM

Your pictures do not look right. My front GFX came loose on the Turnpike doing 80 mph and draged for miles before someone went buy me and slowed down to tell me that I had a problem up front. All the rivets and metal pins were torn out from the wind resistance. I also noticed some small air gaps between the bumper and the GFX. When all was said and done, the dealer had put the GFX on wrong and did not follow the 6 page directions properly. Thats right 6 papes just for the front GFX. They apparently tried some short cuts and the car has only 1500 miles on it. So after the dealer reserched where the problem came from they replaced it under warranty. It looks much better and tighter fit this time. I think that you should take it to the dealer and have them replace it. There is no fixing the problem once installed, it has to be replaced due to the way the GFX has to installed to the front end. Good Luck

2010 SSRS · 01-06-2010, 10:59 AM

The money these GFX cost's, the dealer should make sure their installed correctly even if it calls for more tape or mounting holes.

Metalman412 · 01-06-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

The money these GFX cost's, the dealer should make sure their installed correctly even if it calls for more tape or mounting holes.

You would think... But my Dealer out-sourced it. The worst part is the Dealership is 70 miles away. Guess I need to call my salesman and see what he can do.

michael's maro · 01-06-2010, 04:21 PM

Mine did the same thing, on the sides by the wheel wells. I removed the sides and added more 3m tape, then clamped it using a small c-clamp. Let it set up overnight, and everytime you don't drive it..Did this for about a week

thiggin2 · 01-06-2010, 04:35 PM

Yea, the front tip is never flush and is going to have a small gap. In the picture it doesn't look like they might have installed the rivets. Normally you can tell were the rivets are because it pulls that part of the GFX tight against the fascia and gives the gap a kinda wavy appearance, but it could just be the pic. The sides should have some tape there. It look likes you might have had the older style installed that didn't have any tape on the sides. There's a bulletin about adding tape to the edges of the older design.

01-05-2010, 10:31 AM	#1
Metalman412 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 62	Ground Effects Question... So I got the Ground Effects option and the dealership put them on Thursday. I have been noticing, however, that there are gaps close to the wheel wells on the front spoiler. The rest of it looks kinda strange, like parts of the ground effects are overlaping the original front piece and parts are under it. I know I need to take pictures, and I ment to this morning but forgot. I will try to get some posted tonight, but wanted to see if anyone could help. Thanks! __________________ 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

01-05-2010, 10:40 AM	#2
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	The front goes onto the stock bumper, so there's overlap, I think. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-05-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
Metalman412 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 62	Yeah, its real hard to explain. Just looks strange. If it is messed up though, its the same on both sides. I will have to get some pictures up... __________________ 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

01-05-2010, 11:00 AM	#4
TeddyP25 Drives: 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 611	Not messed up, thats just the way they fit. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/BLK GFX MN6418 Stroker.785rwhp/885lbtq.50 SHOT NO2..Pfadt arms,toe links,coilovers,swaybars,end links,engine mounts,dif/sub bushings.MGWshifter.Tick LVL 3.ARH1 7/8 LT's/ARH exhaust.ADM gauges/race CAI.E-FORCE SC.8 rib IW 10%OD.LPE dual pump/module.85lb inj,custom valve covers.RMCR tune.TOOLEY RACING CAM.JRE posi kit.JRE fuel upgrade.RX MONSTER CatchCan.DSS axels/DS.Hammerhead rear, 3:73's. WYOSPEED builthttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115687

01-05-2010, 02:26 PM	#5
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Yea I see what you mean on mine too. Unless you install yourself and use lots of double-side tape and extra mounting holes or hover over the installers at the body shop it probably wont be completely-pletely flush with the stock bumper. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-05-2010, 05:03 PM	#6
thiggin2 Drives: 05/07 Chevy's Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 392	I have installed 4 myself and none have ever fit tight in all spots. But pics would be helpful to tell if it's just a bad install.

01-06-2010, 10:37 AM	#9
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	mine does the same thing in the front... theres nothing you can do about that. But the sides are way too loose. It will only get worse with time. I have had mine installed twice. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

01-06-2010, 10:56 AM	#10
chef5330 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 74	GFX falls off Your pictures do not look right. My front GFX came loose on the Turnpike doing 80 mph and draged for miles before someone went buy me and slowed down to tell me that I had a problem up front. All the rivets and metal pins were torn out from the wind resistance. I also noticed some small air gaps between the bumper and the GFX. When all was said and done, the dealer had put the GFX on wrong and did not follow the 6 page directions properly. Thats right 6 papes just for the front GFX. They apparently tried some short cuts and the car has only 1500 miles on it. So after the dealer reserched where the problem came from they replaced it under warranty. It looks much better and tighter fit this time. I think that you should take it to the dealer and have them replace it. There is no fixing the problem once installed, it has to be replaced due to the way the GFX has to installed to the front end. Good Luck

01-06-2010, 10:59 AM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	The money these GFX cost's, the dealer should make sure their installed correctly even if it calls for more tape or mounting holes.

01-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#13
michael's maro RAM'S CAMARO Drives: 2010 camaro ss 2015 Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mt. pleasant south carolina Posts: 1,025 View My Garage	Mine did the same thing, on the sides by the wheel wells. I removed the sides and added more 3m tape, then clamped it using a small c-clamp. Let it set up overnight, and everytime you don't drive it..Did this for about a week

01-06-2010, 04:35 PM	#14
thiggin2 Drives: 05/07 Chevy's Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 392	Yea, the front tip is never flush and is going to have a small gap. In the picture it doesn't look like they might have installed the rivets. Normally you can tell were the rivets are because it pulls that part of the GFX tight against the fascia and gives the gap a kinda wavy appearance, but it could just be the pic. The sides should have some tape there. It look likes you might have had the older style installed that didn't have any tape on the sides. There's a bulletin about adding tape to the edges of the older design.

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