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Steve Dallas · 08-18-2011, 02:25 PM

Actually, this is less a question, because I guess I found out that the GFX has changed.

As many of you know, I got in an accident a couple of weeks ago, and it has finally been repaired. It's in the shop again today to get 3 things fixed that they didn't do because they released the car to me early for over last weekend.

Anyways, one thing they told me was the rear GFX piece was different, and it is. I kind of like the new look, and am ok with it, but I am also a little disappointed that they would cease making an original body part like that.

This may have been discussed elsewhere, but I missed the thread if it was. I'll post some pics later today when I get my car back.

cab2g · 08-18-2011, 02:28 PM

oops, well I guess it was an accessory, not a factory part and that's why they justified not making any more of the old version?

01pewterz28 · 08-18-2011, 02:29 PM

What is different the rear piece is the same since release unpainted with the stainless trim rings, and now painted body colored with the stainless trim rings. If you do not have the trim rings (squares) or they are built in as one piece sounds like it's an aftermarket piece. We will only be able to tell when you post pics.

Thanks
Sean

Steve Dallas · 08-18-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

What is different the rear piece is the same since release unpainted with the stainless trim rings, and now painted body colored with the stainless trim rings. If you do not have the trim rings (squares) or they are built in as one piece sounds like it's an aftermarket piece. We will only be able to tell when you post pics.

Thanks
Sean

Edit: Ignore this. I was totally misremembering the look and seeing things that weren't there. See the pictures below.

Actually, the style is completely different. Instead of the plastic curving and going all the way down, there are now "slots" in the bottom center between the two exhaust enclosures. I'll show some before/after pictures later when I get the car back from the shop.

DJ UNKNOWN · 08-18-2011, 04:09 PM

TRC-SS · 08-18-2011, 06:38 PM

Weird....

01pewterz28 · 08-18-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Actually, the style is completely different. Instead of the plastic curving and going all the way down, there are now "slots" in the bottom center between the two exhaust enclosures. I'll show some before/after pictures later when I get the car back from the shop.

Odd sounds like aftermarket to me

HxCGuitars · 08-18-2011, 07:33 PM

Quite excited to see this one...

Steve Dallas · 08-18-2011, 08:14 PM

OK, I was just going over what the guy at the body shop said. He mentioned something about the color...And looking at the pictures, the old GFX looks to have a darker color at the bottom between the two exhaust tips. I no longer have the old piece, so maybe someone can confirm this?

Back in May, before being replaced:

Today

Phantom.5SS · 08-18-2011, 08:17 PM

Maybe its me but your pipes seem to stick out more in the before pic???

Steve Dallas · 08-18-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom.5SS

Maybe its me but your pipes seem to stick out more in the before pic???

Probably because of the lighting...flash went off for that picture so they show up better.

TRC-SS · 08-18-2011, 08:49 PM

Someone point out whats different....im not seeing it

Steve Dallas · 08-18-2011, 09:05 PM

OK, let me see if I can explain this better...because I didn't quite understand at first what the repair guy said. He said that there were two colors on the old GFX (I think), and that the new part was just the same color.

Looking at the pictures, I think what he was saying is true...but I wouldn't mind eyeballing the old GFX part to make sure. Maybe someone that has the origina GFX could post up a better picture. I couldn't find a good lighted version of the old one.

This picture shows the area where I think the old piece is darker.

TRC-SS · 08-18-2011, 09:10 PM

oh ok, mines only 3 months old now so i didnt see a difference plus i painted them as quick as i got it.....maybe your old one faded and the new is just that...new

08-18-2011, 02:25 PM	#1
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	New Rear Ground Effects Piece? Actually, this is less a question, because I guess I found out that the GFX has changed. As many of you know, I got in an accident a couple of weeks ago, and it has finally been repaired. It's in the shop again today to get 3 things fixed that they didn't do because they released the car to me early for over last weekend. Anyways, one thing they told me was the rear GFX piece was different, and it is. I kind of like the new look, and am ok with it, but I am also a little disappointed that they would cease making an original body part like that. This may have been discussed elsewhere, but I missed the thread if it was. I'll post some pics later today when I get my car back. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-18-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	oops, well I guess it was an accessory, not a factory part and that's why they justified not making any more of the old version? __________________

08-18-2011, 02:29 PM	#3
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	What is different the rear piece is the same since release unpainted with the stainless trim rings, and now painted body colored with the stainless trim rings. If you do not have the trim rings (squares) or they are built in as one piece sounds like it's an aftermarket piece. We will only be able to tell when you post pics. Thanks Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

08-18-2011, 06:38 PM	#6
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08-18-2011, 08:14 PM	#9
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	OK, I was just going over what the guy at the body shop said. He mentioned something about the color...And looking at the pictures, the old GFX looks to have a darker color at the bottom between the two exhaust tips. I no longer have the old piece, so maybe someone can confirm this? Back in May, before being replaced: Today __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-18-2011, 08:17 PM	#10
Phantom.5SS Hell yeah I'm Guilty..... Drives: 2010 2-SS ABM NON-RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colonie, NY Posts: 1,223 View My Garage	Maybe its me but your pipes seem to stick out more in the before pic??? __________________

08-18-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
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08-18-2011, 09:05 PM	#13
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	OK, let me see if I can explain this better...because I didn't quite understand at first what the repair guy said. He said that there were two colors on the old GFX (I think), and that the new part was just the same color. Looking at the pictures, I think what he was saying is true...but I wouldn't mind eyeballing the old GFX part to make sure. Maybe someone that has the origina GFX could post up a better picture. I couldn't find a good lighted version of the old one. This picture shows the area where I think the old piece is darker. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-18-2011, 09:10 PM	#14
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	oh ok, mines only 3 months old now so i didnt see a difference plus i painted them as quick as i got it.....maybe your old one faded and the new is just that...new __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

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