09-08-2013, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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Advice on ZL1 Bumper Conversion
Hey all I'm looking for some advice on a ZL1 Bumper conversion.
I see some from autosource, RPI, Gary's, and Gen5DIY. What is the difference between the kits and why the huge price difference between them? I do plan to install this myself and want install and wiring to be as easy as possible. I am also looking to have have a bumper come to me painted instead of taking it to get painted. Maybe that's not advised, but here in Memphis I can expect either a shitty paint job or to get raped on price. Any help is appreciated!
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09-08-2013, 09:44 PM | #3 |
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Man... im in your exact position right now. Im going to monitor this to see what I should expect to pay.
I have the factory black paint. What do you guys think a shop would charge me to paint the bumper if I got one??
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09-09-2013, 12:42 AM | #5 |
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The inexpensive ones are not OEM. I was told by one of the So Cal vendors they are made in Taiwan.
Maureen at Rodgers, Gen5DIY and Gary's all sell the OEM parts. Your call of course.
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garys or gen5dyi +1
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You can always have the bumper shipped to body shop as well. This will sometimes save on shipping costs preventing you from transporting. If you want it to match properly to fenders/hood having local shop paint best bet.
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09-09-2013, 08:09 AM | #8 |
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I may just do that, but I'd really rather do the installation myself. All I can say is that around Memphis....I trust me...I have a hard time trusting very many people or shops around here most of the time.
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Mine was painted by local body shop with install less than $500. FYI if you happen to get pre painted parts be sure to check out in detail!!!! If you notice something once taken out of box and ready to install they will often force you to pay re shipping charges!!!! This happen to me from 2 Vendors mentioned in your thread. This is why I advocate on having painted locally. If there is an issue they can fix it |
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09-09-2013, 09:14 AM | #10 |
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I sent a PM to Becky @ Rodgers and I'm also gonna get in touch with Gary to see what they recommend and can work out for me. I have a buddy that works at a body shop across the street from my work...they fixed my quarter panel back when somebody hit that...just don't know if I want them to do this bumper or not. He seemed apprehensive about working on any aftermarket parts when I had asked him about hoods. Maybe since this bumper will be OEM - GM he won't have an issue.
If I go talk to him about it, should I offer to provide Ofer's conversion harness for the lights or should I let them figure it out themselves? Or should I tell them don't even worry about the lights that I will take care of it?
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Get it painted for maybe 300$ and the total comes out to 1,100- 1,200$. Youre gonna be saving almost 275$ from Gary's shop
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Another consideration with lighting------Do you want ultimate control over the lower fog and upper DRL?? Or do you want them to operate as factory intended?? Another question---Do you foresee ever using a Night Owl type system to control your lighting??
1. If you want ultimate control wire the lower fogs and Upper DRL's to individual switches. This will allow control of what is on/off when YOU want and not how factory intended. Emblem pros makes a great Cup holder switch plate that I use daily for this purpose!! Worth every penny!! Would not need Gen 5 Harness with this type of install. 2. In the future if you plan on using systems such as Night Owls you might want to talk with Gen 5 or Joe from Night Owl to discuss harness. This would allow you to have DRL and lower fog lights to work together. I purchased the harness but only for the purpose to control lights when using Night Owl system at shows. Kinda Confusing so hope makes sense |
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