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Pyrate · 11-12-2018, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the add-
Briefly, my name is Mike, and my 2011 Camaro 2SS Convertible is "Pyrate". It's dedicated to my original and first hot rod (the original Pirate).

I have been slowly doing some mods to it- and have come to doing some body repair work (from previous owner), and other stuff.... and while in the shop, I decided I should go ahead and repair or replace the front fascia. So- I originally wanted to do a ZL1 fascia (not re-badging, keeping the SS emblems)… But also saw a neat looking kit from Duraflex- the ZL1 Style Version 2 Fiberglass Front Bumper (manufacturer photo below).

Now- among other debates on this kind of transformation- I know Duraflex has a reputation, but I was willing to give it a shot IF I could find someone else who bought it for their 2010-13 Camaro- how it ended up looking- did they like it? And especially, have any pics of it? If not 'you' maybe you have a friend that had one, or you saw one on another Camaro before?
Thanks in advance-

ddjjones23 · 01-14-2019, 02:43 AM

I'm currently looking into this as well man. Did you decide to give it (Duraflex ZL1 V2 Front Fascia) a shot or find anyone who did?

gringo · 01-14-2019, 04:19 AM

Too 6th gen for me. I don't get why some 5th gen owners want to make their 5th gens look like a 6th gen. Tail lights, head lights and now front bumpers. The 6th gens are now cheap enough on the used car market. If people want that look for their 5th gen, they should just trade up to a 6th gen.

It's similar to the old days when 3rd gen F-body owners were swapping in the (then new) 4th gen instrument panel assembly and console. One of the ugliest parts of the 4th gen IMO and they're swapping it into their 3rd gen. Yep, let's get rid of cool Lear Jet/F16 fighter jet style dashboard for an ugly SUV/minivan type dash. Yuck!

BAD DAB · 01-14-2019, 10:22 AM

Hello Mike. Do lots of research on Duraflex parts. I've heard a lot of talk about their stuff having fitment issues. In some cases body work had to be done to make panels fit properly.

BluePhoenix · 01-16-2019, 09:02 AM

I’ve never heard anything good about Duraflex. The picture they show is just a photoshop so what you receive will be different and likely disappointing. Also that is for a 14-15 so you would need to swap to 2014-2015 headlights, grill, and probably bumper support.

SSEssence · 01-16-2019, 09:14 AM

Duraflex will require lots of sanding to make it fit properly. I've seen this on a 14-15 without any sanding and the gaps are horrible. Also yes as BluePhoenix mentioned, you will have to convert to 14-15 headlights and grill to work.

11-12-2018, 09:00 PM	#1
Pyrate Drives: Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 1	Camaro Duraflex Fascia Thanks for the add- Briefly, my name is Mike, and my 2011 Camaro 2SS Convertible is "Pyrate". It's dedicated to my original and first hot rod (the original Pirate). I have been slowly doing some mods to it- and have come to doing some body repair work (from previous owner), and other stuff.... and while in the shop, I decided I should go ahead and repair or replace the front fascia. So- I originally wanted to do a ZL1 fascia (not re-badging, keeping the SS emblems)… But also saw a neat looking kit from Duraflex- the ZL1 Style Version 2 Fiberglass Front Bumper (manufacturer photo below). Now- among other debates on this kind of transformation- I know Duraflex has a reputation, but I was willing to give it a shot IF I could find someone else who bought it for their 2010-13 Camaro- how it ended up looking- did they like it? And especially, have any pics of it? If not 'you' maybe you have a friend that had one, or you saw one on another Camaro before? Thanks in advance-

01-14-2019, 02:43 AM	#2
ddjjones23 Drives: 62/62 Twin Turbo Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 22	I'm currently looking into this as well man. Did you decide to give it (Duraflex ZL1 V2 Front Fascia) a shot or find anyone who did? __________________ AGP Twin Turbo Kit, 62/62 Garrett Turbos, Meth Injection, Fore Innovation Dual Pump, E85, 1400cc Injectors, Fast 102 Intake, Ported Throttle Body, Stage 3 GPI Turbo Cam, BTR Dual Valve Springs, Johnson Lifters, 3.91 Gears, 20 inch Race Intercooler, GoFastBits Boost Controller, MPH Switch, McLeod RXT Twin Disc Clutch. From 6L80 Auto-2-Manual Tr6060 Trans Swap

01-14-2019, 10:22 AM	#4
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Hello Mike. Do lots of research on Duraflex parts. I've heard a lot of talk about their stuff having fitment issues. In some cases body work had to be done to make panels fit properly. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

01-16-2019, 09:02 AM	#5
BluePhoenix Drives: 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,278	I’ve never heard anything good about Duraflex. The picture they show is just a photoshop so what you receive will be different and likely disappointing. Also that is for a 14-15 so you would need to swap to 2014-2015 headlights, grill, and probably bumper support. __________________ 2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE Summit White 1100 - 3/23/2023 2000 - 3/27/2023 3000 - 3/28/2023 3400 - 4/12/2023 — 4/24 TPW 3800 - 4/28/2023 5000 - 5/30/2023 6000 - 6/03/2023 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L Black

01-16-2019, 09:14 AM	#6
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	Duraflex will require lots of sanding to make it fit properly. I've seen this on a 14-15 without any sanding and the gaps are horrible. Also yes as BluePhoenix mentioned, you will have to convert to 14-15 headlights and grill to work. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

01-14-2019, 04:19 AM	#3
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Too 6th gen for me. I don't get why some 5th gen owners want to make their 5th gens look like a 6th gen. Tail lights, head lights and now front bumpers. The 6th gens are now cheap enough on the used car market. If people want that look for their 5th gen, they should just trade up to a 6th gen. It's similar to the old days when 3rd gen F-body owners were swapping in the (then new) 4th gen instrument panel assembly and console. One of the ugliest parts of the 4th gen IMO and they're swapping it into their 3rd gen. Yep, let's get rid of cool Lear Jet/F16 fighter jet style dashboard for an ugly SUV/minivan type dash. Yuck!