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CPCNY · 05-19-2021, 01:32 PM

Rockers are on. She needs a bath before I present her to the public.

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-19-2021, 02:36 PM

There she is!!! Looks fantastic my friend!! The rockers really completed the look. Nicely done!!

witenite · 05-19-2021, 04:33 PM

Nicely done! Looks good.

CPCNY · 05-19-2021, 05:53 PM

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Nicely done! Looks good.

Thanks

Crazych66 · 05-21-2021, 01:16 PM

Looking good! Do you have a side shot showing both the ZL1 rockers and the ACS extensions?

CPCNY · 05-21-2021, 03:50 PM

Here you go

CPCNY · 05-21-2021, 04:05 PM

Painted side skirt

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-21-2021, 07:47 PM

Those little rear fender extensions look cool! On mine to gp with the painted ZL1 rockers I wanted a little more and went with the spats from 3D Carbon from Phastek, color matched and it gave the rear the look of the GM GFX rear..

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CPCNY · 05-22-2021, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Those little rear fender extensions look cool! On mine to gp with the painted ZL1 rockers I wanted a little more and went with the spats from 3D Carbon from Phastek, color matched and it gave the rear the look of the GM GFX rear..

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If I had painted the side skirts red then I think the spats are a better way to go. The ACS extensions are an easy/cheaper install as compared to the ZL1 rear diffuser. The 2014 Z28 was my inspiration. I liked the gloss black details on that car. Also I've noticed that chevy has used gloss black for the splitters, rockers and diffusers on camaros and vettes more the past 5 or 6 years.

Crazych66 · 05-22-2021, 08:22 AM

I'm trying to decide between the ACS extensions and the spats. My ZL1 rockers are getting painted all gloss black as we speak. Last week I was leaning towards the spats, but seeing your car has me going towards the extensions....

CPCNY · 05-22-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazych66

I'm trying to decide between the ACS extensions and the spats. My ZL1 rockers are getting painted all gloss black as we speak. Last week I was leaning towards the spats, but seeing your car has me going towards the extensions....

It's personal preference in these cases. I think both look good. One thing I found with the ACS extensions is the predrilled hole closest to the wheel is in the wrong spot (it lines up with the wheel liner backing of the rear bumper). I drilled a hole in it an inch towards the rear of the car and used screws and nyloc nuts instead of the supplied rivets . Just a heads up but not a big deal.

CPCNY · 05-22-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazych66

I'm trying to decide between the ACS extensions and the spats. My ZL1 rockers are getting painted all gloss black as we speak. Last week I was leaning towards the spats, but seeing your car has me going towards the extensions....

Some added information, removing the stock rockers is kind of a pain. Get yourself some plastic interior trim tools, use painters tape at the car seams, and don't force things. I also used an electrical crimper to squeeze some of the clips to get them to release.

Crazych66 · 05-22-2021, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CPCNY

Some added information, removing the stock rockers is kind of a pain. Get yourself some plastic interior trim tools, use painters tape at the car seams, and don't force things. I also used an electrical crimper to squeeze some of the clips to get them to release.

Thanks for the tips. I purchased some trim removal tools from Amazon and already have the tape. Now all I need is some patience.

Here's my car as it sits today with newly installed springs.

Your car looks great BTW!

CPCNY · 05-22-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazych66

Thanks for the tips. I purchased some trim removal tools from Amazon and already have the tape. Now all I need is some patience.

Here's my car as it sits today with newly installed springs.

Your car looks great BTW!

Your car sits nice. Drop? New springs are my next mod. How's the wind noise with the top up? I had an 88 iroc convertible and it was so noisy.

05-19-2021, 01:32 PM	#57
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Rockers are on. She needs a bath before I present her to the public. Attached Images

05-19-2021, 02:36 PM	#58
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	There she is!!! Looks fantastic my friend!! The rockers really completed the look. Nicely done!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

05-19-2021, 04:33 PM	#59
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Nicely done! Looks good. __________________

05-21-2021, 01:16 PM	#61
Crazych66 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Looking good! Do you have a side shot showing both the ZL1 rockers and the ACS extensions? __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Convertible: 2SS, LS3, M6, Triple Black. Mods: Solo Axleback, 1LE FE6 rear swaybar, CAGS delete, Vararam CAI, Heritage grill, Hotchkis springs, '15 FE4 struts/shocks, ZL1 side rockers, Velgen Classic5 wheels, Pedders radius rod bushings, ARH LTHs, gutted HFCs,...

05-21-2021, 03:50 PM	#62
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Here you go Attached Images

05-21-2021, 04:05 PM	#63
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Painted side skirt Attached Images

05-21-2021, 07:47 PM	#64
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	Those little rear fender extensions look cool! On mine to gp with the painted ZL1 rockers I wanted a little more and went with the spats from 3D Carbon from Phastek, color matched and it gave the rear the look of the GM GFX rear.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

05-22-2021, 08:22 AM	#66
Crazych66 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	I'm trying to decide between the ACS extensions and the spats. My ZL1 rockers are getting painted all gloss black as we speak. Last week I was leaning towards the spats, but seeing your car has me going towards the extensions.... __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Convertible: 2SS, LS3, M6, Triple Black. Mods: Solo Axleback, 1LE FE6 rear swaybar, CAGS delete, Vararam CAI, Heritage grill, Hotchkis springs, '15 FE4 struts/shocks, ZL1 side rockers, Velgen Classic5 wheels, Pedders radius rod bushings, ARH LTHs, gutted HFCs,...