ZL1 Front bumper conversion... Right choice? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

v6 · 07-04-2015, 08:28 PM

Hey guys, i'm currently getting my bumpers replaced at the auto shopped after being in a small fender bender, but I want a ZL1 front bumper instead, however, the $1200 conversion kit by gen5diy is unfortunately out of my price range. Does anyone have experience with this kit here...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-CH...-/301301687694

And if not, could one tell me what they think about it? I would really appreciate any help, thanks!

IH8OPEC · 07-04-2015, 09:36 PM

WOW, $1200 for a partial ZL1 conversion?

I got all the parts to do a full conversion which consists of the GM original parts below for $1103 out the door from my local dealer! It should be painted and installed on my car in the next couple of weeks!

• #22831868 Front fascia
• #22895338 Right Bezel
• #22895339 Left Bezel
• #10335108 Fog lights (2)
• #22894223 Lower Grill
• #20952857 Support
• #20952853 Absorber
• #20957334 DRL Retainer (2)
• #22876562 Radiator Duct
• #20952839 Duct Brake
• #20952840 Duct Brake
• #22893900 Duct Brake
• #22893901 Duct Brake
• #20952837 L inner wheel Liner
• #20952838 R inner wheel Liner

Hetfield03 · 07-04-2015, 10:54 PM

And if not from a dealer, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196947.

Save up. You get what you pay for. And lets not forget our hoods don't line up like the zl1.

SeaCompiler · 07-04-2015, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IH8OPEC

WOW, $1200 for a partial ZL1 conversion?

I got all the parts to do a full conversion which consists of the GM original parts below for $1103 out the door from my local dealer! It should be painted and installed on my car in the next couple of weeks!

• #22831868 Front fascia
• #22895338 Right Bezel
• #22895339 Left Bezel
• #10335108 Fog lights (2)
• #22894223 Lower Grill
• #20952857 Support
• #20952853 Absorber
• #20957334 DRL Retainer (2)
• #22876562 Radiator Duct
• #20952839 Duct Brake
• #20952840 Duct Brake
• #22893900 Duct Brake
• #22893901 Duct Brake
• #20952837 L inner wheel Liner
• #20952838 R inner wheel Liner

You gonna have the front complete before the cookout on the 18th?

IH8OPEC · 07-04-2015, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaCompiler

You gonna have the front complete before the cookout on the 18th?

That's the plan, and if I can swing it maybe a little more!

csmith4153 · 07-05-2015, 04:32 PM

My 2 cents, but I would stay away from the knock off stuff. Save your money up and buy the GM stuff.

01pewterz28 · 07-05-2015, 08:20 PM

Stay away from that crap go OEM I paid if I recall $1200 painted for my ZL1 bumper complete.

rotwiler · 07-06-2015, 05:56 AM

I bought mine pre painted from garys customs. My insurance paid for it since my modded bumper cost more to get done. Pre painted was a great choice and matches perfect.

Tahlee · 07-06-2015, 06:05 AM

I would go with the OEM parts. The price seems very reasonable and you can't get any better than the real thing. Anyone remember New Coke from the 1980's? Yuck.

sbubbaklein · 07-06-2015, 09:37 AM

State Farm let me install ZL1 for difference in part price. Used oem parts looks great, fits great

vroomapunk · 07-06-2015, 09:38 AM

Whatever you do, get GM parts, and make sure the list is complete (everything you need). Also make sure they aren't charging you for the upper grille if you are keeping your current one

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-06-2015, 09:41 AM

Go OEM its the best parts you can buy, dont forget the hardware needed to do the mod and a way to wire up the new fogs.

SLY5ACE · 01-31-2018, 12:16 PM

I’m Doug the zl1 bumper conversation and i can not for the life of me find this part # 20952839 anyone know where to find this or is willing to sell me there’s

orange devil · 01-31-2018, 02:58 PM

I have experience with a similar kit that I got off of eBay from ikonmotorsports..im happy with it .. paint job was decent as well everything lined up beautifully. I did not use the top grill that it came with I used an authentic ZL1 oem Grill.. the top grill that it came with was definitely cheap.. i also upgraded the six mounting points where the bumper cover attaches to the top fenders.. they're threaded rivet nut inserts were barely secure.. so replaced them with stronger rivet nuts.

07-04-2015, 10:54 PM	#3
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	And if not from a dealer, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196947. Save up. You get what you pay for. And lets not forget our hoods don't line up like the zl1. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

07-05-2015, 04:32 PM	#6
csmith4153 Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 421 View My Garage	My 2 cents, but I would stay away from the knock off stuff. Save your money up and buy the GM stuff. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS 1999 Camaro SS 1969 Camaro http://www.fquick.com/csmith4153 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKH...lQFJSUtgrNEY7w

07-05-2015, 08:20 PM	#7
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Stay away from that crap go OEM I paid if I recall $1200 painted for my ZL1 bumper complete. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

07-06-2015, 05:56 AM	#8
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	I bought mine pre painted from garys customs. My insurance paid for it since my modded bumper cost more to get done. Pre painted was a great choice and matches perfect. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything.

07-06-2015, 09:38 AM	#11
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Whatever you do, get GM parts, and make sure the list is complete (everything you need). Also make sure they aren't charging you for the upper grille if you are keeping your current one __________________

07-04-2015, 08:28 PM	#1
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	ZL1 Front bumper conversion... Right choice? Hey guys, i'm currently getting my bumpers replaced at the auto shopped after being in a small fender bender, but I want a ZL1 front bumper instead, however, the $1200 conversion kit by gen5diy is unfortunately out of my price range. Does anyone have experience with this kit here... http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-CH...-/301301687694 And if not, could one tell me what they think about it? I would really appreciate any help, thanks! __________________

07-04-2015, 09:36 PM	#2
IH8OPEC ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Drives: 2010 VR/W 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 509	WOW, $1200 for a partial ZL1 conversion? I got all the parts to do a full conversion which consists of the GM original parts below for $1103 out the door from my local dealer! It should be painted and installed on my car in the next couple of weeks! • #22831868 Front fascia • #22895338 Right Bezel • #22895339 Left Bezel • #10335108 Fog lights (2) • #22894223 Lower Grill • #20952857 Support • #20952853 Absorber • #20957334 DRL Retainer (2) • #22876562 Radiator Duct • #20952839 Duct Brake • #20952840 Duct Brake • #22893900 Duct Brake • #22893901 Duct Brake • #20952837 L inner wheel Liner • #20952838 R inner wheel Liner __________________ Last edited by IH8OPEC; 07-04-2015 at 10:27 PM. Reason: Typo

07-06-2015, 06:05 AM	#9
Tahlee Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 145 View My Garage	I would go with the OEM parts. The price seems very reasonable and you can't get any better than the real thing. Anyone remember New Coke from the 1980's? Yuck.

07-06-2015, 09:37 AM	#10
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	State Farm let me install ZL1 for difference in part price. Used oem parts looks great, fits great __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

07-06-2015, 09:41 AM	#12
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Go OEM its the best parts you can buy, dont forget the hardware needed to do the mod and a way to wire up the new fogs.

01-31-2018, 12:16 PM	#13
SLY5ACE Drives: 2013 camaro ss 1le supercharged Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: bettendorf, ia Posts: 122 View My Garage	I’m Doug the zl1 bumper conversation and i can not for the life of me find this part # 20952839 anyone know where to find this or is willing to sell me there’s

01-31-2018, 02:58 PM	#14
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	I have experience with a similar kit that I got off of eBay from ikonmotorsports..im happy with it .. paint job was decent as well everything lined up beautifully. I did not use the top grill that it came with I used an authentic ZL1 oem Grill.. the top grill that it came with was definitely cheap.. i also upgraded the six mounting points where the bumper cover attaches to the top fenders.. they're threaded rivet nut inserts were barely secure.. so replaced them with stronger rivet nuts.