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scruffyluv · 10-02-2010, 09:45 AM

The first one, anything to make it look more unique! We painted my calipers red and blue not too long ago... makes it stand out alot!

VenomZ302 · 10-02-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone

So the body shop will have to paint my new rear bumper next week and it got me thinking about the front. (I plan on posting about my accident

sometime this weekend) That post is here.

I was looking at the T2 and T3 bumpers and it has given me some ideas. I don't want to actually get one of these bumpers because it's too new skeuwl for me and I am trying to keep her more retro. I thought about getting the inserts and putting them in, cheaper that way, cause I do like them but it doesn't fit my theme.

I am thinking of painting the front area, between the headlights satin/flat black ala the LS7. But where I need y'alls help is the lower splitter area.

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So, should I paint the splitter ABM, red arrows, and keep the insets, green arrows, black?

OR Keep the splitter black and paint the bumper black between the purple lines where the purple arrows are kinda like the T2 bumper?

Or just leave it alone and just paint in between the headlights ala LS7 and keep the splitter black.

So three options for ya. Please share your opinions.

Maybe these will help. I don't think this was one of your options, but my choice may be black grille, black bumper, and black splitter.

TBone · 10-03-2010, 07:59 PM

Venom with the mad skillz!!! Thanks for the additional options. Gives me more to think about.

T.

TripleB · 10-04-2010, 09:11 AM

I like the 6th one venom photoshopped.

I'm a little pissed. Washed my car last night around 4-5pm, flayed and waxed part that needed it. I wake up to go to work and now it's raining :( now I gotta wash it again on Thursday for the OC Auto Show on Friday....grrrrr.

TBone · 10-04-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

I'm a little pissed. Washed my car last night around 4-5pm, flayed and waxed part that needed it. I wake up to go to work and now it's raining :( now I gotta wash it again on Thursday for the OC Auto Show on Friday....grrrrr.

Isn't that just the luck huh? At least it will look twice as good since you washed it twice, right? He he he.

So I have narrowed it down to these two and am really leaning towards the top one. I think it looks better when standing in front of it looking down as opposed to kneeling down and looking at it, like these photos. Besides, I love my color and the more of it the better.

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I like what Venom did with the others but they look good if I was going towards the T2/T3 look. I was real tempted to go with his 6th pick as well but I don't think it goes with my retro look. Thanks again Venom for your help.

Now I need to make up my mind on whether or not to make the scoops functional by cutting the holes in the bottom of the bumper for more airflow into the radiator area. I may wait and cut holes once I get a CAI and use it for an air scoop. But cutting up the bumper scares me. Just drilling the holes for the splitter made me cringe.

T.

SummoneR · 10-04-2010, 09:24 PM

Top One IMHO

AquaBlueNic · 10-04-2010, 09:32 PM

TBone-
I accidently cut a hole in the bottom of my bumper. :( Wanna borrow it?
Just kiddin ya.
[Road hazard, well, parking lot hazard, darnit.]

[At least most people can't really see the damage unless you really look for it.]

VenomZ302 · 10-04-2010, 09:50 PM

Lower of the two, for me. I like the way the black breaks up the color. Good luck with your decision!

geminidreams · 10-04-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OHUNION

CamaroFest II - April 15-16. Who's going?

Im not that far from AZ if I can get the Ute's group to go Im wanting to attend.

TripleB · 10-04-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone

Isn't that just the luck huh? At least it will look twice as good since you washed it twice, right? He he he.

So I have narrowed it down to these two and am really leaning towards the top one. I think it looks better when standing in front of it looking down as opposed to kneeling down and looking at it, like these photos. Besides, I love my color and the more of it the better.

Attachment 169749

Attachment 169750

I like what Venom did with the others but they look good if I was going towards the T2/T3 look. I was real tempted to go with his 6th pick as well but I don't think it goes with my retro look. Thanks again Venom for your help.

Now I need to make up my mind on whether or not to make the scoops functional by cutting the holes in the bottom of the bumper for more airflow into the radiator area. I may wait and cut holes once I get a CAI and use it for an air scoop. But cutting up the bumper scares me. Just drilling the holes for the splitter made me cringe.

T.

i'm going to get the lip part by the headlights blacked out this weekend. i'll take photos for you so you can check out how it looks on our color in a real photo instead of photoshop. the photoshop was very good, but it's never the same

NC_SG_SS · 10-05-2010, 01:07 AM

ABM RIP.....one color that should never have gotten dropped...this was my former color choice, once it was eliminated, i went to syn green, another great retro/custom type color...i think the ABM should be brought back on the verts, and Z28 as well..we can wish..it had only about 3% pentitration i was told...still one drop dead color IMO....

bluetooth-ss · 10-05-2010, 06:46 PM

It is cool being one of the few blue but it would nice if they did a limeted run on the Z-28.

mvarley · 10-05-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bluetooth-ss

It is cool being one of the few blue but it would nice if they did a limeted run on the Z-28.

I'm with you on the limited run for the Z-28.
Mike

geminidreams · 10-05-2010, 11:25 PM

I would be in so much trouble I would have to have a Z-28 forsure if it came in my fav color ABM... Wow that would be awesome.

10-03-2010, 07:59 PM	#4749
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	Venom with the mad skillz!!! Thanks for the additional options. Gives me more to think about. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

10-04-2010, 09:11 AM	#4750
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	I like the 6th one venom photoshopped. I'm a little pissed. Washed my car last night around 4-5pm, flayed and waxed part that needed it. I wake up to go to work and now it's raining :( now I gotta wash it again on Thursday for the OC Auto Show on Friday....grrrrr. __________________

10-04-2010, 09:24 PM	#4752
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	Top One IMHO __________________

10-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#4753
AquaBlueNic Nicole (& Dave!) Drives: 2010 AquaBlueMetallic 6Speed Manual Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, Louisiana Posts: 217	TBone- I accidently cut a hole in the bottom of my bumper. :( Wanna borrow it? Just kiddin ya. [Road hazard, well, parking lot hazard, darnit.] [At least most people can't really see the damage unless you really look for it.] __________________ 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Camaro

10-04-2010, 09:50 PM	#4754
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	Lower of the two, for me. I like the way the black breaks up the color. Good luck with your decision! __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

10-02-2010, 09:45 AM	#4747
scruffyluv CB5thGEN Drives: 2013 2SS/RS BRM 1LE, 05 Trailblazer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 948 View My Garage	The first one, anything to make it look more unique! We painted my calipers red and blue not too long ago... makes it stand out alot!

10-05-2010, 01:07 AM	#4757
NC_SG_SS Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: concord, NC Posts: 128	ABM RIP.....one color that should never have gotten dropped...this was my former color choice, once it was eliminated, i went to syn green, another great retro/custom type color...i think the ABM should be brought back on the verts, and Z28 as well..we can wish..it had only about 3% pentitration i was told...still one drop dead color IMO.... __________________ 2011 2SS/RS SGM KAE, MN6, SLP ZL sways. TPC strut tower brace, GMPP Exhaust,roto-fab cai, pfadt lowering springs, Pedders subframe inserts, radius arm and steering rack inserts. 69 camaro fender and hood badges,heritage grill with orig SS badge, AAC green and white LEDs, RJM designs interior with green houndstooth seats inserts, suede headliner, Berger Chevrolet rear blackout big block tribute, 3stage white gold diamond pearl custom rally stripes by ayers custom paint concord, nc

10-05-2010, 06:46 PM	#4758
bluetooth-ss Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2018 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,069	It is cool being one of the few blue but it would nice if they did a limeted run on the Z-28. __________________ BLUETOOTH-SS

10-05-2010, 11:25 PM	#4760
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	I would be in so much trouble I would have to have a Z-28 forsure if it came in my fav color ABM... Wow that would be awesome. __________________ Mods to date: ABM Catch can, Pfadt stage II racing suspension, axel back magna flows, Araid CAI. New Vinyl stripes and Powder coated my factory rims.

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