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Pagliaro · 05-21-2019, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by crowcoll

If anyone does do this conversion any chance we could get you to do a DIY youtube video. Would help a lot of people out in the future I'm sure. Since it doesn't come with any instructions.

If I remember too but really not much to it. Remove old install new.

Need to cut out hole for hood latch I just traced it on cardboard cut it out measured from centre and retraced then dremelled out the hole.

orange devil · 05-21-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pagliaro

If I remember too but really not much to it. Remove old install new.

Need to cut out hole for hood latch I just traced it on cardboard cut it out measured from centre and retraced then dremelled out the hole.

Agreed it's pretty straightforward you don't even need to use the three bolts in corner mounting the bumper to the fender. could damage the bumper.if you do use really small ones ..honestly the hardest part with snapping the grills into the new bumper. they're a pain in the ass.

mbrinker96 · 05-21-2019, 03:13 PM

I'm assuming you both painted the bumper impact bar black since mine is the color of my car. Was there any other prep needed?

Pagliaro · 05-21-2019, 05:50 PM

My bumper/car is at painters but I do plan on painting bumper bar black. I may add mesh too behind the open holes. Also going to get it wrapped in xpel after 2 weeks cure time. My anticipation is killing me knoeing I'm close to seeing this happen.

Not looking forward to snapping the grills in. We attempted on test fitting but gave up.

csorrentini · 05-22-2019, 04:32 PM

If I have a 2SS/RS and get this bumper, what headlights can I use with it? Can I use the 6th Gen lights or since I have the RS the harness won't match?

Mattchew · 05-22-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagliaro

My bumper/car is at painters but I do plan on painting bumper bar black. I may add mesh too behind the open holes. Also going to get it wrapped in xpel after 2 weeks cure time. My anticipation is killing me knoeing I'm close to seeing this happen.

Not looking forward to snapping the grills in. We attempted on test fitting but gave up.

I had one fit perfect and another fit terrible I would probs have made sure since it seems like a 50 50

Pagliaro · 05-22-2019, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattchew

I had one fit perfect and another fit terrible I would probs have made sure since it seems like a 50 50

Oh shit guess I'll find out .

Also anyone pre 2014 install the 2014 sized 6th gen headlights ? I might need to.order harnesses for them.

Mattchew · 05-31-2019, 12:27 AM

anyone ever find a bellypan that would work with this bumper? Would the bellypan work from a zl1?

Pagliaro · 05-31-2019, 02:20 AM

Im not at installation yet and my car got hit in a parking lot hit and run.

I feel the one I linked here will work but not without cutting.

I seen my bumper painted but hard to get excited when my fender looks like this.

orange devil · 05-31-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pagliaro

Im not at installation yet and my car got hit in a parking lot hit and run.

I feel the one I linked here will work but not without cutting.

I seen my bumper painted but hard to get excited when my fender looks like this.

WTF?? I'm sorry man...

Pagliaro · 05-31-2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis66

WTF?? I'm sorry man...

Stay tuned....

Down but not out and just further delays

Tha Snowman · 05-31-2019, 08:06 PM

I've had the bumper for some weeks now, came painted but with some imperfections. Not too bad so I'm still trying to get everything together. I painted the grills myself, but I've been trying to but the grills on the past two days and its extremely hard. Got the lights and everything, I might need a 13-14 harness from what I heard, but I'm stuck on the grills fml. I also bought the zl1 belly pan since mine didn't come with it just incase.

Pagliaro · 06-01-2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tha Snowman

I've had the bumper for some weeks now, came painted but with some imperfections. Not too bad so I'm still trying to get everything together. I painted the grills myself, but I've been trying to but the grills on the past two days and its extremely hard. Got the lights and everything, I might need a 13-14 harness from what I heard, but I'm stuck on the grills fml. I also bought the zl1 belly pan since mine didn't come with it just incase.

Harness is needed for the lights.

orange devil · 06-01-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Snowman

I've had the bumper for some weeks now, came painted but with some imperfections. Not too bad so I'm still trying to get everything together. I painted the grills myself, but I've been trying to but the grills on the past two days and its extremely hard. Got the lights and everything, I might need a 13-14 harness from what I heard, but I'm stuck on the grills fml. I also bought the zl1 belly pan since mine didn't come with it just incase.

The grills are a super bitch to snap in place and the bottom chin is a nightmare.. be careful not to damage the paint on the bumper installing it.

05-21-2019, 05:50 PM	#172
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	My bumper/car is at painters but I do plan on painting bumper bar black. I may add mesh too behind the open holes. Also going to get it wrapped in xpel after 2 weeks cure time. My anticipation is killing me knoeing I'm close to seeing this happen. Not looking forward to snapping the grills in. We attempted on test fitting but gave up. __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink.

05-31-2019, 12:27 AM	#176
Mattchew Drives: Camaro 2011 RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Anaheim Posts: 231	anyone ever find a bellypan that would work with this bumper? Would the bellypan work from a zl1? __________________ Sometimes Rattlecan rims look good...

05-31-2019, 02:20 AM	#177
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	Im not at installation yet and my car got hit in a parking lot hit and run. I feel the one I linked here will work but not without cutting. I seen my bumper painted but hard to get excited when my fender looks like this. Attached Images __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink.

05-21-2019, 03:13 PM	#171
mbrinker96 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 41	I'm assuming you both painted the bumper impact bar black since mine is the color of my car. Was there any other prep needed?

05-22-2019, 04:32 PM	#173
csorrentini Drives: 2010 Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, fl Posts: 376	If I have a 2SS/RS and get this bumper, what headlights can I use with it? Can I use the 6th Gen lights or since I have the RS the harness won't match?

05-31-2019, 08:06 PM	#180
Tha Snowman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 86	I've had the bumper for some weeks now, came painted but with some imperfections. Not too bad so I'm still trying to get everything together. I painted the grills myself, but I've been trying to but the grills on the past two days and its extremely hard. Got the lights and everything, I might need a 13-14 harness from what I heard, but I'm stuck on the grills fml. I also bought the zl1 belly pan since mine didn't come with it just incase.