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5th_GEN_SS · 03-31-2010, 07:10 AM

Planning on installing the front GM GFX, a rocker panel and molded splash guards with in the next week...

Does any one have any advice? tips? hints to make the install easier?

as far as the front gfx go... where and how have the rivets been installed? does any one have a pic or diagram?

any tips on removing the rockers with out breaking the clips?

thanks!

I will take pictures of the install so that others try a DIY

5th_GEN_SS · 03-31-2010, 10:23 AM

specifically the rivet hardware? this is what th front gfx came with... how does it attach?

Michael_Js · 03-31-2010, 10:38 AM

Someone posted this on another thread, hope it helps:

You mention rocker panel & splash guards...do they go together? All of that should have came with directions...

herkman · 03-31-2010, 11:45 AM

I posted this advice on the rocker removal and another forum member said he used my method and it worked. It may not be the standard way but works;
(1) Remove front and rear screws from rocker in fenderwells
(2) With pressure, pull the rear of the rocker outward to release the four or so clips.
(3) Do the same at the front using a slight downward motion (they are angled).
(4) Now tap and slide the rocker rearward (may need a rubber mallet)
the clips are in channels on the rockers and will remain in the car body
(5) using needle nose pliers, squeeze the arrow shaped pins of the clips in to pull them from the body
(6) slide them back into the channels on the rockers for safe keeping

Hope this helps

*DGthe3* · 04-01-2010, 07:52 AM

moved to DIY sub-section

MR. FBDY · 04-09-2010, 11:36 AM

Did you get yours done? I can tell you it is not too bad. I did my car in a weekend. Came in handy having the nose off so I could install the Heritage grille too.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

5th_GEN_SS · 04-10-2010, 10:20 PM

how much will drilling holes in the facia affect the value of the car?

MR. FBDY · 04-12-2010, 10:00 AM

Well you really dont have much choice, you need to rivet the front spoiler on and the rear ends. If your worried about value of the car, the GFX increase value over the non GFX cars.

CamaroSkooter · 04-12-2010, 10:03 AM

FYI The molded splash guards WILL NOT work with the GFX kit.

03-31-2010, 07:10 AM	#1
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	DIY Help Installing front GFX, Rocker panels, andsplash Guards Planning on installing the front GM GFX, a rocker panel and molded splash guards with in the next week... Does any one have any advice? tips? hints to make the install easier? as far as the front gfx go... where and how have the rivets been installed? does any one have a pic or diagram? any tips on removing the rockers with out breaking the clips? thanks! I will take pictures of the install so that others try a DIY __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

03-31-2010, 10:23 AM	#2
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	specifically the rivet hardware? this is what th front gfx came with... how does it attach? __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

03-31-2010, 11:45 AM	#4
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	I posted this advice on the rocker removal and another forum member said he used my method and it worked. It may not be the standard way but works; (1) Remove front and rear screws from rocker in fenderwells (2) With pressure, pull the rear of the rocker outward to release the four or so clips. (3) Do the same at the front using a slight downward motion (they are angled). (4) Now tap and slide the rocker rearward (may need a rubber mallet) the clips are in channels on the rockers and will remain in the car body (5) using needle nose pliers, squeeze the arrow shaped pins of the clips in to pull them from the body (6) slide them back into the channels on the rockers for safe keeping Hope this helps __________________ R6P - Kooks 1-7/8 Catted LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, MGW Shifter, Revolution SS Front Spoiler, Unrestricted Motorsports Rear Spoiler, Razzi Side and Rear EFX, Heritage Grill, Hawk HPS Pads, G2 Matched Calipers, SAV-3 Wheels, Vengeance Racing Stage II Cam 227/239.614/.624 115+3, 25% Underdrive Pulley, Oil Catch Can, 461 RWHP - 420 Torque

04-01-2010, 07:52 AM	#5
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	moved to DIY sub-section __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-09-2010, 11:36 AM	#6
MR. FBDY FBDY or no Body Drives: 2010 CGM ZL1 clone/13 Silverado HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 333	Did you get yours done? I can tell you it is not too bad. I did my car in a weekend. Came in handy having the nose off so I could install the Heritage grille too. BEFORE: AFTER: BEFORE: AFTER: __________________ "Camaro Mike" of NY CGM/M6/ZL1clone/GFX/Hurst/SLP/K&N/BMR/Niche Happily cruizin 7/31/09

04-10-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	how much will drilling holes in the facia affect the value of the car? __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

04-12-2010, 10:00 AM	#8
MR. FBDY FBDY or no Body Drives: 2010 CGM ZL1 clone/13 Silverado HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 333	Well you really dont have much choice, you need to rivet the front spoiler on and the rear ends. If your worried about value of the car, the GFX increase value over the non GFX cars. __________________ "Camaro Mike" of NY CGM/M6/ZL1clone/GFX/Hurst/SLP/K&N/BMR/Niche Happily cruizin 7/31/09

04-12-2010, 10:03 AM	#9
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	FYI The molded splash guards WILL NOT work with the GFX kit.

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