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cactuseater · 11-06-2011, 01:32 AM

Uh Oh !!

Guess what I'm ordering and having painted.....

Thanks for the video man, it will keep me from destroying something while R&R -ing the grille.

*GTAHVIT* · 11-06-2011, 08:27 PM

absolutely, glad It helped!

justjoshin · 12-01-2011, 08:54 PM

Thank you for this post, just swapped my grille and this made it go sooo smooth.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-25-2011, 01:16 PM

Nice video, I'm in the process of pulling my bumper off for the first time so I can install a front two hook. Will post the results when completed.

*GTAHVIT* · 12-25-2011, 02:18 PM

Glad it helped! Merry Christmas!

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-26-2011, 03:45 PM

Got the bumper off with no problems, only had to peel back the inner fender wells a bit to get a little bit more access. Now to figure out how to mount the front tow hook so it will not stick out too much.

*GTAHVIT* · 12-27-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

Got the bumper off with no problems, only had to peel back the inner fender wells a bit to get a little bit more access. Now to figure out how to mount the front tow hook so it will not stick out too much.

Can you please take some pics of where you mounted the tow hook?

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-27-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Can you please take some pics of where you mounted the tow hook?

Here are a couple, will post pictures of it with the bumper on when I'm done.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-27-2011, 05:06 PM

Picture with the bumper installed. Will take more once the car is back on the ground in a week or two.

Rogan · 12-27-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

Nice video, I'm in the process of pulling my bumper off for the first time so I can install a front two hook. Will post the results when completed.

You need to pull the car to the track?

Pkrimmer · 12-27-2011, 07:23 PM

I had my front off in and hour or so. Thanks

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-27-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogan

You need to pull the car to the track?

No, some tracks will not let you run unless you have tow hooks. They want to get you off the track as quick as possible if you break down or run into the sand trap. I have always been worried about where the tow truck operator would try to pull me out of a jam from. Anyone know where they would clip their hook to to pull you off the track? Anyway, following the OP front number removal will make this mod a very simple one.

*GTAHVIT* · 12-27-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pkrimmer

I had my front off in and hour or so. Thanks

Nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

No, some tracks will not let you run unless you have tow hooks. They want to get you off the track as quick as possible if you break down or run into the sand trap. I have always been worried about where the tow truck operator would try to pull me out of a jam from. Anyone know where they would clip their hook to to pull you off the track? Anyway, following the OP front number removal will make this mod a very simple one.

looks like you could put some washers on the back side of the bumper to recess the hook a bit if you wanted too.

Well done

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-27-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Nice

looks like you could put some washers on the back side of the bumper to recess the hook a bit if you wanted too.

Well done

I have two washers on the back, the hook sticks out just enough to avoid damage to the bumper should someone have to stick a hook on the tow bar.

11-06-2011, 08:27 PM	#114
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	absolutely, glad It helped! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

12-25-2011, 01:16 PM	#116
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	Nice video, I'm in the process of pulling my bumper off for the first time so I can install a front two hook. Will post the results when completed. __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

12-25-2011, 02:18 PM	#117
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Glad it helped! Merry Christmas! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

12-26-2011, 03:45 PM	#118
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	Got the bumper off with no problems, only had to peel back the inner fender wells a bit to get a little bit more access. Now to figure out how to mount the front tow hook so it will not stick out too much. __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

12-27-2011, 05:06 PM	#121
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	Picture with the bumper installed. Will take more once the car is back on the ground in a week or two. Attached Images __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

11-06-2011, 01:32 AM	#113
cactuseater Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 856	Uh Oh !! Guess what I'm ordering and having painted..... Thanks for the video man, it will keep me from destroying something while R&R -ing the grille.

12-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#115
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Thank you for this post, just swapped my grille and this made it go sooo smooth.

12-27-2011, 07:23 PM	#123
Pkrimmer Drives: 2011 Black 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 56 View My Garage	Excellent Tutorial I had my front off in and hour or so. Thanks

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