OEM GFX vs. Aftermarket GFX - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

itsorange · 03-15-2011, 01:23 AM

I would love to get the OEM GFX for my 2SS but I don't want to pay close to $2000 for it (unpainted). So I found a place that sells it for quite a bit less but it says, "Urethane GM-X"... is that some cheap imitation material that will break into pieces the first time a rock hits it going MPH?

Does anyone know what material the OEM Stock GFX are made of? Will there be painting issues if it is made of a different material than the OEM GFX?

khabboub · 03-15-2011, 01:27 AM

i really want to know the answer to this too. is there also a V6 kit too?

itsorange · 03-15-2011, 01:44 AM

not for the crazy cheap price I found, I will keep an eye out for one

BigBlock427 · 03-15-2011, 02:38 AM

its not the material its how they are made. replicas are a mold of the stock parts. so you run into a problem with fit and finish. the way the front splitter attaches to the front bumper is allot more complicated that it seems. with replica mounting point can be off or nonexistent.

I have gone down the replica parts path... and not bashing on "clone parts" because some times you can get away with it and save some coin... but I would not go with the the replicas of the gm kits... and the rear on these kit integrate the exhaust shrouds into the mold and just dosnt look right.

it up to you in the end but some times you end up paying more to get the replica parts to fit/work right... then it would cost to get the stock one form the factory... if you want them that bad then just wait save and know your going to do it right the first time. rather then save some money and end up with a sub par final product

good luck!!!

ps. you want urethane... allot of companies go with urethane because its cost effective and flexible as apposed to fiberglass which will crack. Both the kits stock and gm x kits are urethane.

ZED SLED · 03-15-2011, 08:18 AM

I just bought the Stillen Street Scene 5 piece kit. Now waiting for an opening at the shop to get them painted and installed. They are urethane and was $600 from Stillen. The front splitter comes in V6 or V8. The side skirts are the same. Here is a pic of member BLIZZARD_2010_SS's ride with them. He said the fit was perfect. I expect to pay around $1000 for paint and install.

Hired Gun · 03-15-2011, 09:25 AM

I like that it looks good.

The Stig · 03-15-2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclark10

I just bought the Stillen Street Scene 5 piece kit. Now waiting for an opening at the shop to get them painted and installed. They are urethane and was $600 from Stillen. The front splitter comes in V6 or V8. The side skirts are the same. Here is a pic of a members ride with them. Don't remember his name but he said the fit was perfect. I expect to pay around $1000 for paint and install.

I love the street scene kit. Its the one in going with whenever I get around to the gfx

itsorange · 03-15-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlock427

its not the material its how they are made. replicas are a mold of the stock parts. so you run into a problem with fit and finish. the way the front splitter attaches to the front bumper is allot more complicated that it seems. with replica mounting point can be off or nonexistent.

I have gone down the replica parts path... and not bashing on "clone parts" because some times you can get away with it and save some coin... but I would not go with the the replicas of the gm kits... and the rear on these kit integrate the exhaust shrouds into the mold and just dosnt look right.

it up to you in the end but some times you end up paying more to get the replica parts to fit/work right... then it would cost to get the stock one form the factory... if you want them that bad then just wait save and know your going to do it right the first time. rather then save some money and end up with a sub par final product

good luck!!!

ps. you want urethane... allot of companies go with urethane because its cost effective and flexible as apposed to fiberglass which will crack. Both the kits stock and gm x kits are urethane.

Wow, thank you so much for your response. This is exactly what i needed to know and it looks like I will be going with factory. I will be installing myself and I don't want to run into any problems during the install.

thanks again

Mike2ss · 03-15-2011, 09:57 PM

yea, I agree, I origiannly bought some aftermarket gm like side skirts but after talking to my body shop he talked me into the original side skirts. while I paid more, I agree that in the long run I made the right decision.

03-15-2011, 01:23 AM	#1
itsorange Drives: 2010 CamaroSS2 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 283	OEM GFX vs. Aftermarket GFX I would love to get the OEM GFX for my 2SS but I don't want to pay close to $2000 for it (unpainted). So I found a place that sells it for quite a bit less but it says, "Urethane GM-X"... is that some cheap imitation material that will break into pieces the first time a rock hits it going MPH? Does anyone know what material the OEM Stock GFX are made of? Will there be painting issues if it is made of a different material than the OEM GFX? __________________ Lingenfelter 650 LPE Dual Disc Clutch JBA LT Headers, JBA HF Cats, JBA Exhaust Beware of the LPE Brotherhood

03-15-2011, 01:44 AM	#3
itsorange Drives: 2010 CamaroSS2 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 283	not for the crazy cheap price I found, I will keep an eye out for one __________________ Lingenfelter 650 LPE Dual Disc Clutch JBA LT Headers, JBA HF Cats, JBA Exhaust Beware of the LPE Brotherhood

03-15-2011, 08:18 AM	#5
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	I just bought the Stillen Street Scene 5 piece kit. Now waiting for an opening at the shop to get them painted and installed. They are urethane and was $600 from Stillen. The front splitter comes in V6 or V8. The side skirts are the same. Here is a pic of member BLIZZARD_2010_SS's ride with them. He said the fit was perfect. I expect to pay around $1000 for paint and install. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by ZED SLED; 03-15-2011 at 11:41 AM.

03-15-2011, 09:25 AM	#6
Hired Gun Wild Man Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Ky Posts: 516	I like that it looks good. __________________ 2010 Camaro Black with White Stripes, Jannetty Racing Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, Long Tube Headers, GMPP Axel Back, Emblem Pros Custom "VOODOO" Under hood Bow tie, Chrome Gill Inserts, HUD plate, Sparks Performance White SS front and rear Plate MPD-1 Spoiler

03-15-2011, 09:57 PM	#9
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	yea, I agree, I origiannly bought some aftermarket gm like side skirts but after talking to my body shop he talked me into the original side skirts. while I paid more, I agree that in the long run I made the right decision. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

03-15-2011, 01:27 AM	#2
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	i really want to know the answer to this too. is there also a V6 kit too?

03-15-2011, 02:38 AM	#4
BigBlock427 ConceptZer0 Drives: 68 427 Camaro, 11 2SS/RS, 13 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 1,096	its not the material its how they are made. replicas are a mold of the stock parts. so you run into a problem with fit and finish. the way the front splitter attaches to the front bumper is allot more complicated that it seems. with replica mounting point can be off or nonexistent. I have gone down the replica parts path... and not bashing on "clone parts" because some times you can get away with it and save some coin... but I would not go with the the replicas of the gm kits... and the rear on these kit integrate the exhaust shrouds into the mold and just dosnt look right. it up to you in the end but some times you end up paying more to get the replica parts to fit/work right... then it would cost to get the stock one form the factory... if you want them that bad then just wait save and know your going to do it right the first time. rather then save some money and end up with a sub par final product good luck!!! ps. you want urethane... allot of companies go with urethane because its cost effective and flexible as apposed to fiberglass which will crack. Both the kits stock and gm x kits are urethane.

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