Need some opinions on 1le canards

Blackbyrd · 07-22-2022, 07:50 PM

I need some outside opinions here

I bought a 2018 zl1 and the previous owner installed the 1le canards. Was not even on my radar and if it wasn't for the deal I got on the car I most likely would have passed on the car in favor of the standard zl1 bumper vents and leds.

My plan was just to swap back didn't think it was a bug deal. Later found out about the holes in the bumper. Bumper has rock chips galore so I'll likely repaint it over winter (I have a prolonged winter break where I'm off work) so I'd patch the holes and swap over then.

Fast forward to now and im considering painted the canards black (like infinites car which is gorgeous BTW )or replacing them with CF parts from trufiber ( not sure whose car the second one is but both images I found searching this forumn. Last pic is mine as is now

Appreciate any input, I know it's a subjective topic

Z OH 6 · 07-23-2022, 05:08 AM

I think they're ugly but if you're a track rat, they serve their pupose.

LeonardS · 07-23-2022, 05:47 AM

I think they look mean on the nose. I prefer the shiny black ones on a black car vs the carbon fiber.

Dan82679 · 07-23-2022, 02:43 PM

Looks like you don't have the 1le bumper so the previous owner made holes in the bumper. If you don't have the 1le rear spoiler either so the canards are pointless. I personally like the clean look and led running lights of the standard zl1 but unless you want to spend $800 on an unpainted bumper I would stick to painting the canards gloss black.

infinitereality · 07-25-2022, 07:45 AM

That first car looks familiar!

Here's something I've learned putting canards on a base ZL1. I've never been 100% happy with my decision due to never getting proper "poke" from to match. I think the poke is doable with the 20s, but I'm not 100% confident in my measuring abilities with suspension. If I was to do it all again, for look of my car as it sits now, I'd not have done the canards. Simply would have looked better without them and making the wheels flush.

That being said and with yours already having them... I got a great deal on some Forgestar CF5Vs this weekend in ZLE specs and once I get them refinished and some tires on them, I think I'll be 100% content with my canard decision.

Z OH 6 · 07-25-2022, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitereality

That first car looks familiar!

Here's something I've learned putting canards on a base ZL1. I've never been 100% happy with my decision due to never getting proper "poke" from to match. I think the poke is doable with the 20s, but I'm not 100% confident in my measuring abilities with suspension. If I was to do it all again, for look of my car as it sits now, I'd not have done the canards. Simply would have looked better without them and making the wheels flush.

That being said and with yours already having them... I got a great deal on some Forgestar CF5Vs this weekend in ZLE specs and once I get them refinished and some tires on them, I think I'll be 100% content with my canard decision.

This is the route I went, 1LE splitter and grills, 1LE rear wing and custom offset wheels flush with the fenders.

Blackbyrd · 07-25-2022, 08:57 AM

Like I'd said originally I wouldn't have gone out of my way to find a car in this state, but thiught it was a simple swap at the time, and the price of the car was right along with all the other options I wanted.

I wasn't a fan of the canards as far me they are purely aesthetic,, and I much preferred the standard look. At this point though I'd be lying if I didn't say they have grown on me and add a bit of agressiveness to the front.

Really leaning towards the cf canards and vent covers at this point I think

infinitereality · 07-25-2022, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbyrd

Like I'd said originally I wouldn't have gone out of my way to find a car in this state, but thiught it was a simple swap at the time, and the price of the car was right along with all the other options I wanted.

I wasn't a fan of the canards as far me they are purely aesthetic,, and I much preferred the standard look. At this point though I'd be lying if I didn't say they have grown on me and add a bit of agressiveness to the front.

Really leaning towards the cf canards and vent covers at this point I think

Same here, was anti-canards when I got mine but have grown on me for same reason.

I think carbon versions if can swing it, if not paint them body color or mosaic black if want to change it up a bit.

Blackbyrd · 08-10-2022, 10:19 PM

Made my choice

Went with trufibers, these things are sharp

Crushed 1LE · 08-11-2022, 09:29 AM

Good luck with the install. The clips for the bezel are a bitch to work with.

Blackbyrd · 08-11-2022, 10:32 AM

I'll find out tonight, but given they didn't use the proper clips for the canards I expect the same for the bezels.....

I removed the canards last week before making my decision. They used interior panel clips instead of the little wedge clips. I bought a 50ct pack of the proper clips.....

EDFHOBBIES · 08-15-2022, 07:09 AM

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=546716

now you gotta do the rest.

Blackbyrd · 08-15-2022, 08:45 AM

@edfhobbies

Ha! Yeah I've shopped their site a lot......... if all goes well I'll likely buy some more goodies

WillyZ83 · 08-15-2022, 09:02 AM

What is your current wheel setup? I never realized how much standard ZL1s have a lot of room to get the right poke . That's my focus is to get the wheel stance right.

07-22-2022, 07:50 PM	#1
Blackbyrd Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Tennessee Posts: 66	Need some opinions on 1le canards I need some outside opinions here I bought a 2018 zl1 and the previous owner installed the 1le canards. Was not even on my radar and if it wasn't for the deal I got on the car I most likely would have passed on the car in favor of the standard zl1 bumper vents and leds. My plan was just to swap back didn't think it was a bug deal. Later found out about the holes in the bumper. Bumper has rock chips galore so I'll likely repaint it over winter (I have a prolonged winter break where I'm off work) so I'd patch the holes and swap over then. Fast forward to now and im considering painted the canards black (like infinites car which is gorgeous BTW )or replacing them with CF parts from trufiber ( not sure whose car the second one is but both images I found searching this forumn. Last pic is mine as is now Appreciate any input, I know it's a subjective topic Attached Images

07-23-2022, 05:47 AM	#3
LeonardS Drives: 1969 Z28,1992 Z28,1994 Z28,1999 SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 1,154	I think they look mean on the nose. I prefer the shiny black ones on a black car vs the carbon fiber. __________________ 24 2SS 1LE, Riptide Blue, A10, PDR. Picked up 11/5/23, 560 miles. 23 ZLE Rapid Blue, M6. 6/27/22 TPW. Off assembly line on July 12th, 2022. To Dealer August 6th. Delivered August 8th. 129 miles. 99 SS Vert, Hugger Orange, A4, 806 miles 94 Z28, Black, M6, 595 miles 92 Z28, last car built at Van Nuys Plant, Red, A4, 125 miles www.last1992camaro.com 69 Z28, Dusk Blue, M4 29 Ford Business Coupe 28 Ford Pickup 24 GMC Denali 2500HD CCSB 4x4 22 Jeep Grand Cherokee 13 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4

07-25-2022, 07:45 AM	#5
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 473	That first car looks familiar! Here's something I've learned putting canards on a base ZL1. I've never been 100% happy with my decision due to never getting proper "poke" from to match. I think the poke is doable with the 20s, but I'm not 100% confident in my measuring abilities with suspension. If I was to do it all again, for look of my car as it sits now, I'd not have done the canards. Simply would have looked better without them and making the wheels flush. That being said and with yours already having them... I got a great deal on some Forgestar CF5Vs this weekend in ZLE specs and once I get them refinished and some tires on them, I think I'll be 100% content with my canard decision. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

08-10-2022, 10:19 PM	#9
Blackbyrd Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Tennessee Posts: 66	Made my choice Went with trufibers, these things are sharp Attached Images

08-15-2022, 07:09 AM	#12
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=546716 now you gotta do the rest. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

07-23-2022, 05:08 AM	#2
Z OH 6 Drives: 2021 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: GA Posts: 3,196	I think they're ugly but if you're a track rat, they serve their pupose.

07-23-2022, 02:43 PM	#4
Dan82679 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 238 View My Garage	Looks like you don't have the 1le bumper so the previous owner made holes in the bumper. If you don't have the 1le rear spoiler either so the canards are pointless. I personally like the clean look and led running lights of the standard zl1 but unless you want to spend $800 on an unpainted bumper I would stick to painting the canards gloss black.

07-25-2022, 08:57 AM	#7
Blackbyrd Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Tennessee Posts: 66	Like I'd said originally I wouldn't have gone out of my way to find a car in this state, but thiught it was a simple swap at the time, and the price of the car was right along with all the other options I wanted. I wasn't a fan of the canards as far me they are purely aesthetic,, and I much preferred the standard look. At this point though I'd be lying if I didn't say they have grown on me and add a bit of agressiveness to the front. Really leaning towards the cf canards and vent covers at this point I think

08-11-2022, 09:29 AM	#10
Crushed 1LE Drives: 2022 ZL1(FEA suspension) Rapid Blue Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chemainus BC, Canada Posts: 489	Good luck with the install. The clips for the bezel are a bitch to work with.

08-11-2022, 10:32 AM	#11
Blackbyrd Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Tennessee Posts: 66	I'll find out tonight, but given they didn't use the proper clips for the canards I expect the same for the bezels..... I removed the canards last week before making my decision. They used interior panel clips instead of the little wedge clips. I bought a 50ct pack of the proper clips.....

08-15-2022, 08:45 AM	#13
Blackbyrd Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Tennessee Posts: 66	@edfhobbies Ha! Yeah I've shopped their site a lot......... if all goes well I'll likely buy some more goodies

08-15-2022, 09:02 AM	#14
WillyZ83 Drives: 18 zl1 garnet red Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TX Posts: 287	What is your current wheel setup? I never realized how much standard ZL1s have a lot of room to get the right poke . That's my focus is to get the wheel stance right. __________________ IG - @zl1_will 2022 zl1 740hp / 730tq stolen 2018 zl1 Maggie - 2" headers - flex fuel - lowside fuel ssytem - +30 injectors - cordes ice tank - spl rear linkage arms

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