Front Deflectors 2017 SS Camaro

rwolf · 01-19-2017, 03:46 PM

Does anyone know what importance the two small rubber deflectors play on the 2017 SS Camaro? They are in front of the front wheels. Have read they seem to get in the way and drag on high spots on the road and drive ways. Does it hurt to take them off? What is there functionality?They are held on by 5 small screws. Any information would be appreciated.

freddyD · 01-19-2017, 04:07 PM

They are what you said,deflectors for air under the car,some people remove them no big deal.

Frank237 · 01-19-2017, 04:22 PM

IIRC, I read they funnel air around the tires. I'd imagine that unless You commute at 170 mph , you should notice little difference with them removed.

00 Trans Ram · 01-19-2017, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank237

IIRC, I read they funnel air around the tires. I'd imagine that unless You commute at 170 mph , you should notice little difference with them removed.

Someone mentioned me?

Glen e · 01-19-2017, 04:33 PM

I took them off the day or so after delivery. Whatever they do, I'm not concerned, on a daily driver. For me the car looks much better without them. And that was my priority.

They are attached with 7mm body screws on each side, easily bolted on and off.

JaxChris · 01-19-2017, 04:40 PM

Lower air dam is for aerodynamics and fuel economy. If you don't care, take them off, it won't break anything.

LT4Greg · 01-19-2017, 08:51 PM

I like the look of mine but they do get in the way of ramps and low driveways.

Sunsnare98 · 01-19-2017, 08:58 PM

I like them because they tell me when I'll have an issue getting driveways before I damage my splitter. But yeah...they're for aero.

Whitemaro6 · 01-19-2017, 09:07 PM

Any pics with them off?

Mr. Grumpy · 01-19-2017, 09:11 PM

I took mine off when I installed my winter setup (wheels and tires) for better snow clearance. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

rwolf · 01-20-2017, 10:48 AM

Want to thank you guys who responded to my question on the Deflectors on the Camaro. What a great bunch of guys on this site. Look forward to being part of the site in the future.

Mr. Grumpy · 01-20-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitemaro6

Any pics with them off?

As requested.

Flashpoint135 · 01-20-2017, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the picture, it makes much more of a difference than I expected. Now I'm not sure if I prefer them on or off. Although mine looks different anyway since I don't have the splitter like the Fifty.

On this subject, are they still including an extra "track" set of these deflectors with the 17's?

slick3 · 01-20-2017, 02:26 PM

My 1LE doesn't have them so I will assume they are not needed to "improve" performance per say.

01-19-2017, 03:46 PM	#1
rwolf Drives: 50 Anniversary SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: College Station Posts: 2	Front Deflectors 2017 SS Camaro Does anyone know what importance the two small rubber deflectors play on the 2017 SS Camaro? They are in front of the front wheels. Have read they seem to get in the way and drag on high spots on the road and drive ways. Does it hurt to take them off? What is there functionality?They are held on by 5 small screws. Any information would be appreciated.

01-19-2017, 04:33 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I took them off the day or so after delivery. Whatever they do, I'm not concerned, on a daily driver. For me the car looks much better without them. And that was my priority. They are attached with 7mm body screws on each side, easily bolted on and off. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-19-2017, 08:51 PM	#7
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I like the look of mine but they do get in the way of ramps and low driveways. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

01-19-2017, 09:11 PM	#10
Mr. Grumpy Car Enthusiast Drives: 2017 Camaro SS FIFTY Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 163	I took mine off when I installed my winter setup (wheels and tires) for better snow clearance. I'll post a pic tomorrow. __________________ 2017 SS Camaro FIFTY 6MT, Nav, NPP, Black Bowties, Mishimoto OCC, Skip Shift Eliminator, GM Footwell Lighting, NGM Splash Guards, GM Blackout Tail Lights (SOLD)

01-20-2017, 01:44 PM	#13
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	Thanks for the picture, it makes much more of a difference than I expected. Now I'm not sure if I prefer them on or off. Although mine looks different anyway since I don't have the splitter like the Fifty. On this subject, are they still including an extra "track" set of these deflectors with the 17's? __________________

01-19-2017, 04:07 PM	#2
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	They are what you said,deflectors for air under the car,some people remove them no big deal.

01-19-2017, 04:22 PM	#3
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	IIRC, I read they funnel air around the tires. I'd imagine that unless You commute at 170 mph , you should notice little difference with them removed.

01-19-2017, 04:40 PM	#6
JaxChris Drives: '16 2SS GD1 MX0 NPP F55 IO6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,298	Lower air dam is for aerodynamics and fuel economy. If you don't care, take them off, it won't break anything.

01-19-2017, 08:58 PM	#8
Sunsnare98 Drives: 2017 camaro ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 264	I like them because they tell me when I'll have an issue getting driveways before I damage my splitter. But yeah...they're for aero.

01-19-2017, 09:07 PM	#9
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	Any pics with them off?

01-20-2017, 10:48 AM	#11
rwolf Drives: 50 Anniversary SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: College Station Posts: 2	Want to thank you guys who responded to my question on the Deflectors on the Camaro. What a great bunch of guys on this site. Look forward to being part of the site in the future.

01-20-2017, 02:26 PM	#14
slick3 Drives: Garnet Red - 20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,010	My 1LE doesn't have them so I will assume they are not needed to "improve" performance per say.

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