Opinions?

zaimer · 03-04-2021, 04:39 PM

I’m not sure if the lack of driving the SS is getting to me, or there is a real “issue”. Is the normal for GM quality or has my car been reassembled at some point? There are really no indications anywhere that the car has seen a body shop or has ever been sprayed. I know the rear bumper gap issue is quite prevalent with our cars, so that one doesn’t really concern me. But all of the photos I see of other camaros, the front bumpers seem to have a better figment than mine. One spot specifically is where the front fender rounds out into the bumper cover. Also the top of the bumper cover sits a bit higher than the fender. The fender round protrudes out past the cover, where most others seem flush?

Staves · 03-04-2021, 06:59 PM

Lemon law

zaimer · 03-04-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

Lemon law

Kidding me. Lol

UnknownJinX · 03-04-2021, 07:23 PM

Well, I took a look at my car. Decently flush, but I wouldn't say yours looks too bad, it might just be a bit on the edge of the tolerance.

funked1 · 03-04-2021, 07:27 PM

Mine is just like that. 'Merica

Big Lebowski · 03-04-2021, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by funked1

Mine is just like that. 'Merica

What he said.

OP - I think it’s just the tail end of the Winter here in the Midwest and we’re getting antsy. Once you get time to drive her more you won’t sweat the little things. Fitment looks a little “out” but I think a dealer (or you) could make it worse trying to tighten it up...plus you can’t see it from behind the wheel.

zaimer · 03-04-2021, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UnknownJinX

Well, I took a look at my car. Decently flush, but I wouldn't say yours looks too bad, it might just be a bit on the edge of the tolerance.

Interesting. I think I’m more bothered by the possibility of the car not being original..the fact that The factory let a C- pass through would be fine.

zaimer · 03-04-2021, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by funked1

Mine is just like that. 'Merica

Your fender round sit above where it meets the bumper cover? As I said, I’ve only seen flush so it was a bit concerning.

zaimer · 03-04-2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Lebowski

What he said.

OP - I think it’s just the tail end of the Winter here in the Midwest and we’re getting antsy. Once you get time to drive her more you won’t sweat the little things. Fitment looks a little “out” but I think a dealer (or you) could make it worse trying to tighten it up...plus you can’t see it from behind the wheel.

That was my thought. I certainly wouldn’t take it to a dealer (at all) let alone for something like this. I’d hate to make anything worse with my tinkering around.

LT1ornothing · 03-04-2021, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zaimer

That was my thought. I certainly wouldn’t take it to a dealer (at all) let alone for something like this. I’d hate to make anything worse with my tinkering around.

For what it's worth, the new 2020 mustang gt i test drove before buying my new LT1 camaro had gaps big enough that I could stick my index finger between them and I consider my hands to be large.

FarmerFran · 03-04-2021, 08:27 PM

Fix teh Pix

Realist · 03-04-2021, 08:57 PM

Paint appears to match and looks OEM from what I can tell so I wouldn’t be too concerned. I had a 2013 SS 1LE that looked similar and it was straight off the truck from the factory. Like others have said “Merica”. Check screw/bolt/pushpin heads for any evidence of prior removal if still concerned.

arpad_m · 03-04-2021, 09:01 PM

This is totaled, take the payout and buy a 2022

Kidding aside, I would consider this normal. If it still bothers you, adjust it after loosening the fascia bolts on that side, perhaps the black plastic bracket between the bumper and the fender (part #7 on the pic) is misaligned or needs a little nudge. That said, your bumper to fender gap looks within tolerance, I've seen many.

zaimer · 03-04-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEornothing

For what it's worth, the new 2020 mustang gt i test drove before buying my new LT1 camaro had gaps big enough that I could stick my index finger between them and I consider my hands to be large.

03-04-2021, 04:39 PM	#1
zaimer Drives: 23 ZL1 6speed Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI Posts: 1,272	Opinions? I’m not sure if the lack of driving the SS is getting to me, or there is a real “issue”. Is the normal for GM quality or has my car been reassembled at some point? There are really no indications anywhere that the car has seen a body shop or has ever been sprayed. I know the rear bumper gap issue is quite prevalent with our cars, so that one doesn’t really concern me. But all of the photos I see of other camaros, the front bumpers seem to have a better figment than mine. One spot specifically is where the front fender rounds out into the bumper cover. Also the top of the bumper cover sits a bit higher than the fender. The fender round protrudes out past the cover, where most others seem flush? Attached Images

03-04-2021, 06:59 PM	#2
Staves Drives: women crazy Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA Posts: 698	Lemon law __________________ ‘19 1SS A10, Borla S-type Non-NPP-SOLD

03-04-2021, 07:23 PM	#4
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	Well, I took a look at my car. Decently flush, but I wouldn't say yours looks too bad, it might just be a bit on the edge of the tolerance. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

03-04-2021, 08:27 PM	#11
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Fix teh Pix __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

03-04-2021, 09:01 PM	#13
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,601 View My Garage	This is totaled, take the payout and buy a 2022 Kidding aside, I would consider this normal. If it still bothers you, adjust it after loosening the fascia bolts on that side, perhaps the black plastic bracket between the bumper and the fender (part #7 on the pic) is misaligned or needs a little nudge. That said, your bumper to fender gap looks within tolerance, I've seen many. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

03-04-2021, 07:27 PM	#5
funked1 Drives: '23 Hyundai Kona N, '24 VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 404	Mine is just like that. 'Merica

03-04-2021, 08:57 PM	#12
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	Paint appears to match and looks OEM from what I can tell so I wouldn’t be too concerned. I had a 2013 SS 1LE that looked similar and it was straight off the truck from the factory. Like others have said “Merica”. Check screw/bolt/pushpin heads for any evidence of prior removal if still concerned.

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