What is up with the grill?

Sven59 · 05-20-2016, 04:03 PM

I noticed the grill is different in the Z/28? Both the ZL1 and 1LE did not have any camo on the grill, the Z/28? does. There is also some type of channel on both sides that is completely covered. If this was the LT4 I would expect maximum airflow like the ZL1 design. There certainly is more material in the Z/28? version which leads to the question, why?

PolynesianPowerhouse · 05-20-2016, 04:49 PM

that paint job is called razzle dazzle paint... its basically used on cars to get you NOT to see the full shape and design of whatever its painted on...

back in world war 1, the painted ships and planes like this so that the enemy couldn't assess how close or far a ship was to shoot it or send torpedoes...

they are just hiding stuff

Sven59 · 05-20-2016, 04:52 PM

I understand the camo and it's use, I am wondering why they did it on this grill and not the others.

*DGthe3* · 05-20-2016, 07:18 PM

The camo on the grill itself is probably either to hide some surfacing effect thats been moulded in (likely just cosmetic, like bowties or Z/28s or something) or they had some spare strips of camo vinyl and wanted to screw with forum freaks like us that scour every detail for weeks on end.

As for the bit around the sides of the opening, my hunch is that they're closing it off a bit for improved aerodynamics.

BradfordCamaro · 05-20-2016, 07:18 PM

I think the camo guy had some tape left over and put a little extra on.
Nothing to see here. Move along.

Sven59 · 05-20-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

The camo on the grill itself is probably either to hide some surfacing effect thats been moulded in (likely just cosmetic, like bowties or Z/28s or something) or they had some spare strips of camo vinyl and wanted to screw with forum freaks like us that scour every detail for weeks on end.

As for the bit around the sides of the opening, my hunch is that they're closing it off a bit for improved aerodynamics.

Impoved aero, but loss of cooling air? No FI?

FenwickHockey65 · 05-20-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

I think the camo guy had some tape left over and put a little extra on.
Nothing to see here. Move along.

Whoever that engineer is, his/her job is literally to mess with people.

I remember the K2XX IVERs were running around with ovals for badges.

RLHMARINES · 05-20-2016, 08:15 PM

The Z/28 prototype has less air inlets on the corners of its front fascia near the canards than the ZL1 has and this was my first clue to suggest no forced induction on this setup. The grill openings are shaped differently also between the two also hence the camo tape.

Sven59 · 05-20-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

The Z/28 prototype has less air inlets on the corners of its front fascia near the canards than the ZL1 has and this was my first clue to suggest no forced induction on this setup.

Yes, I agree they were so picky on airflow that we got the flow tie. There is definitely more material in the Z/28 grill so reduced air flow. I know it's not a lot but with the cooling issues on the LT4 you would think they would want as much air as they can get. Just seems weird and the channels or whatever they are on the side. So, they are really trying to hide something or just messing with is.

GrimReaperSS · 05-20-2016, 09:02 PM

Smaller opening doesn't necessarily mean less air flow. It could create a venturi like effect and increase the velocity of the air flow.

17 White ZL1 · 05-20-2016, 11:36 PM

Chrome trim

oakaro68 · 05-21-2016, 07:03 AM

Yeah I'm thinking it's a cosmetic enhancement specific to the Z/28. I'd also lean towards the idea that this adds to the n/a argument since you'd want maximum cooling for the LT4. Although they don't seem to block much airflow, I'd agree they channel air to other parts of the car, be it misc radiators or brake ducts.

Trans damm · 05-21-2016, 07:41 AM

The style of that grill is the same as the Z06

Sven59 · 05-23-2016, 10:43 AM

I looked at both the Z/28? with the stripes and without and they put the camo on both of them the same?

05-20-2016, 04:03 PM	#1
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05-20-2016, 04:49 PM	#2
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	that paint job is called razzle dazzle paint... its basically used on cars to get you NOT to see the full shape and design of whatever its painted on... back in world war 1, the painted ships and planes like this so that the enemy couldn't assess how close or far a ship was to shoot it or send torpedoes... they are just hiding stuff __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

05-20-2016, 04:52 PM	#3
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I understand the camo and it's use, I am wondering why they did it on this grill and not the others. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

05-20-2016, 07:18 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	The camo on the grill itself is probably either to hide some surfacing effect thats been moulded in (likely just cosmetic, like bowties or Z/28s or something) or they had some spare strips of camo vinyl and wanted to screw with forum freaks like us that scour every detail for weeks on end. As for the bit around the sides of the opening, my hunch is that they're closing it off a bit for improved aerodynamics. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-20-2016, 07:18 PM	#5
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I think the camo guy had some tape left over and put a little extra on. Nothing to see here. Move along. __________________

05-20-2016, 08:15 PM	#8
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	The Z/28 prototype has less air inlets on the corners of its front fascia near the canards than the ZL1 has and this was my first clue to suggest no forced induction on this setup. The grill openings are shaped differently also between the two also hence the camo tape. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

05-20-2016, 09:02 PM	#10
GrimReaperSS Drives: 2001 Onyx Black/Ebony SS. 427/M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sussex, Wi Posts: 509	Smaller opening doesn't necessarily mean less air flow. It could create a venturi like effect and increase the velocity of the air flow.

05-20-2016, 11:36 PM	#11
17 White ZL1 Drives: 2017 White ZL1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 171	Chrome trim

05-21-2016, 07:03 AM	#12
oakaro68 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 410 View My Garage	Yeah I'm thinking it's a cosmetic enhancement specific to the Z/28. I'd also lean towards the idea that this adds to the n/a argument since you'd want maximum cooling for the LT4. Although they don't seem to block much airflow, I'd agree they channel air to other parts of the car, be it misc radiators or brake ducts.

05-21-2016, 07:41 AM	#13
Trans damm Drives: Trans am Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nyc Posts: 565	The style of that grill is the same as the Z06

05-23-2016, 10:43 AM	#14
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I looked at both the Z/28? with the stripes and without and they put the camo on both of them the same? __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

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