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1JEWLDSSRS · 08-31-2023, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I was interested at first, but after seeing it in person I changed my mind. It looks OK on refreshed 5th gens, but not on 2010-2013 cars, imo. It just doesn't flow well with the rear end. It loses that musclecar look. I recently bought the 5th gen ZL1 front bumper, just have to have it painted. I think those look awesome.

Totally agree. One of my friends has a 2013 black ZL1 that he did the gen6 front fascia on, and it just doesn't look or flow with the rest of the car, but he digs it. Just not for me. About the only front fascia I would do was the 5th gen ZL1, though about it, but everyone was doing it, so decided to do my own thing with my Camaro.

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Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-31-2023, 10:32 AM

And that was a wise choice Wayne. Your car is far more stunning and tastefully unique than most all of the cars on here.

Eddymel1998 · 08-31-2023, 11:40 AM

I'm on similar page with the 5th gen ZL1 bumper, I think it might be the best 5th gen bumper in looks and I get tempted every now and again but it feels like everyone is doing it, and although there's good reason for it, I just kinda figured I'll work with what I got and see what I can make of it, plus if I switch now I'll have to change bunch of stuff like how the splitter and belly pan are fitted.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-31-2023, 11:58 AM

Personally I like the 10-13 SS front end with a body color heritage the most of all the 5th gens.
Like I said above the 6th gen bumper on a 5th looks like the car is missing chromosomes. I’m in the camp of go buy a 6th gen if you like that look so much. It doesn’t belong on a 5th gen. Don’t forget that front end and the rest of the car not selling as a whole is why we won’t have a Camaro on dealer floors real soon.

Eddymel1998 · 08-31-2023, 12:22 PM

To me it's kind of on par with those Fiero based kit cars that copy lambos and Ferraris but just don't look right.

SlowLS1 · 08-31-2023, 01:39 PM

The 6th gen front on the 5th gen doesn't work because the lines and proportions look off to me looks out of place and hacky. Different strokes for different folks and I'm cool with that.

I knew I was going to be replacing my front fascia, I considered going back stock SS, the 5th gen ZL1, and some of the aftermarket. The 5th gen ZL1 fascia with Heritage is what I settled on and is by far my most favorite look for me on my car. No regrets.

I still have my old front fascia and am considering painting it along with the whole car when that time comes to leave my options open.

redcoats1976 · 08-31-2023, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

No sir, only if you had the RS package.

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i do...gotta love the RS package.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-01-2023, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

And that was a wise choice Wayne. Your car is far more stunning and tastefully unique than most all of the cars on here.

Thank you my brother, I really appreciate that! I had to take the headlight covers off. Somehow I lost the passenger side one, not sure how, but I did. I'm almost thinking someone stole it because they were clipped in pretty tight. Back when I bought them from Phastek they were only 100 bucks, now they are 200!! Ouch.. lol.

Blue 13 · 09-02-2023, 08:14 AM

You have to get another set. I love the way they look.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-02-2023, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue 13

You have to get another set. I love the way they look.

Yea I know right?? I love the look as well. Guess I'm going to have to just "splurge" and get another set.. lol. They do really set off the front end..

Danial · 09-02-2023, 07:53 PM

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To me it's kind of on par with those Fiero based kit cars that copy lambos and Ferraris but just don't look right.

Yikes! That looks like something out of Logan's Run. Yeesh.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-02-2023, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yea I know right?? I love the look as well. Guess I'm going to have to just "splurge" and get another set.. lol. They do really set off the front end..

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a set for mine too. They are really cool.

Blue 13 · 09-03-2023, 10:28 AM

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Yikes! That looks like something out of Logan's Run. Yeesh.

You just lost everyone younger than us. I’m 52.

Danial · 09-03-2023, 10:39 AM

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You just lost everyone younger than us. I’m 52.

hahaha...you're probably right. It's tough to invoke some cheesy, obscure sci-fi flick in a mixed crowd.

08-31-2023, 10:32 AM	#16
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	And that was a wise choice Wayne. Your car is far more stunning and tastefully unique than most all of the cars on here. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-31-2023, 11:40 AM	#17
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 460	I'm on similar page with the 5th gen ZL1 bumper, I think it might be the best 5th gen bumper in looks and I get tempted every now and again but it feels like everyone is doing it, and although there's good reason for it, I just kinda figured I'll work with what I got and see what I can make of it, plus if I switch now I'll have to change bunch of stuff like how the splitter and belly pan are fitted. __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

08-31-2023, 11:58 AM	#18
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	Personally I like the 10-13 SS front end with a body color heritage the most of all the 5th gens. Like I said above the 6th gen bumper on a 5th looks like the car is missing chromosomes. I’m in the camp of go buy a 6th gen if you like that look so much. It doesn’t belong on a 5th gen. Don’t forget that front end and the rest of the car not selling as a whole is why we won’t have a Camaro on dealer floors real soon. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-31-2023, 12:22 PM	#19
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 460	To me it's kind of on par with those Fiero based kit cars that copy lambos and Ferraris but just don't look right. Attached Images __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

08-31-2023, 01:39 PM	#20
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 830	The 6th gen front on the 5th gen doesn't work because the lines and proportions look off to me looks out of place and hacky. Different strokes for different folks and I'm cool with that. I knew I was going to be replacing my front fascia, I considered going back stock SS, the 5th gen ZL1, and some of the aftermarket. The 5th gen ZL1 fascia with Heritage is what I settled on and is by far my most favorite look for me on my car. No regrets. I still have my old front fascia and am considering painting it along with the whole car when that time comes to leave my options open. __________________

09-02-2023, 08:14 AM	#23
Blue 13 3P171 USAF Combat Arms Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Olmsted AFB Posts: 264	You have to get another set. I love the way they look. __________________ 416ci LS3/Vortech V7/Built 6L80 993 RWHP 781 RWTQ