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Z/28Dan · 12-05-2020, 12:20 PM

I searched and I asked a couple of guys with Z/28s, but I cannot find the answer:

If you remove the front bumper cover, do you have to break the seals on the front fender flares? (I am thinking yes.) In other words, a pita and not as simple as, say a ZL1. I know the splitter is a problem in of itself, however resealing the fender flares would make this a complicated job.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-05-2020, 12:44 PM

Yes you do.
P.S and it did not cost you 100k for the info, LOL

Z/28Dan · 12-05-2020, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

Yes you do.
P.S and it did not cost you 100k for the info, LOL

Figured. Thanks for the free info!

SIM GhostrdrZ · 12-05-2020, 01:37 PM

When you say, break the seal. You can take the front bumper cover off without taking the flares off(as pictured in 2SSRS@gen5diy post) There’s a few clips that are designed to break away and you will need to redo the double sided tape on the part that attaches to the front bumper but the rest of the flare remains attached to the fender. There’s a few posts/threads on the forum that address this.

As far as the splitter, it’s easy but a lot of bolts to undo and a few behind the front bumper cover that can be gotten to without removing the flares or the bumper.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 12-05-2020, 02:12 PM

A few pics if it helps.
You can see how the fender flare is designed to pull away and it’s this way on both the front and rear bumper cover area. The second pic shows the clips; you’ll need to push up on where the 1 arrows are and slightly pull the flare outward, then the #2 is designed to pull upwards.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-07-2020, 08:35 AM

No need to brake the clips, you need to pull the fender flare off as a whole, thats what we do its more work, but it can be done.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 12-07-2020, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

No need to brake the clips, you need to pull the fender flare off as a whole, thats what we do its more work, but it can be done.

The clips don’t need to be broken, they are designed to unclip/clip back up. Just need to get the double sided tape on the bumper cover removed/reinstalled. That way the entire flare doesn’t need to be removed from the fender(which from my experience is much more difficult). Both the front and rear flares are designed this way as to remove the bumper covers.

If you have some secrets, please share. I will share any and all of my experience as I can to make work easier, especially these fender flares. They are pos.

Thanks

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-07-2020, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SIM GhostrdrZ

The clips don’t need to be broken, they are designed to unclip/clip back up. Just need to get the double sided tape on the bumper cover removed/reinstalled. That way the entire flare doesn’t need to be removed from the fender(which from my experience is much more difficult). Both the front and rear flares are designed this way as to remove the bumper covers.

If you have some secrets, please share. I will share any and all of my experience as I can to make work easier, especially these fender flares. They are pos.

Thanks

If you look at the pic i posted all we did was pull back the flare from the bumper and leav it on the fender.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 12-07-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

If you look at the pic i posted all we did was pull back the flare from the bumper and leav it on the fender.

I see that now. I was thinking you were talking about removing the entire flare. I apologize.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-07-2020, 04:42 PM

N.P. i try to help when i can.

12-05-2020, 12:20 PM	#1
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Removing front bumper cover? I searched and I asked a couple of guys with Z/28s, but I cannot find the answer: If you remove the front bumper cover, do you have to break the seals on the front fender flares? (I am thinking yes.) In other words, a pita and not as simple as, say a ZL1. I know the splitter is a problem in of itself, however resealing the fender flares would make this a complicated job. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

12-05-2020, 02:12 PM	#5
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	A few pics if it helps. You can see how the fender flare is designed to pull away and it’s this way on both the front and rear bumper cover area. The second pic shows the clips; you’ll need to push up on where the 1 arrows are and slightly pull the flare outward, then the #2 is designed to pull upwards. Attached Images

12-05-2020, 12:44 PM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Yes you do. P.S and it did not cost you 100k for the info, LOL Attached Images

12-05-2020, 01:37 PM	#4
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	When you say, break the seal. You can take the front bumper cover off without taking the flares off(as pictured in 2SSRS@gen5diy post) There’s a few clips that are designed to break away and you will need to redo the double sided tape on the part that attaches to the front bumper but the rest of the flare remains attached to the fender. There’s a few posts/threads on the forum that address this. As far as the splitter, it’s easy but a lot of bolts to undo and a few behind the front bumper cover that can be gotten to without removing the flares or the bumper.

12-07-2020, 08:35 AM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	No need to brake the clips, you need to pull the fender flare off as a whole, thats what we do its more work, but it can be done.

12-07-2020, 04:42 PM	#10
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	N.P. i try to help when i can.