Bump from underneath poking up?? - Page 2

nighthawkra · 08-20-2018, 10:02 PM

Wow this is weird so looking further I'm not sure but I think it's behind the bracket of the Upper Front Grill possibly the front bumper is sagging down a little bit behind that causing that edge of the front grill to seem like it's poking up on that one side I'm going to take it to the dealership on Thursday and see what they say. Worst case scenario help a PDR guy could get this out. But i have a feeling im going to have to live with it.

nighthawkra · 08-20-2018, 10:21 PM

hey Scott I used your photo and I kind of cropped the photos together in such a way to try to match the body lines in the direction we took the photos and you could all see mine's kind of Dipping down in the back and that's just beyond where the front grill hasn't had that mounts to the underside of the front bumper so I'm kind of curious to see if you guys that have this issue as well can take a picture in a similar direction is this to see if you guys are having the same issue I'm wondering if when the car is leaving the plant if they're accidentally pressing down on the front bumper when they're closing the hood instead of dropping the hood.

nighthawkra · 08-20-2018, 10:23 PM

I keep editing the photo and rotating it I'm not exactly sure why I keep sending sideways

Ten4Lou · 08-21-2018, 07:56 AM

Yep, looking at those photos...that’s exactly where the bump is on mine. I’m going to ask the dealer about it when I go for first oil change.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 08-21-2018, 10:54 AM

This may work...

DangerZL1 · 08-21-2018, 11:03 AM

A PDR person isn't going to be able to get this out since it's in the flexible front bumper cover. Something appears to be pushing this up. The problem is getting to the area since the front fascia needs to be pulled off to remove the grill. It's easy to permanently deform the bumper cover. The dealer's body shop tech needs to look at it. I'd drive by their body shop before taking it into the service dept.

I had a rock nick that I was trying to polish out on my 12 ZL1 in an area close to this. I left a permanent impression in the bumper cover from rubbing M-205 around the nick area. I've removed damage much worse damage without deforming a bumper cover before.

Baginoman · 08-21-2018, 12:05 PM

Just noticed it on mine as well...weird.

SPARTAN sui · 08-21-2018, 12:13 PM

Yeah that's not normal. My 2016 doesn't have that bump.

Krowser · 08-21-2018, 12:36 PM

It comes from pressing too hard around that area during washing, polish removal or wax removal.

The plastic bends to the contour of the frame underneath.

DON'T PRESS SO HARD!!

ZL14ME · 08-21-2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nighthawkra

Wow this is weird so looking further I'm not sure but I think it's behind the bracket of the Upper Front Grill possibly the front bumper is sagging down a little bit behind that causing that edge of the front grill to seem like it's poking up on that one side I'm going to take it to the dealership on Thursday and see what they say. Worst case scenario help a PDR guy could get this out. But i have a feeling im going to have to live with it.

I'm sorry but...

I hope you can easily get it fixed. I'm the kind of person that can't unsee issues like this. I bet I polish and wash this area with a feathers touch from now on.

*007 · 08-21-2018, 08:38 PM

Slamming hood and palm of hand etc pushing that piece down into grill sub-structure? I noticed delicately attempting to close hood sometimes takes a second effort with more force .... and some may not be finessing it - resulting in that issue. What lurks below? My money is on the force and position of hand(s) when closing. Hell, the PDR person could have done it closing hood using wide open palm SLAM!!! Thoughts?

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 08-21-2018, 08:45 PM

Ya'll are making me want to go look at mine now...

hashtag · 08-21-2018, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Yeah that's not normal. My 2016 doesn't have that bump.

My Camaro SS does not have it either. Two different Front ends.

cann1x · 08-21-2018, 11:51 PM

its common both my 17 and 18 have it. was more noticeable on the 17 because it was black. 18 is red so it doesn't show. whatever you do, just don't sit your ass on the front clip for a picture like i did lol

08-20-2018, 10:02 PM	#15
nighthawkra Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 NFG metallic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 69	Wow this is weird so looking further I'm not sure but I think it's behind the bracket of the Upper Front Grill possibly the front bumper is sagging down a little bit behind that causing that edge of the front grill to seem like it's poking up on that one side I'm going to take it to the dealership on Thursday and see what they say. Worst case scenario help a PDR guy could get this out. But i have a feeling im going to have to live with it. Attached Images

08-20-2018, 10:21 PM	#16
nighthawkra Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 NFG metallic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 69	hey Scott I used your photo and I kind of cropped the photos together in such a way to try to match the body lines in the direction we took the photos and you could all see mine's kind of Dipping down in the back and that's just beyond where the front grill hasn't had that mounts to the underside of the front bumper so I'm kind of curious to see if you guys that have this issue as well can take a picture in a similar direction is this to see if you guys are having the same issue I'm wondering if when the car is leaving the plant if they're accidentally pressing down on the front bumper when they're closing the hood instead of dropping the hood. Attached Images

08-21-2018, 10:54 AM	#19
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	This may work... Attached Images

08-21-2018, 11:03 AM	#20
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	A PDR person isn't going to be able to get this out since it's in the flexible front bumper cover. Something appears to be pushing this up. The problem is getting to the area since the front fascia needs to be pulled off to remove the grill. It's easy to permanently deform the bumper cover. The dealer's body shop tech needs to look at it. I'd drive by their body shop before taking it into the service dept. I had a rock nick that I was trying to polish out on my 12 ZL1 in an area close to this. I left a permanent impression in the bumper cover from rubbing M-205 around the nick area. I've removed damage much worse damage without deforming a bumper cover before. Last edited by DangerZL1; 08-21-2018 at 11:24 AM.

08-21-2018, 12:13 PM	#22
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Yeah that's not normal. My 2016 doesn't have that bump. __________________

08-20-2018, 10:23 PM	#17
nighthawkra Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 NFG metallic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 69	I keep editing the photo and rotating it I'm not exactly sure why I keep sending sideways

08-21-2018, 07:56 AM	#18
Ten4Lou Drives: 2018 ZL1 NGM Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 43	Yep, looking at those photos...that’s exactly where the bump is on mine. I’m going to ask the dealer about it when I go for first oil change.

08-21-2018, 12:05 PM	#21
Baginoman Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: South Bay, California Posts: 18	Just noticed it on mine as well...weird.

08-21-2018, 12:36 PM	#23
Krowser Drives: ZL1 Mosaic Black Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Florida Posts: 302	It comes from pressing too hard around that area during washing, polish removal or wax removal. The plastic bends to the contour of the frame underneath. DON'T PRESS SO HARD!!

08-21-2018, 08:38 PM	#25
*007 Drives: Getaway Special Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Globe Trotter - CIU Posts: 398	Slamming hood and palm of hand etc pushing that piece down into grill sub-structure? I noticed delicately attempting to close hood sometimes takes a second effort with more force .... and some may not be finessing it - resulting in that issue. What lurks below? My money is on the force and position of hand(s) when closing. Hell, the PDR person could have done it closing hood using wide open palm SLAM!!! Thoughts? __________________ Sip:

08-21-2018, 08:45 PM	#26
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Ya'll are making me want to go look at mine now...

08-21-2018, 11:51 PM	#28
cann1x Drives: 17 black 6m < 18 garnett a10 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: gilbert AZ Posts: 43	its common both my 17 and 18 have it. was more noticeable on the 17 because it was black. 18 is red so it doesn't show. whatever you do, just don't sit your ass on the front clip for a picture like i did lol

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