Newly installed front splitter isn’t flush - Page 2

Nothing like an SS · 12-22-2021, 09:41 AM

Factory installed parts are the same. Nothing is perfectly aligned. Really hard to notice, unless you point it out........

arpad_m · 12-22-2021, 10:45 AM

Thanks to the body shop fixing up my car, splitter lines up perfectly on both sides. They did drill their own "alternative" hole into the bottom on both sides to achieve this.

Xaxas · 12-22-2021, 03:07 PM

This is the kind of result I got from my $200 cheap ass ZL1 side skirts that I installed myself, surprised it happened with an OEM part at a dealership, OP ask the dealership body shop to fix it in a nice manner, I had some weird panel gaps on the back fender and the dealership fixed it for free because I asked nicely, otherwise go to another dealership, there isn't a shortage of them and you have some leverage on them being OEM parts.

CB_Dolloway · 12-22-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by joekd

Seems every one is slightly different, mine sits just a bit short on both sides. As already mentions nobody but me ever notices though.

Interesting. That is a sweet ride. I like the red! I'm going to post a couple of pics of my offset.

CB_Dolloway · 12-22-2021, 03:47 PM

I'm already over it. But here is a closeup.

arpad_m · 12-22-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CB_Dolloway

I'm already over it. But here is a closeup.

Kinda sucks if you ask me, but not the end of the world.

If it weren't for the rivets and the double sided tape, I'd suggest that you tweak the bolts a bit to adjust it left to right, but not if those are in place, since you'd probably just make it worse in the end (not knocking your abilities, you may well be experienced with body panels for all I know, but these are a b**ch to work with...).

gpskinzhut · 12-22-2021, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Kinda sucks if you ask me, but not the end of the world.

If it weren't for the rivets and the double sided tape, I'd suggest that you tweak the bolts a bit to adjust it left to right, but not if those are in place, since you'd probably just make it worse in the end (not knocking your abilities, you may well be experienced with body panels for all I know, but these are a b**ch to work with...).

Just replaced mine with an aftermarket one, holy hell that was a bitch to get off too.

wwiiavfan · 12-23-2021, 10:16 AM

For those who wonder why those high dollar custom shops get paid the high dollars for doing stuff, this is why. A shop like that would spend the extra hour to file out the mounting holes and get it perfect, or tell you the part is no good and refuse to install it.
It’s all what you are willing to accept and pay for.
I’d be fine with what you have, even more so if it was equal on both sides.

ctrlz · 12-23-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

Just replaced mine with an aftermarket one, holy hell that was a bitch to get off too.

When replacing my splitter, I followed the advice of Glen_E and used braided fishing line to "saw" through the adhesive. The rivets are the easy part.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=79

gpskinzhut · 12-23-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

When replacing my splitter, I followed the advice of Glen_E and used braided fishing line to "saw" through the adhesive. The rivets are the easy part.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=79

mine was severely cracked so I just got into a tug-of-war. She was stubborn lol

12-22-2021, 10:45 AM	#16
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,625 View My Garage	Thanks to the body shop fixing up my car, splitter lines up perfectly on both sides. They did drill their own "alternative" hole into the bottom on both sides to achieve this. 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

12-22-2021, 03:07 PM	#17
Xaxas Drives: 2019 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 282	This is the kind of result I got from my $200 cheap ass ZL1 side skirts that I installed myself, surprised it happened with an OEM part at a dealership, OP ask the dealership body shop to fix it in a nice manner, I had some weird panel gaps on the back fender and the dealership fixed it for free because I asked nicely, otherwise go to another dealership, there isn't a shortage of them and you have some leverage on them being OEM parts. __________________ Current: 2019 2SS 1LE aka "Blanc" Previous: 2017 2LT aka "Noire" Mods: Chevrolet Performance Suspension \|\| K&N Cold Air Intake \|\| Borla ATAK Mufflers + Catback system \|\| MRR 650 ZL1 replicas with squared 285/30 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S \|\| ZZP 4 piston brake kit + braided brake lines \|\| BMR everything (Solid/Lockout cradle bushing are a MUST in Camaros)

12-22-2021, 03:47 PM	#19
CB_Dolloway Drives: 2022 Camaro Lt1 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NY Posts: 12	I'm already over it. But here is a closeup. Attached Images

12-22-2021, 09:41 AM	#15
Nothing like an SS Faster!!! Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 991	Factory installed parts are the same. Nothing is perfectly aligned. Really hard to notice, unless you point it out........

12-23-2021, 10:16 AM	#22
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	For those who wonder why those high dollar custom shops get paid the high dollars for doing stuff, this is why. A shop like that would spend the extra hour to file out the mounting holes and get it perfect, or tell you the part is no good and refuse to install it. It’s all what you are willing to accept and pay for. I’d be fine with what you have, even more so if it was equal on both sides.

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