Opinion On ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion On SS

WarlockCamaro · 04-20-2019, 05:54 PM

Hello, I'm just popping in to ask everyone's opinions on a ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion on my SS. I have plenty of people around me saying that it would look sick, but before they're opinions I thought it would look "Fake" like I'm trying to have a ZL1, but In reality I just like the bumper's aggressive design and aerodynamic capabilities. I know plenty of online stores that sell conversion kits and I'm sitting here deciding if I should or not. My brother in law said that it's a bad idea and it'll look like I'm trying to hard to have a ZL1, but I'm not (BTW this is the person that said that taking off the front quarter panel's emblems off makes it look stupid!) I want this bumper really bad and I already know that a majority of you will comment that it doesn't matter what they say do what you want, but I just need some extra validation and besides I have a Summit White SS and I honest to God believe it will look awesome!

Feel free to voice your opinions, and if you guys have any recommendations on where to get a kit that'll be awesome. Thank you!

SnakeEyeSS · 04-20-2019, 06:01 PM

Is your BIL drive a Camry or something? Sounds jealous. It's your car and your money. I wouldn't do it, (I don't like the idea of making my car look like what it isn't,but that's just my opinion), but again, it's your car. I didn't buy my Camaro because I care what others think about it.

Torquem · 04-20-2019, 06:09 PM

Screw what others think. Do what makes you happy

hotlap · 04-20-2019, 06:14 PM

I just saw this posted in the Blue Velvet section yesterday. This car looks amazing and since it has a SS hood and emblems I don’t perceive it as looking like a ZL1. Just don’t put ZL1 badges on it

arpad_m · 04-20-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WarlockCamaro

Hello, I'm just popping in to ask everyone's opinions on a ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion on my SS. I have plenty of people around me saying that it would look sick, but before they're opinions I thought it would look "Fake" like I'm trying to have a ZL1, but In reality I just like the bumper's aggressive design and aerodynamic capabilities. I know plenty of online stores that sell conversion kits and I'm sitting here deciding if I should or not. My brother in law said that it's a bad idea and it'll look like I'm trying to hard to have a ZL1, but I'm not (BTW this is the person that said that taking off the front quarter panel's emblems off makes it look stupid!) I want this bumper really bad and I already know that a majority of you will comment that it doesn't matter what they say do what you want, but I just need some extra validation and besides I have a Summit White SS and I honest to God believe it will look awesome!

Feel free to voice your opinions, and if you guys have any recommendations on where to get a kit that'll be awesome. Thank you!

It will no doubt look like you're posing, but then the question is should you care or not. I understand you want the aero advantage, but if you care about what others think (and why else would you have started this thread, heh), some people may give you a hard time.

BTW if you do the bumper, you might as well switch the hood, too, the SS hood doesn't go too well with the ZL1 bumper, and air extraction may not be as efficient as with the ZL1 hood. With the big front splitter I'd also consider the wider standard ZL1 spoiler for balance, it's a drop-in replacement.

Personally, while I wouldn't mind a bit more airflow from the front, especially with the Maggie, I simply can't stand the vertical DRL orientation. Just my opinion, though.

BlackbeastSS2 · 04-20-2019, 07:55 PM

It’s your car, your money do as you please. Only sheep follow, don’t be a sheep.

The vast majority of people will not even pick up on the fact that you have a different front end. Someone already pointed out the fact, just don’t add the ZL1 emblem and I am sure u would not.

cmeJATT · 04-21-2019, 02:07 AM

Your money / your car. Do as your heart desires

Infamus · 04-21-2019, 07:46 AM

I think it looks hot! only posing if you slap on ZL1 badges... go for it.

z28pat · 04-21-2019, 10:15 AM

One more vote for do it ! It’s your car ,
Just don’t badge it as something it isn’t.

blazzin1 · 04-21-2019, 10:29 AM

I’m planning on doing the same to my Summit White SS, and I like the ZL1/1LE canards too, so I’ll probably end up going that route. I certainly didn’t buy this car to make OTHERS happy....Screw ‘em!

cgdelena · 04-21-2019, 10:45 AM

I like the ZL1 styling better but not enough to spend the money to change my SS.

BluePhoenix · 04-21-2019, 10:51 AM

If you think it’ll look awesome then just simply do it. A lot of people with 5th gens have done ZL1 bumper conversions and there is never any talk of posing or anything like that. Don’t badge as a ZL1 and it’s not posing.

Fatty1707 · 04-21-2019, 11:14 AM

Looks awesome to me! Keep original for resale value.

AZCamaroFan · 04-21-2019, 11:22 AM

i think it's a great idea. I wouldn't bother doing it to a 16-18. The 19 is a different story. Big drawback though would be cost.

04-20-2019, 05:54 PM	#1
WarlockCamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40	Opinion On ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion On SS Hello, I'm just popping in to ask everyone's opinions on a ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion on my SS. I have plenty of people around me saying that it would look sick, but before they're opinions I thought it would look "Fake" like I'm trying to have a ZL1, but In reality I just like the bumper's aggressive design and aerodynamic capabilities. I know plenty of online stores that sell conversion kits and I'm sitting here deciding if I should or not. My brother in law said that it's a bad idea and it'll look like I'm trying to hard to have a ZL1, but I'm not (BTW this is the person that said that taking off the front quarter panel's emblems off makes it look stupid!) I want this bumper really bad and I already know that a majority of you will comment that it doesn't matter what they say do what you want, but I just need some extra validation and besides I have a Summit White SS and I honest to God believe it will look awesome! Feel free to voice your opinions, and if you guys have any recommendations on where to get a kit that'll be awesome. Thank you!

04-20-2019, 06:01 PM	#2
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 857	Is your BIL drive a Camry or something? Sounds jealous. It's your car and your money. I wouldn't do it, (I don't like the idea of making my car look like what it isn't,but that's just my opinion), but again, it's your car. I didn't buy my Camaro because I care what others think about it. __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

04-20-2019, 06:09 PM	#3
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	Screw what others think. Do what makes you happy __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

04-20-2019, 06:14 PM	#4
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	I just saw this posted in the Blue Velvet section yesterday. This car looks amazing and since it has a SS hood and emblems I don’t perceive it as looking like a ZL1. Just don’t put ZL1 badges on it Attached Images __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

04-20-2019, 07:55 PM	#6
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	It’s your car, your money do as you please. Only sheep follow, don’t be a sheep. The vast majority of people will not even pick up on the fact that you have a different front end. Someone already pointed out the fact, just don’t add the ZL1 emblem and I am sure u would not. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver Last edited by BlackbeastSS2; 04-20-2019 at 09:19 PM.

04-21-2019, 02:07 AM	#7
cmeJATT Drives: SS-6-SPD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,364	Your money / your car. Do as your heart desires

04-21-2019, 07:46 AM	#8
Infamus Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: FL Posts: 345	I think it looks hot! only posing if you slap on ZL1 badges... go for it.

04-21-2019, 10:15 AM	#9
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 835	One more vote for do it ! It’s your car , Just don’t badge it as something it isn’t.

04-21-2019, 10:29 AM	#10
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I’m planning on doing the same to my Summit White SS, and I like the ZL1/1LE canards too, so I’ll probably end up going that route. I certainly didn’t buy this car to make OTHERS happy....Screw ‘em!

04-21-2019, 10:45 AM	#11
cgdelena Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WA Posts: 67	I like the ZL1 styling better but not enough to spend the money to change my SS.

04-21-2019, 10:51 AM	#12
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,281	If you think it’ll look awesome then just simply do it. A lot of people with 5th gens have done ZL1 bumper conversions and there is never any talk of posing or anything like that. Don’t badge as a ZL1 and it’s not posing.

04-21-2019, 11:14 AM	#13
Fatty1707 Drives: 2019 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 100	Looks awesome to me! Keep original for resale value.

04-21-2019, 11:22 AM	#14
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	i think it's a great idea. I wouldn't bother doing it to a 16-18. The 19 is a different story. Big drawback though would be cost. __________________

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