Custom Front Bumper and Front Camera

A-A-RON · 03-20-2020, 03:34 PM

Custom painted 1LE dive planes and bezels, flat black emblems, and modified front support for custom front camera using rear view display features. Still waiting on a few more parts before I can fully install it.

Last couple pics are out of order. Ran a FAKRA extension line to the front through a custom made grommet in the driver front fender, and then drilled a hole through the crash bar.

Walkure · 03-20-2020, 06:56 PM

The white on white diveplanes look awesome. I want to see pics of the car put back together.

ABQautoxer · 03-20-2020, 07:35 PM

Amazing work.

2SS Capt · 03-20-2020, 07:47 PM

Extremely impressive work!

While I'm not a fan of the diveplanes in general, the white on white look MUCH better than the factory... Very well done!!!

BobZL1 · 03-20-2020, 08:10 PM

Does the camera operate thru the infotainment system? If so how did you integrate it?

A-A-RON · 03-21-2020, 12:11 AM

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Does the camera operate thru the infotainment system? If so how did you integrate it?

It's another rear spoiler camera. It's activated by flipping the rear view mirror. It also retains the zoom in/out, up/down, and brightness adjustment features. I simply plugged it into the connection in the trunk when i unplugged the spoiler camera.

A-A-RON · 03-21-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Extremely impressive work!

While I'm not a fan of the diveplanes in general, the white on white look MUCH better than the factory... Very well done!!!

Thanks. I wanted something different. The body shop I use sanded, painted, and primed several times to get rid of the textured surface. Now they look like painted carbon fiber. Had to sand down some paint on the tabs bc they were now thicker, but they are are one of a kind, and turned out awesome.

1hprush · 03-21-2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by A-A-RON

Thanks. I wanted something different. The body slurp shop i use sanded, painted, and primed several times to get rid of the textured surface. Now they look like painted carbon fiber. Had to sand down some paint on the tabs bc they were now thicker, but they are are one of a kind, and turned out awesome.

Amazing work! It's gonna look great when it all comes together. Thanks for posting up all those incredible pics. How long have you been working on this project?

A-A-RON · 03-21-2020, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1hprush

Amazing work! It's gonna look great when it all comes together. Thanks for posting up all those incredible pics. How long have you been working on this project?

Thanks. A little over a month. Also have some modified APSIS C7 splash guards getting painted Majestic Black along with the 1LE Splitter.

Also check out my Custom ZL1 Armrest and Steering Wheel Plate Threads I have posted.

Thanks,
A-A-Ron

1hprush · 03-21-2020, 10:11 AM

Excellent modifications. I absolutely love what you did with the Apsis splash guards. I have order many custom parts from them when I had my C6.

A-A-RON · 03-21-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1hprush

Excellent modifications. I absolutely love what you did with the Apsis splash guards. I have order many custom parts from them when I had my C6.

Yes, they are good for the splash guards for sure. However, they couldn't guarantee fitment. The radius is a little off, but I was told heat can allow the guard to have some flex, so Ive been working them into shape.

gomerboat · 03-24-2020, 11:23 PM

Where did you find the black ZL1 front grill emblem? Or did you paint the chrome one? Having a hard time finding that one in matte black.

A-A-RON · 03-24-2020, 11:40 PM

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Where did you find the black ZL1 front grill emblem? Or did you paint the chrome one? Having a hard time finding that one in matte black.

Painted the stock letters. Sanded as much with 80 grit as possible without taking too much off. Then I had to use Duplicolor Adhesion Promoter spray, primed, and then painted with Duplicolor Universal Flat Black. It's a slightly lighter black, but contrasts just enough.

I used Green Frog tape to mask off the red 1 so it wouldn't be covered.

The Flow Tie, I drilled out the plastic rivets, and using some plastic JB Weld epoxy I glued some fender push pins in place. Now that it is friction fit, I can remove the Flow Tie if it gets scratched without having to remove the entire front bumper.

gomerboat · 03-25-2020, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the detailed answer and pics! I will try this!

How does the emblem detach from the grill? I'm hoping to do it without removing the bumper.

03-20-2020, 03:34 PM	#1
A-A-RON Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 194	Custom Front Bumper and Front Camera Custom painted 1LE dive planes and bezels, flat black emblems, and modified front support for custom front camera using rear view display features. Still waiting on a few more parts before I can fully install it. Last couple pics are out of order. Ran a FAKRA extension line to the front through a custom made grommet in the driver front fender, and then drilled a hole through the crash bar. Attached Images

03-20-2020, 07:47 PM	#4
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,007	Extremely impressive work! While I'm not a fan of the diveplanes in general, the white on white look MUCH better than the factory... Very well done!!! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

03-20-2020, 06:56 PM	#2
Walkure Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Vert Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SW Florida Posts: 375	The white on white diveplanes look awesome. I want to see pics of the car put back together.

03-20-2020, 07:35 PM	#3
ABQautoxer Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 81	Amazing work.

03-20-2020, 08:10 PM	#5
BobZL1 Drives: 18 Stingray,19 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 17 View My Garage	Does the camera operate thru the infotainment system? If so how did you integrate it?

03-21-2020, 10:11 AM	#10
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	Excellent modifications. I absolutely love what you did with the Apsis splash guards. I have order many custom parts from them when I had my C6.

03-24-2020, 11:23 PM	#12
gomerboat Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 21	Where did you find the black ZL1 front grill emblem? Or did you paint the chrome one? Having a hard time finding that one in matte black.

03-25-2020, 09:10 AM	#14
gomerboat Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 21	Thanks for the detailed answer and pics! I will try this! How does the emblem detach from the grill? I'm hoping to do it without removing the bumper.

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