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SIM GhostrdrZ · 07-02-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagliaro

Fender shot

Definately not finished cosmetics

Will want rims. I have 2 sets of rs rims 2011 and 2014 but they are not aggressive enough. ZL1 repros

Hood leaning towards 2014/15 SS hood.

Spoiler

Sideskirts.

LOOKS AMAZING!!! Good job making it happen through a lot of headache. Check out the MRR 6th gen zl1 wheels. You need a 14-15 SS hood and z28 spoiler to make it match that aggressive front bumper.
I want one bad and I see ikon shows a new kit complete with the plastic underbody gap fill again.

Pagliaro · 07-02-2019, 06:52 PM

I'll be working on Bellypan

Thanks for suggestions

Pagliaro · 07-02-2019, 11:39 PM

Bellypan Wip

Its past midnight so I can not proceed much further as no stores open.

10" mending plates attatched to frame just holding bumper up.

I have to tighten the splitter bolts. Once I am satisfied with alignment Ill drill holes to attach to bumper. Spray black and then cut plexi to go over or under it.

Tha Snowman · 07-03-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagliaro

I'll be working on Bellypan

Thanks for suggestions

Looking great! Green and mean. Your paint job looks really nice. After seeing mines in the sunlight, it looks a little darker than the rest. I'm hoping that it's because my body paint has faded with the Fl sun and just needs a buff. I also have some chips on the paint after installing the top grille, a small slash near the driver side marker and another cut on the front. I may end up having to get it re painted and refunded by ikon.

I got my new set of headlights today, going to install this weekend. Hopefully everything works this time.

The hood you are looking to get, the 2014 z28 carbon fiber one. I have had for over a month now, it's by Carbon Creations. I have not installed it yet as it also has chips and carbon scuffs around and above it when viewing closely. I'm looking to swap it or get a refund currently. The one from Amerihood looks better, specifically the underneath.

Pagliaro · 07-03-2019, 04:29 PM

I want my hood body color which means I'd prefer not to have carbon fibre as thats more prep work.

My painter came highly reccommended and his work stands for itself. He's picky on his own work but even oem paint differs at different angles. I'm 100% satisfied with my paintjob but it does flow better because bumper and fenders are new paint and he blended into the doors. If I do the hood sooner rather than later I'll basically have the front end be all fresh paint.

I'm hoping to come across an oem hood.

ldeardorff · 07-05-2019, 05:08 PM

Anyone know who would sell the best 5th gen Zl1 front bumper conversion kit?

Pagliaro · 07-05-2019, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ldeardorff

Anyone know who would sell the best 5th gen Zl1 front bumper conversion kit?

Gen5diy has a 5th gen kit if you are looking for that style.

mbrinker96 · 07-05-2019, 10:15 PM

Oh wow that looks really aggressive in green! For the lip/splitter, did you rattle can it or get it done at the shop?

mbrinker96 · 07-05-2019, 10:22 PM

For those who have not received a belly pan, don't make the mistake I did and drive it around. I only drove it a bit to the painters. I didn't think anything of the wheel wells not being bolted to anything in the front and from just the wind pushing on them I now have holes from where the tires touched them. So for Ikon thinking it's just an optional piece, it is not. Make sure you attach something to keep the wheel wells from flexing and rubbing on the tires.

Pagliaro · 07-06-2019, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mbrinker96

Oh wow that looks really aggressive in green! For the lip/splitter, did you rattle can it or get it done at the shop?

Shop my guy is amazing.

The only paint I touched was my crashbar and windshield wash reservoir. I rattlecanned those.

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Originally Posted by mbrinker96

For those who have not received a belly pan, don't make the mistake I did and drive it around. I only drove it a bit to the painters. I didn't think anything of the wheel wells not being bolted to anything in the front and from just the wind pushing on them I now have holes from where the tires touched them. So for Ikon thinking it's just an optional piece, it is not. Make sure you attach something to keep the wheel wells from flexing and rubbing on the tires.

The wheel well bolt to the front bumper in pretty well the same factory spots. I drove around without wheel wells as my painter prefered them off. He was so great saved me money by allowing me to do the wrenching. It sags the bumper cause the weight naturally wants to fall. My DIY bellypan is doing the job but not complete yet.

Pagliaro · 07-08-2019, 02:15 PM

Used OEM hood purchased ( not shipped yet ) it may be awhile before I get that painted. It's dark navy blue.

I'll test fit it though.

Also got airbag for my ZL1 steering wheel.

mbrinker96 · 07-10-2019, 10:55 PM

For the belly pan I was thinking about getting a thin aluminum diamond plated sheet and cutting that to fit. Should help with stability and have little flexibility if something hits it so it won't crack. I'm thinking about going the same way and using a few metal bars as well to help hold it up.

Something I noticed about my bumper is that it does sag down and create a gap between the top front and the hood. If I pull and lift it up the gap goes away. So hopefully this fixes it, if not I'll have to look into somehow bolting the top of the bumper up a little more since the plastic rivets aren't doing the best job.

On the bright side, I should get it back from the painter this Saturday.

mbrinker96 · 07-10-2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagliaro

Used OEM hood purchased ( not shipped yet ) it may be awhile before I get that painted. It's dark navy blue.

That's probably the best way to go about it since it should be aluminum instead of fiberglass like the aftermarket ones, and fitment should be spot on. If you decide to make it vented you could always get the same heat extractor I got and it should fit. Regardless, it's going to look nice having the lines match up with the bumper.

Pagliaro · 07-11-2019, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mbrinker96

That's probably the best way to go about it since it should be aluminum instead of fiberglass like the aftermarket ones, and fitment should be spot on. If you decide to make it vented you could always get the same heat extractor I got and it should fit. Regardless, it's going to look nice having the lines match up with the bumper.

14 SS hoods have vent.

07-02-2019, 06:52 PM	#324
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	I'll be working on Bellypan Thanks for suggestions Attached Images __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink. Last edited by Pagliaro; 07-02-2019 at 08:38 PM.

07-02-2019, 11:39 PM	#325
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	Bellypan Wip Its past midnight so I can not proceed much further as no stores open. 10" mending plates attatched to frame just holding bumper up. I have to tighten the splitter bolts. Once I am satisfied with alignment Ill drill holes to attach to bumper. Spray black and then cut plexi to go over or under it. Attached Images __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink.

07-03-2019, 04:29 PM	#327
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	I want my hood body color which means I'd prefer not to have carbon fibre as thats more prep work. My painter came highly reccommended and his work stands for itself. He's picky on his own work but even oem paint differs at different angles. I'm 100% satisfied with my paintjob but it does flow better because bumper and fenders are new paint and he blended into the doors. If I do the hood sooner rather than later I'll basically have the front end be all fresh paint. I'm hoping to come across an oem hood. __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink.

07-08-2019, 02:15 PM	#333
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	Used OEM hood purchased ( not shipped yet ) it may be awhile before I get that painted. It's dark navy blue. I'll test fit it though. Also got airbag for my ZL1 steering wheel. __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink.

07-05-2019, 05:08 PM	#328
ldeardorff Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 4	Anyone know who would sell the best 5th gen Zl1 front bumper conversion kit?

07-05-2019, 10:15 PM	#330
mbrinker96 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 41	Oh wow that looks really aggressive in green! For the lip/splitter, did you rattle can it or get it done at the shop?

07-05-2019, 10:22 PM	#331
mbrinker96 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 41	For those who have not received a belly pan, don't make the mistake I did and drive it around. I only drove it a bit to the painters. I didn't think anything of the wheel wells not being bolted to anything in the front and from just the wind pushing on them I now have holes from where the tires touched them. So for Ikon thinking it's just an optional piece, it is not. Make sure you attach something to keep the wheel wells from flexing and rubbing on the tires.

07-10-2019, 10:55 PM	#334
mbrinker96 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 41	For the belly pan I was thinking about getting a thin aluminum diamond plated sheet and cutting that to fit. Should help with stability and have little flexibility if something hits it so it won't crack. I'm thinking about going the same way and using a few metal bars as well to help hold it up. Something I noticed about my bumper is that it does sag down and create a gap between the top front and the hood. If I pull and lift it up the gap goes away. So hopefully this fixes it, if not I'll have to look into somehow bolting the top of the bumper up a little more since the plastic rivets aren't doing the best job. On the bright side, I should get it back from the painter this Saturday.