ss to ZL1 front end

bonestock · 07-17-2020, 08:00 PM

What is the best kit, fitment wise out. I have a 2017 SS an got some bumper damage, So ide like to do the conversion. Ide like to get the kit that comes with the driving lights and the carnards/dive planes, can anyone point me in the right direction

MackSteelPrivateEye · 07-17-2020, 09:27 PM

The SS grill looks a lot better than the ZL1 grill.

bonestock · 07-18-2020, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

The SS grill looks a lot better than the ZL1 grill.

That’s your opinion. Has anyone switched it out. I have to replace my bumper so I thought I would change it with a zl1

Bumbleboy92 · 07-18-2020, 12:27 PM

Ikon or American Authority I believe. Both have slight differences in styling

Vaska · 07-18-2020, 05:41 PM

I’d go with IKON, the AA looks too pointy in all the pictures and vids I’ve seen. Some people like it though.

Altered Carbon · 07-18-2020, 06:28 PM

Both the SS and ZL1 bumpers look good. I just personally prefer the looks and airflow of the ZL1 front bumper much more. I can't remember what company made mine, but it was about twice the price of the Ikon anyway. I believe because the look and fitment were dead on and it came with everything (lights, flowtie, hardware, etc.).

I don't think AA sells the pointy bird beak, Dollar General brand looking ZL1 bumper anymore. They sell this one, (Ikon) which I believe is what you're looking for. I'm not sure on the fitment, but I would imagine it's very close. But the ZL1 1LE doesn't come with DLs. So, you might want to get a ZL1 bumper and these (not sure if they'll fit an aftermarket ZL1 bumper) if you want both the lights and canards that bad. You'll still have to buy the lights too though.

SteveV · 07-19-2020, 08:06 AM

OP, is this what you are looking for?

https://www.ikonmotorsports.com/fits...-black-pp.html

Deputy Dog · 07-19-2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

The SS grill looks a lot better than the ZL1 grill.

Agree 100%.

01pewterz28 · 07-20-2020, 11:27 AM

Ikon IMHO looks the best besides OEM. I am doing the OEM conversion I have the hood already installed and the bumper in my garage. I am waiting on Gen5diy to complete the fender brackets so I can use the stock SS fenders and not have to upgrade to the ZL1 fenders.

ZED SLED · 07-20-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Ikon IMHO looks the best besides OEM. I am doing the OEM conversion I have the hood already installed and the bumper in my garage. I am waiting on Gen5diy to complete the fender brackets so I can use the stock SS fenders and not have to upgrade to the ZL1 fenders.

Aren't they the the same fender just the ZL1 uses a longer bracket? Thought gen5diy confirmed this a couple of years ago? Then again, the facts could be like covid facts, all over the map.

arpad_m · 07-20-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Aren't they the the same fender just the ZL1 uses a longer bracket? Thought gen5diy confirmed this a couple of years ago? Then again, the facts could be like covid facts, all over the map.

That's what I vaguely recall, too, someone even posted how to adjust the fender bulge so that it lines up perfectly with the ZL1 bumper...

ride_002000 · 07-21-2020, 09:55 AM

I thought the whole fender was different? How does the hood line up if the fender is pushed out? Can you just use a stock ZL1 fender bracket?

TheRealJA105 · 07-21-2020, 10:11 AM

I'm pretty sure the entire fender is wider and spacing out the SS fender is only to bring the back edge out to be flush with the ZL1 sideskirts. If you look at ZL1 fenders you can clearly see they are bulged out 20mm more at the top (actual sheet metal) to cover the ZLE wheel/tire and the ZL1 wheel/tire which is the same offset as the SS1LE is recessed in. If you try to space out the top of the fender as well as the bottom you are going to have a huge body panel gap.

01pewterz28 · 07-21-2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Aren't they the the same fender just the ZL1 uses a longer bracket? Thought gen5diy confirmed this a couple of years ago? Then again, the facts could be like covid facts, all over the map.

Correct Ofer is working on the brackets I picked up a set of the side skirt brackets from him just waiting on the fender ones they should have ready by the end of the summer.

07-17-2020, 08:00 PM	#1
bonestock Drives: 17 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 32	ss to ZL1 front end What is the best kit, fitment wise out. I have a 2017 SS an got some bumper damage, So ide like to do the conversion. Ide like to get the kit that comes with the driving lights and the carnards/dive planes, can anyone point me in the right direction

07-18-2020, 12:27 PM	#4
Bumbleboy92 Long hauler Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,048 View My Garage	Ikon or American Authority I believe. Both have slight differences in styling __________________ 2022 2SS 1LE - Window Sticker - Cold Air Inductions Elite Carbon CAI 2016 1LT v6 - Totaled Happiness: Infinite

07-19-2020, 08:06 AM	#7
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	OP, is this what you are looking for? https://www.ikonmotorsports.com/fits...-black-pp.html __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

07-20-2020, 11:27 AM	#9
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	Ikon IMHO looks the best besides OEM. I am doing the OEM conversion I have the hood already installed and the bumper in my garage. I am waiting on Gen5diy to complete the fender brackets so I can use the stock SS fenders and not have to upgrade to the ZL1 fenders. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

07-17-2020, 09:27 PM	#2
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,924	The SS grill looks a lot better than the ZL1 grill.

07-18-2020, 05:41 PM	#5
Vaska Drives: On Hiatus Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Sask Posts: 323	I’d go with IKON, the AA looks too pointy in all the pictures and vids I’ve seen. Some people like it though.

07-18-2020, 06:28 PM	#6
Altered Carbon Ghost Spawn Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: East Coast Posts: 537	Both the SS and ZL1 bumpers look good. I just personally prefer the looks and airflow of the ZL1 front bumper much more. I can't remember what company made mine, but it was about twice the price of the Ikon anyway. I believe because the look and fitment were dead on and it came with everything (lights, flowtie, hardware, etc.). I don't think AA sells the pointy bird beak, Dollar General brand looking ZL1 bumper anymore. They sell this one, (Ikon) which I believe is what you're looking for. I'm not sure on the fitment, but I would imagine it's very close. But the ZL1 1LE doesn't come with DLs. So, you might want to get a ZL1 bumper and these (not sure if they'll fit an aftermarket ZL1 bumper) if you want both the lights and canards that bad. You'll still have to buy the lights too though.

07-21-2020, 09:55 AM	#12
ride_002000 Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 170	I thought the whole fender was different? How does the hood line up if the fender is pushed out? Can you just use a stock ZL1 fender bracket?

07-21-2020, 10:11 AM	#13
TheRealJA105 Drives: 2013 C6Z06 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: PA Posts: 1,577	I'm pretty sure the entire fender is wider and spacing out the SS fender is only to bring the back edge out to be flush with the ZL1 sideskirts. If you look at ZL1 fenders you can clearly see they are bulged out 20mm more at the top (actual sheet metal) to cover the ZLE wheel/tire and the ZL1 wheel/tire which is the same offset as the SS1LE is recessed in. If you try to space out the top of the fender as well as the bottom you are going to have a huge body panel gap.

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