ZL1 vs ZLE Front Fenders

N Vo. · 10-29-2020, 09:34 PM

Hi all,

Before I go buy myself a set of spare fenders here, I’d like to ask the age old question that I still haven’t quite found definitive answers to: are ZL1 and ZL1 1LE fenders the same? I’m staring at the GM Parts Direct catalog right now and I want to make sure I’m buying the right parts! Thank you very much for reading and thank you in advance for any knowledge you may share.

JasonGofast · 10-29-2020, 09:38 PM

The front bumper and all the parts that go with it should be the only difference in the body of the ZL1's.

N Vo. · 10-29-2020, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonGofast

The front bumper and all the parts that go with it should be the only difference in the body of the ZL1's.

So I take it it’s the same then? Thank you for your answer by the way!

Alain · 10-29-2020, 10:09 PM

I don't want to confuse you but, I remember reading somewhere that although the fender is the same shape, the mounts are different.

What I would do to make my life easier and be 100% sure is call your local dealer and ask them for part numbers for your vin.

Can't go wrong with that. Unless the parts guy behind the desk is a clown, that's always a possibility.

SCCAForums · 10-29-2020, 10:15 PM

ZL1 and ZL1 1LE have exact same fenders and mounting.

SS Camaro's have same fenders, but different mounting.

Best regards,
Dave

Alain · 10-29-2020, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCCAForums

ZL1 and ZL1 1LE have exact same fenders and mounting.

SS Camaro's have same fenders, but different mounting.

Best regards,
Dave

Maybe this is what I saw.

I'd still call the dealership and get the part numbers from them.

Or if you order on line, most websites will ask you for your VIN to ensure fitment.

*radz28* · 10-30-2020, 07:35 AM

I believe the front bumper is the same, but the grille and splitter (and attachments) are different.

PROMETHEUS · 10-30-2020, 10:27 AM

Bumper is the same!

crosive · 10-30-2020, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

I believe the front bumper is the same, but the grille and splitter (and attachments) are different.

this. bumper is the same. zle bumper has the slits cut out for the dive planes. 18+ bumpers (all of them if I'm not mistaken) have the spots on the back marked to cut the slits. grill + splitter are different. "fog light" pieces are different.

fenders are the same across the cars, but zl1+ zle are mounted different than the other models.

carguy55 · 10-30-2020, 05:52 PM

ZL1 and ZLE fenders are the same. The ZL1 fenders are wider than the SS fenders and have a different part number. Check any part site.

LT4Greg · 10-30-2020, 06:17 PM

That’s what I read that the ZL1/ZLE fenders are a tad wider than the SS fenders due to the wider wheels/tires.

Konnerfallos1 · 10-30-2020, 08:44 PM

As to the responses above. There was a thread about this a while ago. The conclusion was the mounting points are different. Not in the sense as they mount in different brackets, but in the sense the zl1 fenders have longer attachment points than the SS ones do, which makes them have a wide appearance. They are technically "wider" but they are the exact same shape and all the curves are the same, they are just further out. With that comes the added width of the bumper on the zl1's but that is also the same and the zle. This has been tested and proven, so the people that are saying they are different are correct in a sense, but you could quite literally take SS fenders and drill new holes to be exact replicas of the Zl1 fenders.

10-29-2020, 09:34 PM	#1
N Vo. Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: CA Posts: 5	ZL1 vs ZLE Front Fenders Hi all, Before I go buy myself a set of spare fenders here, I’d like to ask the age old question that I still haven’t quite found definitive answers to: are ZL1 and ZL1 1LE fenders the same? I’m staring at the GM Parts Direct catalog right now and I want to make sure I’m buying the right parts! Thank you very much for reading and thank you in advance for any knowledge you may share. __________________ Amateur driver, Professional stamp licker. Instagram: @1fastvc Current cars: 2014 Porsche 911 GT3, 2018 Chervolet Camaro ZL1 1LE.

10-29-2020, 10:09 PM	#4
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	I don't want to confuse you but, I remember reading somewhere that although the fender is the same shape, the mounts are different. What I would do to make my life easier and be 100% sure is call your local dealer and ask them for part numbers for your vin. Can't go wrong with that. Unless the parts guy behind the desk is a clown, that's always a possibility. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

10-29-2020, 10:15 PM	#5
SCCAForums Drives: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 408	ZL1 and ZL1 1LE have exact same fenders and mounting. SS Camaro's have same fenders, but different mounting. Best regards, Dave __________________ 2022 SS 1LE - Vivid Orange - SCCA CAM-C & Optima Ultimate Street Car GT Katech, MSD, QA1, Hurst, Anderson Composites, ProParts USA Custom Suspension, Auto Addict USA, Forgeline Wheels, G-Loc Brakes, Nine Lives Racing, MTX Audio, Penske Rapid Repair, RacingBrake

10-30-2020, 07:35 AM	#7
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,848 View My Garage	I believe the front bumper is the same, but the grille and splitter (and attachments) are different. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

10-30-2020, 06:17 PM	#11
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,872	That’s what I read that the ZL1/ZLE fenders are a tad wider than the SS fenders due to the wider wheels/tires. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

10-29-2020, 09:38 PM	#2
JasonGofast Used to own a ZL1 Drives: '16 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: TX Posts: 279	The front bumper and all the parts that go with it should be the only difference in the body of the ZL1's.

10-30-2020, 10:27 AM	#8
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Bumper is the same!

10-30-2020, 05:52 PM	#10
carguy55 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,573 View My Garage	ZL1 and ZLE fenders are the same. The ZL1 fenders are wider than the SS fenders and have a different part number. Check any part site.

10-30-2020, 08:44 PM	#12
Konnerfallos1 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 117	As to the responses above. There was a thread about this a while ago. The conclusion was the mounting points are different. Not in the sense as they mount in different brackets, but in the sense the zl1 fenders have longer attachment points than the SS ones do, which makes them have a wide appearance. They are technically "wider" but they are the exact same shape and all the curves are the same, they are just further out. With that comes the added width of the bumper on the zl1's but that is also the same and the zle. This has been tested and proven, so the people that are saying they are different are correct in a sense, but you could quite literally take SS fenders and drill new holes to be exact replicas of the Zl1 fenders.

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