Front bumper guard (strip of rubber)

Fun · 05-07-2023, 04:26 AM

Is it expensive to replace? Should I just take it off?
Has anyone else ruined theirs? Thanks

Number 3 · 05-07-2023, 05:36 AM

It’s called an “air dam” and it should be fastened to the lower edge of the fascia. Worst case is it is riveted on. Then you would have to drill them out and re rivet. Nuts and boots would make it easier. Might just be scrivets which would be re usable as well.

jamala00 · 05-07-2023, 06:43 AM

It's held on with screws and is there for a reason. I'd replace it. They are like $20.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477890

GXP08jrf · 05-07-2023, 06:54 AM

Both "inexpensive" and easy to replace.

I think the "kit" that has both sides is less than $30 and each side is held in by 6 or 7 screws (working from memory).

The screws are accessable from underneath. the only problem you may have is the clearance to the ground, but definately doable with common tools (7mm hex head screws). Might be easier on jack stands and with the wheel off, but not necessary.

Visability is an annoyance when positioning the new part up to the screw holes, everything's black, and it's hard to get a direct line of sight to line-up. You need to work by feel a little bit. Nothing so difficult that you'll be throwing tools, though...

Fun · 05-07-2023, 10:55 AM

Is it one large piece or two smaller ones that meet in the middle? Thanks

arpad_m · 05-07-2023, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun

Is it expensive to replace? Should I just take it off?
Has anyone else ruined theirs? Thanks

Nah, they cost $20-ish apiece (left and right), attached by just a couple of bolts and thus very easy to replace as well.

I took them off because they look butt ugly, scrape on everything and are there mainly for some minuscule fuel economy gain. I installed a front splitter that makes up for any extra downforce these may or may not have generated.

The ZL1 has much better splats under the bumper, those I wouldn't remove, but these are pretty weird. I have two sets btw if you want them

JT6Speed · 05-07-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun

Is it one large piece or two smaller ones that meet in the middle? Thanks

They're one piece and held on by like 6 or 7 screws. I took mine off like Arpad said. From what I understand they were meant for a slight improvement of "aerodynamics" that I guess would slightly improve economy? I don't think 1LE's have them from the factory but I could be wrong.

wang970305 · 05-07-2023, 12:21 PM

i am curious about the point of those....

bigd1276 · 05-07-2023, 01:40 PM

There are two, a left and a right. Replaced both of mine last year. They are pretty cheap and they’re supposed to help with air flow and MPG.

WTS · 05-12-2023, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun

Should I just take it off?
Has anyone else ruined theirs? Thanks

My '18 looked just like yours by '19 so I reached under and ripped them both off.

Fun · 05-12-2023, 03:23 PM

Thanks everyone !

Fun · 12-21-2023, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun

Thanks everyone !

I had 2 , is this the correct replacement for my 2020 ? It’s an RS convertible if that matters. Is there a better one than OEM ?Where is best place to get?Thanks

https://www.maloufpartsxperts.com/oe...IaAn-EEALw_wcB

arpad_m · 12-21-2023, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun

I had 2 , is this the correct replacement for my 2020 ? It’s an RS convertible if that matters. Is there a better one than OEM ?Where is best place to get?Thanks

https://www.maloufpartsxperts.com/oe...IaAn-EEALw_wcB

This is the OEM kit, the two parts of which I already linked to above.

The best replacement for these is... nothing, these are monstrous eyesores that save only a minuscule bit of fuel each mile. They also scrape and damage very easily.

Fun · 12-21-2023, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MSS1LE

I agree, these are not useful nor do they look good. A splitter would be much nicer.

Do you/does anyone have a link for a good splitter ? Thanks

05-07-2023, 04:26 AM	#1
Fun Drives: 2020 V6 Auto 3LT RS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas City Posts: 178	Front bumper guard (strip of rubber) Is it expensive to replace? Should I just take it off? Has anyone else ruined theirs? Thanks Attached Images

05-07-2023, 05:36 AM	#2
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,248 View My Garage	It’s called an “air dam” and it should be fastened to the lower edge of the fascia. Worst case is it is riveted on. Then you would have to drill them out and re rivet. Nuts and boots would make it easier. Might just be scrivets which would be re usable as well. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

05-07-2023, 12:21 PM	#8
wang970305 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 363 View My Garage	i am curious about the point of those.... __________________ 2021 Camaro 2SS Summit White Kooks 1-7/8 LTH with high flow cats, Corsa Extreme+ variable, Roto-Fab CAI, GPI Ported-LT2 IM, Lethal Garage Flex Fuel Sensor, Mishimoto catch can.

05-07-2023, 01:40 PM	#9
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	There are two, a left and a right. Replaced both of mine last year. They are pretty cheap and they’re supposed to help with air flow and MPG. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

05-07-2023, 06:43 AM	#3
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,451	It's held on with screws and is there for a reason. I'd replace it. They are like $20. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477890

05-07-2023, 06:54 AM	#4
GXP08jrf Drives: 2016 1LT 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 173	Both "inexpensive" and easy to replace. I think the "kit" that has both sides is less than $30 and each side is held in by 6 or 7 screws (working from memory). The screws are accessable from underneath. the only problem you may have is the clearance to the ground, but definately doable with common tools (7mm hex head screws). Might be easier on jack stands and with the wheel off, but not necessary. Visability is an annoyance when positioning the new part up to the screw holes, everything's black, and it's hard to get a direct line of sight to line-up. You need to work by feel a little bit. Nothing so difficult that you'll be throwing tools, though...

05-07-2023, 10:55 AM	#5
Fun Drives: 2020 V6 Auto 3LT RS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas City Posts: 178	Is it one large piece or two smaller ones that meet in the middle? Thanks

05-12-2023, 03:23 PM	#11
Fun Drives: 2020 V6 Auto 3LT RS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas City Posts: 178	Thanks everyone !

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