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meissen · 05-21-2009, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the clarification, John! The one person that I know personally who had this happen to his car stated that his was only held on with the tape - looks like the dealership failed to follow the instructions.

meissen · 05-21-2009, 03:30 PM

Does anyone have a scanned copy of the instruction packet? The guy that I know whose ground effects ripped off said that the dealer did not rivet the ground effects down at all... just tape and two clips. I guess the dealership wants him to buy a new GFX piece and they want to prove to the dealership that it was installed wrong.

JohnnyCamaro · 05-27-2009, 07:29 AM

This is JohnnyCamaro AKA John Cox from Chevy Accessories and I wanted to post the Installation Sheets for the Camaro Ground Effects so everyone can see them:

92228975-Ground Effects I-Sheet.pdf

meissen · 05-27-2009, 08:07 AM

John - do you by chance know anything about the "new GFX design" that I'm hearing about? Just curious because it seems like the guy I know from my website (he might have registered on here) is having a really big hassle trying to get the dealership to repair the ground effect piece.. they want him to buy a new one for $650. :(

DDustiNN · 05-27-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mifbody

John - do you by chance know anything about the "new GFX design" that I'm hearing about? Just curious because it seems like the guy I know from my website (he might have registered on here) is having a really big hassle trying to get the dealership to repair the ground effect piece.. they want him to buy a new one for $650. :(

Aren't all GMPP items included under warranty if the dealer installs them??

meissen · 05-27-2009, 08:42 AM

That's what I would have thought. The guy who I'm talking about just registered on here - his thread is in the same forum and his username his Lucky SOB.

Camarofan69 · 05-27-2009, 08:56 AM

Hello, from Corvallis MT!!!! My dealership told me that there was a recall on the ground effects so I didnt get them. They were not specific but they did say there were problems with them falling off.

Anyone else form Montana?

Lucky SOB · 05-27-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mtcwby

Yes there is a recall on the ground effects pkg, if the label on the packing box has a blue dot sticker next to the part number, then it is an upgraded kit. If it doesn't have a blue sticker, make sure the dealer doesn't install it, or the front could come off.
The problem lies with the whole nose part is just stuck on with 3M tape and it doesn't handle the air pressure of sustained highway speeds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mifbody

There's a guy on my website that had the exact same thing happen but his lasted ~350 miles or so. Ripped the front GFX piece right off and dragged on the ground.

I'm Here!!!

This thread has been very informational. Sounds like I need a blue dot. Haha. Check out my thread "Front Ground Effects Lip Problem"

Bell040 · 05-27-2009, 02:15 PM

PoleCat2SSRS2010 · 05-31-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCamaro

This is JohnnyCamaro AKA John Cox from Chevy Accessories and I wanted to post the Installation Sheets for the Camaro Ground Effects so everyone can see them:

Attachment 27793

Thanks Johnny. These instructions are very helpful. Looks like pages 12 and 14 are the solution to this issue. It involve installing rivets into the front section of the fascia and into the back portion of the front lip. This will hold the front of the splitter in place, unless the rivets were installed on mtcwby's car as well and the reamaing forward portion was what was being pushed down by the air pressure.

wyocamaro · 05-31-2009, 09:04 AM

Sounds like strickly instalation issue. Had mine to 7/8 of the way to the limiter and they are just fine

ezleeinfamous · 05-31-2009, 12:35 PM

I did a post last weekend stating that my dealer said that something was going on with the ground effects!! I didn't put it on my order because it would have slowed down my delivery time. Now folks see what I was talking about.

1camaro70 · 06-09-2009, 04:16 PM

My dealer has a car in that was ordered with ground effects package, the ground effects are still on recall now there is problem with rear melting at exhaust tips. Car is invoiced with ground effects, so can not be deleted, would have to be installed later, but paid for now at delivery.

ffrcobra_65 · 06-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1camaro70

My dealer has a car in that was ordered with ground effects package, the ground effects are still on recall now there is problem with rear melting at exhaust tips. .

melting.....is this a fact or you just trying to incite something? I haven't read any official recall on this...I even talked to a couple of dealers about it and they said the same thing...NO RECALL! Dealers admitted they are being made aware to follow the correct GFX installation process. Maybe I am just behind on the GFX news.

05-27-2009, 07:29 AM	#73
JohnnyCamaro Drives: 98 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Blanc MI Posts: 38	Ground Effects Installation Sheets This is JohnnyCamaro AKA John Cox from Chevy Accessories and I wanted to post the Installation Sheets for the Camaro Ground Effects so everyone can see them: 92228975-Ground Effects I-Sheet.pdf

05-27-2009, 02:15 PM	#79
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	__________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

05-31-2009, 09:04 AM	#81
wyocamaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2-2007 Silverados Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming/Arizona Posts: 344 View My Garage	Sounds like strickly instalation issue. Had mine to 7/8 of the way to the limiter and they are just fine __________________ 2SS/RS, Sunroof, IOM Inside and out, Manual.......VIN 7754. 5000: DELIVERED 5/18/09

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05-21-2009, 02:38 PM	#71
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Thanks for the clarification, John! The one person that I know personally who had this happen to his car stated that his was only held on with the tape - looks like the dealership failed to follow the instructions.

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meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Does anyone have a scanned copy of the instruction packet? The guy that I know whose ground effects ripped off said that the dealer did not rivet the ground effects down at all... just tape and two clips. I guess the dealership wants him to buy a new GFX piece and they want to prove to the dealership that it was installed wrong.

05-27-2009, 08:07 AM	#74
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	John - do you by chance know anything about the "new GFX design" that I'm hearing about? Just curious because it seems like the guy I know from my website (he might have registered on here) is having a really big hassle trying to get the dealership to repair the ground effect piece.. they want him to buy a new one for $650. :(

05-27-2009, 08:42 AM	#76
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	That's what I would have thought. The guy who I'm talking about just registered on here - his thread is in the same forum and his username his Lucky SOB.

05-27-2009, 08:56 AM	#77
Camarofan69 The Autoglass Guy Drives: 1969 SS 396, 1969 SS , 2010 RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Corvallis MT Posts: 869 View My Garage	Hello, from Corvallis MT!!!! My dealership told me that there was a recall on the ground effects so I didnt get them. They were not specific but they did say there were problems with them falling off. Anyone else form Montana?

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ezleeinfamous Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 211	I did a post last weekend stating that my dealer said that something was going on with the ground effects!! I didn't put it on my order because it would have slowed down my delivery time. Now folks see what I was talking about.

06-09-2009, 04:16 PM	#83
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	My dealer has a car in that was ordered with ground effects package, the ground effects are still on recall now there is problem with rear melting at exhaust tips. Car is invoiced with ground effects, so can not be deleted, would have to be installed later, but paid for now at delivery.