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Maker · 09-14-2013, 04:38 PM

Hi guys.

My 2011 OEM GFX SS front spoiler came off. I hit a parking block slowly, backed away and it ripped right off.

Looking at it, there are places under it were it looks like rivets or screw were supposed to go, but they aren't drilled.

They are 8 indents with circles that look to pop out for screws to go through.

My question is, does it needs these attached?
Would it have come off it it was attached properly?

The dealership installed these.

Thanks for the help.

AmericanMuscleCars · 09-14-2013, 04:41 PM

Ill but it from you lol! I probably would too, hey if your interested message me! Haha but take it to the dealership

Maker · 09-14-2013, 05:12 PM

Maybe if its my fault lol

mrvenicess · 09-14-2013, 05:19 PM

When I get hung up on a parking block I generally pull the whole front clip off! Did it twice on my old SS!

01pewterz28 · 09-14-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maker

Hi guys.

My 2011 OEM GFX SS front spoiler came off. I hit a parking block slowly, backed away and it ripped right off.

Looking at it, there are places under it were it looks like rivets or screw were supposed to go, but they aren't drilled.

They are 8 indents with circles that look to pop out for screws to go through.

My question is, does it needs these attached?
Would it have come off it it was attached properly?

The dealership installed these.

Thanks for the help.

Sorry that sucks but to answer your question YES it should have been riveted on if I recall 6-8, plus the side brackets on each side of the buper to help secure it on. If you purchased it new from the dealership take it back they screwed up and did an half ASS job.

Maker · 09-14-2013, 08:25 PM

yup, i just found this:

http://www.vehicleaccessorycenter.co...%20-%20rev.pdf

page 15 clearly shows, the 8 plastic rivets that are supposed to go on the bottom.
AND, i looked at it again- the 2 adhesive panels with red tape on them still had the tape on them.

basically they did do HALF of it. they did the front clips, the bolts on the side, but no adhesive strips or fastening the bottom on. ugh.

willhe64 · 09-15-2013, 10:54 AM

Idiots. Unfortunately all they will do is put it back on for you.

Airmaster · 09-15-2013, 04:03 PM

If you really want it to stay, drill some holes and install a bolt, lock washer, plain washer and nut.... it'll stay then.

09-14-2013, 04:38 PM	#1
Maker Nice to meet you. Drives: '11 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 189	Front Spoiler ripped off. Was it attached correctly??? Hi guys. My 2011 OEM GFX SS front spoiler came off. I hit a parking block slowly, backed away and it ripped right off. Looking at it, there are places under it were it looks like rivets or screw were supposed to go, but they aren't drilled. They are 8 indents with circles that look to pop out for screws to go through. My question is, does it needs these attached? Would it have come off it it was attached properly? The dealership installed these. Thanks for the help.

09-15-2013, 10:54 AM	#7
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Idiots. Unfortunately all they will do is put it back on for you. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

09-15-2013, 04:03 PM	#8
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	If you really want it to stay, drill some holes and install a bolt, lock washer, plain washer and nut.... it'll stay then. __________________ '13 Camaro, '97 Wrangler, '12 500 Abarth, '85.5 944, '06 325i Suspension Mods: BMR and JPSS Sways, BMR Poly Bushings, BMR strut tower brace, BMR control arms, BMR toe arms, stock springs and struts Engine Mods: All bolt ons (haha) Brake Mods: Brembo SS caliper swap front and rear

09-14-2013, 04:41 PM	#2
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Ill but it from you lol! I probably would too, hey if your interested message me! Haha but take it to the dealership

09-14-2013, 05:12 PM	#3
Maker Nice to meet you. Drives: '11 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 189	Maybe if its my fault lol

09-14-2013, 05:19 PM	#4
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	When I get hung up on a parking block I generally pull the whole front clip off! Did it twice on my old SS!

09-14-2013, 08:25 PM	#6
Maker Nice to meet you. Drives: '11 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 189	yup, i just found this: http://www.vehicleaccessorycenter.co...%20-%20rev.pdf page 15 clearly shows, the 8 plastic rivets that are supposed to go on the bottom. AND, i looked at it again- the 2 adhesive panels with red tape on them still had the tape on them. basically they did do HALF of it. they did the front clips, the bolts on the side, but no adhesive strips or fastening the bottom on. ugh.