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I4toV8 · 01-09-2017, 10:45 AM

Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue? I know a couple of other guys on FB z28 page have reported their flares are coming off. I took mine in for that but the service manger says he can not warranty it because the adhesive coming off the flare was my fault.

If your flare is coming off if you could please post a picture so I could message the GM Reps on here with hopes of getting this fixed (Im sure they are probably reading this also). Just a shame that with the money we spent on these cars that GM would not warranty the flares that are coming off.

ZYBORG · 01-09-2017, 11:04 AM

Sucks man, sounds like an awful dealer, I would try my luck at some different ones....

X77-69z28 · 01-09-2017, 11:09 AM

How are they explaining that the glue coming off is your fault?

I4toV8 · 01-09-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ZYBORG

Sucks man, sounds like an awful dealer, I would try my luck at some different ones....

trying that later on.. just sucks that the same dealer i bought it from is not trying to help. The service manager didnt even come out to look at it just told the service adviser no. LOL

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Originally Posted by X77-69z28

How are they explaining that the glue coming off is your fault?

" I hit something " which caused it to come off.. LOL

URBAN LEGEND · 01-09-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by I4toV8

trying that later on.. just sucks that the same dealer i bought it from is not trying to help. The service manager didnt even come out to look at it just told the service adviser no. LOL

" I hit something " which caused it to come off.. LOL

Because most dealers don't care about you. They do care about your money though.

kramard · 01-09-2017, 11:32 AM

My Front Passenger fender flare is starting to separate. All others look good. You are looking straight down on the top of the flare. I had the car out yesterday and it's really nasty out here since they've over salted the roads. Won't be able to wash it until Thursday / Friday but can take a new picture for you then.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-09-2017, 01:15 PM

IMO this was the bad part of the add on's of the Z/28, GM needed to drill holes and use set screws in the fenders like they did in the bumpers to hold it in place.

I4toV8 · 01-09-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kramard

My Front Passenger fender flare is starting to separate. All others look good. You are looking straight down on the top of the flare. I had the car out yesterday and it's really nasty out here since they've over salted the roads. Won't be able to wash it until Thursday / Friday but can take a new picture for you then.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

IMO this was the bad part of the add on's of the Z/28, GM needed to drill holes and use set screws in the fenders like they did in the bumpers to hold it in place.

exactly....

pimp2303 · 01-09-2017, 02:05 PM

I took my z28 in a few months ago because my flair was coming off and they told me warranty would not cover it because it was my fault it was coming off. Eventually they replaced it but said that part won't be covered in the future.

prd72 · 01-09-2017, 02:23 PM

I posted about this last year. Dealer fixed under warranty.

Someone else posted later that the flares are connected to the front splitter and if you tag the splitter it can force the flares to pop. Doesn't have to be hard either.

olblue75 · 01-09-2017, 02:48 PM

Well if it comes off I'll take it LOL!!!

Z/28Dan · 01-10-2017, 04:25 PM

Previous thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...32#post8939232

kramard · 01-12-2017, 04:00 PM

As promised, here's on that ins't covered in dust.

ron123 · 01-13-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

IMO this was the bad part of the add on's of the Z/28, GM needed to drill holes and use set screws in the fenders like they did in the bumpers to hold it in place.

You are right, the flare towards the front is held in to the bumper with 4 little screws; but over the wheel well it relies on the special adhesive.

Since it is a part of the factory redesign add-on Z28 package I'm guessing that Chevy did not want to drill holes in the metal fender as it could make it prone to rusting or flaws in paint near the flare area. They did feel safe drilling holes in the bumper since that was plastic.
Ron

01-09-2017, 10:45 AM	#1
I4toV8 Dazed & Drives: matte blue 2014 z28(186) 2015 R1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Jungle Posts: 708	z28 flares coming off Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue? I know a couple of other guys on FB z28 page have reported their flares are coming off. I took mine in for that but the service manger says he can not warranty it because the adhesive coming off the flare was my fault. If your flare is coming off if you could please post a picture so I could message the GM Reps on here with hopes of getting this fixed (Im sure they are probably reading this also). Just a shame that with the money we spent on these cars that GM would not warranty the flares that are coming off. __________________

01-09-2017, 11:04 AM	#2
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Sucks man, sounds like an awful dealer, I would try my luck at some different ones.... __________________

01-09-2017, 11:09 AM	#3
X77-69z28 Drives: 69 Z/28, 70 Z28, 99SS, 15 Z/28 2018 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 403	How are they explaining that the glue coming off is your fault? __________________ Buddy 69 Z/28 burnished brown, m-21 owned since 1978 70Z/28 forest green M40 CE block PROJECT 99 SS hugger orange 6spd no t-tops 1 of 54 15 Z/28 white AC, radio

01-09-2017, 11:32 AM	#6
kramard Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MD Posts: 396	My Front Passenger fender flare is starting to separate. All others look good. You are looking straight down on the top of the flare. I had the car out yesterday and it's really nasty out here since they've over salted the roads. Won't be able to wash it until Thursday / Friday but can take a new picture for you then. Attached Images

01-09-2017, 02:48 PM	#11
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,066	Well if it comes off I'll take it LOL!!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-09-2017, 01:15 PM	#7
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	IMO this was the bad part of the add on's of the Z/28, GM needed to drill holes and use set screws in the fenders like they did in the bumpers to hold it in place.

01-09-2017, 02:05 PM	#9
pimp2303 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: DMV Posts: 52	I took my z28 in a few months ago because my flair was coming off and they told me warranty would not cover it because it was my fault it was coming off. Eventually they replaced it but said that part won't be covered in the future.

01-09-2017, 02:23 PM	#10
prd72 Drives: 14 Z/28 #180 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: abbotsford canada Posts: 90	I posted about this last year. Dealer fixed under warranty. Someone else posted later that the flares are connected to the front splitter and if you tag the splitter it can force the flares to pop. Doesn't have to be hard either.

01-10-2017, 04:25 PM	#12
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Previous thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...32#post8939232 __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

01-12-2017, 04:00 PM	#13
kramard Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MD Posts: 396	As promised, here's on that ins't covered in dust. Attached Images