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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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Ground Effects

I'm starting to not like the ground effects on my Camaro. I would like it to look plain and simple. So my question is are they bolted on to the body/door? What is kind of adhesive is used to connect the ground effects to the body/door?

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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 05:40 PM
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Re: Ground Effects

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I'm starting to not like the ground effects on my Camaro. I would like it to look plain and simple. So my question is are they bolted on to the body/door? What is kind of adhesive is used to connect the ground effects to the body/door?

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Yeah, there are all bolted on.....in order to get them off of the door....you have to take the door panel out and remove the nuts off of the bolts. You'll probably have to weld up the holes to get rid of them...
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 03:32 PM
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Re: Ground Effects

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I'm starting to not like the ground effects on my Camaro. I would like it to look plain and simple
i think it would look ugly with out them "IMO"
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 04:41 PM
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I'd leave em on
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 04:55 PM
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If you want a clean look go for the earlier IROC style ground effects and remove your side molding. Looks clean and sleek like a wet opossum.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 05:21 PM
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man your cazy i would never take mine off, when its off i think it makes the car look really old! thats just my thought though.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 05:40 PM
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Once again my plans have been foiled...

Since there's gonna be holes from removing the ground effects I'll just leave it on for now and get "new" ones later.

Well, thanks for your help

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man your cazy i would never take mine off, when its off i think it makes the car look really old! thats just my thought though.

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yeah I was thinking the same thing...I wanted it to look somewhat like the old muscle cars (no ground effects). But I guess I'll just work with what I got.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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i like no gfx......if ur gonna get a paint job anytime soon then u can take them off
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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That is the first time I heard someone not liking their ground effects on a Camaro. If I had a Camaro I would get one with ground effects, they have a more modern look than without them. The same goes with Birds, although they look just as good without ground effects.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by bubbakutz
i like no gfx......
thats becuz your a SPORT'S COUPE KINDA MAN!!
lol :lala:
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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i like ground effects on camaro's, however do whatever floats your boat.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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I think mine looks real purdy without ground effects
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 09:32 AM
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vrooom305

hey do you want to sell those gfx????????? if so email me @ ghettosuperstar_43@yahoo.com
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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lol, that's what i was thinking!
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by Sitting Bull
I think mine looks real purdy without ground effects
Damn right.

No GFX can work well, but more care needs to be taken over detailing of the car.

I like Camaro's with and without, however i think 'birds look better without. (except 90 - 92's)
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by philoldsmobile
Damn right.

No GFX can work well, but more care needs to be taken over detailing of the car.

I like Camaro's with and without, however i think 'birds look better without. (except 90 - 92's)
You are obviously a gentleman and scholar, and a fine judge of female flesh
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 06:17 AM
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You know it!

Another example of how no GFX can work (even if i do say so myself...)

I have always liked the monochrome look, aside from the rear fog and front indicators, there isn't a colour anywhere. (front indicators might get the blackout treatment as well.)
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 03:03 PM
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I like the Camaro ground effects so much that I put them on my Trans Am,


here is a better shot,



I'd keep them if I were you.

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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 04:47 PM
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I personally feel the ground FX pretty much make the car. World of difference... I especially love the GFX from the 91-92 Z28's... the "Aero" kit.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 05:47 PM
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i think that the ground effects you are talkinhg about make the cars looks so good. it also makes them look to sit a little bit lower. but if you want to go plain then dont let anyone tell you otherwise youll just need to bondo and sand the holes smooth then paint it!
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