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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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The more I look at the front of my 95Z, the more I don't like the fog lights/center section of the stock front bumper. Plus the ugly/random embossed plastic bowtie symbol in the middle of the "grill".

Anyone do something about this? I thought about removing my foglights and running some tubing up to a LS1 style intake lid (when I put one on).

I was hoping the "grill" was an insert that I could remove to see how it looks, but it is actually part of the molded bumper.

And I don't want any aftermarket bumper either. I like the "stock" look with slight changes to be different.

Thanks for any pics guys.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 03:32 PM
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Theres not much you can do to change the appearance of the stock bumpers beyond painting or decals.

Best conversion I have seen is the 6LE bumper

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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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^^^ this.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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or a ls1 conversion with bumper/hood/fenders/lights.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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That's more work and cost more in the long run
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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The Ls1 conversion is makig it something it's not. Like mustang gt guys putting cobra bumpers on. May look better but the front end is the first glance that tells you want the car is.

That 6LE bumper looks slick.
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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i have the 6le bumper, which has yet to be installed (waiting for when i repaint my car) and IMO is the best looking aftermarket bumper for LT1s and it also looks better than the LS1 front end as well
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