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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 08:32 PM
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I front end was hit by some flying concrete debris the size of a softball and will need to be replaced. My question is whether or not a Z06 front bumper would fit my 2015 base coupe? I like the look of the Z06 front end.
Thankfully my insurance will cover the damage completely.


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Front fascia is the same between Stingray and Z06. The Z06 grille is different though, many folks put a Z06 grille into their Stingray front fascia.
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Thanks for the info. I would also be replacing the grill. Is the grill also painted in carbon flash?
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Yeppers, the Z06 grille part comes pre-painted in carbon flash metallic.
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The front grille from the Z06 would look great on your car. And sorry to hear about the damage.
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Dmiles, I think the actual 'bumper' part is different between the Stingray and a Z06/Grand Sport. Only because the front fenders have some different architecture. And the Z06 hood's lines are slightly different.

You'll need your normal bumper for a stingray...BUT, you CAN get the Z06 grill. Many...MANY of us have done that. I just did. The 'hole' for the grill is identical regardless of which bumper it is.
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and sir...looks like you have a LOT of road rash. Once you get your new bumper, cover that poor thing in Xpel or Suntek.
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Not road rash. It’s dust from the impact of the concrete “softball” 🤬
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I'd still wrap it.


and what a crazy thing to happen!

Waaaaaay back in my teen years, driving back from a date or party (who knows) at around 2am, I hit a damn pot of spaghetti !!!! Really?! In the middle of the road! All over the undercarriage...noodles, red sauce. Strangest thing ever. I was in a 1988 Dodge Daytona. 4cyl beast. LOL.
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Originally Posted by JeepSRT+C7
Dmiles, I think the actual 'bumper' part is different between the Stingray and a Z06/Grand Sport.
They're not different.

Both Z06/Grand Sport and Stingray fenders and hood line up the same in the front.

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Thanks for all the info. I’m going to get the Z06 grille and as a replacement for my damaged Stingray grille. Also planing on having the body shop install the GM splitter. Does anyone know if it can be painted Carbon Flash metallic?
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At least the concrete softball didn’t come through your windshield! I’ve seen several killed by debris such as this.

I hate irresponsible trucks, flatbeds that haul this crap - very dangerous.
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Originally Posted by joemosfet
They're not different.

Both Z06/Grand Sport and Stingray fenders and hood line up the same in the front.
Hey Joe. Okay. I know the fenders are different obv. I was looking at pics trying to see if the bumper had some subtle differences...thought I saw some.
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^^ Yeppers. These are the things one learns when doing their own Z06 widebody conversion.
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