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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 05:42 PM

Hot Rod R1's white convertible Journal
 
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We bought the car on our August 2011 vacation to Panama City, FL

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 05:45 PM

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Did not do any mods for over a year other than the SS in the front grille

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Photos I took before the mods.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 06:20 PM

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Over the next year I worked toward buying my Wheels, Tires, tpms sensors and coilovers.

The tires: 265/35/22 and 305/35/22 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta. A good difference in tire height between the two sizes for the hot rod rake look I wanted. I bought these off of Ebay.

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The Wheels: Forgestar Bronze Burst 22x9 semi-concave and 22x10.5 Deep-concave. I bought these from Howey Industries Inc.

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Coilovers: Megan Racing Coilovers. Bought on Ebay also.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 06:28 PM

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My Dad's shop mounted and balanced the tries for me. I got a good deal FREE.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 06:32 PM

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A life time friend and I installed the coilovers in my shop after hours.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 06:36 PM

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Once the coilovers where installed I had to see it out side.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 06:45 PM

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I stuck the other set of stock wheels on to have in lined up.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 06:55 PM

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With the help of my Buddy again the next Mod was to add Axle Back exhaust. It's not as loud as I tough it would be. Being a convertible I guess it's for the best. I love the way it cleaned up the back end of the car. The stock mufflers where UGLY.

Solo Performance Inc.
V8 Std & Auto Axle Back with J-Pipes
2011 – Present Camaro V8 Convertible

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The pipes right out of the shipping box before the J pipes where flip around into place.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 07:12 PM

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Next mod was changing the two front grilles out. I had another friend that works at a body shop help me with this. I did paint parts of the grilles brown to match the wheels. It's hard to tell in the photos.

Upper Grille: heritage grill
Lower Grille: Street Scene Billet Grille with Ducts

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 07:16 PM

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before and after of the grilles

(I also have the SLP Graphics Kit, 2010-13 Camaro Gloss Black/Fade Rear Quarter Gill stripes on the car). Before and After below.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 07:20 PM

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I still need to a-just my camera to get better photos of how the Bronze Burst wheels look. They are not as dark as these photos make then out to be. They pop more in person.

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 07:25 PM

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Latest photos as of 12/31/12

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Hot Rod R1 01-01-2013 07:44 PM

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Other plans: slotted brakes rotors and ceramic pads,

Sport Bar and Sparks Restorations Billet SS Trunk Emblem

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Jeffay 01-01-2013 11:56 PM

Love that color combo. Looking really good so far.


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