IOM Black Diamond Build Journal [COTW 1/21/13]
 

I really like reading about everyones builds, so it is time to start one. I have already done some mods but it is better late then never. I am bad about remembering to take pics as I am doing the work. I will try to get better at it. I really like to do all of the work myself. I have put a lot of thought into everything I have done so far. I want the car to look like it was planned out start to finish. I really wanted to bring some old into the new. Like the 69' shift knob, and the old SS emblem, the hash marks from the Trans AM series and the tail lights black out. My wife and two kids and I really like to take the car to shows and talk to people about it. Now a little about my car.

2010 2SS/RS Ls3 IOM
Here is a list of the mods so far

SUSPENSION
All Pedder's
Coilovers
Sway bars
Full bushing kit
Alignment kit
Diff bushings

WHEELS
Forgestar F14's black powder coated with painted IOM pin stripe
275/40-20 front
315/35-20 rear

MOTOR
G5CR cold air intake
Texas Speed Performance 1 7/8 long tube headers
Texas Speed Performance 231/236 cam
Texas Speed Performance cam kit
RX oil catch can & breather
Anodized orange aluminum hood strut cover
Anodized orange aluminum dip stick cover

EXHAUST
1 7/8 Long tube headers
Muffler delete with MBRP tips

INTERIOR
Hurst shifter with smooth chrome knob
Anodized orange aluminum cup holder insert
Anodized orange aluminum door panel inserts
Anodized orange aluminum trunk plate 2SS/RS
Orange led dome light & trunk light
Orange led footwell lighting
Camaro puddle lights

EXTERIOR
Custom black daimond paint
Painted black out around the tail lights
GM High wing spoiler
Rear bow tie delete
Street Scene front splitter
Street Scene front ducts
Heritage grille with white SS emblem
V2 22" RGB LED scanner

I have a lot of things in my head I still want to do. Here are some of the pics I have taken.

BEFORE
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NOW
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awesome build nice and clean:thumbup:

Yeah about time you started your thread, all our rides holding it down for the Pacific Northwest! :D

Thank you very much

I know I should of started it sooner. I like your wheels those nice:thumbup:

Thank you sir, hopefully when i get the new rear rims next week they wont fly off my ride doing 50 on the highway like the last set did? :facepalm:

Wow that would not be a fun ride:yikes:

I got a new SS emblem and V2 22" RBG scanner for Xmas. Last night I got board so I decided to install them last night. It was late & cold but I couldn't wait any longer. I was able to slip my hand down behide the grille and put the SS emblem on. I looked at it a couple of times to mahe sure I got it in the middle slot. Well I should of looked at it three times because I got to install it twice it was wrong. It took me a lot longer then I thought it was going to for the scanner. I took my die grinder and ground down the back side of the bumper. That way it was easier to cut with the exacto knife. Make sure and use lots of tape to cover everything around where you are working. It is very easy to slip and sratch something. The 3m tape didn't stick very well, I think it was to cold so I will have to fix that.

Here are a couple of pics from auto crossing this last summer.
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Dirt...I love your car. It looks great just how it sets...I really like the exhaust tips. The Hurst is cool as well. Wheels are sweet....Nicely done....:chevy:

Nice build so far! and nice track pics.

Thank you very much.

It is on it's way more to come. Thank you

Looking real good dirt! We are going to have to Caravan i guess to CFest II together and meet up with Aqua in Indiana?!