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MistyBlu10 12-06-2011 07:08 PM

45th EDITION
 
check in here if you have one , what kind, and if you think a car cover just like the car itself with 45TH logo and colors put in between the Hood and Trunk Stripes

Ocikat 12-06-2011 07:17 PM

2LT vert here, a matching cover would be kinda cool (c:

hightower 12-06-2011 08:02 PM

Not sure if this is the right section to post this thread, but oh well.
2012 45th Anniversary 2SS
-Hurst Short Throw
-Sunroof
-Awesomeness
-Got it 11/11/11 :chevy:

Pics should be mandatory with each post! :D
Here's a few of mine:
http://i42.tinypic.com/r2uy44.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/28syjnn.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/30nb2op.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/10iidmw.jpg

MistyBlu10 12-06-2011 08:32 PM

Hightower very nice pics now ima post mine

hightower 12-06-2011 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MistyBlu10 (Post 4127867)
Hightower very nice pics now ima post mine

thanks! look forward to seeing yours! :chevy:

Ocikat 12-06-2011 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4127710)
Not sure if this is the right section to post this thread, but oh well.
2012 45th Anniversary 2SS
-Hurst Short Throw
-Sunroof
-Awesomeness
-Got it 11/11/11 :chevy:

Pics should be mandatory with each post! :D
Here's a few of mine:

Since its mandatory :sm0:

Other photos on my profile page

Nice photos Hightower

kiteman 12-06-2011 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4127710)
Not sure if this is the right section to post this thread, but oh well.
2012 45th Anniversary 2SS
-Hurst Short Throw
-Sunroof
-Awesomeness
-Got it 11/11/11 :chevy:

exact same as him but minus the sunroof :D i actually picked mine up on chevrolet's 100th anniversary by coincidence because that's when it was delivered...when was that, 11/2 maybe? haha, sorry i forgot.

no car cover for me.

Moelack 12-06-2011 09:01 PM

2SS/RS, minus the sunroof. Broke my phone, lost all of my pics :( IMO, best looking 5th gen model so far.

Edit: Almost forgot! Would love a car cover if done right.

hightower 12-06-2011 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocikat (Post 4127941)
Since its mandatory :sm0:

Other photos on my profile page

Nice photos Hightower

Looking good! The 'verts look very cool! I've always been a hardtop kinda guy, but the day I saw my first camaro 'vert in person I was blown away! Chevy did a good job! It looks great with the top up and even better with the top down! And of course I gotta give ya more props for getting it in a 45th! :chevy:

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Originally Posted by kiteman (Post 4127953)
exact same as him but minus the sunroof :D i actually picked mine up on chevrolet's 100th anniversary by coincidence because that's when it was delivered...when was that, 11/2 maybe? haha, sorry i forgot.

no car cover for me.

Sunrooof wasn't something I specifically wanted. I wanted the hurst. There was another 2012 45th 2SS with the hurst at a different dealership and by the time my dealership factored in shipping in the other one and all, they just gave me a discount on the sunroof, lol. THe sunroof was like $300, although it's listed as a $1000 option. :yikes:

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Originally Posted by Moelack (Post 4128000)
2SS/RS, minus the sunroof. Broke my phone, lost all of my pics :( IMO, best looking 5th gen model so far.

Edit: Almost forgot! Would love a car cover if done right.

Get a camera for christmas! :)

MistyBlu10 12-06-2011 09:31 PM

pictures
 
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here we go
and i absoutly love my Camaro still get funny stomach feeling when i even look at it :thumbup:

kiteman 12-06-2011 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4128088)
Sunrooof wasn't something I specifically wanted. I wanted the hurst. There was another 2012 45th 2SS with the hurst at a different dealership and by the time my dealership factored in shipping in the other one and all, they just gave me a discount on the sunroof, lol. THe sunroof was like $300, although it's listed as a $1000 option.

the dealer had a few sunroof ones, but i'm 6'6" and need the extra headroom :)

hightower 12-06-2011 09:47 PM

Lookin good there mistyblu! Not gonna lie though, when I noticed the person in the driver's seat in the last pic, it scared the crap out of me at first! :D

I know what you mean when you get that funny feeling. Every time I get out and walk away from it I glance back to check on it like 5 times!


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Originally Posted by kiteman (Post 4128155)
the dealer had a few sunroof ones, but i'm 6'6" and need the extra headroom :)

The sunroof takes up room? I had no idea, haha, I'm 6'1" so I don't notice I guess.

kiteman 12-06-2011 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4128204)
The sunroof takes up room? I had no idea, haha, I'm 6'1" so I don't notice I guess.

yeah, quite a bit. i think it's another 1.5" over the no sunroof counterpart.

MistyBlu10 12-06-2011 09:54 PM

man i didnt even notice that thats my wife running someone over she cant drive a stick

jandaseve 12-06-2011 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocikat (Post 4127941)
Since its mandatory :sm0:

Other photos on my profile page

Nice photos Hightower

I see the sharkfin goes to the trunk on the convertible. Is it placed on there offcenter or is that judt look that way from that angle in the pic?

rewski 12-06-2011 10:01 PM

2SS 45th Vert here in Denver, CO. My daily driver. Love every trip I take in it...even in the snow!

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae33ec39-e4b7-97db.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae33ec39-e4ce-ce5e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae33ec39-e513-b1e9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae33ec39-e52a-2a5b.jpg

hightower 12-06-2011 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kiteman (Post 4128222)
yeah, quite a bit. i think it's another 1.5" over the no sunroof counterpart.

Oh wow, that's interesting. Well like you mentioned, you need that 1.5". :D

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Originally Posted by MistyBlu10 (Post 4128254)
man i didnt even notice that thats my wife running someone over she cant drive a stick

:sm0:
Hope she didn't run you over taking that pic!

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Originally Posted by jandaseve (Post 4128279)
I see the sharkfin goes to the trunk on the convertible. Is it placed on there offcenter or is that judt look that way from that angle in the pic?

it's in the middle, that stripe just makes it look offset.

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Originally Posted by rewski (Post 4128300)

I knew I recognized that eight ball again! :D
And glad to see another daily driver around here! Same for me! :chevy:
What rims are those? They look like they're made by Rockstar. And did you black out the badges? How'd you go about doing that? Vinyl or paint?

doubletrouble 12-06-2011 10:34 PM

2 SS with sunroof, powder coated wheels with black lug nuts, Black billet bowties, tinted windows, tinted side markers and fog lights, pcv catch can, OEM strut tower brace, OEM sub box and amp, OEM ambient interior lighting.

SC2PRKR 12-06-2011 11:30 PM

2SS, Hurst Shifter, Sunroof, Blacked out Bow Ties, Tinted Windows, CAI. Love the car, picked up 11/20/11.....LOVE IT. A cover like that would be cool

Ocikat 12-06-2011 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jandaseve (Post 4128279)
I see the sharkfin goes to the trunk on the convertible. Is it placed on there offcenter or is that judt look that way from that angle in the pic?


Yes it is centered, also painted to match the Carbon Flash, ( another small but nice change on the 12's :thumbup:)

Falundir 12-06-2011 11:51 PM

I'm one of the few who have gone psychotic with it and dove straight into the engine. No regrets at all =).

edit - here is a horrible video I took with my phone the other day after getting my car back from the shop. Just idling with the new setup below. Intentionally put my finger over the mic a few times to show volume differential.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSssP0bZzUA

hightower 12-06-2011 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by doubletrouble (Post 4128556)
2 SS with sunroof, powder coated wheels with black lug nuts, Black billet bowties, tinted windows, tinted side markers and fog lights, pcv catch can, OEM strut tower brace, OEM sub box and amp, OEM ambient interior lighting.

I want to black mine out similarly to yours. However I don't think I can touch the rims as my father bought the road hazard protection plans so I'm pretty sure if I powdercoat them (like I planned to do) I'll void the warranty.

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Originally Posted by SC2PRKR (Post 4128838)
2SS, Hurst Shifter, Sunroof, Blacked out Bow Ties, Tinted Windows, CAI. Love the car, picked up 11/20/11.....LOVE IT. A cover like that would be cool

Soon to be almost identical to yours! haha

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Originally Posted by Falundir (Post 4128915)
I'm one of the few who have gone psychotic with it and dove straight into the engine. No regrets at all =).

I commend you on doing it! I wish I could, a tune would be wonderful! How'd you like the feel over stock? I bet it's great! :D

Ocikat 12-07-2011 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4128204)
The sunroof takes up room? I had no idea, haha, I'm 6'1" so I don't notice I guess.

Yes definately loose some headroom there with the sunroof, had an 11 RJT before the 45th, not an issue with me too much except at the track with helmet on, always bumping on the roof :(

mandatory photo --->

Falundir 12-07-2011 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4128921)
I commend you on doing it! I wish I could, a tune would be wonderful! How'd you like the feel over stock? I bet it's great! :D

It's easily one of the best things I've done. The change was so dramatic any time I get in the car I can't help but have the biggest permagrin. I know it's not true, but I feel like I have the fastest car on the planet and I couldn't be happier. When you get on it you kind of see time and space warp around you.

Ocikat 12-07-2011 12:08 AM

just an FYI for anyone interested http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=287 is a 45th owners group thread

hightower 12-07-2011 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocikat (Post 4128933)
Yes definately loose some headroom there with the sunroof, had an 11 RJT before the 45th, not an issue with me too much except at the track with helmet on, always bumping on the roof :(

mandatory photo --->

Nice previous ride as well! What color is that?
And I wish I could one up your mandatory photo, but mine is of my not as cool as yours previous ride :D :
http://i44.tinypic.com/15edyeg.jpg

(take a guess which one it is..... )

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Originally Posted by Falundir (Post 4128936)
It's easily one of the best things I've done. The change was so dramatic any time I get in the car I can't help but have the biggest permagrin. I know it's not true, but I feel like I have the fastest car on the planet and I couldn't be happier. When you get on it you kind of see time and space warp around you.

Just watched your video and I can already tell your car sounds SO bad a$$!!!! That is exactly how I would want my camaro to sound, literally. I love that growling rumbling sound an aftermarket cam gives. Reminds me of the old school classics! :w00t:
And it sounds equally bad a$$ to ride in your camaro! :chevy:

dolt45 12-07-2011 07:59 AM

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Mine car looks SO much better than all of yours. :cool:
Bone stock. Its a 2SS L99 + Sunroof (That's what was on the lot and I fell in love with it during the test drive and, like a kid in a candy store, I just couldn't live without it).

Its a daily driver so I won't be doing too much in the way of performance upgrades. The MPG is bad enough already. I WILL eventually do COA and full exhaust though (when I find some good choices of exhausts that overcome the helmholtz resonance issues).

Mandatory pics because apparently mine doesn't look exactly like yours? :D :

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kiteman 12-07-2011 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dolt45 (Post 4129575)
Mine car looks SO much better than all of yours. :cool:
Bone stock. Its a 2SS L99 + Sunroof (That's what was on the lot and I fell in love with it during the test drive and, like a kid in a candy store, I just couldn't live without it).

Its a daily driver so I won't be doing too much in the way of performance upgrades. The MPG is bad enough already. I WILL eventually do COA and full exhaust though (when I find some good choices of exhausts that overcome the helmholtz resonance issues).

Mandatory pics because apparently mine doesn't look exactly like yours? :D :

what's your MPG? i have the M6 and live in downtown dallas. i've been getting 13.5mpg with a 23mph average this tank...

i've been told it gets better with miles; i believe it since i was getting 12.5 last tank :D

njdad61 12-07-2011 09:57 AM

Here's mine. Mods are in the sig...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=69536
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=69537

kiteman 12-07-2011 10:20 AM

have any of you guys gotten a clear bra? i did the first week of ownership. just curious how the CFM holds up to rocks on the bumper/gills so far for you guys without one?

hightower 12-07-2011 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dolt45 (Post 4129575)
Mine car looks SO much better than all of yours. :cool:
Bone stock. Its a 2SS L99 + Sunroof (That's what was on the lot and I fell in love with it during the test drive and, like a kid in a candy store, I just couldn't live without it).

Its a daily driver so I won't be doing too much in the way of performance upgrades. The MPG is bad enough already. I WILL eventually do COA and full exhaust though (when I find some good choices of exhausts that overcome the helmholtz resonance issues).

Mandatory pics because apparently mine doesn't look exactly like yours? :D :

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Haha this whole post cracked me up! :chevy:
Looking great there! But no, your car definitely doesn't look anything like mine.... :laugh:

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Originally Posted by kiteman (Post 4129950)
what's your MPG? i have the M6 and live in downtown dallas. i've been getting 13.5mpg with a 23mph average this tank...

i've been told it gets better with miles; i believe it since i was getting 12.5 last tank :D

I'm getting around 19.8 MPG in mine according to the computer right now. That's surely got to do with my 250 mile trip from school to home that I make a few times a month. Pretty much the whole time I'm cruising in 6th gear, so I get all my mileage from that.


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Originally Posted by njdad61 (Post 4130080)
Here's mine. Mods are in the sig...

[IMG]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=8894&pictureid=69536[IMG]
[IMG]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=8894&pictureid=69537[IMG]

Very cool, I like the bowtie delete up front. :chevy:

Wijns07 12-07-2011 10:32 AM

I have one too. (About 650 miles on the clock) 2LT RS

Just installed the Hurst Automatic Shifter and plate. (That was a bitch by the way.)

Cover would be cool...depends on price

hightower 12-07-2011 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kiteman (Post 4130221)
have any of you guys gotten a clear bra? i did the first week of ownership. just curious how the CFM holds up to rocks on the bumper/gills so far for you guys without one?

I don't have many chips yet but bugs can be a pain to get off. I kinda wish I had gotten one, but I've already got 2,000 miles on the clock so it seems kinda late. Plus I got quoted $250+ to purchase and install one, and I'd rather save that money for tint and mods.
Speaking of mods, I just purchased an LMR CAI from a forum member, we'll see how that goes.

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Originally Posted by Wijns07 (Post 4130287)
I have one too. (About 650 miles on the clock) 2LT RS

Just installed the Hurst Automatic Shifter and plate. (That was a bitch by the way.)

Cover would be cool...depends on price

I bet that hurst shifter looks nice in there though. :thumbsup:

kiteman 12-07-2011 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4130416)
I don't have many chips yet but bugs can be a pain to get off. I kinda wish I had gotten one, but I've already got 2,000 miles on the clock so it seems kinda late. Plus I got quoted $250+ to purchase and install one, and I'd rather save that money for tint and mods.
Speaking of mods, I just purchased an LMR CAI from a forum member, we'll see how that goes.

if you have chips now at 2,000 miles, just think that they will doubled at 4,000, quadrupled at 8,000, so on and so forth...i would get one now!

don't install yourself. these are very tricky to install and that film is expensive to screw up! i paid $750 for my bumper, rear mirrors, and gills.

rewski 12-07-2011 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kiteman (Post 4130221)
have any of you guys gotten a clear bra? i did the first week of ownership. just curious how the CFM holds up to rocks on the bumper/gills so far for you guys without one?

I got the total front clear bra protection. Full bumper and lights, full hood, full front fenders, a-pillars, side mirrors, and gills. Well worth the investment.

rewski 12-07-2011 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower (Post 4128415)
Oh wow, that's interesting. Well like you mentioned, you need that 1.5". :D

I knew I recognized that eight ball again! :D
And glad to see another daily driver around here! Same for me! :chevy:
What rims are those? They look like they're made by Rockstar. And did you black out the badges? How'd you go about doing that? Vinyl or paint?

Those rims are Rockstar. I painted the chrome center star flat black. I got the wheels with my snow tires mounted. Thinking about powder coating the original rims because I dig the black look on the 45th. Badges are still chrome. The lighting in the pic makes them look black. But I'd love to black them out!

Supercamaro64 12-07-2011 11:44 AM

Damn. I always forget how amazing the 45th anniversary looks, no matter what model. Nice cars everybody!

JerseyDevil 12-07-2011 12:04 PM

2SS 45th, my daily driver is a 2002 v6 with the 35th badge on the dash. I love both my camaros. :wub:

OPP 12-07-2011 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dolt45 (Post 4129575)
Mine car looks SO much better than all of yours. :cool:
Bone stock. Its a 2SS L99 + Sunroof (That's what was on the lot and I fell in love with it during the test drive and, like a kid in a candy store, I just couldn't live without it).

Its a daily driver so I won't be doing too much in the way of performance upgrades. The MPG is bad enough already. I WILL eventually do COA and full exhaust though (when I find some good choices of exhausts that overcome the helmholtz resonance issues).

Mandatory pics because apparently mine doesn't look exactly like yours? :D :

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Sorry but mine looks better than yours.:D

Solocus 12-07-2011 12:08 PM

2LT auto 45th here. Only mods are splash guards, clear bra - nose only (well under quarter flares also), and 1LT wheels for the winter.


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