[COTW 5/2/11] 572HP's New Convertible Build
After purchasing a Callaway Camaro (coupe) in June of 2010 off a dealer's lot, I still felt something was missing. Everyone on this forum was having so much fun building their car. Although I made some changes to the coupe, Callaway did almost all of the work. When the convertibles were announced, I knew this was what I wanted. I wanted to be able to build it up like most of you.
Here is a link to my callaway coupe thread: [COTW 11/22/10]: 572HP's IOM Callaway SS/RS What I am looking to do is to build a two-tone convertible. Although I will do some performance mods, my main objective is cosmetics. I don't like over-the-top changes, because I felt that GM's looks for this car are pretty awesome already. Performance with the SS is awesome as well, so performance mods will come later. I'm going to keep this first post updated with the latest. The next few posts will show the progression. Here is the latest: Mods Done [List Updated 4/25/2012] - TSW Nurburgring 20" Wheels (Custom flat black powder coat + red pinstripe) Borla "S" Catback Exhaust CAI Air Intake (Custom painted) Window Tint 2-Tone Paint with red pinstripe AAC LED side markers (I custom painted these - whiteout) AAC License Plate LEDs AAC LED Backup Lights Painted Strut Tower Brace Custom painted bowties Blacked-out tail lights Blacked-out SS emblems Blacked-out tail light bezels Matte black painted lower front facia Pedders XA Coilovers Pfadt Front & Rear Sways (bought these with the lowering springs - but the springs were not right for this car) Pedders Front & Rear End Links Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts Pedders Rear Solid Subframe Bushings Pedders Rear Lower Control Arm Bushings Pedders Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings Pedders Alignment Bolt Kit (front camber holes elongated) Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms Pfadt Rear Toe Rods Pfadt Lower Control Arm Reinforcements Hawk HPS Brake Pads Pedders Stainless Steel Brake Lines Motul Brake Fluid White Interior Side & Dash Panels Dyed Leather Stitching Red Custom Jannetty Tune Changed All Interior LEDs (Speedometer, Radio, Steering Wheel, Shifter, Window Switches, 4-pack Gauges, Headlight & HUD Switches) to Red/White Custom Fiber Optic Lighting for Homelink (Garage Door Opener) ZL1 Fuel Pump Pair of TSW Nurburgring 18" Wheels and Nitto Drag Radials ProTorque 2800 Stall Torque Converter ADM Air Intake Scoop for CAI Box Holley LS Valve Covers ARH 2" Headers w/Cats + Straight Connectors for the Track (Ceramic Coated by SwainTech) Whipple SuperCharger (Powder Coated White) Injector Dynamics ID850 1025cc Injectors ZR1 3-Bar MAP Sensor ZR1 Spark Plugs Elite Engineering Catch Can Custom Aluminum Intercooler Reservoir Billet Specialties 8.75in. Black Overflow Tank Billet Custom engine dress-up accessories JDP RGB Halo Kit RPI ZL1 Splitter ZL1 Rocker Panels Powder Coated Calipers - "Black Ice" logo. ThePowderCoater.com Hotchkis Chassis Max Brace Please see progression pictures below in the next two posts. LATEST PHOTOS FROM 4/25/2012 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400440 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400440 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400440 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335399895 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400209 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400339 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400339 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400339 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1335400339 Images from Speedometer LED replacement (changed from Ice Blue to white/red): DIY Change LEDs in Speed/Tach Gauge http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1319762212 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1319762212 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1319762212 DIY Change Radio LEDs http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1320356953 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1320356953 |
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The beginning:
02/08/2011 - (1100) Order placed at dealership. Order passed GM edit tables but dealer has not received allocation to place order. 02/08/2011 - (1102) Order entered via web. 02/08/2011 - (2000) Order accepted by GM. Dealer used allocation to place order into production. 02/09/2011 - (2500) Order preferenced. Order pulled to the production system. 02/09/2011 - (3000) Order accepted by production control. Parts being ordered and production process is underway. 02/17/2011 - (3100) Order available to sequence. 02/19/2011 - (3300) Order scheduled for production. Order is scheduled into the plant build cycle. 02/23/2011 - (3400) Order Broadcast (internal plant paperwork order produced). Order is sent to various build & supplier areas to bring order together. 03/02/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. For Cadillac, GMC and Buick customers, please contact your dealer or customer service for further updates as no further updates available at this time. 03/02/2011 - (4000) Vehicle available to ship. 03/02/2011 - (4104) Bailment invoice created (vehicle is about to leave plant property). 03/03/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed and is waiting for transportation by truck, rail or transfer to vendor. 03/07/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed and is waiting for transportation by truck, rail or transfer to vendor. 03/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 03/10/2011 - (4106) Bailment released (vehicle has left plant property). 03/10/2011 - (4150) Invoiced (order is invoiced to the dealer). 03/18/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed and is waiting for transportation by truck, rail or transfer to vendor. 03/18/2011 - (4800) Rail ramp unload. Vehicle has been unloaded from train. 03/28/2011 - (6000) Vehicle delivered to customer or dealer has completed customer paperwork. 03/28/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 03/30/2011 - (6010) Delivered and final paperwork assigned. 03/29/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. Here are the pictures when it arrived off the truck on 3/28: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48475 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48476 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48477 The car arrived on Monday 3/28. I wasn't able to pick up the car until Tuesday. I worked on breaking in the engine on Tuesday, and then on Wednesday, I started some mods. I first installed the Pfadt lowering springs. I finished the springs on Thursday, got the windows tinted, and installed the Borla S Catback exhaust and CAI air intake. Stock exhaust. Borla S Catback Here is the thread discussing the exhaust: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138299 On Friday, 4/1 I got the wheels installed and alignment done: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=46348 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48907 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48905 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48903 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=48904 |
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Thanks for sharing 572HP! I'm going to enjoy this build... :popcorn:
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Oh!... to see a brand new Vert taken apart!:confused0068:
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WOW !!! Looking forward to the progress
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It looks GREAT lowered! :thumbup:
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Beautiful car. Congrats
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wow what do you do for living??? Congratas on the new vert!!
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WOW........ very nice................ and the HP to back-up the looks
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absolutely awesome.
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Did you keep the Callaway? and you should update what you drive lol
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Thanks everyone! The convertible is meant as my daily driver. I try not to put very many miles on the callaway. The new convertible almost has as many miles as it does already.
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