SirWestofAsh's Build Thread
 

I figured I have to start somewhere. What better time to do it than now.

Alright, first step was convincing the parents a Camaro wasn't a screaming metal death trap(Well before aftermarket upgrades). :D After weeks of deliberating and me firmly telling them I want nothing else but a Camaro, I rather have a Camaro over anything on the market up to 30,000 dollars. They finally decided to cave in.

We proceeded to drive down to Greenville South Carolina at a popular car strip called the "Motor Mile". We arrived there in late July and that is where I decided this would be the car I got, no matter what.

Then a lot of back and forth began with the dealer, they tried to get us to pay sticker. Luckily, my parents are smart and good with money. After some haggling and package deals we got it for a flat 25,000 1LT after tag, title, and Shipping. :D

Here is the first picture session of my love :D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...h/DSCN0788.jpg
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My love's(Exaggeration) first photography shoot and "upgrade". (I took the picture)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN0626-1.jpg



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http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN1062-1.jpg

A monster in the making...kind of like frankenstein, only classy, sleek, fast, and built to obey its master. :D

These are all my thoughts about what I wish to do with my car. I just needed a place to collect all my information and stuff besides my brain haha.

Completed Upgrades/Modifications:

Bowtie modification, making it black with silver outlining: Shown in the pictures above.

All of these are in the works, none completed yet...

Cosmetic Exterior Upgrades Working Towards Currently.

LED Mirrors: http://showstopperaccessories.com/pr...e-Program.html
Window Tint --- Will be installed by a local car modification place.
Rally Stripes --- 500$ However, for the time being I am against these.
Black out trunk --- Debating this as well.
Blacked Out Headlights: http://www.headlightarmor.com/10-11-...ion-kit-2.aspx
Blacked Out Tail Lights: http://www.headlightarmor.com/10-11-...light-kit.aspx


New 20 inch rims, not dead set on any particular brand, but i know i want piano black or a silver colored rim. http://www.elementwheels.com/proddet...d=fs-f14pb2085

AACstyle fog light halos: Colorshift http://www.automotivelightstore.com/CamaroFog.aspx
AACstyle Halos: http://www.automotivelightstore.com/...olorshift.aspx

HID Lights:http://www.automotivelightstore.com/...arohidkit.aspx Ordering Shortly.

HOD Lights: Temporary fix, will replace once i have the money. http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...n-lights-1.htm Installed.

AACstyle LED's for the license plate: http://www.automotivelightstore.com/CamaroLED.aspx Installed.
AACstyle Sidemarkers: http://www.automotivelightstore.com/Sidemarkers.aspx
AACstyle Illuminated rear bowtie: http://www.automotivelightstore.com/LEDbowtie.aspx
Spoiler with blacked out top: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50343
Heritage Grille: http://www.phastekperformance.com/GM...age-grille.htm
Splash Guards: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92229704
Gill accents: http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ic-100046a.htm Installed.




Engine/Performance Upgrades In the Works.
Exhaust system upgrade --- http://www.borla.com/products/produc...rod_sku=140282
Headers:
CAI: http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...old-air-intake
Oil Catch can: Sc2150(C5 Member): 139 plus $15 S&H and add $39 if you want the matching breather kit.
Throttle Body: Sc2150(C5 Member): 150$+15 S&H then 200$ refundable core charge.
Trifecta Tune: http://badnewsracing.net/webstore/pr...roducts_id/188

Still putting this list together...



Sound System/Interior Upgrades.
Cup holder LEDs/Ambient Lighting:
AACstyle Footwell lighting http://www.automotivelightstore.com/...ingpair-1.aspx
Trunk LED lighting:
Illuminated Door sill's with LED's: http://www.emblempros.com/inc/sdetail/3436/15688
Sound System upgrade:
15 inch sub or 12 inch:
Auxiliary Gauges: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92247189
Valentine radar detector:
Lloyd Floor Mats:
PDIM: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=20940641
Remote Engine Start: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92213216

As a way to keep track of the mods i wish to buy and look at. I will be putting links to everything i've found so far.

Purchased 3 new modifications. Will be more coming fast!!! Especially with the holiday deals and money coming in.

The three I got were side gills, HOD lights, and LED license plate lights.

:thumbup: New Mods! installed!! I have yet to get the LED License plate lights installed. Here are the HOD headlights and SLP Fade Gills.

The HOD lights visibility wise are about the same as factory there is just a white "tint" to your headlights when they hit objects in front of you now. I believe for the 30 bucks i spent on them they are awesome!! They give me a more HID look. Easy install, I had an issue with my lever for my right headlight not unlocking, other than that no problems!!

The SLP gills are wonderful and easy to install, you don't really need to do anything as far as prepping goes, just clean the surface good and make sure its dry before you put it on.


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http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...h/DSCN1076.jpg

Just went outside to feed the dogs and looked at my car for a moment to realize i still have to install my LED license plate lights. Well short story made short i installed them!! They are noticeably brighter in the daytime!! :D I'll get some daytime/twilight/night time pictures up shortly!

BEFORE:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN0789-1.jpg



AFTER:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...h/DSCN1078.jpg

great pics... the gills turned out really good, I need to get those.

Thank you :)

Yeah they aren't too pricey and for the lighter colored cars they make the overall car flow better when you look at it from a distance! :headbang:

Alright so i got the pictures uploaded, one is taken on a dark afternoon while it was raining. That picture is the one with the original lights.

The second picture is the one with the new LED License Plate lights. That was taken in the nighttime so the lights will appear brighter no matter what. Take my word for it though; they are noticeably brighter even in the daytime and look more clean/refined than the stock lights.

Most likeliest next mod will be Reverse LED lights from AAC.

Sirwestofash,
Nice gills. They look REAL nice on that color. Welcome to the thread. Sounds like you have many things to do in order to make her yours!! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!...:chevy:

Thank you!! :thumbup: Yeah I have a lot of things planned. My biggest goal is to keep the car looking as beautiful if not more beautiful than the day I bought it. I don't want to do any upgrades that in my opinion take away from the cars naturally pleasing structure. (For example 30 inch rims)

I hope to get halos next, but we'll see how much money my next paycheck has whether or not I can do it. :iono:

Aquablue I really like your build thread! The 68 is so gorgeous :bow: