2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual
 

I bought this 2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual 80K miles from an auction almost 2 months ago for $6,600 with fees. $190 in parts & 45 minutes later I took it for a test drive. This was going to be a donor for my 1973 Camaro project but is too nice so I'm keeping it.

I'm guess previous owner hit something small on the hwy or fell asleep then went off the road. No airbags went off & no seats belts were locked. Passenger lower control arm & strut were bent. Right front rim was broke as well. Lower right side of bumper is missing. No other damaged noted, paint, interior and convertible top are in great shape, AC blows cold. I was able to clear all fault codes.

Came with a $1,500 carbon fiber hood, pistol grip shifter, LED lighting, Eibach lowering springs, ZL1 rear diffuser & green accents that I have removed.

I got some DWS06+ tires (85% tread) with BMW rims for $500, 20x8.5 245/40/20 in front, 20x10 275/35/20 in rear. The BMW rims are 11lbs lighter per wheel than what was on it. I installed TPMS sensors on the BMW rims so those are working as well.

I'm going with a Gen 5 ZL1 inspired front bumper with some LED lights.

This is the front bumper I'm going with. Already have the paint but been on vacation for the last 4 weeks so should get the bumper painted soon.

Car is looking great, I think you made the right decision on fixing it. You can find another donor for your 73.

Test fitted the new bumper today. Only 2 bolts holding it on so I didn't close the hood but fitment looks good.

Life has been keep me busy but getting close to finally painting the front bumper. Made this setup to hold the bumper for painting.

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Looking good sir. A heck of a lot of better without those green accents for sure.

I bought another 2011 Camaro 2SS 6 speed manual which WILL be the donor for my 1973 Camaro. Paid $5,600 with auction fees.

How many miles are on it?

130K miles, just broken in :burnrubber: I'm hoping for the best but preparing to be let down. The 1st donor with 80K miles ending up being too nice to cut up.

My 2014 SS Sedan has 132K miles & still looks/drives like new.
My 2018 Yukon Denali has 101K miles & still looks/drives like new.

You have a real knack for finding cars! Good work and lets hope you pulled another winner!

I bought my last one with 128k miles. Nothing wrong with that. But I did use a different engine though. But I did buy my first one with 150k in it was like new inside still.

Lots of drama getting my car delivered but is here now. Starts right up. Engine, transmission and brakes feel good. I thought the passenger window was messed up since the widow was down & they used a sticky film to cover the hole. All I did was press the window up button?????

Hopefully I will be taking it apart soon then will sell whatever parts I don't need. This is what I ended up getting & it is all stock.

Now this looks like a proper donor car! Keep us posted with progress please!
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Installed an old control arm from Donor 1 to Donor 2 so it's drivable now but did it to make it easier to haul off the remains. No more straps holding the suspension together. LOL

Donor 2 cleaned up nice, starts right up without a jump. Both auction cars came with good batteries.

Donor 2 has a smooth idle, oil life @86% and looks it, air & cabin filter are clean, brake pads & rotors look recently replaced. Underside is very clean and no leaking.

Today I painted 3 coats of base & clear on ZL1 inspired front bumper for Donor 1.