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HarryNW · 05-28-2013, 07:13 PM

Greg's EMLC (2013 Camaro 2SS w/RS package) Build Thread

I am starting this thread to track my progression through my envisioned mods. I purchased my 2013 2SS w/RS package on May 25th, 2013 in Seattle, WA.

I have always been an admirer of the Camaro look and feel, but my interest began to intensify with the 2010-2012 models. When I first saw a 2013 model, I knew I was hooked. I have always been into "blacked-out", so the original intention was to buy the stock 2SS 1LE, but in the end I did not think the performance suspension options (and related cost) were justified in my day-to-day driving. As such, I eliminated the 1LE option, which regrettably also eliminated the nice Black 10-spoke forged aluminum wheels that I liked so much in the original build-out I spec'd. That put me into after-market for the wheels. Back when I was excited about the earlier models, the 2011 Synergy Green model was showcased - I remember at that time thinking, let's reverse that! I want a blacked-out version with Synergy-Green accents. So then began the process of procuring the desired options package and waiting for availability. I traded in a 2005 Durango SLT that I bought used in 2001.

Full-disclosure: I fully consider this an early form of second-childhood. I recently sold my business and came into some moderate disposable income and decided to treat myself with something I was literally consumed with acquiring - obviously not functionally ideal from a family perspective, but the wife was supportive and the kids (two teenage girls, 14 and 16 at time of writing this post) were just happy to see me happy. Best quote of the day when I first brought the car home, from my oldest daughter, upon seeing the car in the driveway for the first time: "Dad, it is a little awk(ward) saying this, but that is the sexiest thing I have ever seen."

I am not necessarily intending to trick out this great beast to achieve anything close to one-of-a-kind - I have spent countless hours reading and refining what I think I would like to take this car and looking forward to the journey. I consider myself somewhere in the middle, technically. I have rebuilt engines in my distant past, and have no fear of cracking open the inner-workings and even risking the occasional circuit board mods - we will see how it goes. Been fun reading the DIY threads, especially the dash LED mods...

Always looking for input on mods!

Garage has the full recap of all mods, but here is a recent copy/paste:

Exterior Modifications
06/08/2013 - Fog Light Plasma Bulbs Upgrade (P13W) with DRL Harness
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...s-led-p13w.htm

06/12/2013 - Front/Rear Chevy Bowties/logo - Synergy Green
http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1800

06/12/2013 - Exterior Camaro Nameplates - Green
http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=2257

06/23/2013 - Gen5 "SS" Caliper Covers - Synergy Green
http://www.carid.com/2012-chevy-cama...s-1442468.html

06/18/2013 - 25% Window Tint
http://www.midnightwindowtinting.com/

06/23/2013 - Plasti-dip the OEM rims (trying this before I buy new custom wheels)
http://www.dipyourcar.com

07/01/2013 - Hood Spears
http://camarodecalstore.com/HOOD-ACC...PE-HAS-110.htm

07/04/2013 - NightOwl Halo + Grill Light + DRL Harness
http://nightowlleds.com/kits/nightowl-rgb-halo-kit/

Performance/Handling Modifications
05/28/2013 - F8 Fuse Pull for Dual-mode exhaust.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268970

06/12/2013 - CAI Cold Air Intake - Short Ram (Part # 501-1099-10B)
http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...-air-intake-59

06/08/2013 - Skip-Shift Eliminator
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...eliminator.htm

06/24/2013 - Octane Fuel Correction
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=2397

07/16/2013 - VMAX Ported Throttle Body
http://www.apex-speed.com/vmax-cnc-s...9-and-ls7.html

Future Mods
AGP Twin Turbo
Livernois Motorsports L92 Stage 2C
AEM Tru-Boost EBC and AEM Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge (mounted in an A-pillar 2-gauge pod)

05-28-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
HarryNW HarryNW Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Black (LS3) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 151 View My Garage	Greg's EMLC (2013 Camaro 2SS w/RS package) Greg's EMLC (2013 Camaro 2SS w/RS package) Build Thread I am starting this thread to track my progression through my envisioned mods. I purchased my 2013 2SS w/RS package on May 25th, 2013 in Seattle, WA. I have always been an admirer of the Camaro look and feel, but my interest began to intensify with the 2010-2012 models. When I first saw a 2013 model, I knew I was hooked. I have always been into "blacked-out", so the original intention was to buy the stock 2SS 1LE, but in the end I did not think the performance suspension options (and related cost) were justified in my day-to-day driving. As such, I eliminated the 1LE option, which regrettably also eliminated the nice Black 10-spoke forged aluminum wheels that I liked so much in the original build-out I spec'd. That put me into after-market for the wheels. Back when I was excited about the earlier models, the 2011 Synergy Green model was showcased - I remember at that time thinking, let's reverse that! I want a blacked-out version with Synergy-Green accents. So then began the process of procuring the desired options package and waiting for availability. I traded in a 2005 Durango SLT that I bought used in 2001. Full-disclosure: I fully consider this an early form of second-childhood. I recently sold my business and came into some moderate disposable income and decided to treat myself with something I was literally consumed with acquiring - obviously not functionally ideal from a family perspective, but the wife was supportive and the kids (two teenage girls, 14 and 16 at time of writing this post) were just happy to see me happy. Best quote of the day when I first brought the car home, from my oldest daughter, upon seeing the car in the driveway for the first time: "Dad, it is a little awk(ward) saying this, but that is the sexiest thing I have ever seen." I am not necessarily intending to trick out this great beast to achieve anything close to one-of-a-kind - I have spent countless hours reading and refining what I think I would like to take this car and looking forward to the journey. I consider myself somewhere in the middle, technically. I have rebuilt engines in my distant past, and have no fear of cracking open the inner-workings and even risking the occasional circuit board mods - we will see how it goes. Been fun reading the DIY threads, especially the dash LED mods... Always looking for input on mods! Garage has the full recap of all mods, but here is a recent copy/paste: Exterior Modifications 06/08/2013 - Fog Light Plasma Bulbs Upgrade (P13W) with DRL Harness http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...s-led-p13w.htm 06/12/2013 - Front/Rear Chevy Bowties/logo - Synergy Green http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1800 06/12/2013 - Exterior Camaro Nameplates - Green http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=2257 06/23/2013 - Gen5 "SS" Caliper Covers - Synergy Green http://www.carid.com/2012-chevy-cama...s-1442468.html 06/18/2013 - 25% Window Tint http://www.midnightwindowtinting.com/ 06/23/2013 - Plasti-dip the OEM rims (trying this before I buy new custom wheels) http://www.dipyourcar.com 07/01/2013 - Hood Spears http://camarodecalstore.com/HOOD-ACC...PE-HAS-110.htm 07/04/2013 - NightOwl Halo + Grill Light + DRL Harness http://nightowlleds.com/kits/nightowl-rgb-halo-kit/ Performance/Handling Modifications 05/28/2013 - F8 Fuse Pull for Dual-mode exhaust. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268970 06/12/2013 - CAI Cold Air Intake - Short Ram (Part # 501-1099-10B) http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...-air-intake-59 06/08/2013 - Skip-Shift Eliminator http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...eliminator.htm 06/24/2013 - Octane Fuel Correction http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=2397 07/16/2013 - VMAX Ported Throttle Body http://www.apex-speed.com/vmax-cnc-s...9-and-ls7.html Future Mods AGP Twin Turbo Livernois Motorsports L92 Stage 2C AEM Tru-Boost EBC and AEM Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge (mounted in an A-pillar 2-gauge pod) Last edited by HarryNW; 09-09-2013 at 12:33 PM.