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xBlackout_Camaro · 01-09-2012, 12:07 PM

I'm looking for a fun project to do to my camaro, something that can be done with supplies from local stores. What are some of the DIY's you guys have done that made a big impact to you?

Blacktip · 01-09-2012, 12:36 PM

Painted tail light bezels, and bowtie

The Stig · 01-09-2012, 01:00 PM

dash ABL

Rcfiddy1 · 01-09-2012, 01:02 PM

Install supercharger.....LOL

dermo1989 · 01-09-2012, 01:13 PM

Vinyl bow tie covers. You can do any color you like. Go to a local sign shop and you can probably get the color you want for free if they have a small piece of scrap, or if you do do buy some, its dirt cheap. Go buy an exacto knife and your on your way. Just may have to use a hair dryer or heat gun for the front bowtie if you have any bubbling issues.

scythezo6 · 01-09-2012, 01:42 PM

For me the easiest things I've done so far are:

Paint my taillight bezels

Paint my GFX exhaust bezels

Remove bowties and replace with Sparks SS emblems

Instal havoc stripes

Plastidip front bumper under the grill

Instal vinyl mailslot blackout

ABL LED dome and trunk light install and once I overcame my fear of ripping out interior panels and splicing wires - ABL footwell lighting.

CaryE1 · 01-09-2012, 06:07 PM

Foot well lighting was actually pretty easy. I did have to order LEDs online, but they arrived here pretty quick - like a couple days after ordering.

I used pre-wired ones from oznium.com, using the adhesive backing for the front lights, and actually ended up sewing them under the seats with a needle and thread for the rear (I went through a couple different types of adhesive, but they all came off...). I only used 1 LED for each foot well, and wired them following the instructions in the DIY.

http://www.oznium.com/prewired-surface-mount-led

SMITTY8 · 01-09-2012, 06:50 PM

Plastidip front....and spray paint bowtie

Check my album out on my profile..I painted my whole interior by myself

Witchdoctor92 · 01-09-2012, 09:45 PM

Painted engine cover and bow tie. V-flags were only about $25 but I had to order them. took about 4 days to get them

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 01-09-2012, 10:41 PM

My opinion,

2.) SMD Sidemarkers.
4.) Footwells.
1.) Long Tube Headers
5.) Drop Springs
3.) Short Throw Shifter

Mixed em up for you in random order....lol
Ivan

flht99b · 01-10-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scythezo6

For me the easiest things I've done so far are:

Paint my taillight bezels

Paint my GFX exhaust bezels

Remove bowties and replace with Sparks SS emblems

Instal havoc stripes

Plastidip front bumper under the grill

Instal vinyl mailslot blackout

ABL LED dome and trunk light install and once I overcame my fear of ripping out interior panels and splicing wires - ABL footwell lighting.

Love those SS emblems on the grill and rear deck. Who makes them ???
Ed M.

Hints_the_name · 01-10-2012, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMITTY8

Plastidip front....and spray paint bowtie

Check my album out on my profile..I painted my whole interior by myself

What spiltter is this?! ACS T2?

Kronix · 01-12-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flht99b

Love those SS emblems on the grill and rear deck. Who makes them ???
Ed M.

Sparks makes them. Quite a few online retailers sell them, Sparks, West Coast Camaro, Chevy Online store, etc...

bigsquirrel · 01-12-2012, 01:31 PM

I think the SMD sidemarkers (Painted) are the best looking simple DIY. After that a supercharger

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01-09-2012, 12:07 PM	#1
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	Top 5 easy DIY's I'm looking for a fun project to do to my camaro, something that can be done with supplies from local stores. What are some of the DIY's you guys have done that made a big impact to you? __________________ "............don't lose sight of the fact that the Mustang is not only Ford's "Camaro" - it's also their "Corvette". "-FbodFather

01-09-2012, 12:36 PM	#2
Blacktip Drives: 2011 1LT Silver RS package Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 461	Painted tail light bezels, and bowtie __________________ .....Well alright,alright..didn't know it was this kind of party

01-09-2012, 01:00 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	dash ABL __________________

01-09-2012, 01:02 PM	#4
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Install supercharger.....LOL __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

01-09-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
dermo1989 BAQNBLK Drives: 2010 SS/RS BLACK W/INFERNO PKG Join Date: May 2009 Location: LIVONIA, MICHIGAN Posts: 652 View My Garage	Vinyl bow tie covers. You can do any color you like. Go to a local sign shop and you can probably get the color you want for free if they have a small piece of scrap, or if you do do buy some, its dirt cheap. Go buy an exacto knife and your on your way. Just may have to use a hair dryer or heat gun for the front bowtie if you have any bubbling issues. __________________

01-09-2012, 01:42 PM	#6
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	For me the easiest things I've done so far are: Paint my taillight bezels Paint my GFX exhaust bezels Remove bowties and replace with Sparks SS emblems Instal havoc stripes Plastidip front bumper under the grill Instal vinyl mailslot blackout ABL LED dome and trunk light install and once I overcame my fear of ripping out interior panels and splicing wires - ABL footwell lighting. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-09-2012, 06:07 PM	#7
CaryE1 Drives: Black 2011 2LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 256	Foot well lighting was actually pretty easy. I did have to order LEDs online, but they arrived here pretty quick - like a couple days after ordering. I used pre-wired ones from oznium.com, using the adhesive backing for the front lights, and actually ended up sewing them under the seats with a needle and thread for the rear (I went through a couple different types of adhesive, but they all came off...). I only used 1 LED for each foot well, and wired them following the instructions in the DIY. http://www.oznium.com/prewired-surface-mount-led __________________

01-09-2012, 06:50 PM	#8
SMITTY8 Drives: 2011 2LS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: D.M.V. Posts: 295	Plastidip front....and spray paint bowtie Check my album out on my profile..I painted my whole interior by myself

01-09-2012, 09:45 PM	#9
Witchdoctor92 Drives: 2012 1SS Black with white rally str Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 611	Painted engine cover and bow tie. V-flags were only about $25 but I had to order them. took about 4 days to get them Attached Images

01-09-2012, 10:41 PM	#10
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	My opinion, 2.) SMD Sidemarkers. 4.) Footwells. 1.) Long Tube Headers 5.) Drop Springs 3.) Short Throw Shifter Mixed em up for you in random order....lol Ivan

01-12-2012, 01:31 PM	#14
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	I think the SMD sidemarkers (Painted) are the best looking simple DIY. After that a supercharger . __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

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