73camaroLT's 2002 SS Build Thread

[73camarolt]

So i have decided it is time to tell the story of my car. Got lucky in being able to find and buy the car from the dealership so here goes nothing:

As i am searching online at my local dealer, i come accross a used 1999 Pewter SS. I went down to the dealer to find the car to be modded up and not what i wanted but was still interested. Next day i get a call from the salesmen telling me someone out of state bought the car without his consent. So i took a few steps back.

A few days later, i get a call from him again, he tells me someone is planning on trading in a Black Camaro SLP Hurst? I wasnt to sure but was willing to take a look. When i first saw the car it was beautiful. It is all stock and very clean. Only 46k miles. So i talk about the car and when it passes inspection i plan to go take it for a test drive.

The next day i find out my dad leaves for Michigan and we will not be able to drive the car for 2 weeks. The dealer was nice about it and kind of hid the car in the internet. Didnt advistise to much and kept it on the down low. My dad returns and we take the car for a drive. He loved it and we started talking numbers. They were stuck on 15,500 but that was a little more than i wanted to pay for we walked.

4 days later we go back and try to work the deal. They only came down to about 15,200 but i decided i would rather spend a few extra $ for the car i really want. So we pulled the trigger and brought it home.



I love this car. It is a blast to drive and cant wait for warmer weather to the t-tops off and cruise some more.


Current Mod List:

Performance
-BBK Longtube headers (ceramic coated)
-BBK offroad y pipe
-SLP Loudmouth 2
-SLP lid
-Ported TB Powdercoated Black
-Norris Catch Can
-Free Ram Air Mod
-Mantic ER-2 Clutch
-Tick Master Cylinder with Speed Bleeder
-Hurst Short Throw Shifter
-4.11 Gears
-Dyno Tune (354hp 360 TQ)

Suspension
-BMR Lowering Springs
-Bilstein Shocks
-UMI Strut Tower Brace
-UMI Bolt in LCA Relocation Brackets
-UMI 2-point Subframe Connectors Bolt-In
-UMI Front Sway Bar
-UMI Rear Sway Bar
-Founders non-adj LCA's
-Heater Hose Mod
-BMR adj Panhard Bar
-CTS-V Front Brake Upgrade

Cosmetic
-SLP SS Grille
-SLP Chrome ZR1's
-SLP CME
-25% Window tint, 45% windshield tint with 5% strip
-Depo Whistler Headlights
-LT1 Taillights
-EmblemPros Onyx and Red edge Rear Inlays
-Red Painted Brake Calipers
-Red LED Interior Lights, LED tag light
-Rapter Shift Light
-T/A gauge bezel
-Clear Front Turn Signals
-Blacked Out Rear Sidemarkers
-Corbeau FX1 Driver seat
-Rapter Shift Light


Future Mods:
-5% tint on the side and rear
-Keep as is and save for Z06

[Bulldogwinters]

What're your SLP options on this baby? (the ones listed on the door sticker)

Interested to see another high school student doing a build thread

[evolve]

Damn I used to want one of these BAD! Good looking ride! I only have 2 requests:LOWER IT AND TINT IT!!!

[73camarolt]

Originally Posted by Bulldogwinters

What're your SLP options on this baby? (the ones listed on the door sticker)

Interested to see another high school student doing a build thread

Just basic SS I believe. I will double check tomorrow.

Originally Posted by evolve

Damn I used to want one of these BAD! Good looking ride! I only have 2 requests:LOWER IT AND TINT IT!!!

I plan on it! Going to do exhaust then tint And then lower it.

[xXSilencerXx]

Sharp car dude! Should last you a long time, mine just turned 171k and is still kickin ass.

[Ls1Lover]

Congrats On An Awesome Ride!
Let The Mods Begin

[Revo1]

Love em in black...

[73camarolt]

Thanks everyone! Plan on ordering a short stick sometime this weekend. Now trying to decide what to do with my birthday money. Tint or save for exhaust...

[OffseT]

Originally Posted by 73camarolt

Thanks everyone! Plan on ordering a short stick sometime this weekend. Now trying to decide what to do with my birthday money. Tint or save for exhaust...

I'd tint it before the super gets here. I got two payers of 20% on the sides and 5% on the back. Best investment yet. Especially in the summer, you don't want a cracked dash board.

[73camarolt]

Originally Posted by Maroboy2001

I'd tint it before the super gets here. I got two payers of 20% on the sides and 5% on the back. Best investment yet. Especially in the summer, you don't want a cracked dash board.

Then that's probably what I'll do but I'm not sure what percent I want to do. 35% is legal but I want to do 20% but don't want to worry about the cops.

[OffseT]

dam, my phone messed that post up completely I don't know how you was able to read that..

[OffseT]

Originally Posted by 73camarolt

Then that's probably what I'll do but I'm not sure what percent I want to do. 35% is legal but I want to do 20% but don't want to worry about the cops.

I'm not to sure about the cops where your at, in Dallas the legal % is 35 but my buddies nor have I ever been in any trouble with the cops regarding my window tint. Blacked out windows on a black Camaro would look nice tho!

[73camarolt]

Originally Posted by Maroboy2001

I'm not to sure about the cops where your at, in Dallas the legal % is 35 but my buddies nor have I ever been in any trouble with the cops regarding my window tint. Blacked out windows on a black Camaro would look nice tho!

Cops are usually really strict on the imports. My brother has a modded RSX and he has 20% and 35% on the windshield. I think I may test it and go for 20%. 35% wouldn't be to bad but 20 looks better.

[OffseT]

Yea tinting the windshield will def get you caught up with the cops