It has begun! (carbon fiber project)

[Big Top Gt]

After 9 years, I'm finally back in a Camaro.

Last night, I picked up an IOM 2010 2SS/RS w/LS3 and a Corsa catback. (less than 15k on the clock.)



So far, it's day 2 and I really enjoy the car. It's a little bigger than my Lotus Exige (supercharged), but still an awesome car to drive.

My only complaints are three:

1. The shifter knob is wwaaaayyyy too big. It's like shifting a baseball.

2. Something is clearly wrong with the stereo. I can't use the rear speakers at all, because it pops, bangs, and vibrates something awful. I think the DS front door speaker is blown, as well.

3. The passenger side muffler was crushed (oddly, without any additional damage to a single other part of the car), so I need to have it replaced. I don't know if it was done by the trucking company or it's simply undisclosed damage by the seller.

Does anyone have a source for a passenger side Corsa muffler and tip? (Oddly, the tip is still perfectly centered in the rear valence.)

I'm no stranger to mods, so I'll be looking to clean up the stock suspension, put either a turbo or Maggie setup on it, get some stripes laid down, and change the spoiler.

Since my partner (business, not lover, not that there's anything wrong with that) and I own a small Carbon Fiber manufacturing company, I'm also going to start pulling parts from the interior, under hood, and rear of the car to either replicate from, or wrap in, carbon fiber.

Specifically, we'll be doing the 4-pack, dash board trim, side panels, tweeter pods, and maybe the side trim from the center console, plus a Metra double din/nav setup, for interior carbon.

For the exterior, we'll be doing a windshield cowl, fuse box covers, portions of the engine cover, the front metal plate with the "GM PERFORMANCE DIVISION" plaque, and a few other small pieces.

For the rear, we're going to do the rear valence, plastic covers over the tail lights, and the plastic trim panel at the rear wall of the trunk. (plus some trick walls for a custom audio installation.)

Anyway, suggestions and recommendations are always recommended.

Here are a few more crappy cell phone pictures.





Please excuse the temp dealer plate. I pick up the actual plate tomorrow.





Here are a set of carbon fiber door sills we're doing for the C6, but as soon as I can get my hands on a new set of Camaro door sills, I'll be adding those to my car in carbon, too.



See ya,
Alan

[The Stig]

looks good, can't wait til you post more pictures

[Mindz]

Looks like a fun project. When you finish your interior pieces, post pics asap. I'm still looking for a few parts at a reasonable price. =P

Have fun with the build!

[RED DEMON SS]

Looking real good, keep us all updated with tons of write-ups and photos!

[tonytahoe]

"Big Top" Intrested in doing some Carbon Fiber parts to my '11 SS Vert.We may be able to do some business.I am in Charlotte county.Are you doing REAL carbon,hydrodipping,or vinyl wrap?

[Big Top Gt]

Thanks guys. I'm looking into becoming a paying vendor once get through a group purchase for some c6 door sills on another forum.

Our claim to fame, if you will, is reasonable pricing and everything is made by us, PERSONALLY here in America. Nothing gets outsourced to China.

@Tony: we only work in real carbon.

While the vinyl and hydro dipping can look nice, then deep look of actual carbon fiber is what really does it for us.

Plus, I'm a proud guy. I'm not sure how I'd feel the first time someone said, "that looks nice. I it rel carbon fiber?"

And I had to look at my feet and say "no."

[AngelSpeedFreak]

Cant wait to see the carbon fiber.. maybe purchase some from you as well

[skipinminn]

I'd like Carbon fiber kick panels.

[PeeBee]

Originally Posted by Big Top Gt

It's a little bigger than my Lotus Exige (supercharged

Alan

Understatement of the day?

[Big Top Gt]

Originally Posted by PeeBee

Understatement of the day?

You're not kidding.

My Exige weighed in at a whopping 2000 pounds, plus my chunky butt. It put down 225 RWHP, which was plenty zippy around town. It was far from being a highway terror, but once it hit an off ramp, it was game over for anyone trying to keep up.

It was like a cat on carpet.

I really, REALLY loved that car. It was unfortunate that the guy who backed into me didn't have a back up camera.

Can you imagine sitting in your car, messing with some stuff in your passenger seat, then looking up to see THIS just happened?

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by Big Top Gt

1. The shifter knob is wwaaaayyyy too big. It's like shifting a baseball.

Try the MGW the racing knob - works great for me! It replaces the stock shifter knob You might also want to consider getting a short throw shifter.

http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro2010_race_knob.shtml

Originally Posted by Big Top Gt

Specifically, we'll be doing the 4-pack, dash board trim, side panels, tweeter pods, and maybe the side trim from the center console, plus a Metra double din/nav setup, for interior carbon.

You might also want to check out the Scosche double din set-up. They recently came out and I think I like the way they have the buttons arranged better.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=scosche


Good luck with the Mods!

[pyr0b0y]

still need a little more carbon fiber....those door sills look sick

[tonytahoe]

Sorry about you Lotus man.That's tuff. Looks like quite a bit of damage.Got your phone # and will be giving you a call straight away.Thanks,Tt--

[tonytahoe]

Yes those Corvette CF door sills are cool. I did see some Camaro door sills on ChevyMall,they say they are real CF,but they want $270 for the pair.Right now I've got some bigger mods to save up for.Tt--