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whiteknight012 · 09-04-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

NICE! Loving the ACS products? I just can't get enough of them...

Thank you! And yes, VERY high quality products from ACS. Great to do business with, too.

whiteknight012 · 10-06-2012, 07:26 PM

When I finally got this next mod installed, I found it hard to remember how I ever did without it! Thanks to the fantastic products and help of "2SSRS" and a great DIY, Brandon at Saints Motorsports hooked me up yet again.

OEM Rear View Camera/Mirror! It has made parking in tight spots MUCH easier...and with my T2 front Splitter it is almost always a better idea to park in reverse.

This is the complete kit. The harness provided by "2SSRS" allows it to simply replace the stock mirror.

Some pics of the install:

Brandon used a dremel to carve out a niche for the camera to fit. There are a few ways to do this on the DIY, depending on what model Camaro the camera is going on.

We snuck in some LCD's for the license plate and some Oracle footwell lighting as well (red to keep the subtle red accents throughout)...

And finally, the install was done!

It's quite subtle and so far has only been noticed after I point it out, but it makes a world of difference. It's a wide-angle, so a quick glance shows me if anyone is coming from either direction.

LCD appears in the mirror when the car is put in reverse:

Closer for clarity:

sangerbanger58 · 10-08-2012, 11:37 AM

Wow great thread man.

SummoneR · 10-08-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteknight012

Soon after that I did another quick, easy mod that makes a big difference in my opinion- "RS" embroidered headrests. I can't believe this isn't available as an option!

Brandon at Saints Motorsports hooked it up with the install, literally next-day turnaround.

Great thread!
I too can't believe this. I also think the SS headrests should have been red on RS models and white on non RS models. instead of the weird color they are now.

whiteknight012 · 10-10-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sangerbanger58

Wow great thread man.

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Great thread!

Thanks guys!!

whiteknight012 · 10-10-2012, 01:33 PM

Update! Another great mod that I've been wanting for a long time:

AAC (www.automotivelightstore.com/home.aspx) Sidemarkers -CGM/Ghosted/Tinted!

FRONT:

REAR:

whiteknight012 · 10-10-2012, 01:36 PM

Also, I just had to include some Camaro shots in my recently-taken engagement shoot! Thankfully I have the greatest fiancee ever.

As you can see I had some inspiration...

Special thanks to Jennifer Williams (www.jenwillphoto.com) for taking such amazing photos. Best wedding photographer I've ever seen, hands down. I'll post more as they become available. PS- Before anyone tries to

or

me for having the pictures taken while on the hood, I'd just like to make it known that extreme care (and a footstool) were used to make sure the hood remained pristine.

*EDIT*

More photos available!

whiteknight012 · 12-17-2012, 04:51 PM

One mod that I had been on the fence about for awhile was the ZL1 Upper Grille. I actually kind of liked the "egg crate" grille the way it was, but once I got the ZL1 grille installed I was glad I did it.

Soon as I saw the grilles go on sale on the forums I jumped on it.

One last shot of the old look:

I made sure to clean all those hard-to-reach areas while the fascia was off. It's amazing how many bugs you can kill just driving around town...

With some slight modification, we were able to use my original bow tie on the new grille. I also ordered a spare "RS" emblem to cover the "ZL1" space on the right. It fits almost perfectly- a slight edge can be seen around the "RS" upon VERY close inspection.

The finished product. Looking meaner than ever!

sangerbanger58 · 04-16-2013, 10:43 AM

Just read this whole thread. Love seeing all the work you have done done

whiteknight012 · 04-16-2013, 10:49 AM

Thanks man!

Still got some more stuff to update on here when I have the chance!

vroomapunk · 04-16-2013, 11:26 AM

Nice! I like what youve done man

Trentin24 · 04-16-2013, 11:39 AM

Car looks great. Great color choice too

Have you ever thought of painting wheels black? It would go with your color choice..

whiteknight012 · 07-26-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Nice! I like what youve done man

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

Car looks great. Great color choice too

Have you ever thought of painting wheels black? It would go with your color choice..

Thanks guys!

Actually, I have definitely been thinking about some black rims lately. Kind of waiting on these current rims/tires to go bad first, though...just because they're so expensive. But it's on the list...as well as a new hood, side-rockers, etc...

elpatofeo · 07-26-2013, 10:56 AM

WOW....nice thread Will! You have done a lot of mods on your car since I last hung out with you guys. Good job on everything. I will be doing a new mod soon also, not because I want to but because I had a little mishap on the 1-5 about two weeks ago. So this mod is a must.

PS: I never knew you had a build thread going until today.

10-06-2012, 07:26 PM	#30
whiteknight012 Drives: 2011 CAMARO RS (1LT) CGM/BLK Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 564 View My Garage	When I finally got this next mod installed, I found it hard to remember how I ever did without it! Thanks to the fantastic products and help of "2SSRS" and a great DIY, Brandon at Saints Motorsports hooked me up yet again. OEM Rear View Camera/Mirror! It has made parking in tight spots MUCH easier...and with my T2 front Splitter it is almost always a better idea to park in reverse. This is the complete kit. The harness provided by "2SSRS" allows it to simply replace the stock mirror. Some pics of the install: Brandon used a dremel to carve out a niche for the camera to fit. There are a few ways to do this on the DIY, depending on what model Camaro the camera is going on. We snuck in some LCD's for the license plate and some Oracle footwell lighting as well (red to keep the subtle red accents throughout)... And finally, the install was done! It's quite subtle and so far has only been noticed after I point it out, but it makes a world of difference. It's a wide-angle, so a quick glance shows me if anyone is coming from either direction. LCD appears in the mirror when the car is put in reverse: Closer for clarity: __________________ "Celeste" - 2011 1LT/RS CGM/BLK -A member of CVC- Central Valley Camaros [Build]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237634 Last edited by whiteknight012; 01-03-2015 at 07:40 PM.

10-08-2012, 11:37 AM	#31
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	Wow great thread man. __________________ *CVC Fresno*

10-10-2012, 01:33 PM	#34
whiteknight012 Drives: 2011 CAMARO RS (1LT) CGM/BLK Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 564 View My Garage	Update! Another great mod that I've been wanting for a long time: AAC (www.automotivelightstore.com/home.aspx) Sidemarkers -CGM/Ghosted/Tinted! FRONT: REAR: __________________ "Celeste" - 2011 1LT/RS CGM/BLK -A member of CVC- Central Valley Camaros [Build]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237634 Last edited by whiteknight012; 01-03-2015 at 07:47 PM.

10-10-2012, 01:36 PM	#35
whiteknight012 Drives: 2011 CAMARO RS (1LT) CGM/BLK Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 564 View My Garage	Also, I just had to include some Camaro shots in my recently-taken engagement shoot! Thankfully I have the greatest fiancee ever. As you can see I had some inspiration... Special thanks to Jennifer Williams (www.jenwillphoto.com) for taking such amazing photos. Best wedding photographer I've ever seen, hands down. I'll post more as they become available. PS- Before anyone tries to or me for having the pictures taken while on the hood, I'd just like to make it known that extreme care (and a footstool) were used to make sure the hood remained pristine. EDIT More photos available! __________________ "Celeste" - 2011 1LT/RS CGM/BLK -A member of CVC- Central Valley Camaros [Build]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237634 Last edited by whiteknight012; 03-27-2015 at 07:07 PM.

12-17-2012, 04:51 PM	#36
whiteknight012 Drives: 2011 CAMARO RS (1LT) CGM/BLK Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 564 View My Garage	One mod that I had been on the fence about for awhile was the ZL1 Upper Grille. I actually kind of liked the "egg crate" grille the way it was, but once I got the ZL1 grille installed I was glad I did it. Soon as I saw the grilles go on sale on the forums I jumped on it. One last shot of the old look: I made sure to clean all those hard-to-reach areas while the fascia was off. It's amazing how many bugs you can kill just driving around town... With some slight modification, we were able to use my original bow tie on the new grille. I also ordered a spare "RS" emblem to cover the "ZL1" space on the right. It fits almost perfectly- a slight edge can be seen around the "RS" upon VERY close inspection. The finished product. Looking meaner than ever! __________________ "Celeste" - 2011 1LT/RS CGM/BLK -A member of CVC- Central Valley Camaros [Build]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237634 Last edited by whiteknight012; 01-03-2015 at 07:55 PM.

04-16-2013, 10:43 AM	#37
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	Just read this whole thread. Love seeing all the work you have done done __________________ *CVC Fresno*

04-16-2013, 10:49 AM	#38
whiteknight012 Drives: 2011 CAMARO RS (1LT) CGM/BLK Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 564 View My Garage	Thanks man! Still got some more stuff to update on here when I have the chance! __________________ "Celeste" - 2011 1LT/RS CGM/BLK -A member of CVC- Central Valley Camaros [Build]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237634

04-16-2013, 11:26 AM	#39
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Nice! I like what youve done man __________________

04-16-2013, 11:39 AM	#40
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	Car looks great. Great color choice too Have you ever thought of painting wheels black? It would go with your color choice..

07-26-2013, 10:56 AM	#42
elpatofeo LawBraker Drives: 10 SIM 2LT/RS & 2016 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 910 View My Garage	WOW....nice thread Will! You have done a lot of mods on your car since I last hung out with you guys. Good job on everything. I will be doing a new mod soon also, not because I want to but because I had a little mishap on the 1-5 about two weeks ago. So this mod is a must. PS: I never knew you had a build thread going until today. __________________