TurboNarwhals 2010 2SS/RS 'Belle' - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TurboNarwhal · 05-15-2014, 11:01 AM

I have had my car for a couple of months now and figured that i should start a journal now before I got so far into this car that it wouldn't be worth the effort any more.

I never intended to buy a RY, i was wanting ABM or IOM, but i stumbled across mine which happens to be a very low mile (3600 at time of purchase) 2010 car. I couldnt resist from buying it, and I havent looked back since.

First picture of Belle, and last picture of Bianca (2004 GTO Cosmos Purple).

Rest of the pictures from Day 1:

First mod was plasti-diping the tailight bezels:

Easter happened and my car got 'egged':

Then came the heritage grill:

Pfadt/Apex 1.25 Lowering Springs

Tinted windows and new badges for grill:

TurboNarwhal · 05-15-2014, 11:03 AM

So far this has been an amazing journey, and I am falling in love with this car. My GTO was very anonymous and i rarely got attention from it even though it sounded like a bat outta hell. This car makes you feel like a rock star, I guess it being bright ass yellow helps with that though. lol

TurboNarwhal · 05-31-2014, 03:38 PM

Well finally got a decent day to work on the car, gave her a quick bath, after which I installed my front splitter. Then i decided to go ahead and put the vinyl pinstripes on my wheels, I have some nice wheels coming down the road, but that is still a few weeks off. Beyond happy with the results.

And finally back with my other girls.

Konr · 05-31-2014, 06:20 PM

Love it! Keep it up.

TurboNarwhal · 06-03-2014, 10:23 PM

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

I've definitely got more planned. That's my only problem with this car. It's too easy to spend money on.

HawkGirl · 06-04-2014, 04:57 AM

Sexy! The yellow does start to grow on you over time.

TurboNarwhal · 06-17-2014, 11:58 AM

So the UPS man was good to me yesterday.

DwRed1LTV6 · 06-17-2014, 01:37 PM

Looking good

Keep 'em coming !!

Nice Red S-series truck !!

aquablueL99 · 06-18-2014, 07:36 AM

I like her....

Keep making her your own....love the touches...

Kurt ABL99...

TurboNarwhal · 06-18-2014, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver85IrocZ

Looking good

Keep 'em coming !!

Nice Red S-series truck !!

That truck is supposed to be my daily though I havent drove it yet this year (brakes went out on it in the winter and I havent had the time to get it road worthy yet). But man do i love it, she is a ZQ8 with the spor suspension lowered 2/3 with 18s. She is fairly rough looking when you see her up close but from 20' she looks great.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, I put my exhaust on this morning, definately sounds like a muscle car now. It is a little deeper than i expected, and probably louder than I want, but i will get used to it. probably just a tick more obnoxious than my GTO was. I will try and get a video sometime soon.

TurboNarwhal · 07-30-2014, 11:38 AM

Well I have had the Dynomax Bullet catback installed for a month now, i have to admit, Im not happy with it. Fitment is not the greatest, it connects with my underbody on the passenger side causing a rattle at certain RPM. I have been under the car multiple times to adjust it and have gotten it to be better, but not perfect. Probably going to get a ball peen out and put a dent in it for clearance.

Other than that, the sound is not exactly what i was expecting either. For such a small muffler it is very quiet. I would describe it as more of a sports car sound as opposed to a muscle car sound. There isn't a lot of grunt behind it.

The best thing I can say about it is, that at least I don't have to look at the factory suitcases anymore. If i can get it to fit better I will probably keep it and put some cutouts on the car as well.

05-15-2014, 11:01 AM	#1
TurboNarwhal Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 240	TurboNarwhals 2010 2SS/RS 'Belle' I have had my car for a couple of months now and figured that i should start a journal now before I got so far into this car that it wouldn't be worth the effort any more. I never intended to buy a RY, i was wanting ABM or IOM, but i stumbled across mine which happens to be a very low mile (3600 at time of purchase) 2010 car. I couldnt resist from buying it, and I havent looked back since. First picture of Belle, and last picture of Bianca (2004 GTO Cosmos Purple). Rest of the pictures from Day 1: First mod was plasti-diping the tailight bezels: Easter happened and my car got 'egged': Then came the heritage grill: Pfadt/Apex 1.25 Lowering Springs Tinted windows and new badges for grill: __________________

05-15-2014, 11:03 AM	#2
TurboNarwhal Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 240	So far this has been an amazing journey, and I am falling in love with this car. My GTO was very anonymous and i rarely got attention from it even though it sounded like a bat outta hell. This car makes you feel like a rock star, I guess it being bright ass yellow helps with that though. lol __________________

05-31-2014, 03:38 PM	#3
TurboNarwhal Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 240	Well finally got a decent day to work on the car, gave her a quick bath, after which I installed my front splitter. Then i decided to go ahead and put the vinyl pinstripes on my wheels, I have some nice wheels coming down the road, but that is still a few weeks off. Beyond happy with the results. And finally back with my other girls. __________________

05-31-2014, 06:20 PM	#4
Konr Drives: 2010 SW LS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 37	Love it! Keep it up. __________________

06-03-2014, 10:23 PM	#5
TurboNarwhal Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 240	Thanks man, I appreciate it. I've definitely got more planned. That's my only problem with this car. It's too easy to spend money on. __________________

06-04-2014, 04:57 AM	#6
HawkGirl COTW 11/18/2013 Drives: 750-HP ZL1 Carbon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 333 View My Garage	Sexy! The yellow does start to grow on you over time. __________________ Build thread :

06-17-2014, 11:58 AM	#7
TurboNarwhal Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 240	So the UPS man was good to me yesterday. __________________

06-17-2014, 01:37 PM	#8
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Looking good Keep 'em coming !! Nice Red S-series truck !! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

06-18-2014, 07:36 AM	#9
aquablueL99 Jackson's COTW Drives: 1968 Camaro & 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chalmers, Indiana Posts: 1,740 View My Garage	I like her.... *Keep making her your own....love the touches...* Kurt ABL99... __________________ Tru Blu Beauty http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183914

07-30-2014, 11:38 AM	#11
TurboNarwhal Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 240	Well I have had the Dynomax Bullet catback installed for a month now, i have to admit, Im not happy with it. Fitment is not the greatest, it connects with my underbody on the passenger side causing a rattle at certain RPM. I have been under the car multiple times to adjust it and have gotten it to be better, but not perfect. Probably going to get a ball peen out and put a dent in it for clearance. Other than that, the sound is not exactly what i was expecting either. For such a small muffler it is very quiet. I would describe it as more of a sports car sound as opposed to a muscle car sound. There isn't a lot of grunt behind it. The best thing I can say about it is, that at least I don't have to look at the factory suitcases anymore. If i can get it to fit better I will probably keep it and put some cutouts on the car as well. __________________