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pannhead51 · 02-01-2013, 09:03 AM

I've unfortunately decided against purchasing this product. I don't have time to swap lights out and going back and forth to the post office with it should it happen to me. I'm just going to get some LED bulbs with resistors and call it good ...I just can't take the chance on this $400 goodie with a hope and a prayer and only a 1 year warranty that costs extra.

Mistah SS · 02-01-2013, 06:30 PM

I reckon it doesn't matter much to me for a while. My car was sandwiched on the highway this morning.

pannhead51 · 02-01-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistah SS

I reckon it doesn't matter much to me for a while. My car was sandwiched on the highway this morning.

Oh Dude, it's freakin brand new !!!!

:(

beany323 · 02-02-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mistah SS

I reckon it doesn't matter much to me for a while. My car was sandwiched on the highway this morning.

Sorry u must be pissed!! Glad yr safe!

Mistah SS · 02-02-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by beany323

Sorry u must be pissed!! Glad yr safe!

Yeah I'm trying to attach pix but when I click on the attachment button it doesn't do anything. I'll find a way though.

Mistah SS · 02-02-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pannhead51

Oh Dude, it's freakin brand new !!!!

:(

Yeah... it was.

Mistah SS · 02-02-2013, 11:25 PM

It really doesn't look too bad with the flexibility of the front and rear fascias, but the damage is all underneath. The lights survived but that doesn't change my mood much.

Now it's a +$30K wrecked car.

When I can I'll get better pix.

Mistah SS · 02-05-2013, 07:07 PM

TCAT · 02-05-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistah SS

Geez man, that definitely did some damage. Ugh, I'm sorry to hear about that, as I remember you saying you just got your car not long ago. I hope it gets fixed up better than before. You may even be able to get some aftermarket parts (diffuser, trunk lid, etc.) installed for the same of less than quoted for the OEM parts. Good luck and I hope it gets fixed ASAP, and you can continue enjoying it.

Mistah SS · 02-05-2013, 07:54 PM

I put more pics in an album on my profile. The techno's held up and still work.

christianmotox · 02-05-2013, 08:17 PM

How about if I connect the power cable to the amplifier positive lead?
I might try that in a few days.

I been using the camaro every day, so I haven't had a dead battery for a while, but when I leave it 2 days or more, he camaro struggles to start.

Will report back when I connect to the amplifier.

Mistah SS · 02-05-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TCAT

Geez man, that definitely did some damage. Ugh, I'm sorry to hear about that, as I remember you saying you just got your car not long ago. I hope it gets fixed up better than before. You may even be able to get some aftermarket parts (diffuser, trunk lid, etc.) installed for the same of less than quoted for the OEM parts. Good luck and I hope it gets fixed ASAP, and you can continue enjoying it.

Yeah I've made 4 payments on it.

There's very few parts being replaced They're replacing the cat-back system because of the crushed garbage can near the exhaust tip for $1500. I can definitely have a nicer cat-back system for less than that if I can choose one before they order it tomorrow. The others are basically the front and rear fascia and diffuser. I can't find a diffuser I like better than what's on it so I'll wait. Everything else is structure work. I am going to have them give me the head and fog lights so I can install the halos. Then they can put them back in and install the new front end.

I wanted a ZL1 front end but, if I get one, I want it attached to a ZL1. I don't wanna be a poser.

I am thinking about custom crash bars with really long spikes now.

Mistah SS · 02-05-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

How about if I connect the power cable to the amplifier positive lead?
I might try that in a few days.

I been using the camaro every day, so I haven't had a dead battery for a while, but when I leave it 2 days or more, he camaro struggles to start.

Will report back when I connect to the amplifier.

It's worth a try. I'd be concerned about it acting as a floating ground and giving you the old school engine noise through the amp or even a huge power spike to the lights when the high current draw of the amp kicks in.

lscamaro · 02-05-2013, 09:00 PM

With 1500 dollars you have a lot of choices on aftermarket cat backs

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pannhead51 Drives: 2SS convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 366	I've unfortunately decided against purchasing this product. I don't have time to swap lights out and going back and forth to the post office with it should it happen to me. I'm just going to get some LED bulbs with resistors and call it good ...I just can't take the chance on this $400 goodie with a hope and a prayer and only a 1 year warranty that costs extra.

02-01-2013, 06:30 PM	#226
Mistah SS Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 45	I reckon it doesn't matter much to me for a while. My car was sandwiched on the highway this morning.

02-02-2013, 11:25 PM	#231
Mistah SS Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 45	It really doesn't look too bad with the flexibility of the front and rear fascias, but the damage is all underneath. The lights survived but that doesn't change my mood much. Now it's a +$30K wrecked car. When I can I'll get better pix.

02-05-2013, 07:54 PM	#234
Mistah SS Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 45	I put more pics in an album on my profile. The techno's held up and still work.