07-09-2013, 01:37 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012
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911medic's Minnesota Winter "Ice" Journal
This will be much more of a "journal" than a "build" thread.
I purchased my used 2012 Silver Ice Metallic 2LT in March of 2013. It had about 26,000 miles on it, and was a former rental from the San Francisco/Sacramento California area. It came with only a few options: a sunroof (which I really didn't want, but wasn't a deal-breaker), a spare tire (which I did want), and 19" bright aluminum wheels (instead of painted). I specifically was looking for a 2012 non-RS 2LT with automatic transmission, for the following reasons. I chose the auto for daily-driver comfort in traffic situations, and because my wife would be able to drive it (helped increase WAF). V6 because I wanted:
Non-RS 2LTs are hard to come by around here, so it took a bit to find one, but I got a decent price. I have been extremely happy so far! Here she is, on her first day home: Mods so far (more details on many of these to come):
Mods wishlist:
I have also started a project (thread here) where I'm logging data with the Torque OBD app to try to determine if my intake valve carbon build up had any measurable effects. I have gathered quite a bit of data, and have presented some initial results, but have to find time to go through the rest of my data sets. I think this may also prove useful for logging the effects of adding a CAI, ported TB, etc. We'll see. More to come...
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting Last edited by 911medic; 09-18-2013 at 09:31 PM. |
07-09-2013, 07:40 AM | #2 |
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I like that you put so much thought into which trim you wanted and thought about the reasons why. Getting exactly what you want ftw! Looking forward to seeing what you have in store.
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07-09-2013, 10:41 AM | #3 |
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Thank you. As you can tell, I'm a very analytical thinker.
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting |
07-09-2013, 10:50 AM | #4 |
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Looks good. Definitely did your research on what you wanted, good job.
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07-09-2013, 11:07 AM | #5 |
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Updated the OP with some additional info.Thank you sir!
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting |
07-09-2013, 11:42 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2010 Silver 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012
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Plenty of thought! I hope those pics were taken in March and not this month!
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07-09-2013, 01:18 PM | #7 |
Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011
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Nice 2LT love that Sim !
Will be watching. . . this , i just got a VR 1LT with 18's
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07-09-2013, 02:40 PM | #8 |
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LOL, yes, it was when I brought her home. Though we still had snow in May...
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting |
07-09-2013, 02:41 PM | #9 |
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Congrats! And your sig reminds me that I do have the optional spare tire, too, so thanks!
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting |
07-09-2013, 05:56 PM | #10 |
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Yw ~!
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07-09-2013, 06:42 PM | #11 |
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Quote:
dumb 365 night a year job thanks for the heads up though ~
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07-18-2013, 01:34 AM | #13 |
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OK, one of the first mods I did was to install the JacFab radio face cover (available here, and discussed here).
Here is a link to the actual GM TSB regarding scratches in the radio face. They actually recommend using Plast-X as well! I bought a couple of buffing pads and some Meguiar's Plast-X scratch removing polish to treat the existing scratches in the radio face plastic. Then I taped off the radio face, buffed it with the Plast-X, and applied the cover. You can see the scratch marks in my radio face: Worked great, and was inexpensive.
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting Last edited by 911medic; 07-25-2013 at 08:11 AM. |
07-25-2013, 08:21 AM | #14 |
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Plasti-Dip! I did the rear spoiler last spring, and the wheels about a month ago. Love the way the silver and black looks! Going to try some stripes next.
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All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread
Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting |
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