The Captain
 

Even though I have had my baby since 2012 I decided now is a good time to start a journal.
Nobody had a black on black 2012 1SS/RS in CT so the dealership I went thru found one in upstate New York.
I wouldn't call The Capt a D.D. or a garage queen. If the sun is out, and there is no salt/sand on the roads, that's my car of choice. I have taken him on many road trips for work all throughout New England.

March 24,2012 I picked him up like this.

Camaro5
 

I really didn't know much about modding cars. Everytime I purchase a new car I do find a forum for it. Almost 100% of the time if you have a problem with a vehicle, somebody out there has had the same one and posted about it online.
That's when I found Camaro5.......goodbye money.
First thing I did was black out the windows with 5% limo tint all the way around. I have never owned a car or truck for long before tinting the windows.
The first "mod" I did after reading on here was a CAI. Now originally I planned on going with the CAI from Cold Air Inductions. The speed shop I dealt with talked me into getting a K&N.

Exhaust/Blackout/Technostalgia
 

After the intake I decided I wanted to be even louder so I went with a Magnaflow catback. 3in to 5in tips.
Shortly after that I decided to complete the breathing upgrades and went with Stainless Works LT coated headers 1 7/8 and Hi-Flow CATS. A 3 inch connection pipe was welded in place to make the whole system a true 3in exhaust.
I loved the rumble!
Sorry for no exhaust pics.....
Anyway, Christmas time brought about some more changes. I got a blackout kit from big worm graphics as well as technostalgia tail lights!
To this point, everything but the tint and the headers I installed myself to save on some cash. The blackout kit and tails were no exception.
I am by no means a mechanic but I have been learning a lot as I go.

Door Panels/Trim
 

I had the ugly grey carpet for lack of a better term and I couldn't get rid of it fast enough. I ordered new black panels and took a Tuesday night to install them. I love the difference!

Fort Adams carshow
 

I went with a friend to the Fort Adams car show in Newport RI and was inspired by many of the great cars there. I want my car to stand out like others, and not go with the most popular products that others are using. That's when I decided, it was time for some more power!

WHIPPLE
 

After a lot of research I decided I wanted a black Whipple blower. Problem was all of the systems out there were so damn expensive. I waited long enough and the right deal finally came my way. I decided that I wanted to save the extra couple of grand and installed it myself. 32 hours of labor, bloody knuckles, beer and pizza later, the Captain was ready to hit the streets!!!

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Finished Product
 

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C-Ya K&N
 

I was advised that the intake that comes with Whipple would be better than the KN so I sold it. I also found a hell of a deal for a CAI that was powerdcoated and meant for Whipple SC's on this awesome site. So I purchased that, installed it as well as a Moroso catch can and sent The Capt up to Jannetty's to dyno-tune it.
567RWHP
521T

Holy Sheet.

After the tune the car felt much more free. I really was quite impressed!

Sorry that these are all crappy cell pics. Also, back to work now my break is over but this thread certainly isn't!

Heck of a build you've got going! Lookin' good! :)
And, I'd also say, you've got a raging case of PERM-A-GRIN as well! :D

It looks real good. I can't wait to see more.

Great build so far man, get some vids up!

Awesome build, really like the door panel mod and of course the supercharger! Did the door panels come from GM or are they painted?