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Old 04-13-2012, 04:10 PM   #1
jmart53
 
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Drives: 2012 Cruze LTZ RS
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: The Badger State
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JMART53's Build Thread

***I've been on here for awhile and have posted plenty of pics on my progress, but I figured I would start a new Build Thread, so here it is!

First off, I would like to thank everyone here on the forum from Members to the Mods to the Vendors... you have all been very helpful and insightful in helping not only me but everyone on here

I'm 25 from the Madison area of THE BADGER STATE. This is my first Camaro... I know, I'm a newbie! I have always liked cars, but never really had anything too fast, closest fun car was a Mazda 3 (which is what I traded in for the Camaro). Most of my friends have been doing the whole car scene since high-school. My friends current cars include: 2006 Trailblazer SS with a 406, 2003 S/C Mustang GT, 1970 Twin Turbo Chevelle, 2004 Mitsubishi Evo, Dodge Magnum RT and then there is me with my 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS.

I will admit I was never a big fan of the 4th Gen Camaro, just didn't appeal to me... but I remember getting all excited when Chevrolet was going to bring it back. I remember watching Transformers for the first time, and when you see Bumblebee come out of that tunnel after "scanning" the car... WOW! I fell in love with it and told myself, 'I am going to own that car.' Well as you can see, I did it and have enjoyed every minute of it.

1st Pics after picking up from Dealership:
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Current Modifications

Engine Modifications
  • C.A.I. Intake - Black
  • RX Products Catch Can & Breather Kit - Summit White
  • Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers w/ Off Road Pipes
  • VMAX Ported Throttle Body
  • 160 Degree Thermo
  • Tuned by Late Model Throttle - 415rwhp/419rwtq

Exterior Modifications
  • Window Tint - 50% Windshield, 20% Sides/Rear
  • Tinted Turn Signals, Sidemarkers, Taillights, and Reverse Lights - Big Worm Graphix (Charcoal)
  • Black Taillight Bezels
  • Black SS Trunk Emblem - Sparks Restoration
  • Front Bowtie Delete - Drake
  • Front Plate Delete
  • Debadged - Red SS Grill, Red SS Trunk
  • Removed Factory IOM stripes
  • Gloss Black Powdercoated Rims
  • Nitto NT-05 275/40-20 Rear Tires

Interior Modifications
  • IOM Painted Shift/Gauge Bezel
  • IOM Painted Speedo Bezel
  • 5 Ball Shift Knob
  • Burnt Orange Billet Aluminum Pedals (in hand - not installed)

Suspension Modifications
  • Pfadt Rear Arm Package (Trailing Arms & Tie Rods)
  • Pfadt Differential Mounts
  • Pfadt Engine Mounts
  • Pfadt Solid Subframe Mounts

***All modifications were installed by myself and a friend(the one with the '70 TT Chevelle) with the exception of the Tune by LMT.***

Future Modifications
  • Engine Bay Clean Up - Heather Hose and Fuel Lines & Rails
  • Cat-back Exhaust - currently thinking Stainless Works Retro Cambered
  • Forged Internals and a S/C

More to come as I update this with pics of my progress
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