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Renegade · 11-01-2012, 08:03 PM

When we fixing our cars and buying mods we need help. Just wanted to see how many owners have attempted to fix their Camaros whether it be changing the brakes, wheels or oil. What have you done yourself and been successful at it?

Take pride in doing it yourself and being more independant save some extra money for mods.

So if you have done anything feel free to post before and after pictures and we'll definately salute you on a job well done.

trooper182 · 11-01-2012, 08:08 PM

I try to do as much of my own work as I can. I change my own oil, brakes etc. I only take my car in if I absolutely don't have a clue on what to do. In the next week my camaro will be having some modifications done to it that I plan on doing myself. Take pride in your are and learn how to do the work on it. Nobody will respect your car as much as you.

Neumatic · 11-01-2012, 09:53 PM

Brake Fluid, Diff fluid, oil, transmission fluid
Brake rotors and pads
CAI
Headers (also did another members as well)
Catback
Painting rims
ZL1 Grille
Short throw shifter

Witchdoctor92 · 11-01-2012, 09:55 PM

Catback, Cold air, Painted bow ties and engine cover, side flags, short throw shifter I have done.

Plan on headers and painting dash and door panels. Maybe a cam.

1Camaro2SS · 11-01-2012, 10:12 PM

I am doing this now. L99-LS3 valve train conversion.

Renegade · 11-01-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

I am doing this now. L99-LS3 valve train conversion.

Badass bro taking it to another level i see. Kudos to you.

1Camaro2SS · 11-01-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Badass bro taking it to another level i see. Kudos to you.

Thanks. After months of research I've decided to take on the challenge. This is my first engine teardown. If you want to see more pics here is the thread I started recently.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256707

Renegade · 11-01-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

Thanks. After months of research I've decided to take on the challenge. This is my first engine teardown. If you want to see more pics here is the thread I started recently.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256707

I'll definately look into it. So were you nervous when you first took on this task? Anyone helping you or just your project?

1Camaro2SS · 11-01-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

I'll definately look into it. So were you nervous when you first took on this task? Anyone helping you or just your project?

yeah at first i was nervous as hell just thinking about it but the more I researched the more confident I started to feel. I've read a ton of material and this site has been very helpful in many of the decisions I've made. This is really just me and my wife project. She has been great help and supportive.

Forcer · 11-01-2012, 10:34 PM

umm probably removing the whole front end to doing the vertical door hinges is probably my most nervous job, but ive done almost all the work on my car im proud to say.

SoCalCamaro93 · 11-01-2012, 10:35 PM

Axle back, footwell lighting, engine cover, bowties, gills, calipers, hood spears, CAI, tail light bezels, camaro lettering, drl lights

SimpleGreen · 11-01-2012, 10:42 PM

I do most things myself. Installed my RX catch can and splash guards. Helped a friend do my window tint. Change my fluids and rotate tires myself. If it wasn't under warranty I pull engines and transmissions myself too, lol.

Renegade · 11-01-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

yeah at first i was nervous as hell just thinking about it but the more I researched the more confident I started to feel. I've read a ton of material and this site has been very helpful in many of the decisions I've made. This is really just me and my wife project. She has been great help and supportive.

That's what you do man. Research everything and make sure it's something you can sink your teeth in. Behind every great man..is a great woman.

Oxtar41 · 11-01-2012, 10:54 PM

Where to begin lol. I did the fuel pump, supercharger, wired in my boost pump, adm boost / AF gauges, cam and valvetrain, suspension work, catch can, rebuilt my tr6060, catch can, bodywork, driveshaft....the list is endless! I'm a GM technician so it helps having the tools and access to a lift!

11-01-2012, 08:03 PM	#1
Renegade Banned Drives: Camaro SS Edition Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 6,840	Camaro Owners Taking Pride In Doing It Yourself When we fixing our cars and buying mods we need help. Just wanted to see how many owners have attempted to fix their Camaros whether it be changing the brakes, wheels or oil. What have you done yourself and been successful at it? Take pride in doing it yourself and being more independant save some extra money for mods. So if you have done anything feel free to post before and after pictures and we'll definately salute you on a job well done.

11-01-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
trooper182 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT yellow non RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 691	I try to do as much of my own work as I can. I change my own oil, brakes etc. I only take my car in if I absolutely don't have a clue on what to do. In the next week my camaro will be having some modifications done to it that I plan on doing myself. Take pride in your are and learn how to do the work on it. Nobody will respect your car as much as you. Attached Images __________________ Staff Sergeant U.S. Army 13B Gun Bunny. 2011 Camaro 1LT A6 Mods: Pypes bomb V8 exhaust, Magnaflow x-pipe, resonator delete, Roto-Fab cold air intake, Vmax Black Ice-olator, Elite Engineering catch can, painted engine cover and fuse box cover, 3dCarbon Front Fender Vents, Street Scene Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Rockers, Anvil Notch Rear Spoiler, interior/engine bay LED lights, two JL Audio W3's 10" and 1000w kenwood amp

11-01-2012, 10:12 PM	#5
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,445 View My Garage	I am doing this now. L99-LS3 valve train conversion. Attached Images __________________

11-01-2012, 10:35 PM	#11
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	Axle back, footwell lighting, engine cover, bowties, gills, calipers, hood spears, CAI, tail light bezels, camaro lettering, drl lights __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

11-01-2012, 10:42 PM	#12
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I do most things myself. Installed my RX catch can and splash guards. Helped a friend do my window tint. Change my fluids and rotate tires myself. If it wasn't under warranty I pull engines and transmissions myself too, lol. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

11-01-2012, 09:53 PM	#3
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Brake Fluid, Diff fluid, oil, transmission fluid Brake rotors and pads CAI Headers (also did another members as well) Catback Painting rims ZL1 Grille Short throw shifter

11-01-2012, 09:55 PM	#4
Witchdoctor92 Drives: 2012 1SS Black with white rally str Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 611	Catback, Cold air, Painted bow ties and engine cover, side flags, short throw shifter I have done. Plan on headers and painting dash and door panels. Maybe a cam.

11-01-2012, 10:34 PM	#10
Forcer Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraksa Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	umm probably removing the whole front end to doing the vertical door hinges is probably my most nervous job, but ive done almost all the work on my car im proud to say.

11-01-2012, 10:54 PM	#14
Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	Where to begin lol. I did the fuel pump, supercharger, wired in my boost pump, adm boost / AF gauges, cam and valvetrain, suspension work, catch can, rebuilt my tr6060, catch can, bodywork, driveshaft....the list is endless! I'm a GM technician so it helps having the tools and access to a lift! __________________