OHIO CAMARO ENTHUSIASTS/OWNERS REPORT HERE

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

When I get some information, I'll let you know. I'm going to try to find time to get my windows tinted next week (Spring break week). I think I'm going to have "Mr. Tint" in Columbus do it.

"Mr. Tint" is only 5 minutes from my house. I'm taking next week off, so if you let me know when you are there, I might stop bye.

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by heinzd01

Maybe I could invite Keith to our 3/28 get together and he could apply the film to various people's cars. I might be interested in this.

UPDATE - I sent Keith an email seeing if he would come to Jamestown 3/28 to install the clear bra for various owners.

UPDATE2 - I talked with Keith. He seems more than happy to come to our 3/28 get together and give us information and pricing but would NOT likely do much installation on 3/28. He prefers to do installs in a clean, temperature/humidity controlled environment. Also, he can only do about two cars a day. He did mention he would give us a discount if a number of people were interested in doing this around the same time. (I'm interested)

Should we invite Keith 3/28 to get the details?

Sure, I have been thinking about it.

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I found a place in Marion, OH that does both tinting and 3M clear bra installations. He will do the tinting on the side and rear windows for $120 (same tint film LLUMAR as the guy who wanted $229 in Columbus). The place is called Buckeye Sun Control and it's on Main St. in Marion. He's been doing tinting for 26 years.

He said he has been doing 3M clear bra installations for about 4 years as well. He has not done a 2010 Camaro yet, so he said he'd get the price for the "Camaro Kit" of the 3M material and he'll call me with a price tomorrow. I'll let you know what he says.

Thanks for the info!

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Can you tell it's spring and all of our camaros are coming out to play...

I am considering dropping my Camaro. I have no idea what it takes other than I need to get some parts and have someone install them. Advice is welcome! Would my dealer do it?

Have you thought about an air ride suspension?

[heinzd01]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Is there a downside to lowering the car?

Costs money for the parts, service to install and alignment.

Less clearance when going through those dips into parking lots & driveways or driving onto service ramps.

Possible lost warranty if any problems arise related to the lowering.

[RS_Man]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

He said he has been doing 3M clear bra installations for about 4 years as well. He has not done a 2010 Camaro yet, so he said he'd get the price for the "Camaro Kit" of the 3M material and he'll call me with a price tomorrow. I'll let you know what he says.

Just a little FYI, the 3M clear bra adds more texture to the vehicle, more of an orange peel look to the paint than the Xpel that LadyInBlue & my Camaro has on it. Keith did our car as his first, and has done many more, giving him experience putting the kit on. It was a challenge when he did ours cause he wasnt 100% sure what he was getting into but I'm sure by now he has it down completely. I'd highly recommend him & Xpel rather than the 3M kit.

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I forgot to mention this in my last post - the guy in Marion (Scott at Buckeye Sun Control) I talked to today uses the same film as Mr. Tint (Llumar) and has also been doing tinting for 26+ years. The difference is Mr. Tint wants $229 to tint my Camaro's windows and Scott's price is $120.

I think I'll be going to Scott in Marion. Scott's overhead must be lower in Marion than Mr. Tint's Columbus. Also, I work in Marion and it's more convenient to go to the place in Marion.

That makes since. I looked at "Mr. Tint" years ago, but I decided to go with another company.

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

What is the advantage of an air ride suspension? I had not heard of it for Camaro.

With air suspension, you can change the ride height with a click of a button. Low when you are at a show and high for every day driving.

This car has an air suspension:

[heinzd01]

I ordered GM LEDs and Digi-Key light tubes to try the dash ABL mod with jrhaus76 on 3/28. Using these parts appears to be the best method as the blue color is identical to the doors though it requires more dash/part modification.

It appears the Digi-Key light tubes may not be available much longer according to this thread. I believe only one light tube is required for the dash. If you think you will want to do this mod using these light tubes, you might want to buy one ASAP. As of 3/16/10 1:42pm there were 89 showing available.

[1 RD JEWL]

Originally Posted by heinzd01

I ordered GM LEDs and Digi-Key light tubes to try the dash ABL mod with jrhaus76 on 3/28. Using these parts appears to be the best method as the blue color is identical to the doors though it requires more dash/part modification.

It appears the Digi-Key light tubes may not be available much longer according to this thread. I believe only one light tube is required for the dash. If you think you will want to do this mod using these light tubes, you might want to buy one ASAP. As of 3/16/10 1:42pm there were 89 showing available.

Got mine and awaiting 3 GM lamps in-bound to drive the lighting on the tubes. Will be doing the HomeLink mod, maybe this weekend. I have a whole semester of college work to get done on my masters before the first week of April. The camaro always wins...

[FenwickHockey65]

Sooooo I didn't know the auto show tomorrow started at 12:00...would've liked to leave earlier than that...

I might end up going to the Dayton Auto Show on the 25th instead. Regal will be there too.

[heinzd01]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Well, Keith just called me back. I'm going with Keith after all! He seems like a great guy and is a certified 3M installer. He's also saving me some $!

Did you ask Keith about any discount for us Camaro5 members. He mentioned we might be able to get a discount but didn't tell me how much discount.

[RS_Man]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Well, Keith just called me back. I'm going with Keith after all! He seems like a great guy and is a certified 3M installer. He's also saving me some $!

Glad Keith is hookin ya up, he's a great guy & does some amazing work. Tell him the guys with the blue camaro tell him 'hi', he'll never forget us lol we were the first camaro he ever did (5th gen that is) Hope ya like it, we have the front end, mirrors, rockers, gills, and are gonna get the pillars and above the windshield done too to keep away those nasty rocks!!

[1 RD JEWL]

How do you get the site to auto size down your picutres. I have a few I want to add, but don't want to take up too much space if I can. Darth, J, D ... Anyone.

Put on my CAI today!!!