2013 2LTRS to 2011 2SS conversion

[Z NASTY]

Im looking to strip weight out of my ZL1, how much do you think all the sound deadening behind/in the dash weighs? Also how much crap could be cut out of the dash without loosing much?

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by mr_honez

Some of the pics are out of sequence but I tried to keep them in order. Started the SS interior harness install, should have it all done with the headliner as well done today. Stay tuned!

Damn dude, nice work! I’m in to see it come together. I bet you have learned a ton about these cars in the process.

[SS_Dave]

Originally Posted by Z NASTY

Im looking to strip weight out of my ZL1, how much do you think all the sound deadening behind/in the dash weighs? Also how much crap could be cut out of the dash without loosing much?

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170965

Here's a thread on what a ton of items on the car weigh.

[mr_honez]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Damn dude, nice work! I’m in to see it come together. I bet you have learned a ton about these cars in the process.

Thanks bud, I'm hoping to have it complete in a couple of weeks barring unforeseen problems.

[mr_honez]

Originally Posted by Z NASTY

Im looking to strip weight out of my ZL1, how much do you think all the sound deadening behind/in the dash weighs? Also how much crap could be cut out of the dash without loosing much?

There wasn't much deadening behind the dash to take out, a couple of pounds at most. Don't really know what you wouldn't need to be honest. HVAC? Airbags? Radio?. If you didn't need those you could strip the entire harness out of the car and save around 50 pounds I figure

[mr_honez]

Rear area, seats, carpet, roof liner, HVAC, dash mount and dash harness reinstalled. Also installed wiring for HD cameras front, sides and rear. I will eventually get a nice AA headunit with top down view that be able to use it lol

LOOK MA, THREE PEDALS!!!

[mr_honez]

Dash and interior completed

[mr_honez]

Engine bay cleaned up, engine about to go in

[mr_honez]

Engine is IN

[mr_honez]

Transmission is in, harnesses connected and headed towards the finish line.

[mr_honez]

Engine runs and car drives drives, hood is on. Working on minor electrical bugs at the moment. Should have it done by Sunday if everything goes as planned

[SS_Dave]

Awesome stuff. Ton of work. Love to hear about the specifics of cameras and associated audio system setup.

[mr_honez]

Originally Posted by SS_Dave

Awesome stuff. Ton of work. Love to hear about the specifics of cameras and associated audio system setup.

Thanks. It was definitely more work than expected for sure. Chasing minor bugs in the electrical system right now which are likely just loose connectors. Camera was replaced by a stand alone unit connected to a separate screen for now as I had to use the head unit from the 2011. That will be eventually replaced by an aftermarket head unit with a backup camera system built in.

[mr_honez]

Electrical bugs fixed and working on bleeding the steering. Pump doesnt make any noise but the steering wheel has a bad shake when turning when engine is on. Wheels themselves shake too when turned. Acts normal when engine is off. Im assuming it has a lot of air in the rack causing it but If anyone has experience with this please let me know. I've neve experienced this before when bleeding other cars but I'll just just keep turning the wheel watching for bubbles.