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Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 11:42 AM

A friend of mine had a 2011 Camaro SS L99, bought it brand new. Fast forward to 2017, he had parked it in a field at the time it was mowed and maintained for a party he was having at his place. The next day the battery had died and he left it there for over 2 years. Well, I hunt his property and didn't realize that the Camaro was just pretty much rotting away until I seen it one day. Only 45,XXX miles on it. I offered $7000 if it would fire up once I put a new battery in it. Well, it fired up, pretty much all dash board lights came on.

Now it's my project car, had it scanned by a friend. I've replace some wiring harnesses in the engine bay(chewed from mice), detailed the interior and exterior, got a new hood, tires, rims, rotors and brakes. Bought a cold air inductions, stainless power LT headers, new plugs, fresh oil change and just ordered a SCT tuner. He already had a SLP loud mouth axle back exhaust on it. Still needs a front bumper and driver side front fender due to minor damage from a deer. In the next year or so I'll be taking it to Livernois Motorsport to get some more HP with their packages.

The only issues I'm having right now is the sunroof doesn't open and I have no sound from the speakers. Radio turns on and displays everything but no sound. I've checked fuses, for both radio and amp, check sunroof fuse and even replaced the switch. When my buddy scanned it and the codes came up both radio and sunroof. I'll post a picture, my buddy is going to take a look at it but he has been busy lately, might get to it next week.

I'll post progress of the restore from start to finish. Any input on those issues would be helpful.
Also, if you have any good upgrades outside of engine modifications that would be good.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 12-31-2019, 11:48 AM

What kind of a monster let’s a camaro rot in a field because of a dead battery??? Kind of not really just kidding! Congrats on the the new project, looks like you made out really well on that one!

Spec · 12-31-2019, 11:49 AM

TF kind of Monster leaves an L99 V8 Camaro in a field for 2yrs because the battery died?? Something else has to be amiss but just speculating...

If all good and legit tho, congrats on the acquisition... she's a beauty.

Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

TF kind of Monster leaves an L99 V8 Camaro in a field for 2yrs because the battery died?? Something else has to be amiss but just speculating...

If all good and legit tho, congrats on the acquisition... she's a beauty.

I have had it 3 months now and no issues besides sunroof and no sound for radio. I have put around 2000 miles on it since buying and runs awesome. I have no idea why he would let it sit there, I am just glad I could take it off his hands. Since winter is already here in Michigan in now will sit in my garage, until i take it to Florida in about 3 weeks.

Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 11:57 AM

Here is the sunroof code. All codes have been cleared and these are the only 2 that came back radio and sunroof

Greenhornet2 · 12-31-2019, 12:25 PM

have you pulled the connectors off the amp and taken a look? I know some moisture can get in there and cause corrosion. May be the same for the BCM

mikeman · 12-31-2019, 01:00 PM

Nice save on the paint. This buddy of yours sounds like a rich guy with too much money.
You better not let him see the car now. He might want it back. lol!

Baseball · 12-31-2019, 01:08 PM

You mentioned potentially taking it Livernois Motorsports. They did CAI, LT headers, and a tune for me. Very pleased with the results. Their garage is a muscle car fantasy camp.

Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

Nice save on the paint. This buddy of yours sounds like a rich guy with too much money.
You better not let him see the car now. He might want it back. lol!

Let's just say at 18 he got a big inheritance and paid cash for the car brand new. I showed him the car after the wheels and tires got installed and after I took off all the green. He seemed happy that it was in good hands.

Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

have you pulled the connectors off the amp and taken a look? I know some moisture can get in there and cause corrosion. May be the same for the BCM

I did the above and still got nothing. I'm assuming maybe another chewed wire I can't find. I'm hoping when my friend takes it next week he can find the issue.

KenKat · 12-31-2019, 01:32 PM

What happened to the seats? Did he leave the windows down too? Some people just don’t appreciate what they have...

Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Baseball

You mentioned potentially taking it Livernois Motorsports. They did CAI, LT headers, and a tune for me. Very pleased with the results. Their garage is a muscle car fantasy camp.

That's the plan, probably about a year out or so. I was looking at getting their 560 performance package, minus their CAI since I've got one.

Jonesee20 · 12-31-2019, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KenKat

What happened to the seats? Did he leave the windows down too? Some people just don’t appreciate what they have...

Moisture got in there, took me a good week to clean and get the smell out. I think I used all the household remedies for the interior.

InFiD3ViL · 12-31-2019, 01:58 PM

You got a clean title for this too? If so, you not only got an amazing deal, but you did a great thing.

That car never deserved that. Very happy to see it in great hands.

12-31-2019, 11:42 AM	#1
Jonesee20 Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Fenton, MI Posts: 22 View My Garage	2011 Camaro SS rescued!!! A friend of mine had a 2011 Camaro SS L99, bought it brand new. Fast forward to 2017, he had parked it in a field at the time it was mowed and maintained for a party he was having at his place. The next day the battery had died and he left it there for over 2 years. Well, I hunt his property and didn't realize that the Camaro was just pretty much rotting away until I seen it one day. Only 45,XXX miles on it. I offered $7000 if it would fire up once I put a new battery in it. Well, it fired up, pretty much all dash board lights came on. Now it's my project car, had it scanned by a friend. I've replace some wiring harnesses in the engine bay(chewed from mice), detailed the interior and exterior, got a new hood, tires, rims, rotors and brakes. Bought a cold air inductions, stainless power LT headers, new plugs, fresh oil change and just ordered a SCT tuner. He already had a SLP loud mouth axle back exhaust on it. Still needs a front bumper and driver side front fender due to minor damage from a deer. In the next year or so I'll be taking it to Livernois Motorsport to get some more HP with their packages. The only issues I'm having right now is the sunroof doesn't open and I have no sound from the speakers. Radio turns on and displays everything but no sound. I've checked fuses, for both radio and amp, check sunroof fuse and even replaced the switch. When my buddy scanned it and the codes came up both radio and sunroof. I'll post a picture, my buddy is going to take a look at it but he has been busy lately, might get to it next week. I'll post progress of the restore from start to finish. Any input on those issues would be helpful. Also, if you have any good upgrades outside of engine modifications that would be good. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Chevy Camaro SS, L99, cold air inductions CAI, Stainless Power LT off road headers, ported TB, SLP Loud mouth axles back exhaust, SCT tune from DynoSteve. Last edited by Jonesee20; 12-31-2019 at 01:47 PM.

12-31-2019, 11:48 AM	#2
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,692	What kind of a monster let’s a camaro rot in a field because of a dead battery??? Kind of not really just kidding! Congrats on the the new project, looks like you made out really well on that one! __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

12-31-2019, 11:49 AM	#3
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	TF kind of Monster leaves an L99 V8 Camaro in a field for 2yrs because the battery died?? Something else has to be amiss but just speculating... If all good and legit tho, congrats on the acquisition... she's a beauty. Last edited by Spec; 12-31-2019 at 11:50 AM. Reason: eta; looks like Aqua Blue RS/SS thinking along the same lines...

12-31-2019, 11:57 AM	#5
Jonesee20 Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Fenton, MI Posts: 22 View My Garage	Here is the sunroof code. All codes have been cleared and these are the only 2 that came back radio and sunroof Attached Images __________________ 2011 Chevy Camaro SS, L99, cold air inductions CAI, Stainless Power LT off road headers, ported TB, SLP Loud mouth axles back exhaust, SCT tune from DynoSteve.

12-31-2019, 12:25 PM	#6
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	have you pulled the connectors off the amp and taken a look? I know some moisture can get in there and cause corrosion. May be the same for the BCM __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

12-31-2019, 01:00 PM	#7
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	Nice save on the paint. This buddy of yours sounds like a rich guy with too much money. You better not let him see the car now. He might want it back. lol!

12-31-2019, 01:08 PM	#8
Baseball Baseball...and Chevrolet Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toledo Posts: 28	You mentioned potentially taking it Livernois Motorsports. They did CAI, LT headers, and a tune for me. Very pleased with the results. Their garage is a muscle car fantasy camp. __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13

12-31-2019, 01:32 PM	#11
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	What happened to the seats? Did he leave the windows down too? Some people just don’t appreciate what they have...

12-31-2019, 01:58 PM	#14
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	You got a clean title for this too? If so, you not only got an amazing deal, but you did a great thing. That car never deserved that. Very happy to see it in great hands. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI