Gearz TV Jimmy Johnson 18 SS

DFWZ28 · 07-07-2018, 07:52 PM

any of you guys see the Gearz TV eposide featuring Jimmy Johnsons 18 Black SS? Here in Dallas the show comes out on the velocity channel. Just caught the very tail end of the episode, but they gave it a custom paint (stripes), supercharger, they installed a cat back on the portion i did see...sounded great. suspension mods and some very cool very large black drilled / vented rotors. came out pretty nice except the wheels. they put on some 70's looking wheels...could have done much better. the hood is way cool!!

Zack46 · 07-07-2018, 07:59 PM

wow!

z28pat · 07-07-2018, 08:05 PM

By suspension mods do you mean they made it into a 4x4? look at that fender to tire gap !

JamesNoBrakes · 07-07-2018, 09:52 PM

What the hell is that?

LuvMI · 07-07-2018, 10:11 PM

Bitchin...

Vtor_ZL1 · 07-07-2018, 10:24 PM

Hideous hood. Stripes look like they fell off a FRS and blew onto the camaro and duckbill wing is... out of place. I do like that they went with silver wheels vs brake dust colored wheels all the rage now a days.

Wheel Team 6 · 07-07-2018, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Hideous hood. Stripes look like they fell off a FRS and blew onto the camaro and duckbill wing is... out of place. I do like that they went with silver wheels vs brake dust colored wheels all the rage now a days.

+1

JCunningham · 07-08-2018, 01:45 AM

make sure to put that slick50 in your oil. make sure to buy what ever snake oil product is sponsoring us today. I hate these shows just like I hate the add rag magazines. We will say your product is the best thing since sliced bread if you take out a full page add.

Gunkk · 07-08-2018, 06:02 AM

I missed part 1. This week's episode was "Old Number Seven - part 2" for those looking to catch it next time around. Preview: https://www.wildtv.ca/preview/1632859361

They did seven upgrades:
1. Engine - Edelbrock E-force SC.
2. Interior - new upholstery to match the copper color scheme.
3. Exhaust - ??? axle back that retained the NPP.
4. Suspension - BMR stuff all around.
5. Spoiler - ???
6. ???
7. Brakes, wheels and tires - Wilwood 6 pistons up front (from stock 4 piston) and forged Welds.

Don't recall SD talking about the hood, which is too mullet for my taste. But I like the stripes, already on the car at the start of the show. They should have matched the wheels to the same color (chrome looks a bit out of place vs. all the copper), but the Welds were a good choice.

thefirstcause · 07-08-2018, 08:27 AM

Anderson Composite trunk with integrated spoiler. I recently got this. Personally think it is the best possible look for the rear end. The lines work from all angles and it even works with the two weird lines under the tail lights. It flows from the rear fender hips into the truck and spoiler perfectly.

The hood and rims are hideous. Chrome rims on the black paint with no chrome anywhere else to merge the accent makes it sticks out like sore thumb. And the basic design of those rims just doesn't work with the car. That... plus it is clashing with the carbon fiber elements which really are the main accent element on this car. The rims should be black of some kind, matte or gloss in order to at least merge with the predominantly black carbon fiber accents and of course the rest of the cars paint.

BMR Sales · 07-09-2018, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

I missed part 1. This week's episode was "Old Number Seven - part 2" for those looking to catch it next time around. Preview: https://www.wildtv.ca/preview/1632859361

They did seven upgrades:
1. Engine - Edelbrock E-force SC.
2. Interior - new upholstery to match the copper color scheme.
3. Exhaust - ??? axle back that retained the NPP.
4. Suspension - BMR stuff all around.
5. Spoiler - ???
6. ???
7. Brakes, wheels and tires - Wilwood 6 pistons up front (from stock 4 piston) and forged Welds.

Don't recall SD talking about the hood, which is too mullet for my taste. But I like the stripes, already on the car at the start of the show. They should have matched the wheels to the same color (chrome looks a bit out of place vs. all the copper), but the Welds were a good choice.

Yes, BMR Suspension all around!

flaps100 · 07-09-2018, 04:08 PM

The car looks nice, I have never seen so many critical know it all haters in my life on other forums.

Man, weird place this has become sometimes.

Flaps

Vtor_ZL1 · 07-09-2018, 05:14 PM

Wah wah wah.. so in your world one can only voice opinion if positive.. if its ugly, call it ugly.

mcintyre1969 · 07-09-2018, 05:23 PM

Cool version of hockey stick stripes, but not for me.

07-07-2018, 07:52 PM	#1
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	Gearz TV Jimmy Johnson 18 SS any of you guys see the Gearz TV eposide featuring Jimmy Johnsons 18 Black SS? Here in Dallas the show comes out on the velocity channel. Just caught the very tail end of the episode, but they gave it a custom paint (stripes), supercharger, they installed a cat back on the portion i did see...sounded great. suspension mods and some very cool very large black drilled / vented rotors. came out pretty nice except the wheels. they put on some 70's looking wheels...could have done much better. the hood is way cool!! Attached Images __________________

07-07-2018, 07:59 PM	#2
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	wow! __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-07-2018, 09:52 PM	#4
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	What the hell is that? __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

07-07-2018, 10:24 PM	#6
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Hideous hood. Stripes look like they fell off a FRS and blew onto the camaro and duckbill wing is... out of place. I do like that they went with silver wheels vs brake dust colored wheels all the rage now a days. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

07-08-2018, 01:45 AM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	make sure to put that slick50 in your oil. make sure to buy what ever snake oil product is sponsoring us today. I hate these shows just like I hate the add rag magazines. We will say your product is the best thing since sliced bread if you take out a full page add. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-07-2018, 08:05 PM	#3
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 835	By suspension mods do you mean they made it into a 4x4? look at that fender to tire gap !

07-07-2018, 10:11 PM	#5
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	Bitchin...

07-08-2018, 06:02 AM	#9
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	I missed part 1. This week's episode was "Old Number Seven - part 2" for those looking to catch it next time around. Preview: https://www.wildtv.ca/preview/1632859361 They did seven upgrades: 1. Engine - Edelbrock E-force SC. 2. Interior - new upholstery to match the copper color scheme. 3. Exhaust - ??? axle back that retained the NPP. 4. Suspension - BMR stuff all around. 5. Spoiler - ??? 6. ??? 7. Brakes, wheels and tires - Wilwood 6 pistons up front (from stock 4 piston) and forged Welds. Don't recall SD talking about the hood, which is too mullet for my taste. But I like the stripes, already on the car at the start of the show. They should have matched the wheels to the same color (chrome looks a bit out of place vs. all the copper), but the Welds were a good choice.

07-08-2018, 08:27 AM	#10
thefirstcause Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS, 2009 Mazda6 GT V6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 248	Anderson Composite trunk with integrated spoiler. I recently got this. Personally think it is the best possible look for the rear end. The lines work from all angles and it even works with the two weird lines under the tail lights. It flows from the rear fender hips into the truck and spoiler perfectly. The hood and rims are hideous. Chrome rims on the black paint with no chrome anywhere else to merge the accent makes it sticks out like sore thumb. And the basic design of those rims just doesn't work with the car. That... plus it is clashing with the carbon fiber elements which really are the main accent element on this car. The rims should be black of some kind, matte or gloss in order to at least merge with the predominantly black carbon fiber accents and of course the rest of the cars paint.

07-09-2018, 04:08 PM	#12
flaps100 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2.0 RS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 212	The car looks nice, I have never seen so many critical know it all haters in my life on other forums. Man, weird place this has become sometimes. Flaps

07-09-2018, 05:14 PM	#13
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Wah wah wah.. so in your world one can only voice opinion if positive.. if its ugly, call it ugly. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

07-09-2018, 05:23 PM	#14
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Cool version of hockey stick stripes, but not for me. __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

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