03-07-2018, 12:22 AM | #1 |
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2013 Black & White LFX
Was looking at replacing our Fusion family car but came across this '13 1LT RS last spring. So much for a new family car.
So long Fusion... IMG_20170522_151225 by J N, on Flickr Hello to my new girl..."Savvy" IMG_20170522_170441 by J N, on Flickr Plan on doing all the bolt-ons up to a super charger. For now... Last edited by PowerCreep; 06-26-2018 at 04:56 AM. |
03-07-2018, 12:27 AM | #2 |
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Starting with the simple stuff..
Cleaned the carpet real good. Removed old floor mats and placed new ones along with a trunk mat to match. IMG_20170710_105526 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20170710_105614 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20170710_110103 by J N, on Flickr New DRLs. New on right, old left. Big difference. Also installed the adapter to keep them on while the headlights are on. IMG_20170709_174714 by J N, on Flickr Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-07-2018 at 10:56 PM. |
03-07-2018, 12:32 AM | #3 |
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Broke out the plasti-dip for the tail light bezels. Practically EVERYONE does black so wanting to be different I decided to go with white. I have since painted them with regular gloss white since I liked the look so much.
IMG_20170710_110817 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20170710_111502 by J N, on Flickr Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-12-2018 at 04:01 AM. |
03-07-2018, 12:35 AM | #4 |
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Found these LED door sill plates on eBay. Couldn't resist. Planning on painting them either black or white at some point.
IMG_20170806_083937 by J N, on Flickr Crappy pic... IMG_20170805_210923 by J N, on Flickr Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-07-2018 at 11:21 PM. |
03-07-2018, 12:58 AM | #5 |
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Followed the auto shift boot install found here on the forums. Picked up a 4 pack gauge kit from Gen5DIY and spray paint from Wal Mart.
IMG_20170805_171553 by J N, on Flickr Not pictured, removed the cigarette lighter and installed a covered dual usb port into the location. Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-07-2018 at 11:22 PM. |
03-07-2018, 01:02 AM | #6 |
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Wanted to keep the factory stereo but needed a sound upgrade. Bought new Kickers for front and back. Put Fosgate 12" subs in the trunk. A couple of Fosgate amps mounted to the back seat and a sound processor finished the job.
IMG_20170916_115303 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20171009_100825 by J N, on Flickr Expanded the white paint to interior trim. Can't tell but put red LEDs behind the door handle and in map pockets. IMG_20170916_115315 by J N, on Flickr Added a glow-tie on the rear. Red with brakes on. IMG_20170820_185013 by J N, on Flickr Otherwise white... IMG_20170820_234029 by J N, on Flickr Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-07-2018 at 11:53 PM. |
03-07-2018, 01:04 AM | #7 |
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Cold Air Inductions cai installed. Changed the sound of the car so much. Love, love, love that noise!
IMG_20170916_115334 by J N, on Flickr Then... Just love louvers...always have. I know they aren't for everyone but it's my car! IMG_20170915_075355 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20170915_084231 by J N, on Flickr Out the back... IMG_20170915_084243 by J N, on Flickr Night before first car show... A coworkers 45th anniversary V6 off to the left. IMG_20170916_031140 by J N, on Flickr At the show... and painted the front bowtie. IMG_20170916_115215 by J N, on Flickr The result: third place 2010 and up! IMG_20170916_135428 by J N, on Flickr Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-07-2018 at 11:59 PM. |
03-07-2018, 01:21 AM | #8 |
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New tires and wheels were needed...
Bought from this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472834 Chose the MRR M017s in gunmetal with the standard Lexani tires in 275 front and 315 rear. Delivered super fast and easy to order over the phone. Al sent me a PayPal invoice after talking with him and I received my goodies in just 8 days! Second show netted this plaque with a photo of my car mounted to it. IMG_20180307_234922 by J N, on Flickr Pic below is from my third show I attended held at the local AFB. I thought the flags would score some brownie points. It didn't. Did not place in this show. IMG_20171104_104049 by J N, on Flickr In addition to the wheels and tires, I also added a Camaro banner across the windshield and brake covers from Phastek. Should have gone with white but thinking they would be dirty all the time. Vinyl stripes added to the faux brake inlets - a bit before these photos. Applied black and white RS badging to sides and trunk. Deleted RS badge from grill. While I was changing wheels, I brushed the rust off the hubs and painted the area around the lugs black. Last edited by PowerCreep; 03-07-2018 at 11:57 PM. |
03-07-2018, 11:43 PM | #9 |
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Installed air scoop and washer bottle relocate from Phastek. The water bottle didn't fit where it was supposed to. A) It would have been blocking access to the DRL and B) the bottle pushed the fender well out making the tire rub when turning to the right (275 tires on front). Moved the bottle down lower on the scoop and a bit forward. This fixed both problems.
This is the material I pulled out from behind the grill for the scoop. IMG_20171111_164737 by J N, on Flickr This is how I ended up mounting the bottle to the scoop for clearance. Only held on by two bolts but that should be more than enough. IMG_20171112_085321 by J N, on Flickr All mounted up IMG_20171112_093857 by J N, on Flickr Can see a bit of the scoop thru the lower grill IMG_20171111_164838 by J N, on Flickr Looking down thru the CAI at scoop and bottle. For reference the front of the car is to the upper left. You can clearly see why the bottle wouldn't work where the pre-drilled holes were. IMG_20171112_101846 by J N, on Flickr |
03-08-2018, 02:32 AM | #10 |
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03-12-2018, 03:56 AM | #11 |
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Photos are finally catching up to my work...
Installed Elite catch can and clean side separator this weekend... IMG_20180309_122538 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20180309_122548 by J N, on Flickr Top Flight eyes on headlight covers for shows/cruises. Don't really like these. They didn't go on easy because the covers are curved and these are obviously made for a flatter surface. Thinking of just getting the covers airbrushed. IMG_20180309_162521 by J N, on Flickr About to replace my front bowtie with a similarly painted glowtie. IMG_20180312_031729 by J N, on Flickr Have removed all badges and vinyl accents. Going Tuesday for paint correction and ceramic coating. |
03-20-2018, 11:48 PM | #12 |
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Ceramic coating done. Went to a show Saturday sans emblems (still too early to put them back on). Felt kinda naked without her markings, but oh well. Seemed to work just fine (see below).
Ordered an ACS T5 splitter and ZL1 grille. Also hit up River City Creations for some new emblems. Will be working on that next. Hopefully ZL1 rockers after that. In the meantime, this happened.... IMG_20180317_115220 by J N, on Flickr Second place in my division - Late Model Modified. IMG_20180317_164743 by J N, on Flickr |
04-17-2018, 12:09 AM | #13 |
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The catch can is working. Unsure how many miles this is but it's probably 15cc or so of yuckiness.
IMG_20180412_101228 by J N, on Flickr Got side gills and scripted Camaro lettering on a few days after the ceramic coating was dry. Put TredWear letters on the other day too. IMG_20180411_192027 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20180412_162514 by J N, on Flickr IMG_20180412_165434 by J N, on Flickr Took a trip to Tulsa last weekend. It's only polite to share... IMG_20180413_150608 by J N, on Flickr Got home, cleaned up, and took it to a car show. IMG_20180414_142451 by J N, on Flickr First place 2010-2018 division. Trophy made by high school kids. IMG_20180414_163045 by J N, on Flickr |
04-26-2018, 12:52 AM | #14 |
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Rolling into a local cruise-in this past Saturday with a few friends...
IMG_20180425_033123 by J N, on Flickr FB_IMG_1524644826017 by J N, on Flickr I've got parts (rockers, splitter, etc) sitting in my living room awaiting to go on. Just waiting for a break in the weather. A friend of mine will do the painting soon and hopefully on before the end of May. |
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