IT LIVES! My Z/LE ZL1 + 1LE + 2SS = Z/LE ;o) LSA SC [COTW 2/09/15]

[hammdo]

Woot! Trunk lid from Gary's Customs came in! RJT and ready for my ZL1 spoiler!...





-Don

[hammdo]

OK, got the new trunk and ZL1 rear spoiler installed that I had Gary's Customs do for me -- awesome match...

I noticed a couple of thing that I had to do.

1) Had to dress the bolt holes a bit as 2 would not fit the spoiler correctly and
2) I had to drill 2 holes for the 'locating' clips that are part of the spoiler
3) In order for the spoiler brake light to work, I had to use Gen5DIY PNP harness.

Here is what it looked like before I started:



Bolts to remove to get the 'trunk' lid off:



Removing the cover, plugs and marking the cover for the locking mechanism:







After cover was removed, I had to remove the 'guts'. I reused the locking mechanism and wiring. Not to difficult -- had to use a T30 socket to remove the bolts holding down the trunk lock -- those were using green loctite so I had to get some of that:







You have to turn the 'emergency trunk release' 90* to get it off. You first need to remove the wire connectors from the trunk lid -- that makes it a lot easier to twist this off:




These are the nuts (and clip) I needed to remove to get the SS spoiler off:



Wrapped the ss spoiler and trunk lid up (separately) -- never know if someone might want it...

Next, I removed the trunk lid -- very easy, just unbolt and pull off. Once I did that, I did a test fit of the new ZL1 trunk lid:



Color match is amazing...

You have to adjust as needed to get the 'fitment' just right -- took about 20 minutes to align it all:

[hammdo]

Alignment test:



Then, prep for the holes to be adjusted:



After adjusting the holes to fit the bolts on the spoiler, it was time to drill for the locating clips:





I used a 1/8 drill with a drill stop and then drill out to 5/16 also with a drill stop -- worked like a champ!

Once those were setup and I confirmed fitment, it was now time to cut some electrical tape to cover the holes (to prevent paint chipping) and apply clear silicone to seal for water. I then put the spoiler on -- using the locating clips and then pushed down to ensure the clips snapped in and the bolts cleared. To bolt down, I used my 10 mm magnetic socket and extension

To get to the two middle bolts, I did it this way -- inserting the socket with swivel and once threw the hole, put the nut with the washer on -- then bolted it down:





Bolted down and test fit:









Nice!

[hammdo]

Now, reverse uninstall -- and use green loctite for the screws on the locking mechanism:



Make sure to route the PNP harness. I used some wire cover to make the install look much nicer:









All back together:



Cleaned the area with 3M adhesive remover and added the badges:

[hammdo]

Now, the passengers side panel has to be 'opened' up to get to the brake light (on the 2011 SS). I just pulled it out and un hooked it. Plugged in the harness per Gen5DIY pic:



Once plugged in -- a test!



Oh yea!

New look!









Yep, new hotness!

-Don

[hammdo]

So, before:



After:



-Don

[hammdo]

So, today I installed the JacFab MyLink Screen protector.

I had to cut to fit -- I used the 'MyLink' dust protector as the guide (still had it on from my purchase from Gen5DIY) and it fit perfect. Follow the video and no problem!

Video is here:

http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...io-face-cover/

I used some leftover spray from my Invisible shield install (had the tool, cloth and soap):



Original dust cover that I used to custom fit the screen protector:



Cut and in place:





Next, Power Steering fluid change....

-Don

[nyrfan]

Originally Posted by hammdo

So, today I installed the JacFab MyLink Screen protector.



I had to cut to fit -- I used the 'MyLink' dust protector as the guide (still had it on from my purchase from Gen5DIY) and it fit perfect. Follow the video and no problem!



Video is here:



http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...io-face-cover/



I used some leftover spray from my Invisible shield install (had the tool, cloth and soap):







Original dust cover that I used to custom fit the screen protector:







Cut and in place:











Next, Power Steering fluid change....



-Don

I have the same one but installed it reversed so it's not so glossy. The other side has a bit more of a matte finish and produces less glare. You should be able to pull it off and flip it if the glare bothers you.


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[hammdo]

Good to know!

Glare is really not so bad -- I had the door open and the camera flash on -- when you shut the door (I have dark tint), its hardly noticeable -- but, I'm glad you let me know!

I'll try this, and if its crazy, I'll do just that...

Thanks!

-Don

[hammdo]

OK, changed the power steering fluid.

I didn't use a turkey baster, but this:



I cut some of the outlet hose, put it on the suction side using one of the small tubes included with the kit, and was able to get it all the way down to the pump hose opening (to the rack and pinion). I moved the hose around as needed until I was able to empty the reservoir -- I just pumped until all fluid was out:



I then filled a new cup with Drivens PSF to about the same level as what I pumped out -- note the clear fluid:





Filled it cold, then warmed it up -- simply topped off (less than max) when hot!

Took for a drive and drove great...

Now ALL the fluids in my car are fresh. Won't need to worry until next oil change!

-Don

[JCunningham]

get rid of that fuse tap. get a add a circuit. the one with the 2 fuses. the tap i had like that on my SC Silverado failed a week after. I was under the hood and noticed i couldn't hear the water pump running.

[hammdo]

Interesting. I Check it daily and so far no issues. I know a lot of other kits use it with no issue. I'll ck that out. Thanks...

-Don

[hammdo]

While I'm waiting for my cam, this is the next mod I'm doing:





I'll be wiring this one in with the mirror -- comes with the kit...

-Don

[TwentyTen2SSRS]

That looks sweet! Would like to do that as well