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Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-12-2022, 11:12 PM

I never did a build thread on my First ABM 2SS RS for whatever reason. I decided to do one for the New car. I traded the first one in for the second on June 8 2022. I absolutely loved the first car, but when the chance came up to purchase a local 2900 original mile, even more loaded ABM 2SS RS I had to take it. 70,000 miles vs. 2900 was a no brainer to me.

I’ve already got some of the parts rounded up and on the way to make the new car look more like the old, GM heritage, GM dovetail rear GFX diffuser etc. The biggest differences option wise, between the two is the black stripes, grey interior and sunroof. This car is the one that I’m going to hang on too for a long time. I’ve got some nice plans for it as time and money allow. Luckily I didn’t have to borrow much so it shouldn’t take too long to pay it off. The GM dovetail I ordered from a dealer in Texas was one of the last remaining 4 in dealer inventory, timed that just right. I should have the spoiler either tomorrow or Tuesday. I’ll start the mod process with that as soon as I get it painted ABM. (it’s factory painted white)

The first picture is the old and the new side by side. Black stripes is the new car. And the others are some pics I took of the new car in the dealer show room.
More pictures and updates to come.

mpiersd · 06-13-2022, 06:08 AM

Nice find. Especially with the low mileage. When I received my ABM in 2013 she had less than 3000 miles on her. I ended up doubling that in less than a month due to traveling cross country to get her.
Can't wait to see the build,

Ashen 6.2 · 06-13-2022, 07:08 PM

Great looking ride!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-14-2022, 09:46 PM

Thanks guys! Parts are starting to roll in. Wish there was still ABM dovetail spoilers around but I’ll get the white one painted up easily enough.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-04-2022, 10:24 PM

Test fit on some brand new GM ZL1 side skirts. GFX plans have changed a bit due to some things that came up. Hope to have some paint work done on the skirts, spoiler, front splitter and heritage in the next couple weeks.

ariZona28 · 08-05-2022, 12:46 AM

Looking sharp!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-08-2022, 01:34 PM

Thanks man! More parts acquired over the weekend. Picked up a GM GFX diffuser off of evilbay which needs a repaint, but looks to have the wheel well brackets still intact. Should be here late this week.

Joe.G · 08-12-2022, 10:38 PM

I kinda like the ZL1 Side skirts with the upper part that is usually body matched being black. How is the car coming along?

Vicster · 08-13-2022, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Thanks guys! Parts are starting to roll in. Wish there was still ABM dovetail spoilers around but I’ll get the white one painted up easily enough.

Looking good! Keep the info and pics coming! I bet that spoiler blocks 1/2 of your view out the back window...

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-20-2022, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I kinda like the ZL1 Side skirts with the upper part that is usually body matched being black. How is the car coming along?

The car is coming along good, the GFX diffuser actually is in great shape, with the corner brackets still intact. I’ve got some paint work to get done then I’ll start putting it together more.

I’m debating not painting them at all for time being and seeing how I like it. I ultimately want to run the GFX skirts when I can get my hands on a set so if I didn’t paint the ZL1 skirts I was thinking it might be easier to unload them to someone else later on. We’ll see. I had a set of GFX skirts fall thru my fingers locally last week. They’ve gotten hard to find.

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Originally Posted by Vicster

Looking good! Keep the info and pics coming! I bet that spoiler blocks 1/2 of your view out the back window...

Lol no it’s not too bad you really can’t see it in the the rear view mirror much. It doesn’t sit anywhere near that high when it’s mounted up correctly.
It does look sexy in the side view mirrors…

Spoiler pics from my old SS…

And a few of the diffuser. The black paint blew right off of the textured portion with the pressure washer. That’ll make stripping it to paint it blue that much easier.

pyroguy · 08-24-2022, 08:50 PM

I can't believe I'm just now finding your build thread. I'm excited to see the progress of your new ABM. Happy modding!! Sometimes I miss all of the new mods since mine is nearing the final stages of my build.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-25-2022, 09:07 AM

Welcome aboard man! I really like how yours has turned out!

I’m still parts hunting for the exterior. The over all performance plan once I get a few more miles on it, is an LSA supercharger, full exhaust, boost cam, and supporting mods, all the suspension mods to keep it planted and 6th gen ZLE wheels and tires. I don’t plan to do much with the interior as it is pretty much perfect the way it is other than I’m on the hunt for a complete auto hurst setup.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-07-2022, 11:13 PM

A little closer to where I want it to be. Hope to have the spoiler stripes in later this week from Camaro decal store. Next up probably going to be paint for the GFX diffuser and heritage grill. I’m still thinking on the splitter. Trying to decide between the ACS T4, the SLP, and The 10-13 Z28 style. Starting to contemplate tires and wheels as well, I want wider tires all the way around. Maybe 5th ZL1 or even 6th ZL1. We’ll see what happens lol.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 10-10-2022, 06:03 AM

Looking good!

06-12-2022, 11:12 PM	#1
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	Aqua Blue RS/SS’s Aqua Blue RS/SS I never did a build thread on my First ABM 2SS RS for whatever reason. I decided to do one for the New car. I traded the first one in for the second on June 8 2022. I absolutely loved the first car, but when the chance came up to purchase a local 2900 original mile, even more loaded ABM 2SS RS I had to take it. 70,000 miles vs. 2900 was a no brainer to me. I’ve already got some of the parts rounded up and on the way to make the new car look more like the old, GM heritage, GM dovetail rear GFX diffuser etc. The biggest differences option wise, between the two is the black stripes, grey interior and sunroof. This car is the one that I’m going to hang on too for a long time. I’ve got some nice plans for it as time and money allow. Luckily I didn’t have to borrow much so it shouldn’t take too long to pay it off. The GM dovetail I ordered from a dealer in Texas was one of the last remaining 4 in dealer inventory, timed that just right. I should have the spoiler either tomorrow or Tuesday. I’ll start the mod process with that as soon as I get it painted ABM. (it’s factory painted white) The first picture is the old and the new side by side. Black stripes is the new car. And the others are some pics I took of the new car in the dealer show room. More pictures and updates to come. Attached Images __________________ 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. Last edited by Aqua Blue RS/SS; 10-08-2022 at 10:02 AM.

06-13-2022, 06:08 AM	#2
mpiersd Drives: ABM #2041 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,554 View My Garage	Nice find. Especially with the low mileage. When I received my ABM in 2013 she had less than 3000 miles on her. I ended up doubling that in less than a month due to traveling cross country to get her. Can't wait to see the build, __________________ Retired United States Army Bernadette: 2LT/RS, ABM #2041 of 3903 ZL-1 Springs \| CAI \| Muffler delete \| Magnaflow resonator \| LED DRL \| DRL harness \| RX Catch Can \| Mini me Cortana: 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special V&H Power Duals Headers & Oversized 450 Raider mufflers \| Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 Chisel Extreme intake \| Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 programmer \| Klock Werks 12" Pro-Touring windscreen Own an Aqua Blue Metallic Camaro? Click here to join us on Facebook and help us in establishing the Aqua Blue Registry to locate all 3903 of these beautiful Camaros!

06-13-2022, 07:08 PM	#3
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,993 View My Garage	Great looking ride! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, RPM 5” CAI, Kooks Headers, Solo Cat Back, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

06-14-2022, 09:46 PM	#4
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	Thanks guys! Parts are starting to roll in. Wish there was still ABM dovetail spoilers around but I’ll get the white one painted up easily enough. Attached Images __________________ 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.

08-04-2022, 10:24 PM	#5
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	Test fit on some brand new GM ZL1 side skirts. GFX plans have changed a bit due to some things that came up. Hope to have some paint work done on the skirts, spoiler, front splitter and heritage in the next couple weeks. Attached Images __________________ 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.

08-05-2022, 12:46 AM	#6
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,227	Looking sharp! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

08-08-2022, 01:34 PM	#7
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	Thanks man! More parts acquired over the weekend. Picked up a GM GFX diffuser off of evilbay which needs a repaint, but looks to have the wheel well brackets still intact. Should be here late this week. Attached Images __________________ 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.

08-12-2022, 10:38 PM	#8
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I kinda like the ZL1 Side skirts with the upper part that is usually body matched being black. How is the car coming along? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-24-2022, 08:50 PM	#11
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	I can't believe I'm just now finding your build thread. I'm excited to see the progress of your new ABM. Happy modding!! Sometimes I miss all of the new mods since mine is nearing the final stages of my build. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

08-25-2022, 09:07 AM	#12
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	Welcome aboard man! I really like how yours has turned out! I’m still parts hunting for the exterior. The over all performance plan once I get a few more miles on it, is an LSA supercharger, full exhaust, boost cam, and supporting mods, all the suspension mods to keep it planted and 6th gen ZLE wheels and tires. I don’t plan to do much with the interior as it is pretty much perfect the way it is other than I’m on the hunt for a complete auto hurst setup. __________________ 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. Last edited by Aqua Blue RS/SS; 08-26-2022 at 09:27 AM.

10-07-2022, 11:13 PM	#13
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	A little closer to where I want it to be. Hope to have the spoiler stripes in later this week from Camaro decal store. Next up probably going to be paint for the GFX diffuser and heritage grill. I’m still thinking on the splitter. Trying to decide between the ACS T4, the SLP, and The 10-13 Z28 style. Starting to contemplate tires and wheels as well, I want wider tires all the way around. Maybe 5th ZL1 or even 6th ZL1. We’ll see what happens lol. Attached Images __________________ 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.

10-10-2022, 06:03 AM	#14
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 841	Looking good! __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.