45th EDITION

[Vaux96]

lol those tail lights look like a big sparkly pair of Elton John glasses.

[hightower]

Originally Posted by Vaux96

lol those tail lights look like a big sparkly pair of Elton John glasses.

I think you're onto something!

[nagmashot]

Originally Posted by MistyBlu10

what is euro spec how is it different??

the euro sepc models are fully loaded (all) V8 only, no back up rear lights in the bumper they are integrated into the rear lights (sunglasses) no shark fin antenna (complaetely hidden antenna), reworked suspension with stiffer springs and shocks, larger rear mirrows with turn signal lights, head lamp cleaner/washer (all xenon equipped cars need to have that in europe), fog laps with integrated daytime running lights, different rear bumper cover for EU licens plate, Hurst short shifter standart if not standart at a edition model, no SS badge, only avaible as standart SS2 model, 45th Anniversary or Transformer Edition, no hockey strips only racing strips at the standart models.

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/chevr...t-1945457.html

here you have a car magazine picture gallery of a euro spec 45th Anniversary

[Ocikat]

great info nagmashot, hope the wait for your new baby goes quickly. I curious, since there is no sharkfin antena I assume there is no Onstar in europe. correct ? how about XM satalite radio ??

[t&t moyer]

Finally, progress with starting the part / mods process. My wife had a set of SLP springs installed and a 4 wheel alignment done last Friday. It looks good but it's not without issues.

The garage somehow messed up one of the wheels and left some scratches on the fenders. I already made a call to them (from freaking Afghanistan) telling them about it and they said to bring it back ASAP. Lucky, right on the way is a bodyshop I highly trust so Tammy will get an estimate for repair on the way. The car has 216 miles on it and "was" perfect before the spring work. Oh well, sh!t happens I guess.

Pics:

[t&t moyer]

OK, update. My wife stopped by the body shop for a quick estimate. $200 to clean up grease left all over where ever the mechanic put his hands, foam-pad out marks & scratches across the tops of the fenders & bumper cover and a wheel. Yeah he wrote it for a new wheel but we'll probably end up having to have it repaired. Total, about $700 give or take a little.

The shop that installed the springs was pissed. They gave my wife a hard time right from the get-go saying there was no way they could have done to the car what was wrong and that it was like that when it came in. OK, our word against theirs and the same in return. The car was perfect before it went into the shop, end of story. After me calling them at 1am Kabul time standing outside in the freezing cold in my PJs I was just a little bit pissed to say the least. My point was clearly put across to the shop owner and his wife. After much discussion they caved and are going to cover the cost of the repairs.

The disappointing part is they have a good shop and are great people. They do a ton of business as we live in a very rural area and choice is minimal when choosing where to take a vehicle for service/maint.

Originally Posted by t&t moyer

Finally, progress with starting the part / mods process. My wife had a set of SLP springs installed and a 4 wheel alignment done last Friday. It looks good but it's not without issues.

The garage somehow messed up one of the wheels and left some scratches on the fenders. I already made a call to them (from freaking Afghanistan) telling them about it and they said to bring it back ASAP. Lucky, right on the way is a bodyshop I highly trust so Tammy will get an estimate for repair on the way. The car has 216 miles on it and "was" perfect before the spring work. Oh well, sh!t happens I guess.

[StentS]

This really sucks for you. With only 216 miles on it the shop shouldn't be giving you any crap and just bite the bullet and fix it, or pay to have it fixed. i really don't understand what happened to customer service in the last few years....
Good luck with this and thanks for your service

Vince

[hightower]

Sorry to hear that t&t. I agree with Vince, you shouldn't head a word from them other that "yes we'll fix it".

That's BS they were giving you trouble, especially with you a serviceman overseas.

Glad to hear they're finally agreeing to fix it though. Better than nothing.



Oh and Vince I have a update for ya on the ticket, I'll PM you here in a little while. I'm on my phone right now, lol

[steveo9043]

my new addition to my 45th. Can't wait to install it. Going to paint the bowtie to match the paint scheme on the car.

[JAD]

I just keep driving without it.

Originally Posted by Hendu

After seeing more front plate brackets, I cringe even more at my front plate. I really wish this wasn't a front plate state. I still struggle with the value of it, but I am sure there is a good reason. I will just have to move to a state that doesn't require it!

[hightower]

Originally Posted by steveo9043

my new addition to my 45th. Can't wait to install it. Going to paint the bowtie to match the paint scheme on the car.

That's gonna be awesome! I can't wait to see how it looks all put together!!!

[Byrddogg]

Got 1st mod done last wk. Painted bowties red to match the stripe.

[hightower]

Looks great! What'd you paint them with? Rattle can or did a shop do them? If rattle can, what color and brand did you go with? I want to paint mine with a rattle can in the meantime as I have plans for a new grill in the future.

[Byrddogg]

Got them painted at a body shop. They painted them the color of the stripe.