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Old 05-17-2012, 03:21 PM   #757
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Anybody thought of powder coating there breaks?
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Old 05-17-2012, 03:36 PM   #758
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Anybody thought of powder coating there breaks?
The calipers? Yeah I'd do it if I had the $200 or so it costs laying around. They'll look 1000 times better powder coated or painted. I can't believe how faded they look stock.

I'm just gonna paint mine red. With "Brembo" on them.
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Old 05-17-2012, 03:44 PM   #759
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The calipers? Yeah I'd do it if I had the $200 or so it costs laying around. They'll look 1000 times better powder coated or painted. I can't believe how faded they look stock.

I'm just gonna paint mine red. With "Brembo" on them.
Lol yea not a bad idea, I was looking at the brembo brakes and wow crazy expensive. Have you done anything to the engine to add HP? I would like to but dont want to do nothing too crazy. A friend told me to add a chip.
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Old 05-17-2012, 04:55 PM   #760
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Lol yea not a bad idea, I was looking at the brembo brakes and wow crazy expensive. Have you done anything to the engine to add HP? I would like to but dont want to do nothing too crazy. A friend told me to add a chip.
Does your friend drive a mustang? Only mustang drivers use a chip....

Just kidding, but you can't put a chip in these cars, just a tune. Which will void your warranty. You can get a Cold Air Intake (CAI) to boost your HP and stay with your factory warranty. Exhaust may get you a few HP but it's mostly for sound. I don't know much more about the V6s performance wise. And with the LT brakes, you might just go with brake covers instead.


Hey v6 post another pic of your engine bay. I think it looks great!
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Old 05-21-2012, 07:22 PM   #761
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Hey guys.... I was searching for a used rear end so I could get a set of gears installed and still keep my stock rear....
This is what I found....

http://www.easyexport.us/cars-for-sa...AMARO_13614402

Way to much carnage on that site .... Ever wonder why your insurance is so high????
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Old 05-24-2012, 01:05 PM   #762
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They just called me back, and we are working on a fix now. They went to a dealer today and saw the car and the rim. They are welding up a sample today with the arch cut out and moving the post 1/16th of an inch inwards. They are shipping it to me today and I will dry fit it and test it. If it works, they will then have the new template and will paint me up a set.

I am a lot more confident now and they expressed a strong interest in helping me and bringing this to a resolution. Points for MGP!

I will update you soon.
I received the covers in and installed the sample. It fit well, and with just a minor tweak, they will be ready. I am hoping the get the new set in the next week. Here is a taste.
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Old 05-24-2012, 01:41 PM   #763
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terrific appreciate all the info
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Old 05-26-2012, 06:55 AM   #764
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Just put this on last night... When You get on there is a nice difference in the sound ..LS3 Btw Sorry the pics are not that great.


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Old 05-26-2012, 08:43 AM   #765
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Wow......that looks Badass!!!
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Old 05-26-2012, 10:53 AM   #766
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Did a few mods yesterday....

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Carbon Flash Metallic Bowties
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Ghost Armor for interior and exterior lighting, gauges, radio

Last but not least, I installed this great CAI intake that RPI Designs painted to match the vehicle. I absolutely love it! It looks great, sounds great, and gave me a noticeable difference in power.

Thanks to CAI for making a great product and thanks to RPI for painting all of the above parts including the intake.

Awesome products and awesome service!
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Old 05-26-2012, 05:09 PM   #767
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So I'd been debating getting a new Camaro as well as some other cars I won't mention. After seeing lots of photos of the 45th I go check one out to see if it would be something I'd like and seriously consider. So yeah.....she came home with me that day! Coming from a '94 was quite the upgrade.
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Old 05-26-2012, 05:22 PM   #768
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So I'd been debating getting a new Camaro as well as some other cars I won't mention. After seeing lots of photos of the 45th I go check one out to see if it would be something I'd like and seriously consider. So yeah.....she came home with me that day! Coming from a '94 was quite the upgrade.
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Old 05-26-2012, 07:20 PM   #769
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I only went to the dealership for fun to look at the ZL1 in their showroom and came home with this. I must admit I love the look of this car!


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Old 05-26-2012, 07:42 PM   #770
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I only went to the dealership for fun to look at the ZL1 in their showroom and came home with this. I must admit I love the look of this car!


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Awesome !!!! Welcome and what a great choice ! I can't stop looking at mine
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