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mrhansel58 · 12-16-2019, 08:08 PM

Hopefully this will make someone chuckle.... So I just picked up a 2013 Hot Wheels Edition and decided that I wanted to install headers and a CAI. Because I'm slightly OCD I of course watched numerous videos, read install related threads and carefully prepared, especially since this is my only car and I didn't want to get stuck at home needing some part or supply and not having wheels to go get it. Mind you I'm not a newbie I had a 93 Z28 and pretty much did every modification known to man which eventually resulted in a car that was track only.

So on to the install. I get up early last Saturday and begin the install. It goes fairly smooth requiring the usual contortions, which is not as easy as it used to be. Let's just say that I'm not 21 anymore.. not even close. In any case I finish the install and I'm ready for the big event! Time to fire it up and see if my efforts have been successful. I'm pretty proud of myself at this point thinking that my careful planning has been superb. I had accomplished my install without the usual run to the parts house for tools or supplies. I am a mechanical wizard and really should be wrenching for a NASCAR team.

It is at this point that I realize that I need to re-connect the battery. You know the one in the trunk which is of course locked tight and won't open without, well a battery. My head is bowed and I am humbled once again as I lower the back seat and climb in to the trunk.

Every install I read mentions disconnecting the battery. I don't recall any mentioning that you might want to leave the trunk open, LOL. The good news is that the car is running great and I'm acting 17 again driving around terrorizing my un-suspecting neighbors. I have to thank this forum as it's already been helpful. Great tips can be found here, you know like how to get into the trunk when you've disconnected the battery.

pnwdan · 12-16-2019, 08:12 PM

I can relate on so many levels. Great story with a great happy ending haha

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pyroguy · 12-16-2019, 09:21 PM

Congrats on the new mod! BTW, don't close the trunk lid so that it latches otherwise you'll have to climb through the backseat to release the trunk.

DARKTHIRTY777 · 12-17-2019, 06:17 AM

Dont feel bad I did the same thing when doing my header install

GONIF · 12-17-2019, 10:28 AM

NOT so fast , all ya needed to do was hook a set of jumper cables to the positive post and ground under the hood and pop the trunk with the fob or button on the door.

joshnmn · 12-17-2019, 10:46 AM

hahahaha, great post!

Welcome!

InFiD3ViL · 12-17-2019, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONIF

NOT so fast , all ya needed to do was hook a set of jumper cables to the positive post and ground under the hood and pop the trunk with the fob or button on the door.

But if there is no shame how can you teach yourself not to do it again?

Overflow · 12-17-2019, 03:06 PM

I've done it before, too. Lucky for me, I'm 23 AND 5'4.

mrhansel58 · 12-17-2019, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONIF

NOT so fast , all ya needed to do was hook a set of jumper cables to the positive post and ground under the hood and pop the trunk with the fob or button on the door.

I read that too and thought what a great idea. The only problem, I had but one battery and it was in the trunk.

Blakester · 12-17-2019, 08:25 PM

You all disconnected your battery?

dragracer582 · 12-29-2019, 06:19 PM

I was thinking the same thing

mkmgraham · 01-19-2020, 07:58 AM

Haha! I would have never thought of that. Great story

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champwynn · 01-21-2020, 05:09 PM

Good thing you don't have a convertible. lol

GodWentPunk · 01-22-2020, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champwynn

Good thing you don't have a convertible. lol

The verts have a key lock behind the back seat to open the trunks.

joe...

12-16-2019, 08:08 PM	#1
mrhansel58 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 4	Header Install Hopefully this will make someone chuckle.... So I just picked up a 2013 Hot Wheels Edition and decided that I wanted to install headers and a CAI. Because I'm slightly OCD I of course watched numerous videos, read install related threads and carefully prepared, especially since this is my only car and I didn't want to get stuck at home needing some part or supply and not having wheels to go get it. Mind you I'm not a newbie I had a 93 Z28 and pretty much did every modification known to man which eventually resulted in a car that was track only. So on to the install. I get up early last Saturday and begin the install. It goes fairly smooth requiring the usual contortions, which is not as easy as it used to be. Let's just say that I'm not 21 anymore.. not even close. In any case I finish the install and I'm ready for the big event! Time to fire it up and see if my efforts have been successful. I'm pretty proud of myself at this point thinking that my careful planning has been superb. I had accomplished my install without the usual run to the parts house for tools or supplies. I am a mechanical wizard and really should be wrenching for a NASCAR team. It is at this point that I realize that I need to re-connect the battery. You know the one in the trunk which is of course locked tight and won't open without, well a battery. My head is bowed and I am humbled once again as I lower the back seat and climb in to the trunk. Every install I read mentions disconnecting the battery. I don't recall any mentioning that you might want to leave the trunk open, LOL. The good news is that the car is running great and I'm acting 17 again driving around terrorizing my un-suspecting neighbors. I have to thank this forum as it's already been helpful. Great tips can be found here, you know like how to get into the trunk when you've disconnected the battery.

12-16-2019, 08:12 PM	#2
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	I can relate on so many levels. Great story with a great happy ending haha Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

12-16-2019, 09:21 PM	#3
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,952 View My Garage	Congrats on the new mod! BTW, don't close the trunk lid so that it latches otherwise you'll have to climb through the backseat to release the trunk. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

12-17-2019, 06:17 AM	#4
DARKTHIRTY777 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 452	Dont feel bad I did the same thing when doing my header install __________________ 2011 ls3 ss/rs, Kooks long tube headers, gutted high flow cats, 231/239. 624" lifted squared 115+3 lsa comp cam, ecs supercharger, Alky methanol kit, DSS 1000hp axles, BMR toe rods, BMR trailering arms, Fore innovations dual fuel pump. Flex fuel sensor and 360 custom tunes, hp tuners NGAUGE. 752 hp with 93 octane and 825 hp with E85.

12-17-2019, 10:28 AM	#5
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	NOT so fast , all ya needed to do was hook a set of jumper cables to the positive post and ground under the hood and pop the trunk with the fob or button on the door. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

12-17-2019, 10:46 AM	#6
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	hahahaha, great post! Welcome!

12-17-2019, 03:06 PM	#8
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I've done it before, too. Lucky for me, I'm 23 AND 5'4. __________________

12-17-2019, 08:25 PM	#10
Blakester Drives: 2010 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Colorado Springs co Posts: 174	You all disconnected your battery?

12-29-2019, 06:19 PM	#11
dragracer582 Drives: 2013 2ss rs yellow 6spd Join Date: May 2015 Location: Spokane washington Posts: 14	I was thinking the same thing

01-19-2020, 07:58 AM	#12
mkmgraham Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 115	Haha! I would have never thought of that. Great story Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic/Silver stripes, black Interior. Halo conversion, Diode Dynamics grill lighting, LED interior and fog lights. Sundown 8" DVC, Altrend 300.1 Amp, Handmade side-mount box. Soon to be BBK Headers and hi-flow cats.

01-21-2020, 05:09 PM	#13
champwynn Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 100	Good thing you don't have a convertible. lol __________________ 2002 Camaro SS mods (a lot) 2012 Camaro SS mods (a little)