New member/owner from across the pond.

CaliSpecial · 10-30-2017, 06:40 PM

Hi all.

My name is Andy and I live in the U.K. I am just about to take delivery of a shiny new 2018 2SS A8 convertible. The car is at the dealership and should be with me in around 10 days or so. (It's going to take me that long to release the funds)

Now technically we are not allowed to use the SS name in the EU, (I think the Germans are a little touchy on the subject) so the Euro spec cars are just called either 2.0T or 6.2 V8 but over here they come very highly optioned. My car is in Silver Ice Metallic with Adrenaline Red Leather. I have added Magnetic ride, sports exhaust and machined face alloys to it, but that's about all I could add, everything else is standard.

My previous car was a 2007 Mustang GT/CS Convertible (hence my user name) which I had from new and highly modified over the time I had it. I upgraded suspension, brakes, steering and added a Roush TVS supercharger. Also loads of very subtle visual upgrades. The car was a real sleeper running mid 11's in the quarter mile on street tires.

I plan to do similar with the Camaro, starting with some minor mods just to make her my own and eventually building up to a blower, so be prepared for me to be driving you all crazy with a bunch of questions and technical advice. I must confess I have been lurking on here for the last couple of months trying to gain as much knowledge as I can before the car actually arrives and based on what I have learned from here one of my first mods will be a Tony Mamo ported throttle body, although I want to drive the car for a couple of months first so that when I do swap the TB I will be able to feel the difference.

Anyway, sorry for the long post andy I look forward to pumping you guys for information. I will of course post up some pictures as soon as I have the car in my possession.

Andy

JDP Sales · 10-30-2017, 06:56 PM

Welcome! Congrats on the new car!

Regards,
Brandon
801-545-4215

Ashen 6.2 · 10-30-2017, 09:24 PM

Congrats!

FolkSS · 10-31-2017, 12:02 AM

Congrats on your upcoming delivery!

Sir Nuke · 10-31-2017, 06:43 AM

Andy, CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Deputy347k9 · 10-31-2017, 08:30 AM

Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your new ride! You will be the envy of the UK roads. Can't wait for pictures.

Larry

CaliSpecial · 10-31-2017, 06:30 PM

Thank you all...

BAD DAB · 11-01-2017, 10:43 AM

Sales@Phastek · 11-01-2017, 11:13 AM

conGRATS on your new toy!!!! Awesome cars and crazy fun to drive. Dont forget to post pictures and if you need any help with making her yours......

CALL CLICK PM EMAIL or ONLINE 24/7 at PHASTEKPERFORMANCE.COM

GABE

10-30-2017, 06:40 PM	#1
CaliSpecial Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 32	New member/owner from across the pond. Hi all. My name is Andy and I live in the U.K. I am just about to take delivery of a shiny new 2018 2SS A8 convertible. The car is at the dealership and should be with me in around 10 days or so. (It's going to take me that long to release the funds) Now technically we are not allowed to use the SS name in the EU, (I think the Germans are a little touchy on the subject) so the Euro spec cars are just called either 2.0T or 6.2 V8 but over here they come very highly optioned. My car is in Silver Ice Metallic with Adrenaline Red Leather. I have added Magnetic ride, sports exhaust and machined face alloys to it, but that's about all I could add, everything else is standard. My previous car was a 2007 Mustang GT/CS Convertible (hence my user name) which I had from new and highly modified over the time I had it. I upgraded suspension, brakes, steering and added a Roush TVS supercharger. Also loads of very subtle visual upgrades. The car was a real sleeper running mid 11's in the quarter mile on street tires. I plan to do similar with the Camaro, starting with some minor mods just to make her my own and eventually building up to a blower, so be prepared for me to be driving you all crazy with a bunch of questions and technical advice. I must confess I have been lurking on here for the last couple of months trying to gain as much knowledge as I can before the car actually arrives and based on what I have learned from here one of my first mods will be a Tony Mamo ported throttle body, although I want to drive the car for a couple of months first so that when I do swap the TB I will be able to feel the difference. Anyway, sorry for the long post andy I look forward to pumping you guys for information. I will of course post up some pictures as soon as I have the car in my possession. Andy

10-30-2017, 06:56 PM	#2
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Welcome! Congrats on the new car! Regards, Brandon 801-545-4215 Last edited by JDP Sales; 10-30-2017 at 08:00 PM.

10-30-2017, 09:24 PM	#3
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

10-31-2017, 12:02 AM	#4
FolkSS Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 NGM Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 13	Congrats on your upcoming delivery! __________________ '17 ZL1 A10 Coupe in NGM - New! '12 2SS M6 Black Vert - Sold! '71 Firebird Formula 400 '70 Nova - Under Resto

10-31-2017, 06:43 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,711 View My Garage	Andy, CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

10-31-2017, 08:30 AM	#6
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your new ride! You will be the envy of the UK roads. Can't wait for pictures. Larry __________________

10-31-2017, 06:30 PM	#7
CaliSpecial Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 32	Thank you all...

11-01-2017, 10:43 AM	#8
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,230 View My Garage	__________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

11-01-2017, 11:13 AM	#9
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,883	conGRATS on your new toy!!!! Awesome cars and crazy fun to drive. Dont forget to post pictures and if you need any help with making her yours...... CALL CLICK PM EMAIL or ONLINE 24/7 at PHASTEKPERFORMANCE.COM GABE __________________ Last edited by Sales@Phastek; 11-01-2017 at 11:14 AM. Reason: mis spelled word