01-24-2018, 08:26 PM | #1 |
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V3NOM CAMARO (aka sstormtroopr)
Hello all. To begin, I am WAY late in the creation of this journal and will be periodically posting to get it all caught up. That being said, most will not find this journal to their tastes as I will begin with a majority of "appearance" mods before moving into "performance" items. The reasons for this are multiple and varied, but the biggest factor is that I need and will be utilizing the factory warranty for as long as possible, since the SStormtroopr Camaro is a daily driver and will be found travelling I10 from Houston Texas to New Orleans Louisiana constantly, however I refuse to stay stock.
So let's begin. 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Summit White Exterior / Red Hot Interior. A8 Transmission, HUD, MRC, NPP, Sunroof.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] Last edited by theCATALYST; 12-06-2018 at 06:28 AM. |
01-24-2018, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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SStormtroopr sitting at the dealership getting prepped for delivery and my first test drive. love at first sight (drive).
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 08:38 PM | #3 |
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First few months of ownership flew by. Also developed a habit of stopping any and everywhere to get a photo.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 08:48 PM | #4 |
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Nice start! Looking forward to reading more.
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01-24-2018, 08:53 PM | #5 |
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At this point I also began teaching myself how to edit photos.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 08:58 PM | #6 |
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My first visual mods started like most others - EASY and CHEAP. So...blacked out the bowties with vinyl, and also used red vinyl pin striping to outline and highlight the OEM stripes.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:04 PM | #7 |
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Another very inexpensive mod I toyed with, is using red reflective trailer tape to make my own "Red-Line" stripes for my OEM wheels.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:07 PM | #8 |
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Every good pilot needs a good wingman, am I right?
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:13 PM | #9 |
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My next purchase of course was the GM Darkened Tail Lights. Still, in my opinion, the best looking OEM tails ever created. And followed this up with the ZL1 1LE third brake light...but do I really need to post a pic? We have all seen them at this point.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:19 PM | #10 |
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And then it begins. I begin my SS to ZL1 conversion using American Authority products. In addition, I also opt for their 1/4 window cover/scoops and Fuel Lid. All items pictured here as they arrive, only unboxed for photo op.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:26 PM | #11 |
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Milestone Achieved - First OIL CHANGE!!
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:29 PM | #12 |
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Out with the old and In with the new!! Perfect fitment of the ZL1 front bumper. Thank you American Authority!
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:37 PM | #13 |
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...and next the American Authority 1/4 window scoops.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
01-24-2018, 09:46 PM | #14 |
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and finally the American Authority ZL1 inspired side skirts.
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American Authority - ZL1 Conversion Front Bumper, ZL1 Hood, ZL1 Cannards, ZL1 Side Skirts, ZL1 inspired Hood, Rear Valance w/ Diffuser, darkened LED side markers, C7 Fender Vents, 1/4 Window Scoops, Fuel Lid, Tow Hook
Vertini 20x10.5/20x9.5 RF1.1 Gloss Black wheels R1Concepts Geomet Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Ceramic Barke Pads Mishimoto - Cold Air Intake (RED), Catch Can (RED) BMR - Strut Tower Brace (RED) GM Darkened Taillights, ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light[/SIZE] |
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