09-07-2018, 10:36 AM | #1 |
2018 Camaro 2SS NFG "Athena" Build Journal
I picked up my Camaro on August 23rd, 2018. I had a 2015 Camaro 2SS, but I never started a build journal. So here we go. I am still formulating what I want to do long-term for performance upgrades, but this is what I have so far. I will upload pictures as the pending parts are installed.
Vehicle: 2018 Camaro 2SS Exterior Color: Nightfall Gray Metallic Interior Color: Jet Black Transmission: A8 Auto Installed Options: Wheels; Split spoke bright Silver-painted aluminum Mylink with Navigation 8" Screen NPP LPO, front and black bowties Completed Upgrades: PPF installed on all impact areas, bumper, full hood, mirrors, a-pillar and part of the roof, front fenders, rocker panels. Feynlab Self-healing Ceramic Coating Tinted Windows with UV and IR Protection WeatherTech Floor and Cargo Mats ZL1 Addons Lift Pads Pending Upgrades (Waiting for Parts): GM Chevrolet Camaro Darkened Tail Light Package 84136777 ACS Composite Camaro Gen6 ZL1-1LE 3rd Rear Smoked OEM Brake Light 84330249 Oracle Ghosted NFG SMD Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam Range AFM Disabler Future Upgrades: Powder coat wheels to some gun metal gray type color, similar to the MMR M017 color. River City Creations and Lighting painted engine cover and painted strut tower brace. GM Foot well lighting GM Pedal Cover
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2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Mods - CAI, PTB, 3.91 gears - Sold
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09-07-2018, 06:43 PM | #2 |
You’ve got good taste sir. A few subtle mods goes a long way on these beauties. I’ve been considering the dark tails and third. Can’t wait to see it!
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09-07-2018, 09:48 PM | #3 |
Thank you. Absolutely, I will upload pictures whenever there are any major changes worth viewing.
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2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Mods - CAI, PTB, 3.91 gears - Sold
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09-10-2018, 10:55 AM | #4 |
PPF, Ceramic Coating, and Window Tint Pictures
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2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Mods - CAI, PTB, 3.91 gears - Sold
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09-12-2018, 09:49 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2017 SS Coupe 2SS 8AT (427CI, D1X) Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Annapolis MD
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You have a very classy looking SS - that Nightfall exterior color is eye catching! As I learn more about possible options and treatments I continue to run across abbreviations that I don't know. What is PPF? Ceramic coating is mentioned -- where was that applied?
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09-12-2018, 10:17 AM | #6 | |
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PPF is Paint Protection Film. My detailer uses Xpel Ultimate Plus and it is a self healing clear film that goes on first in the more impact prone areas. The next step was to coat the car with Feynlabs Heal Lite. This is a ceramic type coating that also has self healing capabilities. It was applied to all areas including the wrapped areas to provide additional protection to the film. Apparently the Feynlabs coating will heal minor scratches with a heat gun or just parking it in the sun for a few hours. I chose this so that I would not have to go back to the detailer to fix any issues with the coating if it gets scratched. At least I am hoping that is what happens if I get a minor scratch or marring occurs.
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2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Mods - CAI, PTB, 3.91 gears - Sold
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09-26-2018, 09:52 PM | #7 |
Drives: 19 ZL1 "ordererd", 06 silverado Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Brownwood, TX
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Looks really clean! Nice start to your build. What brand and percent did you go with for window tint?
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09-26-2018, 10:16 PM | #8 |
Thank you
I believe the installer said it was Madico. It blocks IR and UV. I had 35% side and rear, and 75% front. It looks pretty good and does a good job with glare and keeping the car cool.
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2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Mods - CAI, PTB, 3.91 gears - Sold
2018 Camaro 2SS Mods - None yet |
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10-02-2018, 05:45 PM | #9 |
Installed these parts today.
ACS Composite Camaro Gen6 ZL1-1LE 3rd Rear Smoked OEM Brake Light GM Chevrolet Camaro Darkened Tail Light Package West Coast Corvette 2016+ Camaro Rear Reflector Blackout Lens Cover Kit JWM 6th Generation Camaro LED Sidemarkers- SMOKED
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2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Mods - CAI, PTB, 3.91 gears - Sold
2018 Camaro 2SS Mods - None yet |
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10-08-2018, 03:00 PM | #10 |
War Horse Pilot
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Great job!
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