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  • Charlie's Build Thread

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    Thought it was about time I sit down and start a build sheet on my 2012 Camaro SS/RS. I purchased the car from a gent who had it for sale on the C5 forum. The car was located in Texas and my brother (freakyfastfreddie) was on a business trip down in Dallas so I asked if he would take a look at it. He did, gave me the thumbs up, and that was all I needed to pull the trigger. The brother and I flew down to Dallas from central Illinois, picked the car up and had a nice road trip driving it back. Picked the car up 5-19-14 and had 750 miles on it. Doubled that driving it back. So below is an account of what has been done on the car so far. There are still some things that I will be looking to add to the car but this is where I am, at this point.
    Big Kudos to Pete Petruzzelli @ Showstopper for the exterior/engine paint and accessories. Fred said that if I wanted it done right, Pete was the guy to do it. I think he has done an amazing job on the car.

    2012 Camaro SS/RS Mods to Date:

    Exterior:
    - Z-Force Hood Eric Peters (MPD1)
    - Rear Wing Eric Peters (MPD1)
    - Heritage Grill Painted Guadalupe Dimas (River City Creations & Lighting) &
    installed by Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Hood top/bottom painted Inferno Orange Metallic & installed by Pete
    Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Custom Painted Stripes Carbon Flash w/ Silver Metallic Pin Striping on
    Hood/Trunk/Spoiler Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Custom Painted Rear Diffuser Inferno Orange Metallic Pete Petruzzelli
    (Showstopper)
    Accessories:
    - LED Side Markers IOM - Showstopper Accessories
    - LED Fog Light Bulbs - Showstopper Accessories
    - ZL1 Style Rock Guard Kit - Showstopper Accessories
    - Side Gill Graphics Black
    - License Plate Eliminator Bracket - Aguilar Accessories

    Audio/Video:
    - Pioneer AVIC-X940BT In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with 6.1" WVGA
    Touchscreen and Built-In Bluetooth
    - Metra 99-3010S Dash Kit
    - Pioneer GEX-P920XM XM Satellite Tuner
    - JL Audio HD900/5: 5 Ch. Class D System Amplifier, 900 W
    - JL Audio Stealthbox SB-GM-CAM/12W6v2
    - Boston Acoustics Pro60 SE 6-3/4" component speaker system
    - Kenwood Cmos-300 Multi-Angle Rear View CAMera
    - HushMat 10500 Ultra Black Foil Bulk Kit with Damping Pad
    - HushMat 10400 Ultra Black Foil Floor/Dash Kit with Damping Pad
    - Metra 40-EU55 Amplified Roof Antenna

    Security:
    - Viper 5701 Responder LE 2-Way Keyless Entry Remote Start Car Alarm
    - DEI DSM200 Smart Start

    Engine Bay:
    - Cold Air Inductions, Inc. Cold Air Intake - Apex Motorsports
    - Custom Painted CAI Box/Tube CF Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Custom Painted Engine Cover IOM/CF/Silver Metallic - Pete Petruzzelli
    (Showstopper)
    - Engine Cover Backlit CAMARO SS Cutouts Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Custom Painted Radiator Shroud IOM Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Custom Painted Front Latch Cover CF Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Custom Painted Engine Bay Covers IOM/CF - Showstopper Accessories
    - Custom Painted Ported Throttle Body CF Pete Petruzzelli (Showstopper)
    - Billet Engine Dress-Up Kit Smooth Chrome - Ohio Speed

    Performance: 21st Century Muscle Cars, Inc.
    - 21CMC custom LS3 hydraulic roller camshaft
    - Heavy Duty double valve springs, titanium retainers,10 degree locks & seals
    - 21CMC custom hydraulic roller camshaft
    - Ported & polished throttle body
    - 160 degree thermostat
    - NGK V-Power Spark Plugs
    - Engine testing & Dyno tuning

    Exhaust:
    - Dynatech LT Headers w/High Flow Cats
    - Magnaflow Competition Series Stainless Cat-Back System

    Suspension:
    - Pfadt Lowering Springs
    - Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Kit
    - IOM Powdercoated Brembo Brake Calipers - Mike the Powdercoater

    Wheels and Tires:
    - American Racing Torque Thrust Chrome Staggered 20s
    - Pirelli Pzero 245/45 ZR20 Front
    - Pirelli Pzero 275/40 ZR20 Back
    Attached Files
    Last edited by fastcharlie; 02-10-2015, 10:11 AM.

  • #2
    Mighty fine looking Camaro, big brother! Love everything about it.
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    2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro, custom paint by Pete (Mr. Showstopper)
    Build thread: http://www.chicago5thgen.com/5th-gen...ld-thread.html

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    • #3
      Great looking car! Can't wait to see it back out again this spring!
      Ryan Nikolich

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      • #4
        Nice Camaro.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by rnikolich9 View Post
          Great looking car! Can't wait to see it back out again this spring!
          Thanks Ryan, yep looking forward to the Parkland show in May!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by NicKey View Post
            Nice Camaro.
            Thanks Stefano. Planning on setting up an appointment with you mid April. So if I need to get into the cue now, please add me to the list.

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            • #7
              very nice
              2010 2SS INFERNO ORANGE, M6, LS3
              ROTO FAB CAI
              TSP LONG TUBE HEADERS
              TVS 2300 SUPERCHARGER
              CORSA SPORT EXHAUST
              SPEED INC TUNE
              560 RWHP

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              • #8
                Looks great Charlie, can't wait to see it in person. Looks like you got the bug thats been going around.
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                2SS IBM W/PEARL WHITE STRIPES, ROTO-FAB CAI, PAINTED ENGINE COVERS, POLISHED SS UNDERHOOD MIRROR, LSX FAST INTAKE, STAGE-ONE CAM, DYNATECH HEADERS, BORLA S-TYPE CATBACK, HOTCHKIS SWAY BARS AND LOWERING SPRINGS, TORQ THRUST CHROME WHEELS, '69 EMBLEMS, ATOMIC ORANGE CALIPERS, SLOTTED/DRILLED ROTORS, HAWK PC BRAKE PADS, MPD SPOILER, RETRO GILL ACCENTS, HURST SHIFTER, BLUE LED FOOTWELL LIGHTS, NICK WILLIAMS 102 THOTTLE BODY, YANK 3200 STALL,TRANS COOLER, 3.91 GEAR,AND DSS LEVEL 5 AXLES. TED

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                • #9
                  Lookin good. Was an honor to work on this fine vehicle. Top notch components
                  Checkout our full line of 5th Gen Camaro Underhood Accessories.
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                  www.showstopperaccessories.com
                  Be a fan of Showstopper Accessories on Facebook!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by KYSMYSS View Post
                    Looks great Charlie, can't wait to see it in person. Looks like you got the bug thats been going around.
                    Thanks, much appreciated. Thinking maybe I could catch up to Fred, but I see that will NEVER happen!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by showstopper View Post
                      Lookin good. Was an honor to work on this fine vehicle. Top notch components
                      Thanks for your expertise Pete! Now what can I have you do next!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by fastcharlie View Post
                        Thanks for your expertise Pete! Now what can I have you do next!
                        Oh. I always have a few tricks up my sleeve.
                        Checkout our full line of 5th Gen Camaro Underhood Accessories.
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                        www.showstopperaccessories.com
                        Be a fan of Showstopper Accessories on Facebook!

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                        • #13
                          Congrats. Looking good

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                          • #14
                            Hmmm.......Freaky Fast Charlie does have a familiar ring to it??

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                            • #15
                              Room for only ONE Freaky in this group!
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                              2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro, custom paint by Pete (Mr. Showstopper)
                              Build thread: http://www.chicago5thgen.com/5th-gen...ld-thread.html

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