NightWing SS - The Story So Far..

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 09:22 AM

I probably should have started this a while ago, but whatever...

2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 1SS

Basically fresh off the lot. I didn't special order or anything like that. I just wanted an SS. That's all I really cared about.

1st Mods: rebadged the sides with blacked out emblems. Front SS with blue, and back SS all black. Blacked out the side markers with vinyl, but plan on getting proper replacements soon.

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 09:30 AM

Played with a little bit of Plasti-Dip for the interior trim. Planning on getting the knee pads and arm rests upholstered in blue very soon.

Also I purchased and installed a Replica Splitter from RPI Designs.

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 09:35 AM

Next on the list, I got the car lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit. 1.1" front and back.

Before

After

After alignment and a little time to settle

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 09:37 AM

Changed out the back lights (including third brake light not shown).

Also purchased a new hood from RK Sports.

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 09:43 AM

Removed the white rally stripes. Was thinking of getting them in black, but since I have the new hood I just got the top and mirrors wrapped in black.

I also "FINALLY" received my C7 carbon side rockers.

Installed the Corsa Sport axle-back exhaust with the quad SS lower facia. I'll try to add a video of the sound as well.

Exhaust sound

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 09:47 AM

The RK Sports hood is currently in paint. There was an issue with this paint job, so they are painting it over.

twiget · 07-23-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja4hire

Played with a little bit of Plasti-Dip for the interior trim. Planning on getting the knee pads and arm rests upholstered in blue very soon.

Also I purchased and installed a Replica Splitter from RPI Designs.

I'm thinking about doing something similar with my car. How difficult was it to remove the trim pieces?

ninja4hire · 07-23-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by twiget

I'm thinking about doing something similar with my car. How difficult was it to remove the trim pieces?

Those top pieces pull right out. Just need long finger nails. Actually the gear bezel pulls right out also. I watched a video on how to get it out first, to make sure I wouldn't break anything.

twiget · 07-23-2018, 10:32 AM

Sweet, not that there is much chrome on my car, but I'm dedicated to getting rid of every last bit of it that I can.

ninja4hire · 07-27-2018, 07:12 PM

Since I have the 1SS (aka hard knee pad version), I decided to re-upholster the knee and door pads myself. Since I was doing that anyway, I decided to do the passenger dash trim and the arm rest.

Oh also I got the little vent rings from ebay. I think overall it turned out pretty good. A little bright

but I like it.

Also I got some Nightwing decals for my side windows. haven't put them on yet, as I want to be 100% sure where I want them.

kropscamaro16 · 07-30-2018, 12:19 PM

looks so better without the stripes lol did you have a upholstery shop do the blue knee pads and all that or?

ninja4hire · 07-30-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

looks so better without the stripes lol did you have a upholstery shop do the blue knee pads and all that or?

Thanks, Yeah they did everything but the pasti dip stuff. getting it to match was a total accident.

I am going to do the seats next, and then maybe floor mats and steering wheel. I just don't want all that loud blue in my face. I will have to mix in some black and another color to even it out.

kropscamaro16 · 07-30-2018, 01:54 PM

lol yea its getting to be ALOT of blue in there

Vtor_ZL1 · 07-30-2018, 02:46 PM

That long blue dash piece is... where icon for barf ?

07-23-2018, 09:22 AM	#1
ninja4hire Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 26	NightWing SS - The Story So Far.. I probably should have started this a while ago, but whatever... 2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 1SS Basically fresh off the lot. I didn't special order or anything like that. I just wanted an SS. That's all I really cared about. 1st Mods: rebadged the sides with blacked out emblems. Front SS with blue, and back SS all black. Blacked out the side markers with vinyl, but plan on getting proper replacements soon. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue SS - IG: NightWing_SS - Journal: NyteWing SS - The Story So Far. Last edited by ninja4hire; 08-13-2018 at 07:00 AM.

07-23-2018, 09:30 AM	#2
ninja4hire Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 26	Played with a little bit of Plasti-Dip for the interior trim. Planning on getting the knee pads and arm rests upholstered in blue very soon. Also I purchased and installed a Replica Splitter from RPI Designs. Attached Images

07-23-2018, 09:35 AM	#3
ninja4hire Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 26	Next on the list, I got the car lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit. 1.1" front and back. Before After After alignment and a little time to settle Last edited by ninja4hire; 07-23-2018 at 10:44 AM.

07-23-2018, 09:37 AM	#4
ninja4hire Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 26	Changed out the back lights (including third brake light not shown). Also purchased a new hood from RK Sports. Last edited by ninja4hire; 07-23-2018 at 10:44 AM.

07-23-2018, 09:47 AM	#6
ninja4hire Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 26	The RK Sports hood is currently in paint. There was an issue with this paint job, so they are painting it over. Attached Images

07-23-2018, 10:32 AM	#9
twiget Drives: '18 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Behind the Wheel Posts: 46	Sweet, not that there is much chrome on my car, but I'm dedicated to getting rid of every last bit of it that I can.

07-27-2018, 07:12 PM	#10
ninja4hire Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 26	Since I have the 1SS (aka hard knee pad version), I decided to re-upholster the knee and door pads myself. Since I was doing that anyway, I decided to do the passenger dash trim and the arm rest. Oh also I got the little vent rings from ebay. I think overall it turned out pretty good. A little bright but I like it. Also I got some Nightwing decals for my side windows. haven't put them on yet, as I want to be 100% sure where I want them.

07-30-2018, 12:19 PM	#11
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,811	looks so better without the stripes lol did you have a upholstery shop do the blue knee pads and all that or? __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-30-2018, 01:54 PM	#13
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,811	lol yea its getting to be ALOT of blue in there __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-30-2018, 02:46 PM	#14
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	That long blue dash piece is... where icon for barf ? __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

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