cooper1965's---2018 LT 2.0T - Page 2

rorymick · 03-12-2018, 12:09 AM

OP which grill did you order? The bowtie doesn't come pre attached?

I'll be ordering laser jammers for mine soon and have to install three heads in the upper grill. One needs to be dead center. So I was planning on ordering the flowtie grill but if I can get something more affordable that has that honeycomb type design I'd get it. Either flowtie so I can have a jammer head in the middle of the flowtie or the grill you have.

rorymick · 03-12-2018, 12:14 AM

NVM...I see it's the SEMA grill. Didn't realize they come without the emblems attached.

Hmmm $315 cad for flowtie upper grill or $750 cad for SEMA grill.

Both are tough to swallow :(

cooper1965 · 03-12-2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rorymick

NVM...I see it's the SEMA grill. Didn't realize they come without the emblems attached.

Hmmm $315 cad for flowtie upper grill or $750 cad for SEMA grill.

Both are tough to swallow :(

Hey bud. The grill I ordered is actually from GM. I ordered it in black, but you can order it with color matching inserts pre painted also. It comes with both upper and lower grills, and you do have to attach your emblem along with some other assembly. It comes with all the necessary brackets, so its no biggie. Im actually glad it came that way, because I left the emblem removed until I decide if I like it or not. Also, GM's list price on this grill kit (upper and lower together) is 595$. I only payed about 400$ for mine, but you should be able to find it readily for 500$. I will get some pictures up today of how it looks installed on my car. Maybe get some opinions on the emblem. (on or off)

cooper1965 · 03-12-2018, 01:15 PM

Not the best picture, I can get more if someone needs them. This was not a bad install, I made it more difficult because I wasn't happy with some of the factory fitment, but all in all, Im very happy with how it all worked out. Looks years better to my eyes!

Evil-Bee-NH · 03-12-2018, 03:00 PM

Are you going for looks or overall performance? If looks the black bowtie looks best performance leave it empty for marginally more airflow cooling the engine compartment.

turbojeep95 · 03-25-2018, 08:42 AM

Nice rims! Just be careful because those vette wheels don't have a lot of spacing. You might need to push them out with some wheel spacers.

cooper1965 · 04-12-2018, 12:39 PM

Managed to get a couple small things done recently. I added the black bowtie from GM to the upper grill by suggestion. I think it helps the symmetry of the front end. Also added front and rear GM Clear side markers. These are super cheap, like 8$ a piece straight from GM. Gm part # 23169179 x2 & 23169180 x2. They are european spec, and will have to be modified to accept your factory sockets. The process was super easy and quick with a dremel and a steady hand. The factory bulbs had a yellowish tint, so I replaced them with Hp3 led replacement bulbs from Bigwormgraphics. All 4 bulbs cost $34.45 after shipping. Very pleased with the look, fit and color of the lamp/bulb combo now. Its a perfect match to the front factory led DRL strips as far as bulb color, and the clear lenses look great on the white. Here is a few pics of what I'm talking about, and some finished product shots.

cooper1965 · 04-18-2018, 08:35 AM

Started trimming and test fitting some side splitters. I will be doing a rear splitter as well, still kinda on the fence about a front splitter. I like how non intrusive these look so far, but I want them tucked a bit more.

cooper1965 · 04-20-2018, 08:01 AM

Here is a pick of Beauty and the Beast.
Wifes main rig. 2012 Ram on 37x12.50's. Tire sits as high as the hood, lol..

cooper1965 · 04-21-2018, 01:31 PM

I just realized after posting in another thread, I skipped over a few lighting details, and a lit-up pick. These are the headlight bulbs, and side markers I used to try and match the factory DRL led strips. Installing the headlight bulbs was a bit tight, but I went through the wheel wells after removing just 3 T15 screws. Same with the side markers. Did not need to remove the wheels or the bumper.

Evil-Bee-NH · 04-22-2018, 02:39 PM

Looking good.

cooper1965 · 05-25-2018, 07:53 AM

Wanted to document my best bone-stock 0-60 time to date, before I start making some changes shortly. Also, special thanks to Jason@JacFab for a killer deal on my new P3 gauge. The colors are almost an identical match to the OE cluster colors!

arpad_m · 05-25-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cooper1965

Wanted to document my best bone-stock 0-60 time to date, before I start making some changes shortly. Also, special thanks to Jason@JacFab for a killer deal on my new P3 gauge. The colors are almost an identical match to the OE cluster colors!

Great stock 0-60 time, and the gauge looks cutting edge

If I didn't know the car, you could talk me into believing it's an OEM part

cooper1965 · 05-26-2018, 09:48 AM

Thank you Arpad, much appreciated brother!! Trying to keep things as clean as I can, haha!
Hoping to take care of that +5 second 0-60 soon too !!

03-12-2018, 12:09 AM	#15
rorymick Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 1LT 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 349	OP which grill did you order? The bowtie doesn't come pre attached? I'll be ordering laser jammers for mine soon and have to install three heads in the upper grill. One needs to be dead center. So I was planning on ordering the flowtie grill but if I can get something more affordable that has that honeycomb type design I'd get it. Either flowtie so I can have a jammer head in the middle of the flowtie or the grill you have. __________________ '16 1LT 2.0T RS - Catless DP, Intake, Tune/ Eibach springs FE3 shocks/ BMR front bar FE4 rear bar/ Xpel'd front end, CP Reload sealed/ Radenso Pro M.

03-12-2018, 12:14 AM	#16
rorymick Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 1LT 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 349	NVM...I see it's the SEMA grill. Didn't realize they come without the emblems attached. Hmmm $315 cad for flowtie upper grill or $750 cad for SEMA grill. Both are tough to swallow :( __________________ '16 1LT 2.0T RS - Catless DP, Intake, Tune/ Eibach springs FE3 shocks/ BMR front bar FE4 rear bar/ Xpel'd front end, CP Reload sealed/ Radenso Pro M.

03-12-2018, 01:15 PM	#18
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	Not the best picture, I can get more if someone needs them. This was not a bad install, I made it more difficult because I wasn't happy with some of the factory fitment, but all in all, Im very happy with how it all worked out. Looks years better to my eyes! Attached Images __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

03-12-2018, 03:00 PM	#19
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	Are you going for looks or overall performance? If looks the black bowtie looks best performance leave it empty for marginally more airflow cooling the engine compartment. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

04-12-2018, 12:39 PM	#21
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	Managed to get a couple small things done recently. I added the black bowtie from GM to the upper grill by suggestion. I think it helps the symmetry of the front end. Also added front and rear GM Clear side markers. These are super cheap, like 8$ a piece straight from GM. Gm part # 23169179 x2 & 23169180 x2. They are european spec, and will have to be modified to accept your factory sockets. The process was super easy and quick with a dremel and a steady hand. The factory bulbs had a yellowish tint, so I replaced them with Hp3 led replacement bulbs from Bigwormgraphics. All 4 bulbs cost $34.45 after shipping. Very pleased with the look, fit and color of the lamp/bulb combo now. Its a perfect match to the front factory led DRL strips as far as bulb color, and the clear lenses look great on the white. Here is a few pics of what I'm talking about, and some finished product shots. Attached Images __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

03-25-2018, 08:42 AM	#20
turbojeep95 Drives: 17 Camaro lt, 22 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 411 View My Garage	Nice rims! Just be careful because those vette wheels don't have a lot of spacing. You might need to push them out with some wheel spacers.

04-18-2018, 08:35 AM	#22
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	Started trimming and test fitting some side splitters. I will be doing a rear splitter as well, still kinda on the fence about a front splitter. I like how non intrusive these look so far, but I want them tucked a bit more. Attached Images __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

04-20-2018, 08:01 AM	#23
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	Here is a pick of Beauty and the Beast. Wifes main rig. 2012 Ram on 37x12.50's. Tire sits as high as the hood, lol.. Attached Images __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

04-21-2018, 01:31 PM	#24
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	I just realized after posting in another thread, I skipped over a few lighting details, and a lit-up pick. These are the headlight bulbs, and side markers I used to try and match the factory DRL led strips. Installing the headlight bulbs was a bit tight, but I went through the wheel wells after removing just 3 T15 screws. Same with the side markers. Did not need to remove the wheels or the bumper. Attached Images __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

04-22-2018, 02:39 PM	#25
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	Looking good. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

05-25-2018, 07:53 AM	#26
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	Wanted to document my best bone-stock 0-60 time to date, before I start making some changes shortly. Also, special thanks to Jason@JacFab for a killer deal on my new P3 gauge. The colors are almost an identical match to the OE cluster colors! Attached Images __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

05-26-2018, 09:48 AM	#28
cooper1965 Coopers Camaro Drives: 18 Flex Fuel LTG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis/Sullivan/Washington MO Posts: 933	Thank you Arpad, much appreciated brother!! Trying to keep things as clean as I can, haha! Hoping to take care of that +5 second 0-60 soon too !! __________________ Flex Fuel tuned by me using HPT-:- ---My Build Thread--- -----My IG PAGe-----

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