05-09-2016, 07:37 PM | #1 |
TenSeven's 2016 Camaro SS
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS
05/04/2016 @ Weseloh Chevrolet in Carlsbad, CA 000006 Miles On Odometer Options:
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Pictures on the day I bought the car: Last edited by TenSeven; 05-09-2016 at 08:56 PM. Reason: Added Vehicle Info & Specs |
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05-09-2016, 07:41 PM | #2 |
Covered up the awful airbag warning labels with stickers from RPI Designs:
The flash from my cell phone camera caused the covers to look far different from the headliner. They are much closer in appearance in person. Last edited by TenSeven; 05-09-2016 at 08:22 PM. Reason: Additional / Updated Info |
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05-09-2016, 07:45 PM | #3 |
Installed a Vitesse Throttle Controller:
The "difficult" part of installing the VTC was getting to the wiring plugs behind the gas pedal. Calibration was very simple. The controller was mounted to the lower dash using Velcro, we'll see how long it lasts... *** Updated Installation Info *** When adding the aluminum brake and pedal covers, I found that the throttle pedal and housing is a single unit that is bolted to the floor. The entire assembly is very easily removed by popping off a rubber cover and removing a 10mm bolt. Slide the housing back about a half inch and it will be freed from the floor. The throttle assembly can now be turned around allowing easy access to the wiring you need to replace to install the VTC. Last edited by TenSeven; 06-21-2016 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Updated Info |
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05-09-2016, 08:19 PM | #4 |
Ordered black SS emblem overlays from 6LE Design.
They didn't work out. Ended up painting the factory emblems, see below. Last edited by TenSeven; 05-20-2016 at 10:22 PM. Reason: Updated Info |
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05-11-2016, 08:53 PM | #5 |
05-20-2016, 10:30 PM | #6 |
The emblem overlays from 6LE didn't fit right, maybe I was not applying them correctly. Regardless, I ended up removing, painting (paint used: Testors Metallic Black enamel), and reapplying the factory SS's.
The black-painted logos are more subtle, I thought the bright red SS clashed with the Garnet Red of my Camaro. The rear emblem is now level (I measured) to the ground, not angled with the adjacent body line. |
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05-20-2016, 10:46 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Posts: 1,957
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Wow, you're on a small mission.
How is the Vitesse throttle controller working out? |
05-20-2016, 10:57 PM | #8 | |
Not really. I'm just using this forum subsection to keep track of what changes I do to the car.
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05-20-2016, 11:02 PM | #9 | |
Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Hawthorne, CA
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I'm just breaking her in, 200 miles right now. Going to read up more on it lol Car looks good man!! |
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05-20-2016, 11:38 PM | #10 |
No M6, I'm running an A8 but I know exactly what you mean by "a slight delay" in throttle response.
After installing and calibrating the VTC, that slight delay is gone. Much sharper throttle response. Sledgehammer70's YouTube Video was a great help to me with the installation. |
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05-25-2016, 11:39 PM | #11 |
Did the 500-mile (476 miles) oil change today. Haven't done an oil change myself in years. It's not as much fun as I remember it to be.
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05-26-2016, 11:36 PM | #12 |
05-26-2016, 11:38 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Posts: 1,957
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How is that working out? Sensors are only for the rear correct?
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05-26-2016, 11:46 PM | #14 | |
I just finished the install 2 hours ago and went to the grocery store parking lot to test it out on an actual curb. Seems to be working fine, but I do need to adjust the height and distance settings.
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