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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Thumbs up 3 Appearance upgrades in One Day

This morning my T-Top Inserts from Specialized Stainless arrived. I put them in this morning.




Then I took the Camaro in for tint.





And while it was getting tinted UPS dropped off my SLP Bow Tie Grill, which I installed when I got home.

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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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let me know how those t top shades are for you. mine bubbled in a week and are no longer "flat"
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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how did you install the grille? car looks great , i think the wheels are ok( maybe if it didnt have the rivets on them) and whistler mod instead of tinted head lights) but that is a sexy Z man props

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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Sounds like a busy day. Your car looks good man. Love the wheels
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Very, very cool!

My mom's had her t-top shades since last Christmas . Still in perfect shape!

That grille looks awfully familiar...
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Now you need to lower that 4X4.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Thanks for the comments

If I lower it the 3" exhaust pipes will be on the ground.

The Wheels are American Racing Dale Jr Chrome Killers.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 9911UZ28
If I lower it the 3" exhaust pipes will be on the ground.
I have 3" exhaust and the only thing that touches is the turndown.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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got my shades from the dealer... no bubbling or cracking and the cloth matches perfect
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JeaneZ28
I have 3" exhaust and the only thing that touches is the turndown.
Maybe I will look into it further, might be a good winter project.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Looks good bud
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by z28camaross2
how did you install the grille? car looks great , i think the wheels are ok( maybe if it didnt have the rivets on them) and whistler mod instead of tinted head lights) but that is a sexy Z man props
I pulled off the old grille as other posts suggested and marked and drilled the holes and used the supplied push pins.

The headlight covers are just on there till I buy some new headlights as the OE ones are fogged over on the inside.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 9911UZ28
Maybe I will look into it further, might be a good winter project.
From your sig, i see you have the BBK longtubes. Did you get rid of there y pipe and get a custom 3" made?? I have the BBK lt's & there ory and ive got great ground clearance. I think if you mess with it, you can get it to fit great and not hit the ground. I look at mine and im sure a 3" pipe would still have enough clearance.

My friend also has the wheels you do on his black z28 (ss clone), they do look good.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Busy day! I'd lower it (someone had to say it) and ditch the covers (I know they are temporary) and that car will be looking really good.
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Love the grille
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Originally Posted by z28camaross2
how did you install the grille? car looks great , i think the wheels are ok( maybe if it didnt have the rivets on them) and whistler mod instead of tinted head lights) but that is a sexy Z man props
+1 whisler mod ftw
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Lookin' good.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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Looks good! Do you mind if I use that t-top shade pic? Don't have one with tan interrior.

Originally Posted by hlaalu
let me know how those t top shades are for you. mine bubbled in a week and are no longer "flat"
If you got them from us this is the first time I've heard of this happening. Email me some pictures and I'll get you a new set sent out. Let me know your order conformation number and last name. Thank you, Steve.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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lower that bisch!
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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I went and bought some new stock headlights today and installed them and left off the GTO Blackout covers.

I am going to experiment with the old assemblies for the Whistler mod before doing it to the new ones.

I also need to wait till it gets dark and adjust the headlights


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