1995 Camaro Z28 Convertible

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

1995 Camaro Z28
Convertible
Automatic
3.23 gears
Triple black
Leather interior
No traction control or stability control.

Exterior modifications:
Red stripes
Red Camaro painted inlay
Black headlight covers
Blackout corner covers
16" Chrome Trans Am wheels
5% tinted windows (sides and rear)

Performance:
K&N cold air intake
Hooker catback
SLP high flow cat
160 thermostat
Hypertech tune (91 octane, w/shift kit)

The year was 2001. We had a mint 1992 Firebird Formula (Polo Green Metallic, gold stripes, gold honeycomb wheels, intake/exhaust, t-tops). We rarely took the car out. Well, In September, we were down the shore and I saw a triple black LT1 Camaro convertible sitting on a used car lot in Manahawkin. We stopped in and took it for a test drive. Everyone loved it, but alas, we had a perfectly good toy car already. My dad decided if he could sell the Formula for a good price, he'd buy this. Formula was listed for sale, and less than 2 weeks later it sold. Called up Manahawkin Auto Sales, they still had the car, and we drove down to pick it up. It had 66,500 miles.

This was before the time of digital cameras, but it looked like this albeit with the stock black Z28 logos and 20% tint on the side windows.



Shortly thereafter, the car went in to get red painted stripes, the "Camaro" filled in, aftermarket stereo, chrome 16" Trans Am wheels, headlight covers, cold air intake, and catback. It also received a black plastic convertible boot for when the top is down for a smoother look.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Over the years, we also added a high flow catalytic converter and a Hypertech tuner (91 octane tune and shift kit), as well as redid the tint to 5%, this time including the back window. She now has ~75k miles on her and has run a best of 13.78 @ 100 mph on a 2.0 60' with a 3800 lb raceweight with a +768 density altitude, and only been to the track 4-5 times.

[WildBillyT]

Last pic always makes me smile. Heh.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

Last pic always makes me smile. Heh.

There was still some tread on the tires so I did an encore in March on a closed road

[1320B4U]

nice..black and red always go good together

[coolmanvette75]

That second pic of the march burnout is awesome Nick!

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

update: Car now has 78k miles and 3 point UMI SFCs. Life for it is boring.

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

update: Car now has 78k miles and 3 point UMI SFCs. Life for it is boring.

[ThoR294]

Hypertech tune (91 octane, w/shift kit)

uh arn't we tuned for 91 from the factory?

I love trans am wheels on camaros

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Originally Posted by ThoR294

uh arn't we tuned for 91 from the factory?

I love trans am wheels on camaros

But this is not the factory 91 tune

Me too, just wish they were 17s.

[ThoR294]

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

But this is not the factory 91 tune

Me too, just wish they were 17s.

ooooooo

I see a few pop up sometimes on CL/fbook groups. I feel like for the price people want you can just get new wheels from oewheels lol

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Originally Posted by ThoR294

I see a few pop up sometimes on CL/fbook groups. I feel like for the price people want you can just get new wheels from oewheels lol

Yeah. Eventually I'll upgrade to a 17 or 18" wheel. These are ever so slightly starting to peel a little.

[Jersey Mike]

Any of the pics from post 4 would do great in COTM!

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

Any of the pics from post 4 would do great in COTM!

I can throw one in next time. I didn't think they showed off the car enough. I also still have to schedule something with Alex Q Photography.

[Jersey Mike]

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

I also still have to schedule something with Alex Q Photography.

Yeah, I'm looking to schedule something with him for the fall when the leaves have changed color.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Finally making strides.
Front bumper has been repainted.
Konis/Stranos acquired lightly used thanks to qwikz28's friend.
Plan to put them on by fall.
BLS mod hopefully by fall

[The_Bishop]

Konis/Stranos are an incredible upgrade over stock. What shape are your rear bump stops in?

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Originally Posted by The_Bishop

Konis/Stranos are an incredible upgrade over stock. What shape are your rear bump stops in?

1995 shape.

[The_Bishop]

Yeah, might want to look at replacing those. OEM stuff is pretty hard to come by.

There are repops going for $100, or the energy suspension universals for about $20-$30 but they're firmer than the stock ones.