I really like the ss in white. I love my g8, but the interior is dated. The ss doesn't look as similar as I thought it would. Did you keep your ctsv brakes?

I really like the SS - the interior is a ton better then the plastic interior that Holden designed back in like 2005.

The materials are a lot better.

The electric steering isn't bad - and seems more precise then the old hydraulic unit of the G8.

I did keep the CTSV2 wheels and brakes.

I just haven't had a time to put the wheels on yet - not sure what I am going to do do the brakes.

2 things on that project - 1) I dont know if the TPMS are compatible between the G8 and the SS. 2) I dont know if there are those stupid brake wear indicator sensors on the SS.

Love the SS. I wouldnt mind moving to an SS from my G8 GT. However, I think they missed the mark on pricing the SS. They are significantly more than the G8 GT was. No doubt they are "better" but geez there isn't that much difference. $47k vs ~$35k for nicely equipped G8 GT. Of course that gas guzzler tax is a chunk of it.

I'm curious to get your review after a few months with it. I hope they do well.

If you decide to part ways with the brakes, let me know. What brakes come on the ss?

14" Brembo's.

Another shop update - now that I have gotten the Vette fixed up, and the lift torn down.

I finally had time to assemble my last Gladiator purchase - this time I got there foot locker/bench assembly and I got it on sale through Lowes.

So far I have put my floor jacks in there, and some shop shoes - its nice getting stuff up off the floor.

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SS update:

I through on my set of V2 rims that I have laying around - sorry for the rainy pics but the weather sucked her last weekend - they fit with on the SS with no issue.

As far as the TPMS sensors - haven't driven the car to know if they work or not. I know the part numbers are different.

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So if I decide to go with these I will have to buy new sensors and swap them out.

Long time no update...

Truck update!

I got one of those Meguiars Heavy Duty Headlight polishing kits for Christmas - I finally had the time to use it.

The kit comes with a buffing wheel, Plastix polishing compound, and a UV protectant sealant - and 2 sanding disks - 1000 grit and 3000 grit.

Since I had 7 lights to do on my truck - I quickly blew through the 1000 grit sanding disk - luckily I had a sheet of 1000 grit sand paper in my shop - and ended up using that for the rest of the lights.

I think its a decent kit - just wish it had more sanding disks with it.

The best part I noticed that it helped was on the fog lights - the headlights had some hazing and yellowing - and it took care of that as well.

Now for teh pics:

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Vette update!

Finally after hoarding car parts for 4 years - I finally got all of the bits and pieces for the Z06 front fender swap!

If you look back I think I got the first z06 fender back in like 2009.

I ordered the hardware and all the plastic crap for front end swap from Gmpartshouse - they worked with me on all the pieces that needed to be ordered and everything came in 4 big boxes.

I took the fenders and bumper to my body guy - and he painted everything and put it all together.

I also had a decision to make for the front splitter - either go with the GM plastic piece for the z06 - or go with a set of aftermarket RPI ZR1 style front and side skirts.

I went with the RPI pieces as they are way cheaper then GM's - and if I ever smack the front end up - it wont be that expensive to replace compared to a $1400 CF splitter from GM.

Also - to not piss off the purist - I had my body guy shave the Z06 fender badge holes in the CF fenders.

I got the car back last night - and I installed the zr1 side skirts.

Now for teh pics:

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Car looks great! If I had a c6, I'd do the same thing.