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Inside, passengers are greeted by plush Tuscany leather Katzkin seat covers, accented in perforated raven suede inserts. The driver controls shifts through the Hurst Comp shift kit and billet paddle shifters and stomps on a pair of SRP aluminum pedals. Mangum covered the rest of the interior in custom Katzkin raven suede from the pillars, door panels, center console, and bezels and trim to give the feeling of luxury, while Coverking floor mats keep the footwells spotless. Although a drop-top car is always enjoyable to drive, the Rockford Fosgate-powered stereo system definitely adds to the fun. All sounds are controlled by the Sony XNV-770BT 7” touchscreen double-din head unit, which features TomTom Navigation, neatly cradled in a Scosche full color touch screen dash kit, with A/C and Climate controls. All wiring was provided by Rockford Fosgate, which powers a trio of Fosgate amplifiers. In the doors, P152S door components take care of the highs and mids, while a pair of 10” P3D2 subwoofers are powered by a dedicated PBR300x1 amp per woofer. The bass setup is configured where the back seats would normally sit, and features custom Orical Ambiant lighting under the clear view acrylic section of the roadster cover. When walking by this Camaro, the acrylic audio enclosure definitely catches your eye, with the exposed Rockford Fosgate magnets 10” woofers peeking out from behind.
At first glance, it may appear as if GM’s 100th Anniversary logo in the Roadster cover came from the factory that way, but the special touch was added by Mangum prior to the SEMA unveiling. Although GM hadn’t specified to Mangum or other car builders that they would be focusing on the 100th anniversary of the brand at SEMA, Mangum caught wind of it in speaking with friends who work at Detroit HQ at a recent Barrett-Jackson auction. His integration of the logo into the cover was a special surprise he hadn’t previously included in his renderings and proposal, but a welcome one for the GM team.
DSO Eyewear & Mangum Automotive Designs has built more than 30 auto, truck, bike, and boat builds in the last 12 years, and their Camaro Roadster is yet another example of why OEMs continue to work with the brand and Mangum. DSO’s roots are in the action sports industry, but their evolution into a lifestyle brand has been a calculated and successful move. With professional athletes and celebrities wearing their product, DSO has enjoyed increase publicity in recent years. As their cars continue to expose their brands to new consumers, their sunglasses continue to keep drivers and consumers protected. We can’t think of a better way to enjoy the sun and surf of Southern California than with the top down, tunes cranked up, and DSO sunglasses wrapped around your head!
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Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet SS Camaro Roadster |
Owner: Chris Mangum / Mangum Automotive Designs (MAD Industries) |
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Location: Costa Mesa, CA |
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Horsepower: 580HP |
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Engine Code: LS3
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