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Serge627 · 10-19-2013, 09:06 AM

Hello All!!

I just wanted to introduce myself and show a pic or two of my new ride.

2011 SS/RS 6spd. 1,800 miles

This is my first Camaro, though I have loved them since I built my first plastic car model in elementary school (a 87 Iroc)

So I have a couple quetions, (not sure if this is the right area or not)

The car has the factory ground effects kit on it. I have the window sticker, its not noted on it though. Is this a factory option/package, if so how is it listed on the build sheet?

The car has a K&N intake and SLP loudmouth I believe. I love the sound of the exhaust, minus the decel pop. Is there another exhaust that will give me the aggressive sound without decel pop??

Thanks guys!!

angryv6 · 10-19-2013, 09:20 AM

Looks great and the extremely low miles on it makes it even better. Good find. For the popping I think I read somewhere you have to tune it out or go with solo exhaust with j pipes.

GMTool · 10-19-2013, 09:33 AM

Yes, as mentioned above, the ground effects were put on afterwards, same as the wheels, and the cai and the slp. 1800K miles, that is amazing. It just amazes me how some people buy cars and don't drive em. I have read where tuning the car will take care of the decal pop. Plan on spending a lot of time on this forum, searching and reading about exhaust and all the other things that you can do to your car. Nice Ride, Good Find. ENJOY.

caverman · 10-19-2013, 09:37 AM

For decel popping, not much you're going to do with that with the current system. When I had the same basic setup I had to learn to either push in the clutch earlier when coming to a stop or barely touch the throttle.

I ended up adding headers and the 3" Magnaflow system and I rarely ever hear decel pop anymore. Every now and then I can barely hear it but not even remotely close to what you're probably hearing now.

Thing is with the stock exhaust manifolds you're pretty much not going to find an exhaust that will be loud but not accentuate the decel popping.

chozn4service · 10-19-2013, 10:04 AM

Wow, I though I made out on mine with only 3500 miles on the odometer. Congrats!
Not trying to take the thread but but I love the RJT color and being friends with the owners of Hare Chevrolet, I told them if they ever got a low mile RJT SS that I could trade my 2010 RS 1LT for I'd be interested and low and behold they called me around August 19th and I made it happen on the 31st.
I've been busy modding it since. CAI intake, Technostalgia LED tails, JDP color changing halos, MPD1 spoiler, I kept my Rohana Wheels and Vredestein 22's, AAC ghost sidemarkers, billet pedals, lighted door sills.
I've added the SLP splitter and 3d Carbon fender vents, VMax Throttle Body and catch can, lowered with DSE coils, ZL1/1LE conversion bars and LCA, end links and bushings. Heritage grill and LED bulbs throughout.
Its a work in progress but once the painted ZL1 side skirts and 3d Carbon quarter spats come in this week, I'll be done with it until I cam it next August when I retire.

I also did a motor clean up this week. Polished valve covers, caps, braided hoses, heater hose relocate and Showstopper boxes which I'm waiting on one more box they forgot to send for my power steering box.
Today, today we remove the throttle bottle and paint it RJT as it looks like a sore thumb compared to all that's been done.

Anyway, good luck with you whip!

snaphappy · 10-19-2013, 11:12 AM

If you put the factory exhaust back on it, with the big ol mufflers, the pop will be a lot quieter. I couldn't wait to get the mufflers off myself, love the poppin

Serge627 · 10-19-2013, 01:35 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys, I cant wait to get into modifying the ride.
I have the stocker wheels for it and will be putting those back on, on Monday. As far as the pipes I am thinking ones with a muffler of some variation will help with some more back pressure, to help with the decel pop. It isnt really that bad to begin with.

Sandor · 10-19-2013, 04:16 PM

Love the decel pop! Classic V8 sound no poser can match.

Mwalterhouse · 10-19-2013, 05:00 PM

Great looking car, enjoy!

SLEEPER SS · 10-20-2013, 07:44 AM

Yup that's the GFX kit from GM. I have it on my car. Best looking body kit for these cars

11VicConSSMan · 10-20-2013, 09:32 AM

Welcome to C5.... New Camaro, now get to enjoying it!!!!

10-19-2013, 09:06 AM	#1
Serge627 Drives: 11 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 137	New Owner w/ 2011 SS and some ?'s Hello All!! I just wanted to introduce myself and show a pic or two of my new ride. 2011 SS/RS 6spd. 1,800 miles This is my first Camaro, though I have loved them since I built my first plastic car model in elementary school (a 87 Iroc) So I have a couple quetions, (not sure if this is the right area or not) The car has the factory ground effects kit on it. I have the window sticker, its not noted on it though. Is this a factory option/package, if so how is it listed on the build sheet? The car has a K&N intake and SLP loudmouth I believe. I love the sound of the exhaust, minus the decel pop. Is there another exhaust that will give me the aggressive sound without decel pop?? Thanks guys!!

10-19-2013, 09:33 AM	#3
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Yes, as mentioned above, the ground effects were put on afterwards, same as the wheels, and the cai and the slp. 1800K miles, that is amazing. It just amazes me how some people buy cars and don't drive em. I have read where tuning the car will take care of the decal pop. Plan on spending a lot of time on this forum, searching and reading about exhaust and all the other things that you can do to your car. Nice Ride, Good Find. ENJOY. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-19-2013, 09:37 AM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	For decel popping, not much you're going to do with that with the current system. When I had the same basic setup I had to learn to either push in the clutch earlier when coming to a stop or barely touch the throttle. I ended up adding headers and the 3" Magnaflow system and I rarely ever hear decel pop anymore. Every now and then I can barely hear it but not even remotely close to what you're probably hearing now. Thing is with the stock exhaust manifolds you're pretty much not going to find an exhaust that will be loud but not accentuate the decel popping. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

10-19-2013, 10:04 AM	#5
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Wow, I though I made out on mine with only 3500 miles on the odometer. Congrats! Not trying to take the thread but but I love the RJT color and being friends with the owners of Hare Chevrolet, I told them if they ever got a low mile RJT SS that I could trade my 2010 RS 1LT for I'd be interested and low and behold they called me around August 19th and I made it happen on the 31st. I've been busy modding it since. CAI intake, Technostalgia LED tails, JDP color changing halos, MPD1 spoiler, I kept my Rohana Wheels and Vredestein 22's, AAC ghost sidemarkers, billet pedals, lighted door sills. I've added the SLP splitter and 3d Carbon fender vents, VMax Throttle Body and catch can, lowered with DSE coils, ZL1/1LE conversion bars and LCA, end links and bushings. Heritage grill and LED bulbs throughout. Its a work in progress but once the painted ZL1 side skirts and 3d Carbon quarter spats come in this week, I'll be done with it until I cam it next August when I retire. I also did a motor clean up this week. Polished valve covers, caps, braided hoses, heater hose relocate and Showstopper boxes which I'm waiting on one more box they forgot to send for my power steering box. Today, today we remove the throttle bottle and paint it RJT as it looks like a sore thumb compared to all that's been done. Anyway, good luck with you whip! Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

10-19-2013, 09:20 AM	#2
angryv6 Lake Erie Monster Drives: 02 Hyundai Santa Fe and 13 300 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 917	Looks great and the extremely low miles on it makes it even better. Good find. For the popping I think I read somewhere you have to tune it out or go with solo exhaust with j pipes.

10-19-2013, 11:12 AM	#6
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	If you put the factory exhaust back on it, with the big ol mufflers, the pop will be a lot quieter. I couldn't wait to get the mufflers off myself, love the poppin

10-19-2013, 01:35 PM	#7
Serge627 Drives: 11 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 137	Thanks for the kind words guys, I cant wait to get into modifying the ride. I have the stocker wheels for it and will be putting those back on, on Monday. As far as the pipes I am thinking ones with a muffler of some variation will help with some more back pressure, to help with the decel pop. It isnt really that bad to begin with.

10-19-2013, 04:16 PM	#8
Sandor Chevrolet Performance Drives: Camaro Chroma Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Motor City Posts: 409	Love the decel pop! Classic V8 sound no poser can match.

10-19-2013, 05:00 PM	#9
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Great looking car, enjoy!

10-20-2013, 07:44 AM	#10
SLEEPER SS Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DA BOTTOM Posts: 649	Yup that's the GFX kit from GM. I have it on my car. Best looking body kit for these cars

10-20-2013, 09:32 AM	#11
11VicConSSMan Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 140 View My Garage	Welcome to C5.... New Camaro, now get to enjoying it!!!!