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chris'stransam · 01-26-2015, 04:36 PM

So I purchased a 2014 2ss 1le on January 10th2015 . I have 2400 bucks to spend on her . What do I buy ?

hkittrell · 01-26-2015, 04:49 PM

?Give it to me for my down payment....LOL

Bizaro · 01-26-2015, 04:58 PM

You could buy anything from rims+tires to engine mods its all up to you

djoker08 · 01-26-2015, 05:05 PM

Black locking lug nuts was the first thing I put on when I got mine

gajagfan · 01-26-2015, 05:06 PM

Save a grand for the first set of tires?

ilir14 · 01-26-2015, 05:07 PM

Cai,headers,if you don't have Npp get one and PTB thats my opinion

X25 · 01-26-2015, 06:11 PM

If you will go to track:

Invest in a high capacity engine oil cooler, which would set you back about $800+. Though less effective, you could also just replace the radiator ($575 shipped; DeWitts), and hope for the best.
You will also need brake ducting. The quantum ducting kit runs for about $265.
1LE stock suspension and tires work great. For a tight budget, I would not touch those.
OEM pads are good, but to keep them for the street (they wear prematurely at the track temps), you should at least replace the front pads with race pads. Unlike what you'd think, you don't necessarily need to replace the rear pads. EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution, part of your ABS) will take care of the bias issues. Actually, ZL1 brake upgrade, which you might also do for $1200, greatly increases the front bias, yet noone complains about it due to this system handling bias for you.

AF440 · 01-26-2015, 11:27 PM

Track days and driver education. Looks far for you but I've always wanted to do Bondurant, especially since they train in the 1LE.

backeddy · 01-26-2015, 11:36 PM

Track days, extra tires, brake pads, brake cooling kit, engine oil cooler. in that order....or...

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?Give it to me for my down payment....LOL

give it to HKittrell, he needs one too!

SSmitch · 01-27-2015, 10:02 AM

I've wasted so much $$ over the years, drive it for awhile before you make any modifications, then you won't be regretting any premature decisions.

Indydriver · 01-27-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ilir14

Cai,headers,if you don't have Npp get one and PTB thats my opinion

This with a dynotune. The added 50 rwhp and improved throttle response will thrill you every time you turn the key.

Apex Motorsports · 01-27-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chris'stransam

So I purchased a 2014 2ss 1le on January 10th2015 . I have 2400 bucks to spend on her . What do I buy ?

First thing I would recommend is a catch can. After that it is up to you. How do you plan to use the car? Do you want to improve performance, appearance, both?

Ragnar · 01-27-2015, 04:42 PM

To keep your warranty and have some extra performance and protection, this is what I did. Clear bra/shield, rock guards, catch can, CAI Inc intake, and a Bo White throttle body. To get rid of potential wheel hop, I also did BMR trailing arms, subframe bushings, and upper control arm bushings. Congrats on your 1LE

White_SS/RS · 01-27-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SSmitch

I've wasted so much $$ over the years, drive it for awhile before you make any modifications, then you won't be regretting any premature decisions.

Agreed, spend some time with it and you'll start to notice places you'd like to improve.

01-26-2015, 04:36 PM	#1
chris'stransam Drives: 2014 1LE , ZL1-1LE , 1999 WS6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The Compound Posts: 133	What to buy ? So I purchased a 2014 2ss 1le on January 10th2015 . I have 2400 bucks to spend on her . What do I buy ?

01-26-2015, 05:05 PM	#4
djoker08 HTCC Member Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston TX Posts: 326	Black locking lug nuts was the first thing I put on when I got mine __________________

01-26-2015, 06:11 PM	#7
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	If you will go to track: Invest in a high capacity engine oil cooler, which would set you back about $800+. Though less effective, you could also just replace the radiator ($575 shipped; DeWitts), and hope for the best. You will also need brake ducting. The quantum ducting kit runs for about $265. 1LE stock suspension and tires work great. For a tight budget, I would not touch those. OEM pads are good, but to keep them for the street (they wear prematurely at the track temps), you should at least replace the front pads with race pads. Unlike what you'd think, you don't necessarily need to replace the rear pads. EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution, part of your ABS) will take care of the bias issues. Actually, ZL1 brake upgrade, which you might also do for $1200, greatly increases the front bias, yet noone complains about it due to this system handling bias for you. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

01-27-2015, 10:02 AM	#10
SSmitch Drives: 14 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 147 View My Garage	I've wasted so much $$ over the years, drive it for awhile before you make any modifications, then you won't be regretting any premature decisions. __________________ 6/17/22 UPDATE: SOLD W/4900 Miles to Berger Chevrolet Grand Rapids, MI 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Livernois Motorsports: Ported Heads, TB & Intake. 2 R Max Cam (W/upgraded dual valve springs & pushrods) Kooks 1 7/8" SS Headers, HF Cats & NPP Exhaust MSD Wire Set/Roto-Fab CAI Elite Oil Catch Can/GM Oil Catch Can (Clean Side) Custom Tune 93 Octane 500 WHP 453 WTQ Sound Bite:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGBUYF1Ce9Q Dyno Run:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPE6DrtnVfo

01-26-2015, 04:49 PM	#2
hkittrell Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 719 View My Garage	?Give it to me for my down payment....LOL

01-26-2015, 04:58 PM	#3
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	You could buy anything from rims+tires to engine mods its all up to you

01-26-2015, 05:06 PM	#5
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	Save a grand for the first set of tires?

01-26-2015, 05:07 PM	#6
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	Cai,headers,if you don't have Npp get one and PTB thats my opinion

01-26-2015, 11:27 PM	#8
AF440 Drives: 2014 1LE, CRT, Recaros, NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 43	Track days and driver education. Looks far for you but I've always wanted to do Bondurant, especially since they train in the 1LE.

01-27-2015, 04:42 PM	#13
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	To keep your warranty and have some extra performance and protection, this is what I did. Clear bra/shield, rock guards, catch can, CAI Inc intake, and a Bo White throttle body. To get rid of potential wheel hop, I also did BMR trailing arms, subframe bushings, and upper control arm bushings. Congrats on your 1LE