Increasing Performance Poll - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LvnLifeHuieStyl · 07-18-2012, 11:02 AM

How many of you convertible lovers have increased the HP, exhaust, or interior performance in your car? I recently talked with a guy who owned a convert SS and had no respect to those who "tuned up" or "faked" their performance by adding such things. I myself have a Cat-Back Solo exhaust system so I was put into the "fake" category. Maybe that's why he was so hostile towards me.

I want to know how many of us have "tuned up" their Camaros like me, because I think it is perfectly fine and needed to keep up the incredible Camaro reputation.

So is it good or bad?

woodj · 07-18-2012, 11:17 AM

That guy is being a jerk. The only thing that bothers me is badging your car to make it out to be more than it is. SS badges on a V6 or ZL1 badges on a non-ZL1 are no-no's in my book.

pgustavson · 07-18-2012, 11:52 AM

I plan on at least doing all bolt-on mods as soon as I get re-employed. I'm considering getting the soon-to-be-released cams sometime down the road.

"Ghost cams", cosmetics (spoilers, splitters), and re-badging might be "faked performance", but adding performance aftermarket parts certainly isn't. The guy you were talking to is a complete tool.

Ricky · 07-18-2012, 11:57 AM

I Am A "Flake" I Guess I Have Borla S, Cold Air, LED Lights And Several Other Mods To Mine. Love Car! Love Driving Top Down And FAST! Nothing Like It!

Jng1369 · 07-18-2012, 12:07 PM

WHAT AN IDIOT!!! I must be the biggest "fake" on the road then.. not many mods out yet for the lfx v6 but whats ever out there i got or will be getting soon. i love my car, love adding anything i can to it.. its like a drug..lol and like rick said, nothing like top down going as fast as u can

Bodih · 07-18-2012, 12:34 PM

There's appearance mods, and there's performance mods. And there's various levels of both based on what you want your car to do. Why wouldn't you add an exhaust and/or cold air intake to improve the sound/HP/fuel economy of your car? I don't run around calling mine a "race car" because of it. If you plan on trailering the car to the drag strip every weekend, this probably isn't enough to satisfy your power addiction. But it's never made allot of sense to me why folks put tens of thousands into an engine to take it to a car show (not that I wouldn't if I could...). It's all personal choice; do what you want and don't let someone's personal opinion make your choices for you.

Falundir · 07-18-2012, 01:31 PM

I'm 92% fake 8% real.

RJTV6A · 07-18-2012, 01:37 PM

I put emblems on my Vert, "SRT8" On the decklid, 'GT" on the gas cap, "STI" on the other side of the decklid, "AMG" on the fenders and to top it off I put small "limited" emblems on the sides of the hood.

Am I a poser?

Hugger69 · 07-18-2012, 02:08 PM

Personalization is all about personal expression. Since he is opposed to any modifications or personalization I guess that means he lacks all personality. That's not to say that "factory original" is not a valid personal expression, but talking smack about others that have chosen to express themselves differently only demonstrates the shallowness of his personal self.

Mod away! Go big, go gaudy, or keep it simple. It's your car do whateva you like.

HDRDTD · 07-18-2012, 03:41 PM

It's all a matter of personal preference. Some people are 'purists', and some of us are not.

Don't worry about what others think. No matter what you do, there will be somebody that doesn't like it. It's human nature.

Do whatever YOU want to do with your car. You bought it to make YOU happy.

zandron263 · 07-18-2012, 08:30 PM

Nothing wrong with keeping it stock if that is what a you like. I have done some mods, Solo exhaust, CAI, painted calipers because I like the look and sound they gave me. I was at a cruise night last Fri and I heard an SS with the stock exhaust pull out of the show and I thought it was way too quiet. The owner may not have felt the same way I did but its his car and he can do or not do what he wants to it.

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RBD · 07-18-2012, 08:46 PM

I'm doing a Vortech V3 supercharger, ARH Headers, Centerforce DYAD Clutch,
Billy Boat Fusion Dual Mode exhaust, blower cam, methanol inj.
3dCarbon Body Kit, Grantelli brake upgrade, AXIOM 3-piece 22" wheels,
Custom paint from Planet Color, Gary's Customs vented fenders, Showstopper led mirrors and side marker lights, Clayton Machine valve covers, MPD inc hood and rear valance, full custom interior, MTX sound system, Metra dash kit, American Brothers billet door handles, RaceMesh Grilles........just waiting on the car to arrive at my dealer !

Chris82xx · 07-18-2012, 09:24 PM

I supercharged mine and I'm ready for more.

BlueChev · 07-18-2012, 09:49 PM

Had it for only a month, but added CAI right away. Trying to decide which exhaust I want.
It's a personal choice....but these enhance performance and mpg slightly.
Personalize the car!!!!

Tell the dude he can complain when he starts making your payments!!

07-18-2012, 11:02 AM	#1
LvnLifeHuieStyl Drives: 2011 RS White Convertible 2LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 7 View My Garage	Increasing Performance Poll How many of you convertible lovers have increased the HP, exhaust, or interior performance in your car? I recently talked with a guy who owned a convert SS and had no respect to those who "tuned up" or "faked" their performance by adding such things. I myself have a Cat-Back Solo exhaust system so I was put into the "fake" category. Maybe that's why he was so hostile towards me. I want to know how many of us have "tuned up" their Camaros like me, because I think it is perfectly fine and needed to keep up the incredible Camaro reputation. So is it good or bad? Last edited by LvnLifeHuieStyl; 07-18-2012 at 04:32 PM.

07-18-2012, 11:17 AM	#2
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	That guy is being a jerk. The only thing that bothers me is badging your car to make it out to be more than it is. SS badges on a V6 or ZL1 badges on a non-ZL1 are no-no's in my book. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

07-18-2012, 11:52 AM	#3
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	I plan on at least doing all bolt-on mods as soon as I get re-employed. I'm considering getting the soon-to-be-released cams sometime down the road. "Ghost cams", cosmetics (spoilers, splitters), and re-badging might be "faked performance", but adding performance aftermarket parts certainly isn't. The guy you were talking to is a complete tool. __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator Last edited by pgustavson; 07-18-2012 at 12:00 PM. Reason: spelling...

07-18-2012, 11:57 AM	#4
Ricky Ricky Drives: 2SS/RS conv Victory Red/Black Top Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maringouin La Posts: 146	I Am A "Flake" I Guess I Have Borla S, Cold Air, LED Lights And Several Other Mods To Mine. Love Car! Love Driving Top Down And FAST! Nothing Like It! __________________

07-18-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	There's appearance mods, and there's performance mods. And there's various levels of both based on what you want your car to do. Why wouldn't you add an exhaust and/or cold air intake to improve the sound/HP/fuel economy of your car? I don't run around calling mine a "race car" because of it. If you plan on trailering the car to the drag strip every weekend, this probably isn't enough to satisfy your power addiction. But it's never made allot of sense to me why folks put tens of thousands into an engine to take it to a car show (not that I wouldn't if I could...). It's all personal choice; do what you want and don't let someone's personal opinion make your choices for you. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

07-18-2012, 12:07 PM	#5
Jng1369 Drives: 2012 camaro convertible 2Lt/Rs LFX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 20	WHAT AN IDIOT!!! I must be the biggest "fake" on the road then.. not many mods out yet for the lfx v6 but whats ever out there i got or will be getting soon. i love my car, love adding anything i can to it.. its like a drug..lol and like rick said, nothing like top down going as fast as u can

07-18-2012, 01:31 PM	#7
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	I'm 92% fake 8% real.

07-18-2012, 01:37 PM	#8
RJTV6A Drives: 69 Camaro I6 no prob,11 V6 big prob Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475 View My Garage	I put emblems on my Vert, "SRT8" On the decklid, 'GT" on the gas cap, "STI" on the other side of the decklid, "AMG" on the fenders and to top it off I put small "limited" emblems on the sides of the hood. Am I a poser?

07-18-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
Hugger69 ObseSSd Drives: 2011 Inferno 2SSRS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 21 View My Garage	Personalization is all about personal expression. Since he is opposed to any modifications or personalization I guess that means he lacks all personality. That's not to say that "factory original" is not a valid personal expression, but talking smack about others that have chosen to express themselves differently only demonstrates the shallowness of his personal self. Mod away! Go big, go gaudy, or keep it simple. It's your car do whateva you like. __________________ :5thgenvert: What would you expect from a city with a statue of a fist

07-18-2012, 03:41 PM	#10
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	It's all a matter of personal preference. Some people are 'purists', and some of us are not. Don't worry about what others think. No matter what you do, there will be somebody that doesn't like it. It's human nature. Do whatever YOU want to do with your car. You bought it to make YOU happy.

07-18-2012, 08:30 PM	#11
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	Nothing wrong with keeping it stock if that is what a you like. I have done some mods, Solo exhaust, CAI, painted calipers because I like the look and sound they gave me. I was at a cruise night last Fri and I heard an SS with the stock exhaust pull out of the show and I thought it was way too quiet. The owner may not have felt the same way I did but its his car and he can do or not do what he wants to it. Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk 2 __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276

07-18-2012, 08:46 PM	#12
RBD Drives: 2013 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mendota, IL Posts: 715 View My Garage	I'm doing a Vortech V3 supercharger, ARH Headers, Centerforce DYAD Clutch, Billy Boat Fusion Dual Mode exhaust, blower cam, methanol inj. 3dCarbon Body Kit, Grantelli brake upgrade, AXIOM 3-piece 22" wheels, Custom paint from Planet Color, Gary's Customs vented fenders, Showstopper led mirrors and side marker lights, Clayton Machine valve covers, MPD inc hood and rear valance, full custom interior, MTX sound system, Metra dash kit, American Brothers billet door handles, RaceMesh Grilles........just waiting on the car to arrive at my dealer !

07-18-2012, 09:24 PM	#13
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	I supercharged mine and I'm ready for more. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

07-18-2012, 09:49 PM	#14
BlueChev Drives: 2012 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 58 View My Garage	Had it for only a month, but added CAI right away. Trying to decide which exhaust I want. It's a personal choice....but these enhance performance and mpg slightly. Personalize the car!!!! Tell the dude he can complain when he starts making your payments!! __________________ [/SIGPIC]