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USMCSSGT-RET · 04-23-2013, 04:40 PM

Both at the same time if possible.

But....looks are primary...speed limit doesn't change regardless of how much performance your car has. Everyone will see it though, stopped or moving.

TSSUNAMI · 04-23-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

LOl, I haven't talked to my wife for 15 years. I don't like to interrupt her.

Lmfao nice!

strych9 · 04-23-2013, 04:55 PM

Performance, performance, performance. I personally bought a factory "custom" and have no desire to cosmetically change anything on this car. I've always been a minimalist in regard to cosmetic mods anyway.

Lee123 · 04-23-2013, 05:04 PM

For me it is more fun to drive a car with more power than to drive one that looks different, so I went for performance mods and only a couple of small inexpensive appearance things. Something I didn't even think about until it was done - a lot more people look at the car and ask questions about it since I got the cam, headers, and supercharger. I think the sound has attracted more attention than some custom body parts would. That wasn't my objective and has come as a bit of a surprise.

TSSUNAMI · 04-23-2013, 05:05 PM

When it's all said and done, it's your car. Do what YOU like. Obviously it never hurts to take the wife's input to heart. If you can make the car something she'll enjoy, she may give you less grief when you say "just one more mod please" (they know we are lying to ourselves, and them when we say this

)

On a personal note, I've done a good balance of mods so far. I think drop springs can qualify as both a performance mod and a cosmetic mod, tires and wheels could be classified as both also.

I also take the minimalist approach cosmetically. A little can go a long way... You don't need to make your car look like the parts catalog of your favorite aftermarket vendor to make a statement. The best cars are modded cosmetically in a fashion that makes them look as though they came from the factory that way. That's my personal preference though. Some folks like the "over the top" look but I like the slightly customized look with a healthy dose of improved speed and handling.

Smart Line · 04-23-2013, 05:16 PM

in the first few months of ownership, I ordered the Supper Charger. MPD spoiler, heritage grill and some stripes. not sorry I did it now over 20K miles SC'ed.and loving every mile.600+RWHP is a blast to drive.

Dox057 · 04-23-2013, 07:52 PM

This thread turned out to be even more insightful than I had actually anticipated. It is real interesting to hear the different approaches you all have taken. Seems to be a fair mix on both sides.. AND I got a spelling lesson to boot.. =)

KaBoom1701 · 04-23-2013, 11:22 PM

Read my signature for my thoughts...

ActNup NY · 04-23-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercamaro64

Definitely appearance mods first. Performance mods are all well and fine, but i prefer to make my cars look bad@$$ before i touch the mechanics.

Yeah..... What he said. Lol !

TwentyTen2SSRS · 04-23-2013, 11:51 PM

I'm in the same boat. Just got my Camaro on Saturday and not sure what to do first. Well for one I got it tinted already to 20% and got OEM sunroof installed on LS. Was thinking CAI next but really like the Razzing V6 kit. I did black out the emblems as well. I'm torn.

rberns · 04-24-2013, 12:07 AM

I bought a few cosmetics for under the hood for car shows, but also bought CAI w/scoop and washer bottle relocator and also just intalled American Racing Headers. So, yeah I have gone in tandum too. Next on my list is Clear Bra, Tune and PTB.

Trentin24 · 04-24-2013, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

I'm in the same boat. Just got my Camaro on Saturday and not sure what to do first. Well for one I got it tinted already to 20% and got OEM sunroof installed on LS. Was thinking CAI next but really like the Razzing V6 kit. I did black out the emblems as well. I'm torn.

You put a sunroof in your car and didn't post a thread on it?

05SilverStreak · 04-24-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

You put a sunroof in your car and didn't post a thread on it?

Awesome, chuckled for a few mins.......

BLACK10 · 04-24-2013, 08:40 AM

Feel free to give us a call here at Lethal Racing. We can help you guys out with visual and Performance upgrades!

04-23-2013, 04:40 PM	#43
USMCSSGT-RET Drives: '14 SIM 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,412	Both at the same time if possible. But....looks are primary...speed limit doesn't change regardless of how much performance your car has. Everyone will see it though, stopped or moving. __________________

04-23-2013, 04:55 PM	#45
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Performance, performance, performance. I personally bought a factory "custom" and have no desire to cosmetically change anything on this car. I've always been a minimalist in regard to cosmetic mods anyway. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

04-23-2013, 05:04 PM	#46
Lee123 Drives: 2012 2SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 768	For me it is more fun to drive a car with more power than to drive one that looks different, so I went for performance mods and only a couple of small inexpensive appearance things. Something I didn't even think about until it was done - a lot more people look at the car and ask questions about it since I got the cam, headers, and supercharger. I think the sound has attracted more attention than some custom body parts would. That wasn't my objective and has come as a bit of a surprise. __________________ 2012 2SS Convertible Magnuson, Headers, Cam, JRE Tune. 563 HP.

04-23-2013, 05:05 PM	#47
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	When it's all said and done, it's your car. Do what YOU like. Obviously it never hurts to take the wife's input to heart. If you can make the car something she'll enjoy, she may give you less grief when you say "just one more mod please" (they know we are lying to ourselves, and them when we say this ) On a personal note, I've done a good balance of mods so far. I think drop springs can qualify as both a performance mod and a cosmetic mod, tires and wheels could be classified as both also. I also take the minimalist approach cosmetically. A little can go a long way... You don't need to make your car look like the parts catalog of your favorite aftermarket vendor to make a statement. The best cars are modded cosmetically in a fashion that makes them look as though they came from the factory that way. That's my personal preference though. Some folks like the "over the top" look but I like the slightly customized look with a healthy dose of improved speed and handling. __________________ My Build Thread

04-23-2013, 05:16 PM	#48
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	in the first few months of ownership, I ordered the Supper Charger. MPD spoiler, heritage grill and some stripes. not sorry I did it now over 20K miles SC'ed.and loving every mile.600+RWHP is a blast to drive. __________________ 2002 Vette (stock) *Team LS-3*

04-23-2013, 07:52 PM	#49
Dox057 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 77	This thread turned out to be even more insightful than I had actually anticipated. It is real interesting to hear the different approaches you all have taken. Seems to be a fair mix on both sides.. AND I got a spelling lesson to boot.. =)

04-23-2013, 11:22 PM	#50
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Read my signature for my thoughts... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-23-2013, 11:51 PM	#52
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	I'm in the same boat. Just got my Camaro on Saturday and not sure what to do first. Well for one I got it tinted already to 20% and got OEM sunroof installed on LS. Was thinking CAI next but really like the Razzing V6 kit. I did black out the emblems as well. I'm torn.

04-24-2013, 12:07 AM	#53
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I bought a few cosmetics for under the hood for car shows, but also bought CAI w/scoop and washer bottle relocator and also just intalled American Racing Headers. So, yeah I have gone in tandum too. Next on my list is Clear Bra, Tune and PTB. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

04-24-2013, 08:40 AM	#56
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	Feel free to give us a call here at Lethal Racing. We can help you guys out with visual and Performance upgrades!