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Texas_RS · 12-20-2015, 10:47 PM

If I were you I'd just get a splitter for the bumper you currently have. Not much different with the ss bumper besides mail slot for that year, save $500

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas_RS

If I were you I'd just get a splitter for the bumper you currently have. Not much different with the ss bumper besides mail slot for that year, save $500

Really? I thought the SS bumper had some slight differences compared to the V6 bumper that gave it a more aggressive look?

freddyD · 12-21-2015, 04:34 PM

always throw a little money back in the bank,you will always need some a little later for ---something!

justjoshin · 12-21-2015, 04:44 PM

If you are going to swap the bumper, why not go with the ZL1? After getting a SS bumper, splitter, and all parts needed it can't be much different than the ZL1 setup. I have that hood and I love it. $500 to install springs sounds really high, too!

StevenBateman · 12-27-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by justjoshin

If you are going to swap the bumper, why not go with the ZL1? After getting a SS bumper, splitter, and all parts needed it can't be much different than the ZL1 setup. I have that hood and I love it. $500 to install springs sounds really high, too!

I thought about that, my mom works at a Chevy dealership, and even with the discount she gets on parts the whole ZL1 bumper would cost me about $1100, and then have the get paint on top of that..

Moto-Mojo · 12-27-2015, 07:35 PM

I want a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger and my dilemma is 2 G's hardly covers 1/5 of the cost involved.

StevenBateman · 12-27-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I want a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger and my dilemma is 2 G's hardly covers 1/5 of the cost involved.

The struggle is real...the new twin turbo setup for the LLT from Fabberge is about 10k$, so that would put me in the same boat if that's what I really wanted, well I really want it, but that's a shit ton of money!

j0s394 · 12-27-2015, 10:35 PM

Id say do the drop and the SS Bumper, btw installing springs is not that hard, ive installed my own spring when i had my bmr 1.4 and then took em out and went with coilovers

StevenBateman · 12-27-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by j0s394

Id say do the drop and the SS Bumper, btw installing springs is not that hard, ive installed my own spring when i had my bmr 1.4 and then took em out and went with coilovers

Well if I could do the springs myself that would save me a solid 5 bills, so even if I did a little saving beforehand I may be able to do it all, if I'm lucky. But I think I'm gonna do some research and see how to install the springs and see if I can do it myself, because even if it takes a day or two it'll be worth saving the money

PalmerGA · 12-28-2015, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by StevenBateman

Need is definitely a strong word. I'm only 22, so still trying to enjoy my youth as much as possible!

Interesting way to look at it. Most of the enjoyment during "my youth" (early 20s) included having a special lady with me. Didn't really matter what my transportation was.

Anyway, I suggest continuing to save your money for another year or so and then use that cash to upgrade to a SS. Cars and women are a lot alike, in that... you're always looking to upgrade.

StevenBateman · 12-28-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Interesting way to look at it. Most of the enjoyment during "my youth" (early 20s) included having a special lady with me. Didn't really matter what my transportation was.

Anyway, I suggest continuing to save your money for another year or so and then use that cash to upgrade to a SS. Cars and women are a lot alike, in that... you're always looking to upgrade.

You said A special lady, meaning just one

that was also a thought, I guess I'll have to mull it over some more and really think hard about it!

Moto-Mojo · 12-28-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenBateman

The struggle is real...the new twin turbo setup for the LLT from Fabberge is about 10k$, so that would put me in the same boat if that's what I really wanted, well I really want it, but that's a shit ton of money!

Yes, someone, (if not everyone) has figured out that horsepower is an addiction many people are willing to pay for. I suspect it always has been expensive, adjusted for inflation and available product. But the car itself was $43K. A bolt-on SC is $8K plus installation? Seems a tad excessive. But I guess that's what separates the men from the boys, as it were...

StevenBateman · 12-28-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Yes, someone, (if not everyone) has figured out that horsepower is an addiction many people are willing to pay for. I suspect it always has been expensive, adjusted for inflation and available product. But the car itself was $43K. A bolt-on SC is $8K plus installation? Seems a tad excessive. But I guess that's what separates the men from the boys, as it were...

Horsepower = happiness, right?

MrChrisLS3 · 12-29-2015, 01:42 AM

You already have the springs, finish the job and go from there.

12-20-2015, 10:47 PM	#15
Texas_RS Drives: 2013 1LE/SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dfw, Texas Posts: 898	If I were you I'd just get a splitter for the bumper you currently have. Not much different with the ss bumper besides mail slot for that year, save $500 __________________ Current mods: Stainless Power Long Tube Headers,Cat Delete,CAI Cold Air Intake,Vitesse throttle controller, Muffler/Resonator Delete w/dual tips. ADM Performance Tuned,BMR 1.25 lowering springs,R1 Concept Slotted/Dimpled Rotors.

12-21-2015, 04:44 PM	#18
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	If you are going to swap the bumper, why not go with the ZL1? After getting a SS bumper, splitter, and all parts needed it can't be much different than the ZL1 setup. I have that hood and I love it. $500 to install springs sounds really high, too! __________________

12-27-2015, 07:35 PM	#20
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I want a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger and my dilemma is 2 G's hardly covers 1/5 of the cost involved. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

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j0s394 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2Lt RS Ashen Gray Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New york Posts: 52 View My Garage	Id say do the drop and the SS Bumper, btw installing springs is not that hard, ive installed my own spring when i had my bmr 1.4 and then took em out and went with coilovers __________________ scared of heights

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12-29-2015, 01:42 AM	#28
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	You already have the springs, finish the job and go from there.