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Youngster · 01-10-2015, 06:23 PM

I recently leased a 2015 camaro SS and although the exhaust is ok, I am really trying to make it better. The car already has wider wheels and is blacked out to the max. It has red interior lighting and I feel that a louder exhaust would complete the feel that I am trying to go for. The only problem is that the car is leased, and I can't permanantly modify the car with non-GM parts. If I do decide to go with something manufactured by GM I can have the dealership order and install it, but I am not sure of what other exhausts that GM may make for the car besides the dual mode exhaust. Another option is to get a cat back exhaust system but do any of you guys know one that won't void my warranty? I could also buy another oem exhaust to bolt onto it and then add straight pipes which would be loud enough, but I would like to know if it would cause anything that would alert the dealership that I had modified the car. I'm still pretty young and so far these are the only options that I have come up with. If you guys have any other suggestions please feel free to explain them to me. Thanks guys

Quicksilver-SS · 01-10-2015, 06:33 PM

I'm not sure about leasing, but I'm pretty sure you will void warranties and will have to pay to return everything back to the way you got it....
Read your lease agreement very carefully.

iCamaro81 · 01-10-2015, 08:25 PM

Here's what I would do...Keep an eye on the forums and buy a stock SS exhaust (since you just leased it you should have plenty of time to track one down). I have seen them as low as a 100 bucks. Buy electric cut outs and have them installed with the wireless kit. When it comes time to turn it in, just put the stock system you bought back in and sell off the kit. Just my thoughts as I have just installed these on my car and they sound great.

fastjohnny · 01-10-2015, 08:38 PM

He already has the original exhaust, so just get a cat back exhaust and put the original back on when you turn it in, and sell the aftermarket exhaust. As long as you get it back to original the stealership won't care, but if you turn it in with after market exhaust there going to charge you to put it back to stock.

402 · 01-10-2015, 08:42 PM

How about the GM exhaust that doesn't void any warranties.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386485

At the end just throw the factory mufflers back on with some clamps and call it a day.

Synner · 01-10-2015, 09:22 PM

There is no such thing as a catback that voids your warranty. Buy whichever one you want that connects to the factory cats and then find a place to store the original exhaust until its time to turn in the car.

402 · 01-10-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

There is no such thing as a catback that voids your warranty. Buy whichever one you want that connects to the factory cats and then find a place to store the original exhaust until its time to turn in the car.

Yes there is.

Synner · 01-10-2015, 09:39 PM

Lol, k.

JCunningham · 01-11-2015, 02:34 AM

or buy the car after the lease. just get what ever cat back you like then retune car back to stock if you dont buy it. cat back will not void warranty. You could just get GM Performance mufflers and have the dealer install it then your fine.

Red2014SS · 01-11-2015, 05:40 AM

You could also do a muffler delete. It costs about $100 and sounds good. Save the mufflers for trade in time, then have them welded back in.

IMPERIALBLUE2SS · 01-11-2015, 03:01 PM

I would not modify anything leased period! Find an older model you can afford that way it is yours when you finish paying for it.

dcpatters · 01-11-2015, 04:09 PM

I've leased and modified a nunber of cars. Just put it back to stock before your end of lease. To be honest, even if you left if modified, they wouldn't even know.

*The_Blur* · 01-11-2015, 04:57 PM

I'd recommend against modifying any leased vehicle. You won't get a better deal buying after the lease, so it doesn't make sense to lease with intent to buy. If you have an itch to modify a car, buy it.

FrostySS · 01-12-2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Lol, k.

Yeah, just leave it at that. Putting on a cat back doesn't void your warranty through GM. /GM Service Advisor.

Now, with it being a leased vehicle I'm not sure how that will work.

01-10-2015, 06:23 PM	#1
Youngster Drives: Black 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4	Exhaust options for a leased '15 I recently leased a 2015 camaro SS and although the exhaust is ok, I am really trying to make it better. The car already has wider wheels and is blacked out to the max. It has red interior lighting and I feel that a louder exhaust would complete the feel that I am trying to go for. The only problem is that the car is leased, and I can't permanantly modify the car with non-GM parts. If I do decide to go with something manufactured by GM I can have the dealership order and install it, but I am not sure of what other exhausts that GM may make for the car besides the dual mode exhaust. Another option is to get a cat back exhaust system but do any of you guys know one that won't void my warranty? I could also buy another oem exhaust to bolt onto it and then add straight pipes which would be loud enough, but I would like to know if it would cause anything that would alert the dealership that I had modified the car. I'm still pretty young and so far these are the only options that I have come up with. If you guys have any other suggestions please feel free to explain them to me. Thanks guys

01-10-2015, 08:25 PM	#3
iCamaro81 Drives: 2014 Camaro Convertible L99 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 90 View My Garage	Here's what I would do...Keep an eye on the forums and buy a stock SS exhaust (since you just leased it you should have plenty of time to track one down). I have seen them as low as a 100 bucks. Buy electric cut outs and have them installed with the wireless kit. When it comes time to turn it in, just put the stock system you bought back in and sell off the kit. Just my thoughts as I have just installed these on my car and they sound great. __________________ Bo White Throttle Body, Range AFM Disabler, Cold Air Induction Intake, JRE Scoop w/Roto Fab WW Relocation, ARH Brace, QTP Electric Cut Outs w/Wireless Kit.

01-11-2015, 02:34 AM	#9
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	or buy the car after the lease. just get what ever cat back you like then retune car back to stock if you dont buy it. cat back will not void warranty. You could just get GM Performance mufflers and have the dealer install it then your fine. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-11-2015, 05:40 AM	#10
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	You could also do a muffler delete. It costs about $100 and sounds good. Save the mufflers for trade in time, then have them welded back in. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

01-11-2015, 04:57 PM	#13
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I'd recommend against modifying any leased vehicle. You won't get a better deal buying after the lease, so it doesn't make sense to lease with intent to buy. If you have an itch to modify a car, buy it. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-10-2015, 06:33 PM	#2
Quicksilver-SS Drives: 2014 1SS / RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 602	I'm not sure about leasing, but I'm pretty sure you will void warranties and will have to pay to return everything back to the way you got it.... Read your lease agreement very carefully.

01-10-2015, 08:38 PM	#4
fastjohnny Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 173	He already has the original exhaust, so just get a cat back exhaust and put the original back on when you turn it in, and sell the aftermarket exhaust. As long as you get it back to original the stealership won't care, but if you turn it in with after market exhaust there going to charge you to put it back to stock.

01-10-2015, 08:42 PM	#5
402 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NEB Posts: 242	How about the GM exhaust that doesn't void any warranties. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386485 At the end just throw the factory mufflers back on with some clamps and call it a day.

01-10-2015, 09:22 PM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	There is no such thing as a catback that voids your warranty. Buy whichever one you want that connects to the factory cats and then find a place to store the original exhaust until its time to turn in the car.

01-10-2015, 09:39 PM	#8
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Lol, k.

01-11-2015, 03:01 PM	#11
IMPERIALBLUE2SS Drives: 2010 imperial blue LS3 M6 2SSRS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia beach Virginia Posts: 210	I would not modify anything leased period! Find an older model you can afford that way it is yours when you finish paying for it.

01-11-2015, 04:09 PM	#12
dcpatters Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 206	I've leased and modified a nunber of cars. Just put it back to stock before your end of lease. To be honest, even if you left if modified, they wouldn't even know.