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Old 05-17-2017, 03:28 PM   #1
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The College Kid's Camaro Project

As you can probably infer from the title of this thread, I am, for lack of a better phrase, ballin' on a budget. I just bought a 2014 2LS a little over a month ago after owning a Jeep for 8 years. I have absolutely no idea what is going on. This is my thread. Welcome to hell.

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So far, I've just plasti-dipped the rims and bowties, and put some vinyl gills on that I bought from Big Worm Graphix. It ended up looking like I did the gills with my feet, so I'm getting them redone tomorrow and adding in some hood spears.

Next on my to-do list is lighting. Having a hard time finding lights I like, so if anybody has suggestions or ideas, hit me up.

Well, that's it for now. Catch ya later, Camaro5.
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Old 05-17-2017, 05:32 PM   #2
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Welcome to the madness, mods are going to start getting real addicting!
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Old 05-17-2017, 07:21 PM   #3
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Get a catch can immediately if you plan on driving this for a while (like your Jeep). Best $150 investment you can make for these engines.
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Old 05-17-2017, 09:08 PM   #4
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College student here also with a 2LS, albeit a grad student now. Best way to save up money is figure out your priorities and what is more important; ex drinking with your friends or car parts.

Ohhh and contact Justin Hillard (IG datv6tho, camaro5 ghosted), he can hook you up with very good discounts and is one of the go too guys for information on the LFX and parts in general. Good luck with your build!
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Old 05-28-2020, 02:54 AM   #5
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Where do you guys get the money for such projects? Is there any fund or something for a college student like me? I've got a 2000 Camaro Z28 SS.
BR, Chris
Hi Chris, I started saving cash back in high school to do a restoration project (I've got dad's Camaro z28). Got some spare parts from garage sales mostly, then I was lucky to run into a schoolmate who helped me a lot.
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Old 10-07-2022, 07:59 AM   #6
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Hey guys, hope you are still here and would tell me - how is your restoration project, Grahamels?
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Old 10-07-2022, 10:12 AM   #7
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Nice ride.
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Old 10-08-2022, 09:04 AM   #8
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Idk why, but I want a number like yours. I am also just a college student with big dreams of a successful career for having the possibility to buy my dream car. I invest in my actual studies, and you can continue reading about the essay rewriter I access to improve and paraphrase my essays quickly and easily. It helps me avoid plagiarism and therefore succeed at college. I have great aims and plans.

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Old 01-07-2023, 03:09 PM   #9
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Welcome and congrats! I've installed lighting mods from Diode Dynamics and Oracle before. Check out my build if you want to see any of what I have done. Also, with a refresh 5th gen, on Phastek they have some great rear light upgrades. I believe they're called Hero Taillights. IMO, they're much better than the factory lights.

Good luck and happy modding!
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