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colingordon · 05-30-2012, 09:06 PM

Hey everyone,

I am still waiting to get my Camaro but I have saved up about $2,000 for now to spend when I get it. What should be the first things I should get? I cant decide for myself hopefully someone who went through the same thing can tell me what they did and if they went the right way or they wish they did something different at first

Thanks everyone for your help!

NoSyT · 05-30-2012, 09:59 PM

What are you getting?

SS, LT, LS? Auto or manual? RS package? What color? We'll need some info on what you're getting to be of any help.

GaBoy25 · 05-30-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NoSyT

What are you getting?

SS, LT, LS? Auto or manual? RS package? What color? We'll need some info on what you're getting to be of any help.

Thats affirmative

colingordon · 05-30-2012, 11:16 PM

I am getting a 2012 2LS

J-ROD-210 · 05-30-2012, 11:21 PM

First thing I wanted was exhaust,for sound and looks. Didn't like the way those over sized bed pans looked in the back,plus they are pretty quiet. Next was CAI.

GaBoy25 · 05-30-2012, 11:27 PM

MR2 exhaust. Varaam Intake. Headers with tune including tcm if auto. Plenum spacer ect.

colingordon · 05-30-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GaBoy25

MR2 exhaust. Varaam Intake. Headers with tune including tcm if auto. Plenum spacer ect.

The LFX cant use headers but some High Flow Cats should fix that!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 05-31-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GaBoy25

MR2 exhaust. Varaam Intake. Headers with tune including tcm if auto. Plenum spacer ect.

There is also no Vararam intake for the LFX engine, nor is there a plenum spacer available.

John B.

k2jones · 05-31-2012, 01:08 AM

Tint the windows... CAI inc,...exhaust

PalmerGA · 05-31-2012, 08:10 AM

I'm thinking it really depends on what your reason for making mods is. For instance, I love the looks of my 1LT/RS so I'm not spending $$$ on asthetics.

The sound needs some help and I'd like to get max MPGs, so I've ordered MRT-V2 Axleback exhaust and CAI Cold Air Induction. Both are said to increase HP and MPG.

My other concern is keeping my inner engine clean and efficient so, I have ordered an RX Catch Can as well.

So as I said, I think YOU have to pick your priorities once you've put a few miles on it. If I could make only one mod, I'd probably choose the Catch Can. I know the engines are designed to function just fine without it, but I plan on having this car a lonnnnnnnng time. Dirty engine = not good.

colingordon · 05-31-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I'm thinking it really depends on what your reason for making mods is. For instance, I love the looks of my 1LT/RS so I'm not spending $$$ on asthetics.

The sound needs some help and I'd like to get max MPGs, so I've ordered MRT-V2 Axleback exhaust and CAI Cold Air Induction. Both are said to increase HP and MPG.

My other concern is keeping my inner engine clean and efficient so, I have ordered an RX Catch Can as well.

So as I said, I think YOU have to pick your priorities once you've put a few miles on it. If I could make only one mod, I'd probably choose the Catch Can. I know the engines are designed to function just fine without it, but I plan on having this car a lonnnnnnnng time. Dirty engine = not good.

I agree I plan on keeping this for a long time also and maybe passing it down or something like that. Thank you for telling me about the catch can I am going to look into that. But pretty much my goal is mainly performance with style. I want new rims and Oracle headlights and some tint and maybe some vinyl stripes but that all together will be about $550.00 (without the rims), so I just need to see what performance parts I want first probably a CAI Air Intake, catch can (Thanks you you

)
and a exhaust at first. Then I will see what I have left over and save up for the next item I want

awfarley · 05-31-2012, 09:39 AM

In this order:

Get Ashen Gray Metallic

When you get the deal you want tell the dealership you'll sign the papers today if they get the windows tinted as dark as legally possible on the sides and 15% on the back.

Put $350 back for the Vararam intake when it comes out

Add foglights if you don't have them ($150 roughly)

Change the interior bulbs to LED's in whatever color you choose (I got blue and they are great) ($15)

Get yourself a decent exhaust set-up but I'd do some heavy searching for the sound you like as there are many options and opinions ($350-$1500)

I'd say look at what others are doing on here but by all means do what makes you happy and take what people say lightly.

2010camarolt · 05-31-2012, 09:49 AM

wheels

Roll_the_Dice · 05-31-2012, 10:23 AM

All good suggestions above and like was posted, it depends on whether you are going for aesthetics or power/sound. If it were me, I would do it in this order...

Wheels, but not necessarily tires, keeping stock tires will save $ ($1000+)
exhaust ($350-550)
Windows tinted (I like the suggestion of working it in the deal) (free-$200)
CAI either Vararam when it comes out or CAI, Inc. ($350-$450)

-----$2000 stops here----

Fog lights ($100+)
Catch can ($150?? not sure haven't done it yet)

05-30-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	I Need Help Choosing!? Hey everyone, I am still waiting to get my Camaro but I have saved up about $2,000 for now to spend when I get it. What should be the first things I should get? I cant decide for myself hopefully someone who went through the same thing can tell me what they did and if they went the right way or they wish they did something different at first Thanks everyone for your help!

05-30-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
NoSyT It's a Three Six, Vee Six Drives: '12 AGM 2LT/RS & '14 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 981 View My Garage	What are you getting? SS, LT, LS? Auto or manual? RS package? What color? We'll need some info on what you're getting to be of any help. __________________

05-30-2012, 11:21 PM	#5
J-ROD-210 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS RJT A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio,Texas Posts: 675	First thing I wanted was exhaust,for sound and looks. Didn't like the way those over sized bed pans looked in the back,plus they are pretty quiet. Next was CAI. __________________

05-31-2012, 01:08 AM	#9
k2jones Drives: 2010 Camaro 2/SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 52 View My Garage	Tint the windows... CAI inc,...exhaust __________________ Never Shall I Fail My Brother:flag1:

05-31-2012, 09:49 AM	#13
2010camarolt Drives: Victory Red 1LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	wheels __________________

05-30-2012, 11:16 PM	#4
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	I am getting a 2012 2LS

05-31-2012, 08:10 AM	#10
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I'm thinking it really depends on what your reason for making mods is. For instance, I love the looks of my 1LT/RS so I'm not spending $$$ on asthetics. The sound needs some help and I'd like to get max MPGs, so I've ordered MRT-V2 Axleback exhaust and CAI Cold Air Induction. Both are said to increase HP and MPG. My other concern is keeping my inner engine clean and efficient so, I have ordered an RX Catch Can as well. So as I said, I think YOU have to pick your priorities once you've put a few miles on it. If I could make only one mod, I'd probably choose the Catch Can. I know the engines are designed to function just fine without it, but I plan on having this car a lonnnnnnnng time. Dirty engine = not good.

05-31-2012, 09:39 AM	#12
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	In this order: Get Ashen Gray Metallic When you get the deal you want tell the dealership you'll sign the papers today if they get the windows tinted as dark as legally possible on the sides and 15% on the back. Put $350 back for the Vararam intake when it comes out Add foglights if you don't have them ($150 roughly) Change the interior bulbs to LED's in whatever color you choose (I got blue and they are great) ($15) Get yourself a decent exhaust set-up but I'd do some heavy searching for the sound you like as there are many options and opinions ($350-$1500) I'd say look at what others are doing on here but by all means do what makes you happy and take what people say lightly.

05-31-2012, 10:23 AM	#14
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	All good suggestions above and like was posted, it depends on whether you are going for aesthetics or power/sound. If it were me, I would do it in this order... Wheels, but not necessarily tires, keeping stock tires will save $ ($1000+) exhaust ($350-550) Windows tinted (I like the suggestion of working it in the deal) (free-$200) CAI either Vararam when it comes out or CAI, Inc. ($350-$450) -----$2000 stops here---- Fog lights ($100+) Catch can ($150?? not sure haven't done it yet) __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)