if you only had $250 to spend.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

beasstmode · 08-27-2014, 10:07 AM

Ok, so recently bought my camaro ss. And I wanna get the most out of it. So after ALL my other responsibilitys (saving, house payment, car payment, car.health.dental insurance ect..) I only have about $250 of play money for the car each month. So I already have cai, and cat back exhaust.. so what next to get the most out of it $250 at a time. I'm not to worried about cosmetics at this point, mainly bolt ons and suspension. Brand specific please, I've come from the Nissan world of mods and not super familiar with what's good for these cars. Much thanks everyone!

rebelyell22 · 08-27-2014, 10:11 AM

high flow cats. More than $250, but it's worth it. Just save

beasstmode · 08-27-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

high flow cats. More than $250, but it's worth it. Just save

I'm considering saving up and just do long tubes with the high flows, possibly catless?

DaFisch · 08-27-2014, 10:34 AM

I'd do lowering springs from BMR next.

wally mayfield · 08-27-2014, 10:44 AM

porn and bullets...

beasstmode · 08-27-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFisch

I'd do lowering springs from BMR next.

How much do you guys recommend lowering these? 1"..1.5"?

ZED SLED · 08-27-2014, 11:03 AM

Glenlivet and a hooker

pickwithaustin · 08-27-2014, 11:04 AM

I never really understood the whole "fixed budget" concept of "...after bills I have x-amount of money each month to play." No offense or anything, I'm speaking in general. I have never had just one fixed, every month, bill schedule. I mean, things come up such as the need to buy a new appliance, or repairs on something, replacement, registrations and inspections, "other" toys (maybe I just have too many interests?), and so forth. Even things like electricity fluctuates in cost, unless you are set up on a yearly average schedule.

That said, I'm not sure I'd set a need to spend the $250 on something each month. Instead, create a list of things you want to do over time and go after purchasing them as funds permit. Some may be smaller costs, others may require a few months worth of the $250-a-month-surplus.

Dfault · 08-27-2014, 11:06 AM

I would save up about 3k if I were you and compile a list of what you want and buy either one big expensive mod or buy several smaller ones.

Evergreen6 · 08-27-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Glenlivet and a hooker

$250

Good booze

Cheap hooker

PoorMansCamaro · 08-27-2014, 11:14 AM

throttle controller

this thread is in the v6 bolt on section, but they make them for the ls3/l99 as well.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372526

DRKS1D3 · 08-27-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

I never really understood the whole "fixed budget" concept of "...after bills I have x-amount of money each month to play." No offense or anything, I'm speaking in general. I have never had just one fixed, every month, bill schedule. I mean, things come up such as the need to buy a new appliance, or repairs on something, replacement, registrations and inspections, "other" toys (maybe I just have too many interests?), and so forth. Even things like electricity fluctuates in cost, unless you are set up on a yearly average schedule.

That said, I'm not sure I'd set a need to spend the $250 on something each month. Instead, create a list of things you want to do over time and go after purchasing them as funds permit. Some may be smaller costs, others may require a few months worth of the $250-a-month-surplus.

Stop trying to be responsible and logical. He has money that is burning a hole in his pocket.

coryrulez9 · 08-27-2014, 12:07 PM

Put it on your car loan and then once thats paid off, then start modding so you aren't tempted to upgrade again.

Denis · 08-27-2014, 12:18 PM

Catch can

http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...n-apx9001.html

08-27-2014, 10:07 AM	#1
beasstmode Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: surprise, az Posts: 204	if you only had $250 to spend.. Ok, so recently bought my camaro ss. And I wanna get the most out of it. So after ALL my other responsibilitys (saving, house payment, car payment, car.health.dental insurance ect..) I only have about $250 of play money for the car each month. So I already have cai, and cat back exhaust.. so what next to get the most out of it $250 at a time. I'm not to worried about cosmetics at this point, mainly bolt ons and suspension. Brand specific please, I've come from the Nissan world of mods and not super familiar with what's good for these cars. Much thanks everyone!

08-27-2014, 10:11 AM	#2
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	high flow cats. More than $250, but it's worth it. Just save __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

08-27-2014, 10:44 AM	#5
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	porn and bullets... __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

08-27-2014, 11:03 AM	#7
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,467 View My Garage	Glenlivet and a hooker __________________

08-27-2014, 11:04 AM	#8
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I never really understood the whole "fixed budget" concept of "...after bills I have x-amount of money each month to play." No offense or anything, I'm speaking in general. I have never had just one fixed, every month, bill schedule. I mean, things come up such as the need to buy a new appliance, or repairs on something, replacement, registrations and inspections, "other" toys (maybe I just have too many interests?), and so forth. Even things like electricity fluctuates in cost, unless you are set up on a yearly average schedule. That said, I'm not sure I'd set a need to spend the $250 on something each month. Instead, create a list of things you want to do over time and go after purchasing them as funds permit. Some may be smaller costs, others may require a few months worth of the $250-a-month-surplus. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

08-27-2014, 10:34 AM	#4
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	I'd do lowering springs from BMR next.

08-27-2014, 11:06 AM	#9
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	I would save up about 3k if I were you and compile a list of what you want and buy either one big expensive mod or buy several smaller ones.

08-27-2014, 11:14 AM	#11
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,955	throttle controller this thread is in the v6 bolt on section, but they make them for the ls3/l99 as well. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372526 __________________

08-27-2014, 12:07 PM	#13
coryrulez9 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 204	Put it on your car loan and then once thats paid off, then start modding so you aren't tempted to upgrade again.

08-27-2014, 12:18 PM	#14
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Catch can http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...n-apx9001.html __________________