Am I insane one way or the other?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JKLNHYD · 03-20-2010, 01:20 PM

So without letting too much info out about who my POC's are right now, I am at a crossroads with my 2LT. I have the opportunity to send my 2LT/RS IOM off to a very successful NASCAR race team to get worked over during the first week of May. They were fairly involved during the developement of both the V8's and V6's so it's nothing new to them.

My initial thoughts are:
1) yes, they will most likely void damn near all of the warranty,

2) it's pretty damn sweet as it is right now,

3) it will definately be a unique and most likely a one-off version which= overall value and collectibility of the car

4)it's a chance in a lifetime because its all for FREE.

I immediately want to say "HELL YEAH!" but I'm also leary of the extended issues like maintenance and god forbid, a real problem because there won't be one dealer that will touch it after all this gets done.

I've been told it could include everything from full internals, heads, cam, exhaust, and a completely different brake system however, I haven't committed to pulling the trigger yet. I still need it to be street legal and registerable in the worst of the emission-nazi states because I'm military and move around quite frequently. They claim to have built a V6 already with 475RWHP

which to me seems quite high without replacing everything with top of the line parts. Is that even possible with the LLT??

It is my daily driver right now but after this would end up being a weekend/perfect weather day vehicle because I wouldn't want to run the risk of wrecking it. It would basically turn into a show car that I'd run once in a while at the local dragstrip.

What is everyone's thoughts? Am I dumb for not handing them the keys already???

Thanks for your input...

*The_Blur* · 03-20-2010, 01:22 PM

Do it. You can't miss this chance. It's free, rare, and awesome.

In fact, I'll consider infracting you if you don't do this.

TJ91 · 03-20-2010, 01:23 PM

DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol toss your KEYS AWAY!!!!
Just kidding, i see your point, but seriously, hand the keys over

Im sure she could still be your DD, just a monster v6 which would be a one of a kind beast
DOO IT, DO IT, You can do it

redman · 03-20-2010, 01:27 PM

Seems like you need more information before a sound decision can be made. Simply turning your car over without knowing exactly what is going to be done is risky. Could work out great but could also turn into something that you don't need.

nasty2ss · 03-20-2010, 01:27 PM

You got go for it.Sounds like a once in a life time opp

Blade · 03-20-2010, 01:28 PM

Send it you big dummy!

mrray13 · 03-20-2010, 01:32 PM

I would , I know for sure I would!!

Do it, do it, do it!!!!

rolnslo · 03-20-2010, 01:35 PM

If they can keep it street legal, I'd say go for it. FREE? Completely? Really?

Your only real downside to doing it is who's going to fix it when you break it and how much is it going to cost?

cschmidt1956 · 03-20-2010, 01:36 PM

DO IT. No questions asked. You could always sell it afterwords if you are not loving it.

Camarodriver · 03-20-2010, 02:08 PM

Of course, do it silly! rare chance indeed, so hop on it and keep us all posted! eB

nachocheese · 03-20-2010, 03:05 PM

I think you should let them do my car first. I'll let you know how it works out so you can make an informed decision.

ROD1 · 03-20-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redman

Seems like you need more information before a sound decision can be made. Simply turning your car over without knowing exactly what is going to be done is risky. Could work out great but could also turn into something that you don't need.

This is a very valid point indeed and you shouldn't chance it. Pm me and I will take the chance for you. Least I could do to protect a fellow Gen5.

Wizzer · 03-20-2010, 05:32 PM

Nope Im for turning it over and if you find you cant live with the car after they are done you will most likely make money off the deal. You will have a unique car and it would sell in a heartbeat if you wanted to get rid of it. I would go for it. gl

mrray13 · 03-20-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROD1

This is a very valid point indeed and you shouldn't chance it. Pm me and I will take the chance for you. Least I could do to protect a fellow Gen5.

Helluva sacrifice there bro!! I toast

you for the effort...but if all else fails, I will donate my car for the test.

JKLNHYD · 03-20-2010, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the encouraging words guys!

I couldnt offer up another member even if I wanted to. I was pretty sure I was going to let them have it but I still need to find out what they plan to do before anything starts. I'll keep everyone posted with a Build thread when it all kicks off...

tradosaurus · 03-20-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKLNHYD

Thanks for the encouraging words guys!

I couldnt offer up another member even if I wanted to. I was pretty sure I was going to let them have it but I still need to find out what they plan to do before anything starts. I'll keep everyone posted with a Build thread when it all kicks off...

Absolutely NOT! Don't Do It!

Now what is this race car teams phone number?

CamaroDreams07 · 03-21-2010, 02:23 AM

I'll come take your car away if you don't do this. With the money you're saving you can easily cover any warranty repairs and still come out on top.

AdnanHfuda · 03-21-2010, 02:53 AM

you cant do this man, its too risky with not knowing what they will be doing with your precious camaro and also plus the warr....... wait, what am i saying? DO IT NOW!!! what are you waiting for?!?!?

on a more serious note, if something were to happen that you could not afford to fix, im sure one of our wealthier members would be happy to buy it from you for the price of a new camaro

TJ91 · 03-21-2010, 03:32 AM

ok will be looking foward to your car journal

Camaro68 · 03-21-2010, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Do it. You can't miss this chance. It's free, rare, and awesome.

In fact, I'll consider infracting you if you don't do this.

CatiaJockey · 03-21-2010, 09:27 AM

Do you have to sign any waivers? If its promised to come back to you in as good order as you provided it to them in, I'd vote yes. If you have to sign waivers that releases them from any responsibility if bad things happen then I'd vote no. Read the fine print and follow your gut!

KMPrenger · 03-21-2010, 11:06 PM

OK heres the deal...I'm not just gonna say DO IT!

But DO your homework first? Get a guarantee that your car will return in a well-running, working, street legal manner. Make an agreement...have both parties sign. Ask questions...will your car lose tons of its durability? Wil constant maintance be a reality? What about time-frame? How long will they have to transform your car?

In short..just make sure you've taken care of yourself! After that..only thing is to ask yourself if you can turn lose of the car for that long...and if so. HAVE FUN...YEEEHHHAWWW!!!

PieNsky · 03-21-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

OK heres the deal...I'm not just gonna say DO IT!

But DO your homework first? Get a guarantee that your car will return in a well-running, working, street legal manner. Make an agreement...have both parties sign. Ask questions...will your car lose tons of its durability? Wil constant maintance be a reality? What about time-frame? How long will they have to transform your car?

In short..just make sure you've taken care of yourself! After that..only thing is to ask yourself if you can turn lose of the car for that long...and if so. HAVE FUN...YEEEHHHAWWW!!!

There was an SS guy looking for used parts for his Camaro from some shop that left it torn down. CHECK THEM OUT FIRST!

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03-20-2010, 01:20 PM	#1
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: 2LT/RS, 6SPD, IOM, Blk Int Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 255 View My Garage	Am I insane one way or the other?? So without letting too much info out about who my POC's are right now, I am at a crossroads with my 2LT. I have the opportunity to send my 2LT/RS IOM off to a very successful NASCAR race team to get worked over during the first week of May. They were fairly involved during the developement of both the V8's and V6's so it's nothing new to them. My initial thoughts are: 1) yes, they will most likely void damn near all of the warranty, 2) it's pretty damn sweet as it is right now, 3) it will definately be a unique and most likely a one-off version which= overall value and collectibility of the car 4)it's a chance in a lifetime because its all for FREE. I immediately want to say "HELL YEAH!" but I'm also leary of the extended issues like maintenance and god forbid, a real problem because there won't be one dealer that will touch it after all this gets done. I've been told it could include everything from full internals, heads, cam, exhaust, and a completely different brake system however, I haven't committed to pulling the trigger yet. I still need it to be street legal and registerable in the worst of the emission-nazi states because I'm military and move around quite frequently. They claim to have built a V6 already with 475RWHP which to me seems quite high without replacing everything with top of the line parts. Is that even possible with the LLT?? It is my daily driver right now but after this would end up being a weekend/perfect weather day vehicle because I wouldn't want to run the risk of wrecking it. It would basically turn into a show car that I'd run once in a while at the local dragstrip. What is everyone's thoughts? Am I dumb for not handing them the keys already??? Thanks for your input... __________________ TEAM LLT !!! "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

03-20-2010, 01:22 PM	#2
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	Do it. You can't miss this chance. It's free, rare, and awesome. In fact, I'll consider infracting you if you don't do this. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

03-20-2010, 01:23 PM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol toss your KEYS AWAY!!!! Just kidding, i see your point, but seriously, hand the keys over Im sure she could still be your DD, just a monster v6 which would be a one of a kind beast DOO IT, DO IT, You can do it __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-20-2010, 01:28 PM	#6
Blade Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT CGM RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,499 View My Garage	Send it you big dummy! __________________ Signature by Bmorecam Follow me on Twitter Build Thread

03-20-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
redman Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mi Posts: 71	Seems like you need more information before a sound decision can be made. Simply turning your car over without knowing exactly what is going to be done is risky. Could work out great but could also turn into something that you don't need.

03-20-2010, 01:27 PM	#5
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 711	You got go for it.Sounds like a once in a life time opp

03-20-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 3,063	I would , I know for sure I would!! Do it, do it, do it!!!! __________________ *PacMan*

03-20-2010, 01:35 PM	#8
rolnslo Farewell 2010 1LT/RS... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,304 View My Garage	If they can keep it street legal, I'd say go for it. FREE? Completely? Really? Your only real downside to doing it is who's going to fix it when you break it and how much is it going to cost? __________________ #1: 2010 1LT/RS Victory Red M6 - July 2009-Oct 2011 (SOLD). #2: 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6 - Oct 2011.....

03-20-2010, 01:36 PM	#9
cschmidt1956 Drives: Too Little time to drive.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 269 View My Garage	DO IT. No questions asked. You could always sell it afterwords if you are not loving it.

03-20-2010, 02:08 PM	#10
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 589 View My Garage	Of course, do it silly! rare chance indeed, so hop on it and keep us all posted! eB __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)*New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless!

03-20-2010, 03:05 PM	#11
nachocheese Drives: 1LT RS, SIM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 288	I think you should let them do my car first. I'll let you know how it works out so you can make an informed decision.

03-20-2010, 05:32 PM	#13
Wizzer Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ga Posts: 618	Nope Im for turning it over and if you find you cant live with the car after they are done you will most likely make money off the deal. You will have a unique car and it would sell in a heartbeat if you wanted to get rid of it. I would go for it. gl

03-20-2010, 06:49 PM	#15
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: 2LT/RS, 6SPD, IOM, Blk Int Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 255 View My Garage	Thanks for the encouraging words guys! I couldnt offer up another member even if I wanted to. I was pretty sure I was going to let them have it but I still need to find out what they plan to do before anything starts. I'll keep everyone posted with a Build thread when it all kicks off... __________________ TEAM LLT !!! "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

03-21-2010, 02:23 AM	#17
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Carefully and without sarcasm. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 6,264 View My Garage	I'll come take your car away if you don't do this. With the money you're saving you can easily cover any warranty repairs and still come out on top.

03-21-2010, 02:53 AM	#18
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,128	you cant do this man, its too risky with not knowing what they will be doing with your precious camaro and also plus the warr....... wait, what am i saying? DO IT NOW!!! what are you waiting for?!?!? on a more serious note, if something were to happen that you could not afford to fix, im sure one of our wealthier members would be happy to buy it from you for the price of a new camaro __________________ one day my love http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83005

03-21-2010, 03:32 AM	#19
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	ok will be looking foward to your car journal __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-21-2010, 09:27 AM	#21
CatiaJockey Drives: 662 6 injectors 6 spd dual exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancleave, Ms Posts: 3,004 View My Garage	Do you have to sign any waivers? If its promised to come back to you in as good order as you provided it to them in, I'd vote yes. If you have to sign waivers that releases them from any responsibility if bad things happen then I'd vote no. Read the fine print and follow your gut! __________________

03-21-2010, 11:06 PM	#22
KMPrenger Drives: '10 ABM LT/RS, 01 Ford Ranger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 6,928	OK heres the deal...I'm not just gonna say DO IT! But DO your homework first? Get a guarantee that your car will return in a well-running, working, street legal manner. Make an agreement...have both parties sign. Ask questions...will your car lose tons of its durability? Wil constant maintance be a reality? What about time-frame? How long will they have to transform your car? In short..just make sure you've taken care of yourself! After that..only thing is to ask yourself if you can turn lose of the car for that long...and if so. HAVE FUN...YEEEHHHAWWW!!! __________________ Shes ALL MINE! - 8/24/2009 2G1FB1EV2A9133373 Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Vararam intake, MACE Ported Intake Manifold, RX Ported TB, RX "Black Ice" manifold insulator, Trifecta Tune, Mike Norris Catch Can, DRL Harness, Heritage grill, Street Scene lower grill, NLP Spoiler, ZL1 rockers, Switchblade silver interior, Defenderworx sills, and more!

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