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11Huggerwhite · 01-17-2011, 07:18 PM

Hey, I just joined the forum. I'm picking up my new 2011 RS V6 tomorrow I was wondering whats the best upgrades to do to a V6. I already ordered a K&N Typhoon CAI. Thanks

GbrilliantQ · 01-17-2011, 07:29 PM

Hey, welcome to the forums. Typically a set of headers, CAI and a catback exhaust are a good place to start.

I've just started to mod my 1LT RS today, but I'm going exterior mods first. Congrats on the new Camaro!

11Huggerwhite · 01-17-2011, 07:30 PM

Thanks what exterior mods are you doing.

GbrilliantQ · 01-17-2011, 07:51 PM

I'm going black out on the tail lights, side markers and backup lights. Plasti-dip the rims black, tint the windows. Red/White dual halos with new DRL's. Later on I'm going to get the OEM ground effects with an SS front fascia .

I love the Murdered look.

Nutbutt · 01-17-2011, 07:55 PM

Nice cat back exhaust to give your V6 the sound it really deserves ! I have the Solo Mach which eliminates those huge trash can mufflers ! Do a search on solo and you won't be sorry !

Darth_Emma · 01-17-2011, 07:59 PM

Lower it... makes it look better and corner better... you get 2 benefits!

11Huggerwhite · 01-17-2011, 08:44 PM

I think I am going to lower it but how much should I lower it

PoorMansCamaro · 01-17-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Huggerwhite

I think I am going to lower it but how much should I lower it

I'm going with the bmr lowering springs. 1.4" in the front and 1" in the rear. You can get 1.4" all around, and i wouldn't go any lower then that. Then they have 1" all the way around.

11Huggerwhite · 01-18-2011, 01:25 AM

Yea I think I'm going to lower it 1.4" all the way around. I think I'm going to use the BMR kit to lower it. Can anyone poat a picture of a car lowered 1.4". Thanks

shevyman · 01-18-2011, 01:46 AM

congrats on the car.
my opinion would be to drop a v8 under the hood. lol j/k

i am with everyone one else as to the headers,exhaust,tune. but if you want to get crazy go slap a turbo on it. also i am not a fan of the v6 have not kept up but maybe a cam would be a good option.

well what ever route you go good luck and again congrats on your new car. enjoy it

11Huggerwhite · 01-18-2011, 01:57 AM

Thanks my mom wouldn't let my dad get me a V8 lol. I'm just going to install the CAI I bought and lower it and see what looks cool.

11Huggerwhite · 01-18-2011, 02:18 AM

Just bought two things from RPI
Item # Item Name Quantity Price/ea. Extended
HAL10 2010-2011 Camaro Headlight HALO Kit 1 $168.95 $168.95
Color \ Orange
1 $9.95 $9.95
Model \ RS
1 $0.00 $0.00
CAMP39 2010-2011 Camaro Painted Fog Light Bezels 1 $99.00 $99.00
Spoiler Color \ Inferno Orange Metallic (28U)

shevyman · 01-18-2011, 12:22 PM

nice. its good to see people getting a new toy and being able to do some add ons.

i am looking to buy a set of the halo projector head lamps, just not down to pay 168. a light. but hey guess you have to pay to get something good.

MAGfuz · 01-18-2011, 12:54 PM

Intake, exhaust, LT Headers and Hi Flow cats are probably the best bet if you're going to keep it N/A, otherwise go STS Rear Mount Turbo for 500+ HP!

Visual mods help with standing out from other 5th gens. I slapped some vinyl on my bowties and lettering and I like it. Next for visuals is black out sidemarkers and tail lights...still deciding whether to vinyl them or Niteshade them.

01-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#1
11Huggerwhite Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro SS supercharged Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winter Haven Posts: 218 View My Garage	First Peformance upgrades? Hey, I just joined the forum. I'm picking up my new 2011 RS V6 tomorrow I was wondering whats the best upgrades to do to a V6. I already ordered a K&N Typhoon CAI. Thanks

01-17-2011, 07:51 PM	#4
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	I'm going black out on the tail lights, side markers and backup lights. Plasti-dip the rims black, tint the windows. Red/White dual halos with new DRL's. Later on I'm going to get the OEM ground effects with an SS front fascia . I love the Murdered look. Last edited by GbrilliantQ; 01-17-2011 at 08:01 PM.

01-17-2011, 07:55 PM	#5
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Nice cat back exhaust to give your V6 the sound it really deserves ! I have the Solo Mach which eliminates those huge trash can mufflers ! Do a search on solo and you won't be sorry ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-18-2011, 12:54 PM	#14
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Intake, exhaust, LT Headers and Hi Flow cats are probably the best bet if you're going to keep it N/A, otherwise go STS Rear Mount Turbo for 500+ HP! Visual mods help with standing out from other 5th gens. I slapped some vinyl on my bowties and lettering and I like it. Next for visuals is black out sidemarkers and tail lights...still deciding whether to vinyl them or Niteshade them. __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

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01-17-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	Hey, welcome to the forums. Typically a set of headers, CAI and a catback exhaust are a good place to start. I've just started to mod my 1LT RS today, but I'm going exterior mods first. Congrats on the new Camaro!

01-17-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
11Huggerwhite Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro SS supercharged Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winter Haven Posts: 218 View My Garage	Thanks what exterior mods are you doing.

01-17-2011, 07:59 PM	#6
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Lower it... makes it look better and corner better... you get 2 benefits!

01-17-2011, 08:44 PM	#7
11Huggerwhite Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro SS supercharged Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winter Haven Posts: 218 View My Garage	I think I am going to lower it but how much should I lower it

01-18-2011, 01:25 AM	#9
11Huggerwhite Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro SS supercharged Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winter Haven Posts: 218 View My Garage	Yea I think I'm going to lower it 1.4" all the way around. I think I'm going to use the BMR kit to lower it. Can anyone poat a picture of a car lowered 1.4". Thanks

01-18-2011, 01:46 AM	#10
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	congrats on the car. my opinion would be to drop a v8 under the hood. lol j/k i am with everyone one else as to the headers,exhaust,tune. but if you want to get crazy go slap a turbo on it. also i am not a fan of the v6 have not kept up but maybe a cam would be a good option. well what ever route you go good luck and again congrats on your new car. enjoy it

01-18-2011, 01:57 AM	#11
11Huggerwhite Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro SS supercharged Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winter Haven Posts: 218 View My Garage	Thanks my mom wouldn't let my dad get me a V8 lol. I'm just going to install the CAI I bought and lower it and see what looks cool.

01-18-2011, 02:18 AM	#12
11Huggerwhite Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro SS supercharged Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winter Haven Posts: 218 View My Garage	Just bought two things from RPI Item # Item Name Quantity Price/ea. Extended HAL10 2010-2011 Camaro Headlight HALO Kit 1 $168.95 $168.95 Color \ Orange 1 $9.95 $9.95 Model \ RS 1 $0.00 $0.00 CAMP39 2010-2011 Camaro Painted Fog Light Bezels 1 $99.00 $99.00 Spoiler Color \ Inferno Orange Metallic (28U)

01-18-2011, 12:22 PM	#13
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	nice. its good to see people getting a new toy and being able to do some add ons. i am looking to buy a set of the halo projector head lamps, just not down to pay 168. a light. but hey guess you have to pay to get something good.