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PalmerGA · 12-12-2012, 03:00 PM

So I picked up my 2013 1SS this week and just had to mess with it. I kept the under hood Chevy Emblem from my 1LT and stuck it on the SS. It's a small first step, but technically it's a mod (cosmetic). Getting my Heritage Grille installed tomorrow.

What do ya think?

CamaroRBT · 12-12-2012, 03:02 PM

Welcome! Just dont gey bit by the mod bug too bad..... it'll hurt the pocket book ;-)

PalmerGA · 12-12-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRBT

Welcome! Just dont gey bit by the mod bug too bad..... it'll hurt the pocket book ;-)

Oh I know... sunk over a grand into my 1LT in the first couplr of months. This SS is mighty fine just as it is. Mods will be minimal.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 12-12-2012, 03:18 PM

Very clean. Love the outline of it too....

Good Luck on your addiction and congrats on the upgrade!
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

CFD · 12-12-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Oh I know... sunk over a grand into my 1LT in the first couplr of months. This SS is mighty fine just s it is. Mods will be minimal.

This SS is mighty fine just s it is. Mods will be minimal.[/QUOTE]

You say that now, we'll see lol.

2010 SSRS · 12-12-2012, 03:32 PM

that looks great

Forte · 12-12-2012, 03:49 PM

I see those holes drilled in the strut towers that are just begging for a brace....

LOL @ mods will be minimal... that's what I said when I first started modding my V6

PalmerGA · 12-12-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Forte

I see those holes drilled in the strut towers that are just begging for a brace....

LOL @ mods will be minimal... that's what I said when I first started modding my V6

Thanks guys.

I know, I know... there will be mods but (unlike my 1LT) at least I won't have to start by tryin to make it sound or run like a V8 (which can't be done). I kept my 1LT Catch Can, which will work on the SS, so that's a free-bee. I will likely get a CAI unit for it. Stripes may be in its future as well. So how much are those braces anyway?

Okay STOP! You've already got me spending more money.

Dznts · 12-12-2012, 04:40 PM

looks awesome!

Forte · 12-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Well if you get the custom painted strut brace's from Lupe on here its only like 3 bills depending on what you want. The part itself I believe straight from GM is around 150 including the 6 bolts.

That was smart to keep the Catch can, like you said a free-bee.

dissitscesar · 12-12-2012, 05:05 PM

first of many..

PalmerGA · 12-13-2012, 12:25 PM

Well my second mod was supposed to happen today. When I bought the car I got the option they call "dealer installed body colored grille" ($475) - I call it a Heritage Grille because it looks the same as the aftermarkets by that name (see Chevy site photo).

So I get to the dealer and he says it will be ready in less than an hour. I politely said "I don't think so". He looked and looked for the GM labor hours and finally called the local body shop they use. The guy told him their labor hours for a grille remove and replace is 3.7! Apparently the dealer hasn't installed one of these yet,

I made another appointment for next week and will leave it with them. RATS! Gonna see if I can get a nice retro "SS" to put in place of the bowtie and forget about the puny little one that's on the grille now..

ssmike · 12-13-2012, 02:43 PM

Ha! See, you are getting the heritage grill and already you're changing the emblems! lol! Just admit that you're a mod junky like the rest of us! Admitting you have a mod problem is the first step to happiness!

PalmerGA · 12-13-2012, 04:51 PM

My name is Jim... and I'm a mod junky.

12-12-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	My First SS Mod So I picked up my 2013 1SS this week and just had to mess with it. I kept the under hood Chevy Emblem from my 1LT and stuck it on the SS. It's a small first step, but technically it's a mod (cosmetic). Getting my Heritage Grille installed tomorrow. What do ya think? Attached Images __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-12-2012, 03:32 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	that looks great __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-12-2012, 04:40 PM	#9
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	looks awesome! __________________

12-13-2012, 12:25 PM	#12
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Well my second mod was supposed to happen today. When I bought the car I got the option they call "dealer installed body colored grille" ($475) - I call it a Heritage Grille because it looks the same as the aftermarkets by that name (see Chevy site photo). So I get to the dealer and he says it will be ready in less than an hour. I politely said "I don't think so". He looked and looked for the GM labor hours and finally called the local body shop they use. The guy told him their labor hours for a grille remove and replace is 3.7! Apparently the dealer hasn't installed one of these yet, I made another appointment for next week and will leave it with them. RATS! Gonna see if I can get a nice retro "SS" to put in place of the bowtie and forget about the puny little one that's on the grille now.. Attached Images __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-13-2012, 04:51 PM	#14
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	My name is Jim... and I'm a mod junky. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-12-2012, 03:02 PM	#2
CamaroRBT Who's Laughing Now? Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 322 View My Garage	Welcome! Just dont gey bit by the mod bug too bad..... it'll hurt the pocket book ;-)

12-12-2012, 03:18 PM	#4
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Very clean. Love the outline of it too.... Good Luck on your addiction and congrats on the upgrade! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

12-12-2012, 03:49 PM	#7
Forte Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 598	I see those holes drilled in the strut towers that are just begging for a brace.... LOL @ mods will be minimal... that's what I said when I first started modding my V6

12-12-2012, 05:04 PM	#10
Forte Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 598	Well if you get the custom painted strut brace's from Lupe on here its only like 3 bills depending on what you want. The part itself I believe straight from GM is around 150 including the 6 bolts. That was smart to keep the Catch can, like you said a free-bee.

12-12-2012, 05:05 PM	#11
dissitscesar Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 186	first of many..

12-13-2012, 02:43 PM	#13
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Ha! See, you are getting the heritage grill and already you're changing the emblems! lol! Just admit that you're a mod junky like the rest of us! Admitting you have a mod problem is the first step to happiness!