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dtek · 06-06-2019, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by witenite

Lot's of good advice in the post's above. Good luck, congrats on the ride and welcome to C5!

Thank you!

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Joecruiser · 06-06-2019, 11:37 PM

Welcome dtek. Kudos to you for buying/paying for such a nice car at your age.

gunchamp · 06-06-2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dtek

Hey, I’m new to the forum and this is my first post!

I turned 18 in March and bought my own 2012 1lt Camaro, I went for the v6 to keep the insurance down because I am paying for the car and 18 years old.

Anyways, I was wondering if I was only able to do one performance mod for under $1000, what mod would everyone suggest me to get?

2012 Camaro 1LT Stock(3.6L LFX) , plastidipped rims, bow ties, break light bezels, and side emblems

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Nice car and welcome to the forums!

dtek · 06-06-2019, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Joecruiser

Welcome dtek. Kudos to you for buying/paying for such a nice car at your age.

Thank you thank you! Definitely isn’t easy

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dtek · 06-06-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

Nice car and welcome to the forums!

Thank you aswell!

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dtek · 06-06-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by davidscamaro

I'd say mufflers , something about a loud rip when you stomp the gas has always been a thing I enjoy

So just keep stock exhaust, cats, and just get like a Magnaflow resonated x muffler?

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Moto-Mojo · 06-07-2019, 12:03 AM

When I was 18 I drove my MOM’s ‘70 Mercury Montego. I think they gave that model the much deserved firing squad a few years later. OP, drive that sumbitch as is, and enjoy the envious, jaw dropping looks you’ll get. And know that you’ll be around to see things many of us will never see or drive.

And be careful. That ‘lowly’ V6 will kill you just as dead as any hot rod V8 if you don’t respect it!

Rons1le · 06-07-2019, 12:28 AM

Awesome ride and welcome..

As far as exhaust axle back sound good on those. Headers is not an option with the direct injection unless you change the heads. Biggest thing is make it your own..

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Ashen L99 · 06-07-2019, 01:13 AM

Welcome!

Honestly, I tell anyone and everyone to always start at the intake. It’s relatively cheap, and it actually benefits the car in more ways than 1. Have you ever tried breathing through a straw? Same principle.

gringo · 06-07-2019, 05:19 AM

Do sway bars (get rid of that FE2 crap), GM strut tower brace, catch can and a clean-side separator. You will have money left over, but those are the top mods I'd do right now.

TA1979 · 06-07-2019, 06:34 AM

Nice car, i would swap out that spoiler for an SS or Z28 style one, then i would go with an exhaust like many other people suggested. The rest of the car looks great already. After that, cold air kit and some headers.

gringo · 06-07-2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TA1979

Nice car, i would swap out that spoiler for an SS or Z28 style one, then i would go with an exhaust like many other people suggested. The rest of the car looks great already. After that, cold air kit and some headers.

You can't do headers on an LFX.

Cheap Guy · 06-07-2019, 08:04 AM

Personally I’d save the $1000 for the inevitable maintenance and repairs. Remember GTO - Gas, Tires and Oil! But like some people recommended above, maybe a muffler and upgraded (1LE) suspension. Fun stuff like LED lights and other appearance items are fairly cheap.

I know this is an enthusiast forum and a lot of people like to improve engine performance but honestly these cars have more performance ability stock than the driving ability of many drivers.

mr_honez · 06-07-2019, 09:19 AM

I would go exhaust, wheels, splitter, grille, etc. You already have a rear spoiler. Make her your own. Other mods could be RS headlights, interior lighting, and the like. She looks good now so any additions will only make her look even better

06-07-2019, 12:03 AM	#21
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,216	When I was 18 I drove my MOM’s ‘70 Mercury Montego. I think they gave that model the much deserved firing squad a few years later. OP, drive that sumbitch as is, and enjoy the envious, jaw dropping looks you’ll get. And know that you’ll be around to see things many of us will never see or drive. And be careful. That ‘lowly’ V6 will kill you just as dead as any hot rod V8 if you don’t respect it! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

06-07-2019, 12:28 AM	#22
Rons1le Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE AGM Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Galion, Oh Posts: 531 View My Garage	Awesome ride and welcome.. As far as exhaust axle back sound good on those. Headers is not an option with the direct injection unless you change the heads. Biggest thing is make it your own.. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS 1LE NPP/w Kooks headers, Procharged, ID1050X injectors, Katech belt tensioner, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, BMR subframe connectors, Matco driveshaft loop, AEM Wideband/Boost/Fuel gauges , Z/28 Splitter and Spoiler/w Wicker bill, Power Stop rotors and brake pads, MRR Z/28 Rep Wheels 20" w/p zeros 285 fronts and 305 rears, ZL1 addons Rock guards and Tow hook, Rear window louvers, Flags on the quarter windows and the moonroof, Billet aluminum door handles.

06-07-2019, 01:13 AM	#23
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 549	Welcome! Honestly, I tell anyone and everyone to always start at the intake. It’s relatively cheap, and it actually benefits the car in more ways than 1. Have you ever tried breathing through a straw? Same principle. __________________ Roto-fab big gulp, Nick Williams 102mm TB, Kong X-port LSA, Ported 821 heads, BTR stage 4 V2 pd cam, 416 CI bottom end, original block. TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback. Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/100 shot JUST IN CASE. NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires. DSX flex fuel kit, DSX aux pump, zl1 in tank. deatchwork 1000cc injectors. B&M deep trans pan, stock 6L90 converter, ZL1 diff 3.23 ratio. GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Forgestar F14s, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

06-07-2019, 08:04 AM	#27
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 682	Personally I’d save the $1000 for the inevitable maintenance and repairs. Remember GTO - Gas, Tires and Oil! But like some people recommended above, maybe a muffler and upgraded (1LE) suspension. Fun stuff like LED lights and other appearance items are fairly cheap. I know this is an enthusiast forum and a lot of people like to improve engine performance but honestly these cars have more performance ability stock than the driving ability of many drivers. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

06-07-2019, 09:19 AM	#28
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 2LT to 2SS Manual Conversion Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,632 View My Garage	I would go exhaust, wheels, splitter, grille, etc. You already have a rear spoiler. Make her your own. Other mods could be RS headlights, interior lighting, and the like. She looks good now so any additions will only make her look even better __________________

06-06-2019, 11:37 PM	#16
Joecruiser Drives: 2014 2-SSRS Slushbox Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 339	Welcome dtek. Kudos to you for buying/paying for such a nice car at your age.

06-07-2019, 05:19 AM	#24
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Do sway bars (get rid of that FE2 crap), GM strut tower brace, catch can and a clean-side separator. You will have money left over, but those are the top mods I'd do right now.

06-07-2019, 06:34 AM	#25
TA1979 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 60 View My Garage	Nice car, i would swap out that spoiler for an SS or Z28 style one, then i would go with an exhaust like many other people suggested. The rest of the car looks great already. After that, cold air kit and some headers.