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byrds8 · 11-30-2020, 06:58 PM

Ya know, its a shame when you can't come up with a single thing you'd want to put under the tree for yourself. My wife keeps telling me I need to come up with something but there is not much I really want. Well not much that I can get with $200 that is lol. Oh well. Guess Ill eventually figure it out. LOL

Whoomba · 11-30-2020, 07:15 PM

Mine are more expensive than that but they’re wish lists. Even with everything going on, God is good.

byrds8 · 11-30-2020, 07:23 PM

Guess I just don't need much. I have everything I need. The toys I want are just expensive lol. Im sure Ill figure out something. Maybe a new fob lol.

Moto-Mojo · 11-30-2020, 07:52 PM

I thought Christmas was cancelled?

HDRDTD · 11-30-2020, 07:56 PM

A gift certificate to your favorite speed shop perhaps ??

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-30-2020, 08:55 PM

Kick in 200 yourself and take the wife away for a weekend.

supersnake05 · 11-30-2020, 09:04 PM

I always ask for car parts then end up with a t shirt that doesn't fit me.... lol

InFiD3ViL · 11-30-2020, 09:15 PM

When I have a set budget I tend to go with interior/exterior mods. Big bang for the buck stuff for that visual appeal.

For instance, I bought a full set of tinted side marker SMD LEDs (Oracle knockoffs) for like $90 on Amazon. I have had them over a year and they are working perfectly and look great. I also did an auto shifter plate delete and converted it to a carbon fiber shift knob (push down instead of trigger), custom billet polished aluminum lever/shaft (awesomely made by another Camaro5 member), and OEM leather boot from the manual - for less than $200 total. If you haven't already, you can do under dash/seat LED strips in any color, or maybe do the full LED light pipe mod for the dash. Calipers already painted? (Can't tell in your pic). Wicker Bill? Front splitter?

Need a new set of door speakers or an amp? Maybe buy a whole crapload of all the best detailing products and some quality microfibers for interior/exterior. If you don't already have one, how about a nice Dual Action polisher and some pads?

Tons of stuff you can do for $200. The main issue is figuring out if you have done it all already!

oldman14ss · 11-30-2020, 09:30 PM

Christmas huh? I just retired two weeks ago. know what I want for Christmas? a ball gag for my wife. you know the one zed used on bruce willis in pulp fiction. I swear she would give a woodpecker a headache.

InFiD3ViL · 11-30-2020, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman14ss

Christmas huh? I just retired two weeks ago. know what I want for Christmas? a ball gag for my wife. you know the one zed used on bruce willis in pulp fiction. I swear she would give a woodpecker a headache.

Bring out the Gimp!

Oh yeah...CONGRATULATIONS! Woohoo! No more work!

Camaro__ss · 11-30-2020, 09:37 PM

I want a 2.9 liter whipple supercharger kit. There. I said it. I know, I know......I’ll shoot my eye out.

Risingson05 · 11-30-2020, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman14ss

Christmas huh? I just retired two weeks ago. know what I want for Christmas? a ball gag for my wife. you know the one zed used on bruce willis in pulp fiction. I swear she would give a woodpecker a headache.

Bwhahahaha

byrds8 · 11-30-2020, 10:31 PM

I thought about the les side markers. A few I looked at had fit issues. My calipers are not painted. I do not have the patience or skill to do a good job there. Although I have seen some nice ones done. I like the trigger shift. Thought about that also. I was always told it is easy to mess up your paint with a buffer and pads. I’m sure I’ll come up with something. Or maybe I’ll get something small and save the rest for rear gears lol.

Grats on the retirement. I have a long way to go before I can afford that lol.

oldman14ss · 11-30-2020, 10:43 PM

NO MORE TENSION! HELLO PENSION! sorry not trying to jack your thread. go for the gears . thank you folks. wish I was still younger. I look back and think of some of the s**t ive done and thank the lord I'm still alive.

11-30-2020, 06:58 PM	#1
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	Christmas Ya know, its a shame when you can't come up with a single thing you'd want to put under the tree for yourself. My wife keeps telling me I need to come up with something but there is not much I really want. Well not much that I can get with $200 that is lol. Oh well. Guess Ill eventually figure it out. LOL __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

11-30-2020, 07:23 PM	#3
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	Guess I just don't need much. I have everything I need. The toys I want are just expensive lol. Im sure Ill figure out something. Maybe a new fob lol. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

11-30-2020, 07:52 PM	#4
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,216	I thought Christmas was cancelled? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

11-30-2020, 08:55 PM	#6
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	Kick in 200 yourself and take the wife away for a weekend. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

11-30-2020, 09:15 PM	#8
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,737	When I have a set budget I tend to go with interior/exterior mods. Big bang for the buck stuff for that visual appeal. For instance, I bought a full set of tinted side marker SMD LEDs (Oracle knockoffs) for like $90 on Amazon. I have had them over a year and they are working perfectly and look great. I also did an auto shifter plate delete and converted it to a carbon fiber shift knob (push down instead of trigger), custom billet polished aluminum lever/shaft (awesomely made by another Camaro5 member), and OEM leather boot from the manual - for less than $200 total. If you haven't already, you can do under dash/seat LED strips in any color, or maybe do the full LED light pipe mod for the dash. Calipers already painted? (Can't tell in your pic). Wicker Bill? Front splitter? Need a new set of door speakers or an amp? Maybe buy a whole crapload of all the best detailing products and some quality microfibers for interior/exterior. If you don't already have one, how about a nice Dual Action polisher and some pads? Tons of stuff you can do for $200. The main issue is figuring out if you have done it all already! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI Last edited by InFiD3ViL; 11-30-2020 at 09:47 PM.

11-30-2020, 07:15 PM	#2
Whoomba Drives: 2024 Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,453	Mine are more expensive than that but they’re wish lists. Even with everything going on, God is good.

11-30-2020, 07:56 PM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	A gift certificate to your favorite speed shop perhaps ??

11-30-2020, 09:04 PM	#7
supersnake05 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 97	I always ask for car parts then end up with a t shirt that doesn't fit me.... lol

11-30-2020, 09:30 PM	#9
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 706	Christmas huh? I just retired two weeks ago. know what I want for Christmas? a ball gag for my wife. you know the one zed used on bruce willis in pulp fiction. I swear she would give a woodpecker a headache.

11-30-2020, 09:37 PM	#11
Camaro__ss Drives: 2013 L99 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 185	I want a 2.9 liter whipple supercharger kit. There. I said it. I know, I know......I’ll shoot my eye out.

11-30-2020, 10:31 PM	#13
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	I thought about the les side markers. A few I looked at had fit issues. My calipers are not painted. I do not have the patience or skill to do a good job there. Although I have seen some nice ones done. I like the trigger shift. Thought about that also. I was always told it is easy to mess up your paint with a buffer and pads. I’m sure I’ll come up with something. Or maybe I’ll get something small and save the rest for rear gears lol. Grats on the retirement. I have a long way to go before I can afford that lol. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

11-30-2020, 10:43 PM	#14
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 706	NO MORE TENSION! HELLO PENSION! sorry not trying to jack your thread. go for the gears . thank you folks. wish I was still younger. I look back and think of some of the s**t ive done and thank the lord I'm still alive.