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CamaroBC · 05-01-2011, 10:18 PM

I bought a Pre owned 2LT RS V6 at 9000 miles.
Unfortunately the dealership did not go into detail on all of the mods the previous owner made. So slowly i have been encountering mods here and there that had i known they were there would have saved me a lot of time. Im too new to all of this so I cant really say what has been done or not.

From what I know:
Rims painted black
RS break Calipers RED
Painted Black Bowties
Black Fuel Lid
Rally Stripes

From what I stumbled upon:
Second Audio Amp on Passenger Side
Under car LED's on front and back. Dont see side ones. Subsequently front one is broken.
missing air deflector(maybe) because the bolt holes are there, but maybe it was removed to add the LED's.

Not sure what else if anything has been done. I wouldnt know by looking.
So any suggestions on some common places to look next for possible additions or subtractions to my car would be much appreciated. One thing I did check was to see if there was a muffler delete, and both still seem to be there. So I guess thats a no. If anything was done with the engine or under the hood i wouldnt be even able to tell.

its a syn · 05-01-2011, 10:27 PM

post some pics

CamaroBC · 05-02-2011, 02:31 AM

of the engine?

PQ · 05-02-2011, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

of the engine?

Engine bay. From a few different angles, and front, sides and back of car. And get down low on the angles too.

CamaroBC · 05-22-2011, 05:07 PM

update:
things uncovered:
1-second amp installed on right side, controlled the bass, was unplugged now plugged in
2-LED underglow lights, found on front and rear, LED's in wheel well, but system deactivated, switches and plug entries found under steering wheel
3-Catback exhaust system installed.....just found this out. I thought the car just sounded that way naturally.

Im afraid to look under the hood. but that will be my next exploration. See if anything was done in there.

CarolinaChick · 05-22-2011, 05:21 PM

Not trying to be ugly, but you're afraid to look under the hood? I would have done that before even thinking of buying the car!

Anyway, my guess is there's probably a cold air intake under there.

CamaroBC · 05-22-2011, 05:30 PM

lol i know, but I wouldnt even know what I was looking at anyway. lol

Hetfield03 · 05-22-2011, 05:45 PM

They unplugged that bass because it actually sounds better with it unplugged from my understanding from reading other posts on Boston Acoustics premium system. Wondering how much if anything they charged because of mods you were unaware of? Didn't mess with the warranty I hope.

Hetfield03 · 05-22-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

lol iknow, but I wouldnt even know what I was looking at anyway. lol

You coulda taken someone with you. If I was a car salesman, Id salivate over a buyer like you. No offense, I'm still learning too.

justa25thTA · 05-22-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hetfield03

They unplugged that bass because it actually sounds better with it unplugged from my understanding from reading other posts on Boston Acoustics premium system. Wondering how much if anything they charged because of mods you were unaware of? Didn't mess with the warranty I hope.

some folks unplug the center speaker on the dash, but it didn't come with any "bass" from the factory, unless you are talking about the MTX system that you can buy from GM.

Hetfield03 · 05-22-2011, 05:49 PM

Ah. I misread then. Just seemed to answer why it would be unplugged.

jmack71 · 05-22-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justa25thTA

some folks unplug the center speaker on the dash, but it didn't come with any "bass" from the factory, unless you are talking about the MTX system that you can buy from GM.

Why would they unplug the center speaker? This is new to me.

Hetfield03 · 05-22-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmack71

Why would they unplug the center speaker? This is new to me.

Supposedly it makes a world of difference. If you search the forum, you can find at least one thread and multiple unpluggers who swear by this with the Boston acoustics system. Sorry I pushed this off topic.

CamaroBC · 05-22-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justa25thTA

some folks unplug the center speaker on the dash, but it didn't come with any "bass" from the factory, unless you are talking about the MTX system that you can buy from GM.

i did look on the right side there is a GM/BOSCH device in there. and another device. I will post the pics soon. Not sure if this is MTX, the shop at the dealership described it as extra amp.

05-01-2011, 10:18 PM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Newby, Need help pointing out Mods on my car I bought a Pre owned 2LT RS V6 at 9000 miles. Unfortunately the dealership did not go into detail on all of the mods the previous owner made. So slowly i have been encountering mods here and there that had i known they were there would have saved me a lot of time. Im too new to all of this so I cant really say what has been done or not. From what I know: Rims painted black RS break Calipers RED Painted Black Bowties Black Fuel Lid Rally Stripes From what I stumbled upon: Second Audio Amp on Passenger Side Under car LED's on front and back. Dont see side ones. Subsequently front one is broken. missing air deflector(maybe) because the bolt holes are there, but maybe it was removed to add the LED's. Not sure what else if anything has been done. I wouldnt know by looking. So any suggestions on some common places to look next for possible additions or subtractions to my car would be much appreciated. One thing I did check was to see if there was a muffler delete, and both still seem to be there. So I guess thats a no. If anything was done with the engine or under the hood i wouldnt be even able to tell.

05-01-2011, 10:27 PM	#2
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	post some pics __________________

05-22-2011, 05:45 PM	#8
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,517	They unplugged that bass because it actually sounds better with it unplugged from my understanding from reading other posts on Boston Acoustics premium system. Wondering how much if anything they charged because of mods you were unaware of? Didn't mess with the warranty I hope. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

05-22-2011, 05:49 PM	#11
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,517	Ah. I misread then. Just seemed to answer why it would be unplugged. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

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05-02-2011, 02:31 AM	#3
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	of the engine?

05-22-2011, 05:07 PM	#5
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	update: things uncovered: 1-second amp installed on right side, controlled the bass, was unplugged now plugged in 2-LED underglow lights, found on front and rear, LED's in wheel well, but system deactivated, switches and plug entries found under steering wheel 3-Catback exhaust system installed.....just found this out. I thought the car just sounded that way naturally. Im afraid to look under the hood. but that will be my next exploration. See if anything was done in there.

05-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#6
CarolinaChick Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 857	Not trying to be ugly, but you're afraid to look under the hood? I would have done that before even thinking of buying the car! Anyway, my guess is there's probably a cold air intake under there.

05-22-2011, 05:30 PM	#7
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	lol i know, but I wouldnt even know what I was looking at anyway. lol