Another posier

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

Right! However some, and I mean just some, 1LE guys really get offended if we modify our non 1LE cars to look like that. Which is why I clearly just refer to mine as a "SS" and keep it badged as such. Even though the 1LE is an option package, some get really offended with the wrapped hood and replica wheels.

For me, my spoiler is different, no diffuser, 1LE replicas (which are different when you see them side by side), and my hood wrap. I am taking mods I like from all models to make my car mine and different than the next AGM SS.

I get a kick of out of the poser thing... Up-badging a car is where anyone wil really get flamed. Beyond that, to me, just make it yours!

I agree 100%! I could not care less what someone else's car looks like. I find it funny when people falsely represent their car (either buy up-bagging or if I overheard you claiming you had a 1LE) but again I really don't care. We got our 1LE because of what it could do, not to impress anyone but us! I do love the apperance, but I more love its abilities.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by motorhead

No the irony would be if the OP had SS badges on his/her V6.

GT-V6

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by rontammy0

Did i mention the 60 hp he was going to get when he installed his chip....Ya maybe more ricer.

Are you sure you're not mistaken? I thought the stickers gave 60 more HP.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by gajagfan

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding 1LE badging. There is none from the factory. They are badged as SS's (white or red) depending on the presence or lack there of the RS package. Any 1LE badging is aftermarket or homemade.

In a way I'm posing, I added some 1LE badges.

[Jpnyhc1le]

Originally Posted by rontammy0

Ok here's one to add to your list op. It's has these cheap walmartv425 stickers on it. I asked him what the 425 meant. He went on to give a song and dance about how that's what the car had after his cai and exhaust. I'm not sure this is posing. You guys decide.

Haha this is a good one. Just let an rt be an rt lol

[xc_SS/RS]

That's actually fantastic looking in white. Do not see the problem especially if it's a 2012. People who put type r badges on a normal civic are posers.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Ragnar

In a way I'm posing, I added some 1LE badges.

Not posing, you just want the world to know that you're one better than an SS.

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by gajagfan

I agree 100%! I could not care less what someone else's car looks like. I find it funny when people falsely represent their car (either buy up-bagging or if I overheard you claiming you had a 1LE) but again I really don't care. We got our 1LE because of what it could do, not to impress anyone but us! I do love the apperance, but I more love its abilities.

My story, and I will tell anyone who asks is that my wife wanted the auto since she cannot drive a manual and did not want me to teach her (though I know I could) so we had to go the L99 route and the 1LE is not available in a L99. But I want to do the suspension upgrades, etc. But it will never be a 1LE, but it may look similar to one and handle like one (eventually), but it is still my L99 SS that has some flair to it.

[Evil-Bee-NH]

I get crap for putting RS badges on my car all the time from people like some of the posters in this thread and there's always someone who comes along and says why do you care what he does to his car as long as it's tasteful and not like some say SS badging on a V6 but i still get crap for my little RS badge which has nothing to do with performance or really trying to make it seem like it's more then it is.

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

My story, and I will tell anyone who asks is that my wife wanted the auto since she cannot drive a manual and did not want me to teach her (though I know I could) so we had to go the L99 route and the 1LE is not available in a L99. But I want to do the suspension upgrades, etc. But it will never be a 1LE, but it may look similar to one and handle like one (eventually), but it is still my L99 SS that has some flair to it.

It's a logical solution to the situation you faced. Does your wife enjoy the car? If she does, its a big win! My wife does not drive stick, will not learn how to drive stick, and damn sure does not want me involved if she did want to learn to drive stick! My wife likes the car and its looks, but hates if she is in it and I use it as it was intended to be used. As I said before, I think what you are doing is by no means posing, and your car looks great.

[JR 1]

You can't do anything to your car without the Camaro police coming after you. I put the 45th stripes on my 2012 Camaro, may she rest in peace.

I don't consider this a "poseur" thing to do since it was the 45th anniversary year. I didn't put the stripes on to fool anyone, I just liked that way they look. It's not like I told anyone I had the "official" 45th anniversary package, but anyone who knows what the stripes mean would already know that since the car was silver...

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Not posing, you just want the world to know that you're one better than an SS.

It did cost me $3500 more, but the 1LE package caught my attention. The ZL1 was out of my range for where I wanted to be. So I got this from the ZL1: front hubs/bearings, rear shock mounts, NPP exhaust, steering wheel, shifter, 4 rimes, and 4 front tires. I like having a unique SS!

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by Ragnar

In a way I'm posing, I added some 1LE badges.

I don't think you are at all. If it's important to you for others to know what you have, I see nothing wrong with what you're doing. You are simply identifying what you actually have. No posing there.

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by gajagfan

It's a logical solution to the situation you faced. Does your wife enjoy the car? If she does, its a big win! My wife does not drive stick, will not learn how to drive stick, and damn sure does not want me involved if she did want to learn to drive stick! My wife likes the car and its looks, but hates if she is in it and I use it as it was intended to be used. As I said before, I think what you are doing is by no means posing, and your car looks great.

The funny part here is that yea she enjoys driving it, but she does not just grab for the keys. LOL

I am waiting for that day. She can grab them when she wants to, but just prefers me to drive mostly.

Thanks for the compliments! It is a work in progress and I try to stay off of the couch with mods. I got my wheels as an early B-day gift last week and that has been the best appearance mod to date, plus that extra footprint makes a huge handling difference!