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SlingShot · 06-07-2019, 10:21 AM

When my wife had her 2LT, we kept it simple. Went with Flowmaster American Thunder axle back, cold air intake and gill accents. Other than that we just kept it clean, or I should say I kept them clean. We also had a 2010 Transformer Edition with LS3, a his and her's set.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-07-2019, 11:01 AM

New wheels would be my choice.

When I had my v6, I went for an intake, throttle body, catch cans, wheels.

The wheels were the biggest difference for me.

TA1979 · 06-07-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

You can't do headers on an LFX.

I wasnt reading carefully

, missed that it was a '12. How about bigger down pipes?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-07-2019, 02:34 PM

I like your car! I would have loved to have that when I was 18! I can’t wait to see what you do to make it yours. That V6 would have probably gotten me in trouble at your age.

dtek · 06-07-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I like your car! I would have loved to have that when I was 18! I can’t wait to see what you do to make it yours. That V6 would have probably gotten me in trouble at your age.

Thank you!

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gpskinzhut · 06-07-2019, 02:43 PM

My first car at 18 was an '80 Z28 350/auto... and the Gen5 LT would punch it in the face and take it's lunch.

For $1k, that will go fast. I'd probably be looking for some wheels/tires that someone's unloading. This is an upgrade that changes the entire character of the car, both visually and performance-wise.

After wheels, I'd go springs & sways.

After that, axle back & CAI. I had an SLP PowerFlo on my 2010 2LT. Loved it.

After that (there is always a never-ending list of "after that") would be brakes.

Etc. etc. etc.

The wife won't let me do a damned thing to the 2014 2LT though. Hoping she buys a Jeep and the '14 will become MY daily.

Jonesm24 · 06-07-2019, 09:10 PM

If I was 18, you know what I would do with it?
I’d drive it.... Save your money and enjoy the car. Unless you have a disposable income and a scholarship.

Welker2 · 06-09-2019, 01:00 PM

Personally if I were you I'd either save that money, make an extra car payment or put it towards school; hold off any mods for now and just enjoy your new ride.

redcoats1976 · 06-09-2019, 01:11 PM

it looks good now.just drive and enjoy it and look around,maybe some cosmetic mod will catch your eye.in the meantime nothing wrong with keeping the extra thousand bucks in your pocket.ive had my RS 3 years now and all ive done is get the old stripes removed and another slightly different set installed.

CamaroFred · 06-09-2019, 01:36 PM

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gringo · 06-09-2019, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

My first car at 18 was an '80 Z28 350/auto... and the Gen5 LT would punch it in the face and take it's lunch.

For $1k, that will go fast. I'd probably be looking for some wheels/tires that someone's unloading. This is an upgrade that changes the entire character of the car, both visually and performance-wise.

After wheels, I'd go springs & sways.

After that, axle back & CAI. I had an SLP PowerFlo on my 2010 2LT. Loved it.

After that (there is always a never-ending list of "after that") would be brakes.

Etc. etc. etc.

The wife won't let me do a damned thing to the 2014 2LT though. Hoping she buys a Jeep and the '14 will become MY daily.

You sold the Iroc?

I don't think I could ever part with my GTA. There's just too much blood, sweat and tears in that one. Did the wife force you to sell it?

bmcquill · 06-11-2019, 12:42 AM

I'd start with a CAI and save the rest of your money, at least for a while. Provides a few benefits and you'll notice an improvement in sound. Everyone's situation is different, but things often change a lot the years after 18.. deciding on more school, jobs/careers, moving, etc. Those decisions affect what you'll need that money for and what you'll need the car to be, so I recommend staying flexible, frustrating as that might sound.

xstuntman · 06-11-2019, 11:06 AM

Great car young man!

I'd save the money and head over to the Cosmetics/Detailing forum. There is much to learn on proper washing, waxing and sealing. Two bucket, foam gun, waterless, etc. I find detailing to be extremely relaxing and fun.

Also I'd read up on upper induction cleaning/intake valves on direct injection engines.

gpskinzhut · 06-11-2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

You sold the Iroc?

I don't think I could ever part with my GTA. There's just too much blood, sweat and tears in that one. Did the wife force you to sell it?

The wife actually demanded I not sell it, but we were in a financial pickle due to our 'friend' we were renting a house from, who decided to sell it out from under us with no warning. 2 weeks to find a place and get moved. Had to flip both the IROC and her Miata. Good times.

06-07-2019, 10:21 AM	#29
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	When my wife had her 2LT, we kept it simple. Went with Flowmaster American Thunder axle back, cold air intake and gill accents. Other than that we just kept it clean, or I should say I kept them clean. We also had a 2010 Transformer Edition with LS3, a his and her's set. __________________

06-07-2019, 11:01 AM	#30
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,116	New wheels would be my choice. When I had my v6, I went for an intake, throttle body, catch cans, wheels. The wheels were the biggest difference for me. Attached Images __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-07-2019, 02:34 PM	#32
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,186	I like your car! I would have loved to have that when I was 18! I can’t wait to see what you do to make it yours. That V6 would have probably gotten me in trouble at your age. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

06-07-2019, 02:43 PM	#34
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	My first car at 18 was an '80 Z28 350/auto... and the Gen5 LT would punch it in the face and take it's lunch. For $1k, that will go fast. I'd probably be looking for some wheels/tires that someone's unloading. This is an upgrade that changes the entire character of the car, both visually and performance-wise. After wheels, I'd go springs & sways. After that, axle back & CAI. I had an SLP PowerFlo on my 2010 2LT. Loved it. After that (there is always a never-ending list of "after that") would be brakes. Etc. etc. etc. The wife won't let me do a damned thing to the 2014 2LT though. Hoping she buys a Jeep and the '14 will become MY daily. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

06-09-2019, 01:00 PM	#36
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Personally if I were you I'd either save that money, make an extra car payment or put it towards school; hold off any mods for now and just enjoy your new ride. __________________

06-07-2019, 09:10 PM	#35
Jonesm24 Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 260	If I was 18, you know what I would do with it? I’d drive it.... Save your money and enjoy the car. Unless you have a disposable income and a scholarship.

06-09-2019, 01:11 PM	#37
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,020	it looks good now.just drive and enjoy it and look around,maybe some cosmetic mod will catch your eye.in the meantime nothing wrong with keeping the extra thousand bucks in your pocket.ive had my RS 3 years now and all ive done is get the old stripes removed and another slightly different set installed.

06-09-2019, 01:36 PM	#38
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Cheapest mods you have made to your camaro <$100 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

06-11-2019, 12:42 AM	#40
bmcquill Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 46	I'd start with a CAI and save the rest of your money, at least for a while. Provides a few benefits and you'll notice an improvement in sound. Everyone's situation is different, but things often change a lot the years after 18.. deciding on more school, jobs/careers, moving, etc. Those decisions affect what you'll need that money for and what you'll need the car to be, so I recommend staying flexible, frustrating as that might sound. __________________ ZL1 front & Hotchkis rear sways, Z28 upper control arm bushings, toe links & trailing arms, DSS aluminum subframe bushings, SS Brembos & master cylinder, DSX flex fuel kit, Apex wheels, Elite catch can & clean side separator, K&N Typhoon CAI, MGW short throw

06-11-2019, 11:06 AM	#41
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,343	Great car young man! I'd save the money and head over to the Cosmetics/Detailing forum. There is much to learn on proper washing, waxing and sealing. Two bucket, foam gun, waterless, etc. I find detailing to be extremely relaxing and fun. Also I'd read up on upper induction cleaning/intake valves on direct injection engines. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.