Why does my camaro LS not look as good as others? Am I crazy? - Page 7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stray bullitt · 05-18-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zkdreads

here is my ls

thats the best part about our LS's... you can mod WHATEVER you want. Make it yours. Congrats on the purchase

Wow!! That should inspire a few LS drivers out there. That car looks like a million dollars. Nice job.

TJ91 · 05-18-2012, 01:59 PM

Get new wheels and some eagle eyes. You won't believe the difference

TastyBake · 05-18-2012, 02:05 PM

Recommend browsing through the Ashen Gray gallery. You may find one that inspires.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4133653

New wheels will fix it.

14pilot · 05-18-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TastyBake

Recommend browsing through the Ashen Gray gallery. You may find one that inspires.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4133653

New wheels will fix it.

And we have the winning post right here !!!

DABOSS · 05-18-2012, 02:23 PM

YEA! lets START WITH THE WHEELS, FIRST,then lets get some body work in on it.

KidKilowatt · 05-18-2012, 02:35 PM

Start pimpin it out !

jonathanmoguel · 05-18-2012, 03:10 PM

it looks diffrent because you dont have the SS.

Matic · 05-18-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

The problem is, it is stock. Not just the wheels, but lots of samll, inexpenseive things you can do to make it sparkle. Put the trim rings back on and paint them. Krylon does just fine if you prep well. cost you about $10 bucks for all 4.

This. Easy and fun project. Sand the rings with a fine grid sandpaper. Wipe off the dust with a damp rag and let dry. Spray 3 coats of krylon paint allowing for proper drying time each time. You should be able to find a color really close to your factory paint. Then 2 coats of clear coat. Pop back on, nice clean look.

Im ultimately going to replace mine with aftermarket, but the above has gotten me through the first year of ownership. Ive actually gotten a lot of compliments on mine, the rings are painted white.

You can also paint your bowties, darken the tail lights, paint the tail light bezels, which are all cheap and easy to do yourself.

Do you got rally stripes? I personally find the matte black (not gloss) to look really nice on those Cyber Grey or whatever they are called now. A bit more money, but can really add to the look overall. Tint is a must!

1o.f00t.570rk · 05-18-2012, 04:00 PM

I've still got the same 245/55R18 tires, just went to an 18x8.5 Forgestar F14:

The big benefit of the LS is the money you save being able to go into mods. Not everyone will want to go with a high contrast white rim, but they're underrated.

midwest mcnasty · 05-18-2012, 04:11 PM

yep its the wheels and for me i also did not like the stock spoiler either but still a goog looking car

IMJ · 05-18-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare2112

Okay, so since I saw the first concept Camaro, a few years ago, I have wanted one SOOOOO bad. So 12 days ago I decided to stop by every Chevy dealer in my town (Tulsa) and put all of them to work trying to get me financed, etc... I ended up having my pick of every available color in 1LS and 2LS models. I drove the 1LS first then the 2LS. I liked the manual transmission in the 1LS better, since it is a 6cyl. I was able to get the performance I wanted. So I picked an Ashen Grey Metallic 1LS.

No, to my point. I LOVE the car, but it seems to missing something. All I can think of is it has the standard black rally wheels. Maybe its the "pop" of the "nicer" wheels. To me, it seems the stance is different. Is there a difference or am I crazy?

Those wheels are killing the car, man. That and it could use some highlights in that darker color.

otter · 05-18-2012, 04:53 PM

Everyone agrees you need to improve the wheels.

If you want to turns some heads I would add some splashes of color. With your gray car, deep red or light blue would be a good match.

You can get kits to change the color of your "bowties". That would be an easy start.

Adding chrome trim is a good way to give your car a finished look.

Good luck,

DBBoopster · 05-18-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Hmmm...We had a V6 vs V8 battle, now it seems it is the 20+inch wheels crowd vs the 18 inche crowd.

Don't go there!!!

tsquare2112 · 05-18-2012, 05:46 PM

I have decided the first thing I get (after tag which is around $1000) will be wheels (I found some stock RS wheels and tires in my town for $450), then flat black stripes.

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05-18-2012, 02:35 PM	#90
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	Start pimpin it out ! __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

05-18-2012, 04:00 PM	#93
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 526 View My Garage	I've still got the same 245/55R18 tires, just went to an 18x8.5 Forgestar F14: The big benefit of the LS is the money you save being able to go into mods. Not everyone will want to go with a high contrast white rim, but they're underrated. __________________ Installed: Vararam Intake - ARK N-II Catback - F14 18x8.5 Rims - Window Tint - Camaro5.com Stickers - Team LLT Badge On Hand: Fesler Rear Diffuser - Stunner Dovetail Spoiler - T-Rex Upperclass Black Mesh Grille - PFADT Strut Tower Brace (Unpainted) - SEIBON TSII CF Hood - SEIBON CF OEM Trunk Lid On Order: Ported IM Future Plans: Airlift Suspension - CF Driveshaft - 9in IRS - SC FI - Brembo Brakes - more Pfadt Team LLT

05-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#96
otter Drives: Eastbound and Down Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 555	Everyone agrees you need to improve the wheels. If you want to turns some heads I would add some splashes of color. With your gray car, deep red or light blue would be a good match. You can get kits to change the color of your "bowties". That would be an easy start. Adding chrome trim is a good way to give your car a finished look. Good luck, __________________

05-18-2012, 02:05 PM	#87
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Recommend browsing through the Ashen Gray gallery. You may find one that inspires. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4133653 New wheels will fix it.

05-18-2012, 02:23 PM	#89
DABOSS big boss Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: tenn Posts: 7	YEA! lets START WITH THE WHEELS, FIRST,then lets get some body work in on it.

05-18-2012, 03:10 PM	#91
jonathanmoguel MM.CC Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilmington/Lomita, CA Posts: 281 View My Garage	it looks diffrent because you dont have the SS.

05-18-2012, 04:11 PM	#94
midwest mcnasty scottie v Drives: 2012 2lt camaro iom rs package Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ottawa ks Posts: 446	yep its the wheels and for me i also did not like the stock spoiler either but still a goog looking car

05-18-2012, 05:46 PM	#98
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	I have decided the first thing I get (after tag which is around $1000) will be wheels (I found some stock RS wheels and tires in my town for $450), then flat black stripes.