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MedicalCowboy · 11-05-2013, 07:29 PM

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Yeah Brick stabbed a guy.

mbrusco103 · 11-08-2013, 12:44 AM

I love the jealousy some people have. Rather than be happy for the kid and give some useful information they just give a jealous little rant. Some 16 year old kids can be more responsible with their cars a lot of the older guys driving the same cars.

Welcome to the site and my recommendation for an ashen gray camaro is blackout everything with a nice set of black rims. I have forgestar f14s but there are lots of nice options out there. Good luck!

StealthZL1 · 11-08-2013, 06:07 AM

Nice car, Kid. Don't listen to the envious haters. Enjoy your Camaro and drive safely. You'll never forget your first car.

Spartan01 · 11-08-2013, 07:37 AM

Clifton,
No offense, but you are 16, that is pretty young, My advice is to garage the Camaro for a few years and get a mustang. Drive that POS for a few years, with that stupid straight rear axle, that way you will really and truly appreciate the work of art that is the Gen 5 Camaro.

Colt · 11-08-2013, 08:17 AM

Plastidipping your rims would look great and it's a cheap/easy mod. I would also look into some vinyl blackouts and/or stripes if you are wanting some more cheap cosmetic mods to give it a sinister look. Window tint was my first mod, but I only went 35% all the way around to stay legal. If you are wanting a mod to really change the front end, I'd recommend getting a front splitter. Imo the v6 really needs one to look aggressive.

SoCalCamaro93 · 11-08-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Dog, chill out, it's just a v6.

Hahaha

Cosmetic mods are all you need right now. Save the HP upgrades until you're at least in college.

its a syn · 11-08-2013, 06:55 PM

Injen CAI was my 1st mod. Then I went with a RX catch can. Next was the ported throttle body. Black iceolater spacer was next.

rocknroll_jeph · 11-09-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Clif

Yeah, my parents and I talked about getting a borla exhaust system, but cosmetic features are important to me.

Thank you for the welcome, by the way!

Welcome to the site! I have had my 2LT Camaro for a week and one day. Its only my 3rd car, but the favorite one I own already! Mine came with a Borla exhaust system when I bought it. It really livens up the engine and the sound is just beautiful, especially in higher revs and quiet when cruising.

As for cosmetic mods, that is just a reflection on your own personality!

I didn't get my first car until I was 25, you are pretty lucky. Don't take it for granted!

Good luck!

Synerbee · 11-11-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocklage

I want you to think of the most incredibly stupid thing that you could possibly do to your Camaro.

For example, race some idiot in down a crowded road.
Rev the engine and drop the clutch into the back of another car.
Try to take a corner your don't know like the back of your hand and end up wrecking your shiny car.
Or acting like an ASSHOLE at school because you have a nice car and getting your car keyed, egg'd, or stolen.

Oh and by the way listen to your god damn parents you may think you know everything in the world but your parents didn't reach the age they did or love you as much as they do out of DUMB LUCK, they know way more than you ****ing ever will right now so respect them.

For you, go ahead, dress that shit up. You currently can't/don't have respect for what that power can do, achieve great laps times, drag race like no other, and kill the people you love when you act a fool.

When you wrap your head around responsibility in life, then add horsepower.

Thank you for reminding me immaturity doesn't discriminate against age.

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Originally Posted by Clif

Hey!

My name is Clifton, and I'm 16. (possibly the youngest Camaro owner on the site? Idk, lol.) Below are some pictures of my car that I got back in March, and I am looking to mod it. I was thinking of getting a carbon fiber bowtie decal for the front and back, plasti-dipping my bezels, and/or plasti-dipping my rims, as well as getting a 20% tint and ground effects. Does anyone have any suggestions/advice on this, and what else I could do to make my car look great?

Thanks!

If you're looking for rims stick to 19/20s. I bought my car used and it came with 22s. They look good, but you will loose ride quality and performance.
I would also invest in a set of these.
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SS PANTHER · 11-12-2013, 03:17 AM

Get a set of drop springs. It will look nicer, handle and brake better. There a some good deals on OEM 20" tires and wheels, which, in conjunction with the lowering springs would look nice if you can afford it. Black bowties and some other cheap and simple mods that some other members mentioned would round it off.

Clif · 12-15-2013, 06:06 PM

Thank you everyone for your comments! You guys are so welcoming and I am so appreciative of all the ideas. I'm definitely looking at stripes (Although I have no idea what color stripes that'd look good with Ashen gray?) I've been terribly busy with school and haven't been able to respond. Over this time, I've done a few things to the car, and will post pictures shortly!

Mods as of now:

- 25% tint all sides; strip on top of front windshield

- Bowties blacked out

- Got blacked out "CAMARO" side emblems. ( Just took this, the flash makes it look dirty for some reason..)

- Painted bezels; blacked out tailights

- Painted license plate frame letters (Again, crappy flash...)

- And, for Christmas, getting my rims painted black and calipers red.

Hope yall are having a great holiday season!

Synerbee · 12-15-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Clif

Thank you everyone for your comments! You guys are so welcoming and I am so appreciative of all the ideas. I'm definitely looking at stripes (Although I have no idea what color stripes that'd look good with Ashen gray?) I've been terribly busy with school and haven't been able to respond. Over this time, I've done a few things to the car, and will post pictures shortly!

Mods as of now:

- 25% tint all sides; strip on top of front windshield

- Bowties blacked out

- Got blacked out "CAMARO" side emblems. ( Just took this, the flash makes it look dirty for some reason..)

- Painted bezels; blacked out tailights

- Painted license plate frame letters (Again, crappy flash...)

- And, for Christmas, getting my rims painted black and calipers red.

Hope yall are having a great holiday season!

Looks good

I remember back when I first got my car, and started doing small mods. It's slowly going to increase to more expensive parts. I'm not sure what colors you like, but I love bright color combinations such as orange, blue or green.

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BiG_TiMe · 12-16-2013, 12:17 PM

mod it any way you like... don't let people on here influence you. you can ask for opinions but at the end of the day it's all on you since it is your car.

ahh i remember when i was 17 in high school and my parents bought me this car. good times

Clif · 12-16-2013, 01:14 PM

Syner -

Thanks! Haha, I'm quite aware... It went from being $10 for the bowtie stuff, to 40 for the tint on the taillights and such, 240 for the window tint, to around 900 for exhaust (working on this..) to 1300 for rims and calipers painted. (working on this too :P)

Bigtime -

yeah, of course. I'm just trying to get some opinions/suggestions from you all who've been here a while compared to me, just the guy looking for stuff that looks cool.

11-08-2013, 12:44 AM	#44
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	I love the jealousy some people have. Rather than be happy for the kid and give some useful information they just give a jealous little rant. Some 16 year old kids can be more responsible with their cars a lot of the older guys driving the same cars. Welcome to the site and my recommendation for an ashen gray camaro is blackout everything with a nice set of black rims. I have forgestar f14s but there are lots of nice options out there. Good luck! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

11-08-2013, 06:07 AM	#45
StealthZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 321 View My Garage	How should I mod my camaro? Nice car, Kid. Don't listen to the envious haters. Enjoy your Camaro and drive safely. You'll never forget your first car.

11-08-2013, 07:37 AM	#46
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Clifton, No offense, but you are 16, that is pretty young, My advice is to garage the Camaro for a few years and get a mustang. Drive that POS for a few years, with that stupid straight rear axle, that way you will really and truly appreciate the work of art that is the Gen 5 Camaro. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

11-08-2013, 08:17 AM	#47
Colt Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 277 View My Garage	Plastidipping your rims would look great and it's a cheap/easy mod. I would also look into some vinyl blackouts and/or stripes if you are wanting some more cheap cosmetic mods to give it a sinister look. Window tint was my first mod, but I only went 35% all the way around to stay legal. If you are wanting a mod to really change the front end, I'd recommend getting a front splitter. Imo the v6 really needs one to look aggressive. __________________ Check out my Build Thread

11-08-2013, 06:55 PM	#49
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	Injen CAI was my 1st mod. Then I went with a RX catch can. Next was the ported throttle body. Black iceolater spacer was next. Attached Images __________________

11-12-2013, 03:17 AM	#52
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Get a set of drop springs. It will look nicer, handle and brake better. There a some good deals on OEM 20" tires and wheels, which, in conjunction with the lowering springs would look nice if you can afford it. Black bowties and some other cheap and simple mods that some other members mentioned would round it off.

12-15-2013, 06:06 PM	#53
Clif Drives: 2013 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NC Posts: 18	Thank you everyone for your comments! You guys are so welcoming and I am so appreciative of all the ideas. I'm definitely looking at stripes (Although I have no idea what color stripes that'd look good with Ashen gray?) I've been terribly busy with school and haven't been able to respond. Over this time, I've done a few things to the car, and will post pictures shortly! Mods as of now: - 25% tint all sides; strip on top of front windshield - Bowties blacked out - Got blacked out "CAMARO" side emblems. ( Just took this, the flash makes it look dirty for some reason..) - Painted bezels; blacked out tailights - Painted license plate frame letters (Again, crappy flash...) - And, for Christmas, getting my rims painted black and calipers red. Hope yall are having a great holiday season! Last edited by Clif; 12-15-2013 at 06:26 PM.

12-16-2013, 12:17 PM	#55
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	mod it any way you like... don't let people on here influence you. you can ask for opinions but at the end of the day it's all on you since it is your car. ahh i remember when i was 17 in high school and my parents bought me this car. good times __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

12-16-2013, 01:14 PM	#56
Clif Drives: 2013 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NC Posts: 18	Syner - Thanks! Haha, I'm quite aware... It went from being $10 for the bowtie stuff, to 40 for the tint on the taillights and such, 240 for the window tint, to around 900 for exhaust (working on this..) to 1300 for rims and calipers painted. (working on this too :P) Bigtime - yeah, of course. I'm just trying to get some opinions/suggestions from you all who've been here a while compared to me, just the guy looking for stuff that looks cool.