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StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 07:56 PM

With some Christmas money saved up and once I get my tax return, I'll have a pretty healthy amount of cash to put into the car for mods. I'll probably have between 1500$-2000$ to spend, which is pretty decent. Now I face a hard dilemma on what to get. I have narrowed it down to two options: the first being a new hood, specifically the MPD-Z force ram air and option number two being getting the car lowered (already have the springs) along with an SS bumper and a Z28 "style" splitter from RPI designs. Now the hood is about 1100$ US which is about 1450$ Canadian with the poor exchange rate and then a paint job on top with would probably put me in or close to my allowance, and my second option is about 500$ to get the springs installed (quoted to me by my shop), 350$ US for the splitter which is about 420$ ish, and I'm not too sure how much used SS stock bumpers sell for now a days but I'm sure it wouldn't be that costly, let's say 500$, so that option puts me at about 1420$ so let's call it 1500$ even. I've wanted the hood ever since i first saw it, but I also want the ride lowered and my current bumper does have a little damage which bothers the hell out of me. I really don't know which one to go with! Sorry about this being so long, but I thought I'd like to give you guys all the details I could and see if I could get some opinions!

oldfriend · 12-20-2015, 08:02 PM

That's your money , do what makes you happy
But if I was in your shoes , and reading in between the lines , you would just take a portion of it , and go for a trip with your GF , you will be amazed what one can do with half of it , and you will be happy too !

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

That's your money , do what makes you happy
But if I was in your shoes , and reading in between the lines , you would just take a portion of it , and go for a trip with your GF , you will be amazed what one can do with half of it , and you will be happy too !

Not a bad idea! But currently a bachelor and no one to spend the money on but myself at the moment! Maybe when the time comes, if I do have a special lady, I'd set some money aside for the to of us, I'll definitely keep that suggestion in mind!

JLSuperfly · 12-20-2015, 08:53 PM

Do you hang out with Mikos? He needs a girl too.

xc_SS/RS · 12-20-2015, 09:00 PM

Save half and use the other half for mods is probably what I would do. Never know when you'll need a nice bit of money to fall back onto in the event of a problem with the car.

MikosV6 · 12-20-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Do you hang out with Mikos? He needs a girl too.

Did someone mention me?

Yeah, I need a girl too....

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

Save half and use the other half for mods is probably what I would do. Never know when you'll need a nice bit of money to fall back onto in the event of a problem with the car.

Fair point! knock on wood nothing goes wrong with the car, but that's a really good idea..

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

Did someone mention me?

Yeah, I need a girl too....

Need is definitely a strong word. I'm only 22, so still trying to enjoy my youth as much as possible!

OmarSS · 12-20-2015, 09:53 PM

Get the copo hood and call it a day...

ROD_SS · 12-20-2015, 10:04 PM

Tell you one thing, I wouldn't pay $500 to get Springs install. It's so easy to do yourself. That's $500 for another mod.

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OmarSS

Get the copo hood and call it a day...

The COPO hood is really nice, but just not the hood for me!

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ROD_SS

Tell you one thing, I wouldn't pay $500 to get Springs install. It's so easy to do yourself. That's $500 for another mod.

Is it really? I mean, I've got no hoist or really any knowledge about installing anything like that. I may try and find a cheaper source if its really not that bad of a job.

MikosV6 · 12-20-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenBateman

Need is definitely a strong word. I'm only 22, so still trying to enjoy my youth as much as possible!

22? My dad was already married and had me by the time he was 21. I know what you mean though.

You just have to find a nice girl who doesn't want to have kids, is not selfish and narcisistic, likes cars, won't play drama games and will always treat you right at all costs.

Yeah I know, an impossible feat these days, but a guy can dream, can't he? lol!

StevenBateman · 12-20-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

22? My dad was already married and had me by the time he was 21. I know what you mean though.

You just have to find a nice girl who doesn't want to have kids, is not selfish and narcisistic, likes cars, won't play drama games and will always treat you right at all costs.

Yeah I know, an impossible feat these days, but a guy can dream, can't he? lol!

HA! I couldn't have put it better myself! And you are right sir, one can dream...

12-20-2015, 07:56 PM	#1
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	My dilemma... With some Christmas money saved up and once I get my tax return, I'll have a pretty healthy amount of cash to put into the car for mods. I'll probably have between 1500$-2000$ to spend, which is pretty decent. Now I face a hard dilemma on what to get. I have narrowed it down to two options: the first being a new hood, specifically the MPD-Z force ram air and option number two being getting the car lowered (already have the springs) along with an SS bumper and a Z28 "style" splitter from RPI designs. Now the hood is about 1100$ US which is about 1450$ Canadian with the poor exchange rate and then a paint job on top with would probably put me in or close to my allowance, and my second option is about 500$ to get the springs installed (quoted to me by my shop), 350$ US for the splitter which is about 420$ ish, and I'm not too sure how much used SS stock bumpers sell for now a days but I'm sure it wouldn't be that costly, let's say 500$, so that option puts me at about 1420$ so let's call it 1500$ even. I've wanted the hood ever since i first saw it, but I also want the ride lowered and my current bumper does have a little damage which bothers the hell out of me. I really don't know which one to go with! Sorry about this being so long, but I thought I'd like to give you guys all the details I could and see if I could get some opinions! __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

12-20-2015, 09:00 PM	#5
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Save half and use the other half for mods is probably what I would do. Never know when you'll need a nice bit of money to fall back onto in the event of a problem with the car. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

12-20-2015, 10:04 PM	#10
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	Tell you one thing, I wouldn't pay $500 to get Springs install. It's so easy to do yourself. That's $500 for another mod. __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

12-20-2015, 08:02 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	That's your money , do what makes you happy But if I was in your shoes , and reading in between the lines , you would just take a portion of it , and go for a trip with your GF , you will be amazed what one can do with half of it , and you will be happy too !

12-20-2015, 08:53 PM	#4
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Do you hang out with Mikos? He needs a girl too.

12-20-2015, 09:53 PM	#9
OmarSS ... Drives: 2019 CMGM 1LZ Z06, R.I.P 2014 SIM 1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 108	Get the copo hood and call it a day...