Performance vs Presence - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dox057 · 04-23-2013, 11:32 AM

Was having a debate with my wife last night and thought I would bring it to you lot.

I have a laundry list of mods I still want to do on the car. Some cosmetic (rockers, splitter etc) and some performance based (CAI, exhaust etc). Now, I am trying to do them simultaniously, a little here and a little there, but my wife asked, "If you don't intend to race, why wouldn't you do the cosmetic stuff first and make the car look the way you want before worrying about performance mods? People SEE those, no one will know about the performance mods except you?" I replied with, "The car speaks for itself visually, I am looking forward to the little extra performance, better sound in my exhaust note etc."

We went back and forth with this for a while. I still intend to do them both in tandum, but I am curious about you guys. Did or do you place more emphasis on aesthetics or performance? Hypothetically, would you prefer to have a BEAST running 9's that looked like crap (Not that any camaro could look like crap, this is hypothetical) or a showpiece that barely edges out a prius? (Again hyperbole used for effect lol)..

ka1 · 04-23-2013, 11:35 AM

Focusing more on looks until my warranty expires. Still I've added bolt-ons that do not void the warranty but add power and make the car more fun to drive. (CAI, muffler delete.)

Trentin24 · 04-23-2013, 11:37 AM

I'd change exhaust, then focus on cosmetics.

csjcsj · 04-23-2013, 11:40 AM

What he said! But if not worried about the warranty beef that sucker up! I get lots of people coming up to it while its sitting there idling or when riding through parking lots people hear me coming and stop and stare (listen)!

Supercamaro64 · 04-23-2013, 11:41 AM

Definitely appearance mods first. Performance mods are all well and fine, but i prefer to make my cars look bad@$$ before i touch the mechanics.

DRKS1D3 · 04-23-2013, 11:41 AM

Performance first. Anything can be made to LOOK fast. For example

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PalmerGA · 04-23-2013, 11:41 AM

Non sequitur. If you're doing both type mods "simultaneously" or "in tandem" you don't have to choose which to do first. They will be done at the same time.

Team STILLEN · 04-23-2013, 11:43 AM

It really is up to you on what you want done first!

I have customers who started with our Splitter and Side Skirts and then moved on to performance. My recent customer had his SS for 2 years, bone stock and he came in and had us install a Magnuson Supercharger. Go figure!

PM or Call me with any questions.

Thanks

JT

Dox057 · 04-23-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Non sequitur. If you're doing both type mods "simultaneously" or "in tandem" you don't have to choose which to do first. They will be done at the same time.

I, personally, AM doing them in tandam. I did my gills and tint this past weekend and I'm doing my CAI this coming weekend. I was jsut curious about putting it to the community and seeing what they intially did or do place more emphasis on.

dorfmac · 04-23-2013, 11:46 AM

I've gone with the cosmetics first and once the warranty goes ill look into the other stuff. My mentality is, since I have a v6, if I really wanted performance mods I would have put that $$ towards the v8 in the first place

Yendor · 04-23-2013, 11:53 AM

I'm with the exhaust crowd, it doesn't sound like a 6.2L V8, it should. I have about 700 miles on my car and I just received my exhaust last night. We'll see what comes next, probably intake then maybe a subwoofer box. The car looks good to me, but I do have a set of IVS Havoc wheels to put on too, hold overs from my G8.

JDP Sales · 04-23-2013, 11:57 AM

I go for performance mods first, even if it is just the exhaust. Your Camaro deserves to sound like a muscle car! Cosmetic mods are fine if tasteful, but there are a few out there that are a little over the top.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

sasquash1984 · 04-23-2013, 11:59 AM

Wheels and exhaust first

Fiveg56 · 04-23-2013, 12:08 PM

speak softly, and carry a big stick

04-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#1
Dox057 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 77	Performance vs Presence Was having a debate with my wife last night and thought I would bring it to you lot. I have a laundry list of mods I still want to do on the car. Some cosmetic (rockers, splitter etc) and some performance based (CAI, exhaust etc). Now, I am trying to do them simultaniously, a little here and a little there, but my wife asked, "If you don't intend to race, why wouldn't you do the cosmetic stuff first and make the car look the way you want before worrying about performance mods? People SEE those, no one will know about the performance mods except you?" I replied with, "The car speaks for itself visually, I am looking forward to the little extra performance, better sound in my exhaust note etc." We went back and forth with this for a while. I still intend to do them both in tandum, but I am curious about you guys. Did or do you place more emphasis on aesthetics or performance? Hypothetically, would you prefer to have a BEAST running 9's that looked like crap (Not that any camaro could look like crap, this is hypothetical) or a showpiece that barely edges out a prius? (Again hyperbole used for effect lol)..

04-23-2013, 11:40 AM	#4
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	What he said! But if not worried about the warranty beef that sucker up! I get lots of people coming up to it while its sitting there idling or when riding through parking lots people hear me coming and stop and stare (listen)! __________________

04-23-2013, 11:41 AM	#5
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	Definitely appearance mods first. Performance mods are all well and fine, but i prefer to make my cars look bad@$$ before i touch the mechanics. __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

04-23-2013, 11:41 AM	#6
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Performance first. Anything can be made to LOOK fast. For example : Attached Images __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

04-23-2013, 11:41 AM	#7
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Non sequitur. If you're doing both type mods "simultaneously" or "in tandem" you don't have to choose which to do first. They will be done at the same time. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

04-23-2013, 11:35 AM	#2
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	Focusing more on looks until my warranty expires. Still I've added bolt-ons that do not void the warranty but add power and make the car more fun to drive. (CAI, muffler delete.)

04-23-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	I'd change exhaust, then focus on cosmetics.

04-23-2013, 11:43 AM	#8
Team STILLEN Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,182	It really is up to you on what you want done first! I have customers who started with our Splitter and Side Skirts and then moved on to performance. My recent customer had his SS for 2 years, bone stock and he came in and had us install a Magnuson Supercharger. Go figure! PM or Call me with any questions. Thanks JT

04-23-2013, 11:46 AM	#10
dorfmac www.macsautodetail.com Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,894 View My Garage	I've gone with the cosmetics first and once the warranty goes ill look into the other stuff. My mentality is, since I have a v6, if I really wanted performance mods I would have put that $$ towards the v8 in the first place

04-23-2013, 11:53 AM	#11
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	I'm with the exhaust crowd, it doesn't sound like a 6.2L V8, it should. I have about 700 miles on my car and I just received my exhaust last night. We'll see what comes next, probably intake then maybe a subwoofer box. The car looks good to me, but I do have a set of IVS Havoc wheels to put on too, hold overs from my G8. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

04-23-2013, 11:57 AM	#12
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I go for performance mods first, even if it is just the exhaust. Your Camaro deserves to sound like a muscle car! Cosmetic mods are fine if tasteful, but there are a few out there that are a little over the top. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

04-23-2013, 11:59 AM	#13
sasquash1984 502 RWHP N/A Drives: The yeti Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saginaw/ Ft Worth TX Posts: 3,085 View My Garage	Wheels and exhaust first __________________ factory motor factory trans, Gpi ss4 cam stock heads ported and milled, full exhaust, circle d 5c 4000 triple disk, 3:91 rear end with posi mod, cai, bmr derlin rear diff bushins, bmr derlin cradle bushins, bmr trailing arms, toe rods with bushings, and bmr anti extreme sway bar. Weld rt-s 17x5 fronts and 17X10 rears on mickey thompson et street r's

04-23-2013, 12:08 PM	#14
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	speak softly, and carry a big stick