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Jordo1177 · 03-05-2013, 08:50 AM

Hi everyone,
I own a 2012 Imperial Blue 1LS. Yesterday at work I noticed that someone with either a Blue or Black ZL1 had parked next to my car. I have always loved the look and stance of my car (appart from the Heritage wheels of course) but with that thing sitting right next to it I got a reality check. I want that look!
I'm not looking to make a clone out of my car but I would like an aggressive wheel/tire package that will give me that more muscular stance. I'm about to get my tax refund and will be able to spend some money soon so I was looking for some advice on what will give me that sort of look without breaking the bank.
Suggestions?

This is my first time posting to the site but I've been a reader for a while and know that these threads can be helpful to some people.

Jeff_SS · 03-05-2013, 08:51 AM

Drop springs are about 300 bucks.

SlingShot · 03-05-2013, 09:01 AM

If your not concerned with getting top of the line, you can get some entry level tires and wheels for less than $2k . That along with a set of springs, will give a much different look.

slomaro3.4 · 03-05-2013, 09:07 AM

Glad I'm not the only one who always parks next to another 5th gen if its an option.

MEDISIN · 03-05-2013, 09:12 AM

I saw my first ZL1 in motion on I-95 last week. It was coming up behind me slowly and as it got close, I thought, damn that looks sick. Let it pass me slowly and was really impressed how menacing the ZL1 looks compared to the SS I had.

I tried to get some attention from the driver but he was so old he was doing what he could to see over the steering wheel. Ironic the 70y/o in the Camaro driving next to the 33y/o in the Cadillac lol

v6sonoma · 03-05-2013, 09:31 AM

Some larger wheels with lower profile tires would help but wouldn't be cheap. Figure around $1500 for an inexpensive set of 20"s with tires. 19"s would be cheaper. lowering springs would be the cheapest way to get a sportier look and they would also improve handling a bit.

BenningJ · 03-05-2013, 09:33 AM

Get the Rideskinz aggressor front fascia, ZL1 siderockers, a nice set of 20" rims (black), and a bigger spoiler and you are there. Just about $4250.

plus1zero · 03-05-2013, 10:11 AM

Even finding a set of stock RS or SS wheels will help it it look bigger, OP. Check the marketplace

heRS · 03-05-2013, 11:15 AM

Hi Jordo, welcome to the forums! You should check out the build threads in this forum http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50
You'll see what others have done, what parts they've used, etc. Have fun modding your Camaro!

Jordo1177 · 03-05-2013, 12:29 PM

I have thought about getting a set of RS wheels and tires but I'm waiting to find some local since shipping is such a big cost. Really like the new ones that come on the 2013's.
Thanks for the advice everyone!

90503 · 03-05-2013, 01:49 PM

My $.02...I love the look of the Heritage wheels...lol...I wish I had that option for my SS...I would go Cragar's in a heart-beat on mine...

Aubrey64 · 03-05-2013, 01:55 PM

I would go drop springs for sure! I don't have them on mine yet, but I am getting them in May. I never thought I would get lowering springs, because I didn't think it made much of a difference but then I saw a side by side comparison between my stock spring 2LT and another 2LT that had 1.2" springs on it, and the difference was huge! Much more aggressive stance with lowering springs

cadyshac · 03-05-2013, 02:01 PM

Check the market place, plenty of OEM 20's on there, you will find some close to you if you keep looking.

soloknight6 · 03-05-2013, 02:25 PM

Get new wheels. My stance is more aggressive than a ZL1, and I drive an LS lol. 20X10.5 all around, 295 up front, 315 out back. Check my sig for pics.

03-05-2013, 08:50 AM	#1
Jordo1177 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue 1LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 43 View My Garage	Had my eyes opened yesterday. Hi everyone, I own a 2012 Imperial Blue 1LS. Yesterday at work I noticed that someone with either a Blue or Black ZL1 had parked next to my car. I have always loved the look and stance of my car (appart from the Heritage wheels of course) but with that thing sitting right next to it I got a reality check. I want that look! I'm not looking to make a clone out of my car but I would like an aggressive wheel/tire package that will give me that more muscular stance. I'm about to get my tax refund and will be able to spend some money soon so I was looking for some advice on what will give me that sort of look without breaking the bank. Suggestions? This is my first time posting to the site but I've been a reader for a while and know that these threads can be helpful to some people.

03-05-2013, 08:51 AM	#2
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,710 View My Garage	Drop springs are about 300 bucks. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

03-05-2013, 09:01 AM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	If your not concerned with getting top of the line, you can get some entry level tires and wheels for less than $2k . That along with a set of springs, will give a much different look. __________________

03-05-2013, 09:12 AM	#5
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	I saw my first ZL1 in motion on I-95 last week. It was coming up behind me slowly and as it got close, I thought, damn that looks sick. Let it pass me slowly and was really impressed how menacing the ZL1 looks compared to the SS I had. I tried to get some attention from the driver but he was so old he was doing what he could to see over the steering wheel. Ironic the 70y/o in the Camaro driving next to the 33y/o in the Cadillac lol __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

03-05-2013, 09:31 AM	#6
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Some larger wheels with lower profile tires would help but wouldn't be cheap. Figure around $1500 for an inexpensive set of 20"s with tires. 19"s would be cheaper. lowering springs would be the cheapest way to get a sportier look and they would also improve handling a bit. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-05-2013, 09:07 AM	#4
slomaro3.4 Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego Posts: 439	Glad I'm not the only one who always parks next to another 5th gen if its an option.

03-05-2013, 09:33 AM	#7
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	Get the Rideskinz aggressor front fascia, ZL1 siderockers, a nice set of 20" rims (black), and a bigger spoiler and you are there. Just about $4250. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

03-05-2013, 10:11 AM	#8
plus1zero Don't tread on me Drives: 23 Sierra X31, Past 2017 Fifty 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 848	Even finding a set of stock RS or SS wheels will help it it look bigger, OP. Check the marketplace

03-05-2013, 11:15 AM	#9
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Hi Jordo, welcome to the forums! You should check out the build threads in this forum http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50 You'll see what others have done, what parts they've used, etc. Have fun modding your Camaro! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-05-2013, 12:29 PM	#10
Jordo1177 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue 1LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 43 View My Garage	I have thought about getting a set of RS wheels and tires but I'm waiting to find some local since shipping is such a big cost. Really like the new ones that come on the 2013's. Thanks for the advice everyone!

03-05-2013, 01:49 PM	#11
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,432	My $.02...I love the look of the Heritage wheels...lol...I wish I had that option for my SS...I would go Cragar's in a heart-beat on mine...

03-05-2013, 01:55 PM	#12
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	I would go drop springs for sure! I don't have them on mine yet, but I am getting them in May. I never thought I would get lowering springs, because I didn't think it made much of a difference but then I saw a side by side comparison between my stock spring 2LT and another 2LT that had 1.2" springs on it, and the difference was huge! Much more aggressive stance with lowering springs __________________

03-05-2013, 02:01 PM	#13
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,378	Check the market place, plenty of OEM 20's on there, you will find some close to you if you keep looking.

03-05-2013, 02:25 PM	#14
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Get new wheels. My stance is more aggressive than a ZL1, and I drive an LS lol. 20X10.5 all around, 295 up front, 315 out back. Check my sig for pics. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!