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jmontalvo · 12-30-2012, 10:28 PM

So I'm itching for a new mod. I'm torn between getting new wheels (19" super concave gloss black F14s) or a new radio (thinking the new Kenwood model but I'll wait to see the reviews).

Here are my pros and cons that I could think of for each:
Wheel pros:

Coming from an LS, the rims really stand out
They're super concave

Wheel cons:

I won't be able to appreciate it since I'm inside the car and not a bystander looking at it
It'll more than likely cost close to $3,000 shipped (the whole shebang)
In case of an accident, it'll take a while to get a replacement

Radio pros:

I get to enjoy it every time I use the car
Price should be a lot cheaper
The few passengers that I have will be more intrigued in my radio than the way I drive

Radio cons:

So far the Metra kit doesn't appeal to me but the Scosche has too many unfixed problems
All the wiring if I choose to do it myself

If you guys could give me some feedback, that'd be great!

doctorwill · 12-30-2012, 10:32 PM

The Stereo bro...I have a Scosche kit with the Kenwood....Undates the 10-12s Camaro dash to present...Looks amazing....

Wheels are great too but between the two...I would def go with the Stereo..

dkp2LT · 12-30-2012, 10:32 PM

I voted wheels but you have pics? Don't know what they look.

zkdreads · 12-30-2012, 10:34 PM

if you have a LS. get wheels asap. i got my car off the lot and drove straight to the rim shop

dangjohnny · 12-30-2012, 10:42 PM

Get the radio/nav. I have an alpine ina-w910 with alpine kit. Way more enjoyable than wheels.

jmontalvo · 12-30-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkp2LT

I voted wheels but you have pics? Don't know what they look.

I did a quick google search for the F14s on a Camaro. Here are the pics.

And they will be going on my yellow LS.

dkp2LT · 12-30-2012, 11:01 PM

Ok, those look really good. Personally I would do those over a radio. But it isn't my cash.

Abomb1223 · 12-30-2012, 11:13 PM

You have to get to your car don't you? Everytime you are in your way to your car you'll appreciate the wheels.

AdamEL · 12-30-2012, 11:28 PM

Wheels all the way, man. You won't regret it. I love checking out my RS wheels every time I walk to my car.

FAT-SS · 12-30-2012, 11:31 PM

I went with wheels first only cause I like the look of my Camaro with the TSW Vairano's. The following year, I upgraded the sound system with the Alpine INA-W910 with the Alpine Camaro Dash kit because the stock stereo needed to go. If you can get both, then you won't have to worry about it until you get that "itch" to buy something for your Camaro again.

jmontalvo · 12-30-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAT-SS

I went with wheels first only cause I like the look of my Camaro with the TSW Vairano's. The following year, I upgraded the sound system with the Alpine INA-W910 with the Alpine Camaro Dash kit because the stock stereo needed to go. If you can get both, then you won't have to worry about it until you get that "itch" to buy something for your Camaro again.

If I do end up getting the Scosche, where did you get the carbon fiber plastic trim?! I'm starting to like carbon fiber more and more since I've installed my Anvil spoiler.

06_warrior · 12-31-2012, 12:45 AM

Wheels make the car. Radio? eehhh i have the factory with xm and cd and it's fine for me. If i still had my LT that was one of my future mods. I actually like the SS factory rims. P-Zero tires? now that's another story.

SSGUNNER · 12-31-2012, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAT-SS

I went with wheels first only cause I like the look of my Camaro with the TSW Vairano's. The following year, I upgraded the sound system with the Alpine INA-W910 with the Alpine Camaro Dash kit because the stock stereo needed to go. If you can get both, then you won't have to worry about it until you get that "itch" to buy something for your Camaro again.

Nice wheels.

Fiveg56 · 12-31-2012, 04:35 AM

Those LS wheels are horrible. I'd replace them ASAP.

View Poll Results: What should I get?
Wheels!	62	75.61%
Radio!	11	13.41%
Save it for something else!	9	10.98%
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12-30-2012, 10:28 PM	#1
jmontalvo Drives: 2011 Rally Yellow 2LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pharr, TX Posts: 1,035 View My Garage	Wheels or radio? So I'm itching for a new mod. I'm torn between getting new wheels (19" super concave gloss black F14s) or a new radio (thinking the new Kenwood model but I'll wait to see the reviews). Here are my pros and cons that I could think of for each: Wheel pros: Coming from an LS, the rims really stand out They're super concave Wheel cons: I won't be able to appreciate it since I'm inside the car and not a bystander looking at it It'll more than likely cost close to $3,000 shipped (the whole shebang) In case of an accident, it'll take a while to get a replacement Radio pros: I get to enjoy it every time I use the car Price should be a lot cheaper The few passengers that I have will be more intrigued in my radio than the way I drive Radio cons: So far the Metra kit doesn't appeal to me but the Scosche has too many unfixed problems All the wiring if I choose to do it myself If you guys could give me some feedback, that'd be great! __________________ \|Trifecta Tune\|Custom Magnaflow Exhaust\|Cold Air Inductions C.A.I.\|BBK LTs w/ HFC\|Anvil Rear Notch Glossy CF Spoiler\|Body Color Heritage Grille\|10 spoke polished ZL1 replica wheels\|VMAX ported TB\|RS Headlights\|Night Owl RGB Halos

12-30-2012, 10:34 PM	#4
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	if you have a LS. get wheels asap. i got my car off the lot and drove straight to the rim shop __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

12-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#5
dangjohnny Drives: ‘21 ZL1 1LE 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Floribama Posts: 622	Get the radio/nav. I have an alpine ina-w910 with alpine kit. Way more enjoyable than wheels. __________________ ZL1 1LE Black - 6MT - PDR - Nav - Michelin PS4s

12-30-2012, 11:31 PM	#10
FAT-SS unBALAnced-10 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: HOMEBODY Posts: 41 View My Garage	I went with wheels first only cause I like the look of my Camaro with the TSW Vairano's. The following year, I upgraded the sound system with the Alpine INA-W910 with the Alpine Camaro Dash kit because the stock stereo needed to go. If you can get both, then you won't have to worry about it until you get that "itch" to buy something for your Camaro again. Attached Images __________________

12-30-2012, 10:32 PM	#2
doctorwill Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss, 2015 Z06, Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baltimore md Posts: 195 View My Garage	The Stereo bro...I have a Scosche kit with the Kenwood....Undates the 10-12s Camaro dash to present...Looks amazing.... Wheels are great too but between the two...I would def go with the Stereo..

12-30-2012, 10:32 PM	#3
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	I voted wheels but you have pics? Don't know what they look.

12-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#7
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	Ok, those look really good. Personally I would do those over a radio. But it isn't my cash.

12-30-2012, 11:13 PM	#8
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	You have to get to your car don't you? Everytime you are in your way to your car you'll appreciate the wheels.

12-30-2012, 11:28 PM	#9
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	Wheels all the way, man. You won't regret it. I love checking out my RS wheels every time I walk to my car.

12-31-2012, 12:45 AM	#12
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Wheels make the car. Radio? eehhh i have the factory with xm and cd and it's fine for me. If i still had my LT that was one of my future mods. I actually like the SS factory rims. P-Zero tires? now that's another story.

12-31-2012, 04:35 AM	#14
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	Those LS wheels are horrible. I'd replace them ASAP.