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uly1991 · 07-13-2015, 12:28 AM

Hello Everyone, I recently purchased my 2010 Camaro SS and Im looking to spend about 1k on mods. but to be honest im not handy with tools and don't know much about cars to take on any tasks with confidence. what would you recommend I do with that amount of money with my experience. I would be Interested in performance upgrades but want to make sure I don't have any trouble with California's strict emissions regulations. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks in advance.

r_hester14 · 07-13-2015, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by uly1991

Hello Everyone, I recently purchased my 2010 Camaro SS and Im looking to spend about 1k on mods. but to be honest im not handy with tools and don't know much about cars to take on any tasks with confidence. what would you recommend I do with that amount of money with my experience. I would be Interested in performance upgrades but want to make sure I don't have any trouble with California's strict emissions regulations. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks in advance.

Welcome!! Why no pictures?! And I would start with this cold air intake. VERY easy to do and the included instructions tell you all you need to know!

http://marylandspeed.com/cold-air-in...0b-p-3024.html

uly1991 · 07-13-2015, 12:38 AM

I will post a few pics once I figure out how to work the site a little better lol. this might be a dumb question but are cold air intakes legal in California?

r_hester14 · 07-13-2015, 12:51 AM

Not 100% sure on the cali legal part lol

Vertwheal · 07-13-2015, 12:55 AM

No cold air intakes are legal in california. Just change it out before smog.

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r_hester14 · 07-13-2015, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by uly1991

Hello Everyone, I recently purchased my 2010 Camaro SS and Im looking to spend about 1k on mods. but to be honest im not handy with tools and don't know much about cars to take on any tasks with confidence. what would you recommend I do with that amount of money with my experience. I would be Interested in performance upgrades but want to make sure I don't have any trouble with California's strict emissions regulations. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks in advance.

nice color bro

henrtenaitn · 07-13-2015, 03:24 AM

I will post a few pics once I figure out how to work the site a little better lol.

USAFS197 · 07-13-2015, 05:16 AM

Yeah, since you're in the lovely state of California, basically nothing is legal. Your best bet may be to get a cold air intake (can be easily swapped before an emissions test) and a tune (which also can be brought back to stock). Aside from that, get some aesthetic stuff and call it a day.

Sir Nuke · 07-13-2015, 06:52 AM

CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

PalmerGA · 07-13-2015, 07:13 AM

Congrats and welcome to C5! Beautiful ride!

drew peacock · 07-13-2015, 08:31 AM

gratis on buying the best car on the planet for the money

warnke0315 · 07-13-2015, 08:40 AM

WELCOME! I'm rather new here myself

760bowtie · 07-13-2015, 08:52 AM

Nice to see someone else from Oside in here. We have weekly and monthly meets in Carlsbad and Mission Valley, also have the annual Borrego Springs Cruise coming up this weekend. Check out SD County Camaros on FB, guys post stuff on there for sale or check the classifieds here for great deals on parts. As for the cold air intake, just keep your stock on and swap it out when you go in for smog.

WoodBoss · 07-13-2015, 09:13 AM

Since you would have to pull the CAI to pass Smog, Just put in a hi flow dry air filter and make sure you have a strong MAF. Cold Air intakes are nice but you really don't get much more performance.

07-13-2015, 12:28 AM	#1
uly1991 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 2	New Camaro owner Hello Everyone, I recently purchased my 2010 Camaro SS and Im looking to spend about 1k on mods. but to be honest im not handy with tools and don't know much about cars to take on any tasks with confidence. what would you recommend I do with that amount of money with my experience. I would be Interested in performance upgrades but want to make sure I don't have any trouble with California's strict emissions regulations. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks in advance. Attached Images Last edited by uly1991; 07-13-2015 at 01:02 AM.

07-13-2015, 12:51 AM	#4
r_hester14 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NC Posts: 92 View My Garage	Not 100% sure on the cali legal part lol __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Sold 2014 2LS V6

07-13-2015, 12:55 AM	#5
Vertwheal Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS/RS/1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 242	No cold air intakes are legal in california. Just change it out before smog. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 AGM 1SS/1LE/RS - NPP (Fuse Out) - Nav - Rear Vision CAI intake, ADM scoop, Rotofab washer relocation, Bo White stage II ported TB, Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT, RPI Splash Guards, Black Gorilla Locking Lug Nuts, Tuned by Rick @ Synergy Motorsports - 414/403 on a Mustang dyno

07-13-2015, 05:16 AM	#8
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	Yeah, since you're in the lovely state of California, basically nothing is legal. Your best bet may be to get a cold air intake (can be easily swapped before an emissions test) and a tune (which also can be brought back to stock). Aside from that, get some aesthetic stuff and call it a day. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

07-13-2015, 06:52 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,681 View My Garage	CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

07-13-2015, 12:38 AM	#3
uly1991 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 2	I will post a few pics once I figure out how to work the site a little better lol. this might be a dumb question but are cold air intakes legal in California?

07-13-2015, 03:24 AM	#7
henrtenaitn Drives: bmw Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: m3 Posts: 4	I will post a few pics once I figure out how to work the site a little better lol.

07-13-2015, 07:13 AM	#10
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to C5! Beautiful ride! __________________ 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)

07-13-2015, 08:31 AM	#11
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	gratis on buying the best car on the planet for the money

07-13-2015, 08:40 AM	#12
warnke0315 little fox Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS w/ LS3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: AL Posts: 321 View My Garage	WELCOME! I'm rather new here myself

07-13-2015, 08:52 AM	#13
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Nice to see someone else from Oside in here. We have weekly and monthly meets in Carlsbad and Mission Valley, also have the annual Borrego Springs Cruise coming up this weekend. Check out SD County Camaros on FB, guys post stuff on there for sale or check the classifieds here for great deals on parts. As for the cold air intake, just keep your stock on and swap it out when you go in for smog. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

07-13-2015, 09:13 AM	#14
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,294	Since you would have to pull the CAI to pass Smog, Just put in a hi flow dry air filter and make sure you have a strong MAF. Cold Air intakes are nice but you really don't get much more performance.