Top 5 Must-Have Mods

Camden45 · 08-05-2022, 11:08 AM

Would love to hear everyone's list of your absolute Must-Have for the platform.

My list is very tame and basic. Maybe I've missed something, or maybe the car doesn't really need anything.

For my 1LE so far I will have:

Full Front PPF
ZL1addon lift pads
RokBlokz splash guards
Ceramic tint
Cleared reflectors

Callaway SC630 · 08-05-2022, 11:22 AM

A blower.

Splash guards.

RamAir02 · 08-05-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Camden45

Would love to hear everyone's list of your absolute Must-Have for the platform.

My list is very tame and basic. Maybe I've missed something, or maybe the car doesn't really need anything.

For my 1LE so far I will have:

Full Front PPF
ZL1addon lift pads
RokBlokz splash guards
Ceramic tint
Cleared reflectors

That's a good list if we're talking aesthetic mods. I prefer smoked reflectors on most colors as opposed to clear. Besides tinted windows, your top 5 are basically the first things I did to my ZLE (per my signature)

Performance-wise, I'd say there aren't ANY "must-have" mods. Such a great platform and very few things if any that "need" to be improved. All about personal preference and your goals with the car.

Camden45 · 08-05-2022, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

That's a good list if we're talking aesthetic mods. I prefer smoked reflectors on most colors as opposed to clear. Besides tinted windows, your top 5 are basically the first things I did to my ZLE (per my signature)

Performance-wise, I'd say there aren't ANY "must-have" mods. Such a great platform and very few things if any that "need" to be improved. All about personal preference and your goals with the car.

Wanted to make sure there were no glaring issues with the platform itself. I remember the E46 M3... You needed to add subframe reinforcement yourself or the car would basically tear itself to shreds

FlukeSS · 08-05-2022, 11:45 AM

I get the idea of window tints but those are illegal in most states.

I don't bother with window tints after my 96 Impala SS had tints when I bought it, and I got 32 window tint tickets in 8 months in Chicago, IL for it.

Ever since then I won't tint my windows. Sure I told them to ef themselves and never paid the tickets, but the harassment alone was enough.

Profiling is bad in the Midwest as it is.

RamAir02 · 08-05-2022, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Camden45

Wanted to make sure there were no glaring issues with the platform itself. I remember the E46 M3... You needed to add subframe reinforcement yourself or the car would basically tear itself to shreds

For sure. Thankfully there aren't these weak spots with the Alpha platform Camaros.

But I know what you mean. The 4th gens needed things like subframe connectors and stronger torque arms. The 10 bolt rear was weak. Etc.

Spaceme1117 · 08-05-2022, 11:56 AM

Performance mods - E85 flex fuel kit, Kooks long tube headers, dyno tune.

Nice to have mods - ACS splash guards, Banks iDash guage (or other).

Wyzz Kydd · 08-05-2022, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

That's a good list if we're talking aesthetic mods. I prefer smoked reflectors on most colors as opposed to clear. Besides tinted windows, your top 5 are basically the first things I did to my ZLE (per my signature)

Performance-wise, I'd say there aren't ANY "must-have" mods. Such a great platform and very few things if any that "need" to be improved. All about personal preference and your goals with the car.

I agree. I added rock guards and ceramic window tint. That's all I felt I needed.

Camden45 · 08-05-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FlukeSS

I get the idea of window tints but those are illegal in most states.

I don't bother with window tints after my 96 Impala SS had tints when I bought it, and I got 32 window tint tickets in 8 months in Chicago, IL for it.

Ever since then I won't tint my windows. Sure I told them to ef themselves and never paid the tickets, but the harassment alone was enough.

Profiling is bad in the Midwest as it is.

32 window tint tickets??

It helps to go with the lightest shade possible on the windshield so it just looks OEM. The rest is going to be 50% shade or so. Nothing obvious like limo tint, plus that's super dangerous at night. 50% is my tried and true.

Zr8000 · 08-05-2022, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Camden45

32 window tint tickets??

It helps to go with the lightest shade possible on the windshield so it just looks OEM. The rest is going to be 50% shade or so. Nothing obvious like limo tint, plus that's super dangerous at night. 50% is my tried and true.

I run 15% on mine. It’s fine at night. It’s actually better for me at night vs the no tint on my daily. The light reflection off the mirrors messes with my vision at night

FlukeSS · 08-05-2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Camden45

32 window tint tickets??

It helps to go with the lightest shade possible on the windshield so it just looks OEM. The rest is going to be 50% shade or so. Nothing obvious like limo tint, plus that's super dangerous at night. 50% is my tried and true.

The wind shield wasn't tinted at all lol

It wasn't limo tint but it was dark, not dark enough not to see at night or I wouldn't have noticed one cook county dirty harry syndrome MF'er follow me home from work, then pull me over in my apartment complex then yelling at me for loud exhaust, ( was parked and idling in my parking spot) then giving me a window tint ticket because he couldn't get me for anything else.

Camden45 · 08-05-2022, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FlukeSS

The wind shield wasn't tinted at all lol

It wasn't limo tint but it was dark, not dark enough not to see at night or I wouldn't have noticed one cook county dirty harry syndrome MF'er follow me home from work, then pull me over in my apartment complex then yelling at me for loud exhaust, ( was parked and idling in my parking spot) then giving me a window tint ticket because he couldn't get me for anything else.

Ahhh yes. That brings back memories of when I got pulled over for doing 60 in a 65. I.e ****er just wanted to pull me over. He couldn't get me on anything, so gave me a tint ticket. Most cops around here aren't Tint Nazi's, so it's not so bad. I usually roll down my windows anyways whenever I notice a cop just to be safe.

s346k · 08-05-2022, 06:09 PM

ethanol (tune)
LT2+ intake manifold
drag wheels
full exhaust with muffler of your choice
alternate wheels/tires for 19"+ setup

jamala00 · 08-05-2022, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FlukeSS

The wind shield wasn't tinted at all lol

It wasn't limo tint but it was dark, not dark enough not to see at night or I wouldn't have noticed one cook county dirty harry syndrome MF'er follow me home from work, then pull me over in my apartment complex then yelling at me for loud exhaust, ( was parked and idling in my parking spot) then giving me a window tint ticket because he couldn't get me for anything else.

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Originally Posted by Camden45

Ahhh yes. That brings back memories of when I got pulled over for doing 60 in a 65. I.e ****er just wanted to pull me over. He couldn't get me on anything, so gave me a tint ticket. Most cops around here aren't Tint Nazi's, so it's not so bad. I usually roll down my windows anyways whenever I notice a cop just to be safe.

This is why I have decided against tinting my windows. I don't want to give the cops any reason to just pull me over. My neighboor has his tinted in his vehicle and he said he's been pulled over 3 times for it.

For the OP
Xpel on the front clip and in front of the rear wheels.

Aside from that all I've done is the red brembo callipers and blacked out bowtie, Camaro side badge, and powder coated wheels.

Otherwise it's stock

08-05-2022, 11:08 AM	#1
Camden45 Drives: Chevrolet Chevy Join Date: May 2022 Location: California Posts: 322	Top 5 Must-Have Mods Would love to hear everyone's list of your absolute Must-Have for the platform. My list is very tame and basic. Maybe I've missed something, or maybe the car doesn't really need anything. For my 1LE so far I will have: Full Front PPF ZL1addon lift pads RokBlokz splash guards Ceramic tint Cleared reflectors

08-05-2022, 11:22 AM	#2
Callaway SC630 Drives: 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 320	A blower. Splash guards. __________________ 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 - MN6 1SS Satin Steel Gray 2019 Callaway Corvette SC757 - MN7 1LZ Elkhart Lake Blue

08-05-2022, 11:45 AM	#5
FlukeSS Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,380	I get the idea of window tints but those are illegal in most states. I don't bother with window tints after my 96 Impala SS had tints when I bought it, and I got 32 window tint tickets in 8 months in Chicago, IL for it. Ever since then I won't tint my windows. Sure I told them to ef themselves and never paid the tickets, but the harassment alone was enough. Profiling is bad in the Midwest as it is. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 \| Rebuilt by: CBI Street Cars \| 2" SE LT Headers \| 3" SE X-Pipe \| 3" MBRP Axle-Back \| Pri & Sec Cat Deletes \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| LT2 Ported \| 95mm ZR1 TB \| DOD Delete \| BTR Stage I Cam \| ECM, TCM & E85 \|Tuned by: Shane Hinds \| Dyno: 510 rwhp 472 rwtq

08-05-2022, 06:09 PM	#13
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	ethanol (tune) LT2+ intake manifold drag wheels full exhaust with muffler of your choice alternate wheels/tires for 19"+ setup __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

08-05-2022, 11:56 AM	#7
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Performance mods - E85 flex fuel kit, Kooks long tube headers, dyno tune. Nice to have mods - ACS splash guards, Banks iDash guage (or other).

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