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HeyZeus · 02-19-2020, 09:11 AM

I’ve never been a ‘DIY’ kind of person with cars yet since owning this car, I am trying to do as many things as possible, have a splitter on the way, and now I’m addicted to watching YouTube videos on how to do some mods myself... now I just need to work out how to convince the wife that side skirts and a new diffuser are worth spending on 🤔

gunchamp · 02-19-2020, 09:14 AM

Its so much better when you have the ability to complete these jobs yourself. Always feels great. I do all my own work, minus tranny builds. Love doing motors. Big plus is getting familiar with every part of your car. Helps so much when trying to figure out issues.

Overflow · 02-19-2020, 09:17 AM

Two advantages with DIY projects: Saving money and gaining mechanical knowledge.

HeyZeus · 02-19-2020, 09:22 AM

Yeah, I just need to work out on those jobs I can’t do myself like some painting and tunes etc how much is a reasonable price because I’ve never modified a car. Back in the day I had a 97 WRX which was a rocket but I bought it already modified

BAD DAB · 02-19-2020, 10:05 AM

Maybe this photo will convince her on how well the side skirts will look. Easy DIY project too.

pyroguy · 02-19-2020, 10:26 AM

My wife and I made a line item in our budget for fun money for each of us. From there that's where my Camaro budget comes from. It helped stop a lot of heated discussions about spending money on the Camaro. Now she's happy that I'm happy when I spend money and install new parts. Currently saving up for a few new mods. They should be installed by this summer if all goes as planned.

terry_b · 02-19-2020, 10:31 AM

Sometimes I think I like that version better than my 10 spoke 1LE wheels. Very sharp car!

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SL33P3R · 02-19-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

My wife and I made a line item in our budget for fun money for each of us. From there that's where my Camaro budget comes from. It helped stop a lot of heated discussions about spending money on the Camaro. Now she's happy that I'm happy when I spend money and install new parts. Currently saving up for a few new mods. They should be installed by this summer if all goes as planned.

Same here. Only problem is I already blew my budget for the year. LOL
(Headers, plugs, wires, vinyl graphics, hood liner bowtie, few more LED mods, engine bay bling)

ZED SLED · 02-19-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

My wife and I made a line item in our budget for fun money for each of us. From there that's where my Camaro budget comes from. It helped stop a lot of heated discussions about spending money on the Camaro. Now she's happy that I'm happy when I spend money and install new parts. Currently saving up for a few new mods. They should be installed by this summer if all goes as planned.

If my wife wants a line item in the budget maybe she should get a job.

drew peacock · 02-19-2020, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD DAB

Maybe this photo will convince her on how well the side skirts will look. Easy DIY project too.

wow truely stunning

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-19-2020, 11:41 AM

ZL1 side skirts and Carbon Creations lower rear spats..And Z28 front splitter..

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pyroguy · 02-19-2020, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SL33P3R

Same here. Only problem is I already blew my budget for the year. LOL
(Headers, plugs, wires, vinyl graphics, hood liner bowtie, few more LED mods, engine bay bling)

Nice list of mods! Next year don't forget to up the budget!

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If my wife wants a line item in the budget maybe she should get a job.

Nice knowing you! I hope we can find the body after she disposes of you!

InFiD3ViL · 02-19-2020, 12:29 PM

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ZL1 side skirts and Carbon Creations lower rear spats..And Z28 front splitter..

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Damn man. First pic I have seen of your car on an overcast day. The color looks so much deeper. I love my Cyber Gray but if I would have done more research before I bought I definitely would have tried to find an RJT car.

Mr2Hard2See · 02-19-2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

Its so much better when you have the ability to complete these jobs yourself. Always feels great. I do all my own work, minus tranny builds. Love doing motors. Big plus is getting familiar with every part of your car. Helps so much when trying to figure out issues.

I am you 100% I do it all but I leave the transmission for the pros and dyno tuning.

02-19-2020, 09:11 AM	#1
HeyZeus Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: South Carolina Posts: 62	Addicted I’ve never been a ‘DIY’ kind of person with cars yet since owning this car, I am trying to do as many things as possible, have a splitter on the way, and now I’m addicted to watching YouTube videos on how to do some mods myself... now I just need to work out how to convince the wife that side skirts and a new diffuser are worth spending on 🤔

02-19-2020, 09:17 AM	#3
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Two advantages with DIY projects: Saving money and gaining mechanical knowledge. __________________

02-19-2020, 10:05 AM	#5
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Maybe this photo will convince her on how well the side skirts will look. Easy DIY project too. Attached Images __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

02-19-2020, 10:26 AM	#6
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	My wife and I made a line item in our budget for fun money for each of us. From there that's where my Camaro budget comes from. It helped stop a lot of heated discussions about spending money on the Camaro. Now she's happy that I'm happy when I spend money and install new parts. Currently saving up for a few new mods. They should be installed by this summer if all goes as planned. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

02-19-2020, 10:31 AM	#7
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	Sometimes I think I like that version better than my 10 spoke 1LE wheels. Very sharp car! Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

02-19-2020, 09:14 AM	#2
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Its so much better when you have the ability to complete these jobs yourself. Always feels great. I do all my own work, minus tranny builds. Love doing motors. Big plus is getting familiar with every part of your car. Helps so much when trying to figure out issues.

02-19-2020, 09:22 AM	#4
HeyZeus Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: South Carolina Posts: 62	Yeah, I just need to work out on those jobs I can’t do myself like some painting and tunes etc how much is a reasonable price because I’ve never modified a car. Back in the day I had a 97 WRX which was a rocket but I bought it already modified

02-19-2020, 11:41 AM	#11
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	ZL1 side skirts and Carbon Creations lower rear spats..And Z28 front splitter.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.