Staying Stock- Am I the Only One? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-19-2011, 11:34 AM

First off let me say Bravo to those of you who have turned you're Camaro into HP machines pushing 500HP and more. I’ll admit- I get kind of jealous of those numbers. I just wonder how many people are like me and going to keep the car stock (that’s my current plan, but then again my 04 Ram was just going to be my daily driver and has turned into much more). While I watch vehicles like Darth_Emma’s and drool at what she has turned her Camaro into, I wonder for me if my 2SS A6 is just fine as it is? Am I the only one that figured what came from the factory is good enough? I’ve never had a sports car so this is a whole new experience to me, and as I near my car’s first birthday, I have to say I’m loving the Camaro world! Maybe I’m just too much of a newb to see what my Camaro can be down the road?

CamaroVision · 03-19-2011, 11:37 AM

You wonder if it's fine as is. Sounds like you want to add some things. Just do whatever makes you happy, don't need to compare yours to others.

Cam2011 · 03-19-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

First off let me say Bravo to those of you who have turned you're Camaro into HP machines pushing 500HP and more. I’ll admit- I get kind of jealous of those numbers. I just wonder how many people are like me and going to keep the car stock (that’s my current plan, but then again my 04 Ram was just going to be my daily driver and has turned into much more). While I watch vehicles like Darth_Emma’s and drool at what she has turned her Camaro into, I wonder for me if my 2SS A6 is just fine as it is? Am I the only one that figured what came from the factory is good enough? I’ve never had a sports car so this is a whole new experience to me, and as I near my car’s first birthday, I have to say I’m loving the Camaro world! Maybe I’m just too much of a newb to see what my Camaro can be down the road?

I am with you (sort of) I got mine loaded so that I wouldn't have to mod, but being here at this site I have found way too many cool things that I just couldn't live without (lol).

SGOS252382 · 03-19-2011, 11:40 AM

Give it time and you'll change your mind.

Well at least an exhaust to give your SS a real muscle car sound.

nomadicdogg · 03-19-2011, 11:41 AM

no need to do just what others have done
Im not changing that much to be honest. A CAI for the performance and looks, and a hurst shifter for my creature comfort. All IM doing performance wise to be honest. maybe some 4:10 gears but thats about it
do what YOU want to do, dont just try to keep up with the joneses. they always win

sleddog · 03-19-2011, 11:43 AM

We have had our's little over a year and it's still stock except the tires, needed some kind of upgraded winter tires. I would like to hear the motor a little better but for now stock is the way it will stay.

I was thinking maybe I was the only one

aaranzabal · 03-19-2011, 11:44 AM

I always thought that I could keep it stock but this forum tempted me too much. If you can resist though that is awesome. I definitely wouldn't compare yours to others because there will always be some camaro that has something nicer, no matter how much you mod your car. So basically, kudos to you for keeping it stock!

chd1 · 03-19-2011, 11:45 AM

nice nicer nicest all are good u got a camaro end of story you win

Forearms · 03-19-2011, 11:47 AM

She will probably be stock for a while after I get her. May invest in a CAI and higher flow exhaust, but no supercharger or turbo for me. Might get her a tune after the warranty is up.

Toyaholic · 03-19-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by aaranzabal

I always thought that I could keep it stock but this forum tempted me too much. If you can resist though that is awesome. I definitely wouldn't compare yours to others because there will always be some camaro that has something nicer, no matter how much you mod your car. So basically, kudos to you for keeping it stock!

Same with me. Thought I would keep it all stock or stock appearing anyway. Thought about widening the factory rear tires for better traction.

Ran a 13.14 1/4 mile all stock and now want to see times starting with the number 12! So it starts...... Intake on it's way.

mcdoogle6969 · 03-19-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SGOS252382

Give it time and you'll change your mind.

Well at least an exhaust to give your SS a real muscle car sound.

First it starts with exhaust just to make it sound meaner....then comes the headers to make it sound even more meaner and to give it a slight power gain....then comes the supercharger...next thing you know you blow 15+k into the car

ScottZ28 · 03-19-2011, 11:54 AM

My 1LT RS will remain stock with the exception of a K&N Air Filter and aftermarket RS floor mats. While I appreciate the individuality of all the moded Camaros, I prefer the stock appearance from the factory for all my Camaros. Just do what you want to do, it's your Camaro.

mikel441 · 03-19-2011, 12:01 PM

Mine will remain stock. The way I ordered mine makes it a rare item anyways. No need to mod. Oops! Do the Chevypartsplus floor mats count as a mod?

proxemics · 03-19-2011, 12:01 PM

It is good to keep it stock for a while just to figure out what exactly you want to do, it is a beast as is and you should not compare your car with others you will not be satisfied no matter what you do

03-19-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	Staying Stock- Am I the Only One? First off let me say Bravo to those of you who have turned you're Camaro into HP machines pushing 500HP and more. I’ll admit- I get kind of jealous of those numbers. I just wonder how many people are like me and going to keep the car stock (that’s my current plan, but then again my 04 Ram was just going to be my daily driver and has turned into much more). While I watch vehicles like Darth_Emma’s and drool at what she has turned her Camaro into, I wonder for me if my 2SS A6 is just fine as it is? Am I the only one that figured what came from the factory is good enough? I’ve never had a sports car so this is a whole new experience to me, and as I near my car’s first birthday, I have to say I’m loving the Camaro world! Maybe I’m just too much of a newb to see what my Camaro can be down the road?

03-19-2011, 11:37 AM	#2
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	You wonder if it's fine as is. Sounds like you want to add some things. Just do whatever makes you happy, don't need to compare yours to others. __________________ Black and Synergy Camaro: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83677

03-19-2011, 11:47 AM	#9
Forearms Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM/IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 179	She will probably be stock for a while after I get her. May invest in a CAI and higher flow exhaust, but no supercharger or turbo for me. Might get her a tune after the warranty is up. __________________ The wait is over!!! 03/10/2011 - (1100) : 03/10/2011 - (1102) : 03/15/2011 - (2000) 03/15/2011 - (2500) : 03/15/2011 - (3000) : 03/19/2011 - (3100) 03/19/2011 - (3300) - TPW 3/28/11 03/22/2011 - (3300) : 03/22/2011 - (3100) : 03/22/2011 - (3100) - Hiccup... 03/24/2011 - (3400) : 03/30/2011 - (3800) - She's alive!!! 03/30/2011 - (4000) : 03/30/2011 - (4150) : 03/31/2011 - (4B00) 04/02/2011 - (4200) - Dealer says ETA of 4/15!!! 04/12/2011 - (4B00) 04/12/2011 - (4800) - Unloaded from the train!!! 04/12/2011 - TOOK DELIVERY - THAT WAS FAST!!!

03-19-2011, 11:54 AM	#12
ScottZ28 Drives: 10 RS-71 Z28 RS-97 30th Anniv Z28 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Homer Glen, Illinois Posts: 611 View My Garage	My 1LT RS will remain stock with the exception of a K&N Air Filter and aftermarket RS floor mats. While I appreciate the individuality of all the moded Camaros, I prefer the stock appearance from the factory for all my Camaros. Just do what you want to do, it's your Camaro. Last edited by ScottZ28; 03-19-2011 at 12:06 PM.

03-19-2011, 12:01 PM	#13
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,453 View My Garage	Mine will remain stock. The way I ordered mine makes it a rare item anyways. No need to mod. Oops! Do the Chevypartsplus floor mats count as a mod? __________________

03-19-2011, 11:40 AM	#4
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Give it time and you'll change your mind. Well at least an exhaust to give your SS a real muscle car sound.

03-19-2011, 11:41 AM	#5
nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	no need to do just what others have done Im not changing that much to be honest. A CAI for the performance and looks, and a hurst shifter for my creature comfort. All IM doing performance wise to be honest. maybe some 4:10 gears but thats about it do what YOU want to do, dont just try to keep up with the joneses. they always win

03-19-2011, 11:43 AM	#6
sleddog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Interior of Alaska Posts: 192 View My Garage	We have had our's little over a year and it's still stock except the tires, needed some kind of upgraded winter tires. I would like to hear the motor a little better but for now stock is the way it will stay. I was thinking maybe I was the only one

03-19-2011, 11:44 AM	#7
aaranzabal Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/San Diego Posts: 69	I always thought that I could keep it stock but this forum tempted me too much. If you can resist though that is awesome. I definitely wouldn't compare yours to others because there will always be some camaro that has something nicer, no matter how much you mod your car. So basically, kudos to you for keeping it stock!

03-19-2011, 11:45 AM	#8
chd1 Drives: 68rs/69z28/2010 2SSRS-callaway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: silver spring md. Posts: 304 View My Garage	nice nicer nicest all are good u got a camaro end of story you win

03-19-2011, 12:01 PM	#14
proxemics Drives: 09 shelby GT500 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saudi Arabia Posts: 162	It is good to keep it stock for a while just to figure out what exactly you want to do, it is a beast as is and you should not compare your car with others you will not be satisfied no matter what you do __________________ 2005 honda accord DD 2009 shelby GT500 1990 LS1 foxbody.Sold 1996 mustang GT.Sold 1994 corvette.Sold 2000 mustang.Sold 1987 camaro Z28.Sold 1985 Supra.Sold 2008 mustang GT.Sold

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