Any mod suggestions?

Spartan 6285 · 02-18-2023, 10:19 PM

Hey everyone!

I just recently purchased my dream car! A 2018 2SS 1LE 6-speed in bright yellow!

First V8 and first manual car, I am super stoked. I am already planning on getting it ceramic-coated. I ordered the ZL1 Addons deluxe rock guards and the stealth jack lift pads. And was just curious to see what other mods or suggestions you guys have! I am looking more at the appearance, general use, and protection side of things over the power mods like superchargers, turbos, etc.

JamesNoBrakes · 02-18-2023, 10:57 PM

Most power mods will make you slower around a track, unless you go much further with suspension/wheels/tires.

The best bang for the buck is probably ZL1 1LE wheels/tires or another 19" setup for 305-ish square.

The car is pretty well sorted. People do a lot of mods that don't really do anything, like intakes that simply bypass the factory silencing and they think they are getting more power because it's louder. Full headers to exhaust with a tune can be good, because you are generally saving weight and slight bump in the power.

Also think about if you ever want to race on a track. They generally limit your mods, else you go into an "unlimited" class where anything goes and people will generally have something way way more optimized than your car. Like for AutoX you can change one wheel size (diameter) and that can make a big difference...but you do other stuff and it can kick you out of that class. Again, the car is very well sorted from the factory. It doesn't need much if anything to be competitive, just the usual brake fluid change, fluids, etc...

Spaceme1117 · 02-18-2023, 10:57 PM

I would keep it NA. Do headers, E85, and a tune.

eimarshall · 02-18-2023, 11:21 PM

Side skirts are a nice touch.

ZPirate · 02-19-2023, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eimarshall

Side skirts are a nice touch.

OP, congratulations! You are going to love the 1LE.

I agree. Side skirts are a nice addition, both appearance wise as well as functionally. They help protect the sided of the car from the debris the wide tires throw up. I highly recommend the rock guards you mentioned to go along with them. I have ACS rock guards and side skirts on my 1LE.

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SHessler · 02-19-2023, 07:08 AM

If you don't intend to compete in a specific class, but do plan on doing track days, get some adjustable rear toe links with the eccentric lock-out kit. They're fairly inexpensive.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 02-19-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 6285

Hey everyone!

I just recently purchased my dream car! A 2018 2SS 1LE 6-speed in bright yellow!

First V8 and first manual car, I am super stoked. I am already planning on getting it ceramic-coated. I ordered the ZL1 Addons deluxe rock guards and the stealth jack lift pads. And was just curious to see what other mods or suggestions you guys have! I am looking more at the appearance, general use, and protection side of things over the power mods like superchargers, turbos, etc.

I suggest...

1. PPF before ceramic...
2. Quality Tint to taste...
3. E85 + RotoFab + Tune...

Lot's more to go from there, but a great starting point.

Spartan 6285 · 02-19-2023, 04:13 PM

Thanks, everyone, for all your suggestions! Means a lot for people to share their opinion and knowledge with a newcomer!

Ryanbabz71 · 02-19-2023, 07:15 PM

Side skirts and front dive planes for appearance (aero)

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Spartan 6285 · 02-22-2023, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Side skirts and front dive planes for appearance (aero)

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Are those the GM sideskirts?

NashZL1 · 02-23-2023, 06:29 AM

Lloyd floor mats. No comparison to OEM.

Nothing like an SS · 02-23-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 6285

Are those the GM sideskirts?

They are not, these are GM, and I highly recommend them:

Boost Creep · 02-23-2023, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NashZL1

Lloyd floor mats. No comparison to OEM.

+1

I also did suede knee bolsters and sport pedals.
Looking at the illuminates sill plates next.

arpad_m · 02-23-2023, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nothing like an SS

They are not, these are GM, and I highly recommend them:

Some may prefer the ZL1 skirt style, though.

02-18-2023, 10:19 PM	#1
Spartan 6285 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE :) Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: North Carolina Posts: 14	Any mod suggestions? Hey everyone! I just recently purchased my dream car! A 2018 2SS 1LE 6-speed in bright yellow! First V8 and first manual car, I am super stoked. I am already planning on getting it ceramic-coated. I ordered the ZL1 Addons deluxe rock guards and the stealth jack lift pads. And was just curious to see what other mods or suggestions you guys have! I am looking more at the appearance, general use, and protection side of things over the power mods like superchargers, turbos, etc. Attached Images

02-18-2023, 10:57 PM	#2
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	Most power mods will make you slower around a track, unless you go much further with suspension/wheels/tires. The best bang for the buck is probably ZL1 1LE wheels/tires or another 19" setup for 305-ish square. The car is pretty well sorted. People do a lot of mods that don't really do anything, like intakes that simply bypass the factory silencing and they think they are getting more power because it's louder. Full headers to exhaust with a tune can be good, because you are generally saving weight and slight bump in the power. Also think about if you ever want to race on a track. They generally limit your mods, else you go into an "unlimited" class where anything goes and people will generally have something way way more optimized than your car. Like for AutoX you can change one wheel size (diameter) and that can make a big difference...but you do other stuff and it can kick you out of that class. Again, the car is very well sorted from the factory. It doesn't need much if anything to be competitive, just the usual brake fluid change, fluids, etc... __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

02-19-2023, 07:08 AM	#6
SHessler Drives: 2021 1SS 1LE [Shock] Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 66	If you don't intend to compete in a specific class, but do plan on doing track days, get some adjustable rear toe links with the eccentric lock-out kit. They're fairly inexpensive. __________________ I admit it, I like Mustangs. Ex Spec Miata driver.

02-19-2023, 07:15 PM	#9
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Side skirts and front dive planes for appearance (aero) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

02-23-2023, 06:29 AM	#11
NashZL1 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 216	Lloyd floor mats. No comparison to OEM. __________________ Randy in Nashville 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 A10 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020 Genesis G90 Ultimate 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL450 2017 Corvette Grand Sport A8 2016 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 1971 Datsun 240Z

02-18-2023, 10:57 PM	#3
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	I would keep it NA. Do headers, E85, and a tune.

02-18-2023, 11:21 PM	#4
eimarshall Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Hyperblue Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 347	Side skirts are a nice touch.

02-19-2023, 04:13 PM	#8
Spartan 6285 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE :) Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: North Carolina Posts: 14	Thanks, everyone, for all your suggestions! Means a lot for people to share their opinion and knowledge with a newcomer!

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