New Owner Question

pablo.escamaro · 07-26-2022, 08:14 PM

Hey guys,

Just recently purchased my first Camaro. 2022 LT1. Wanted to see what I should should to get the most out of the car. I have been looking at a few exhaust options, exterior changes, but have no idea of what I should do. Tune? Suspension? Help out a 22 year old not make a dumb decision!

taylorforschool@gmail.com · 07-26-2022, 08:29 PM

Wheels and tires. 245s won’t last you a week

CamaroJim56 · 07-26-2022, 08:31 PM

Read through these threads, look at the pictures, see what is most important to you right away...visual or performance. Drive it, do you NEED more performance, and don't forget your warranty, you don't want to add something that will cancel your warranty.

pablo.escamaro · 07-26-2022, 08:40 PM

What tires do you suggest?

goata8 · 07-26-2022, 08:53 PM

I'm probably going to try and find a set of SS take offs for mine when it gets here. Drag radials on the back is always the first thing I do. Get used to the car and go from there.

RamAir02 · 07-26-2022, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pablo.escamaro

What tires do you suggest?

Most will suggest Michelin PS4S or Goodyear SC3 for a max performance summer tire. I'm a believer that the PS4S is the best street tire available today. You'll need wider wheels to run, say, 305s rear and 285s front. Look at the SS 1LE wheel & tire sizing.

Popular wheel manufacturers:
- Forgestar
- Apex
- BC Forged

I bought my wheels from PK Auto Design. They're a sponsor here and were great to work with.

I'd say keep the car mostly stock until the warranty ceases. If you want to do some light mods, Rotofab CAI and a catback / axleback of your choice. AWE, Borla & Corsa are all popular, but there are a lot of options out there.

2SS Capt · 07-26-2022, 11:12 PM

Get PPF on the entire front of the car, here is what I did on my 2020 2SS... If you want to keep it nice, you need to do this (6,750+ miles, not a single rock chip...)

Spaceme1117 · 07-27-2022, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pablo.escamaro

Hey guys,

Just recently purchased my first Camaro. 2022 LT1. Wanted to see what I should should to get the most out of the car. I have been looking at a few exhaust options, exterior changes, but have no idea of what I should do. Tune? Suspension? Help out a 22 year old not make a dumb decision!

Car is a spectacular performer stock so you really don't need to do anything to get the most out of it.

For performance mods, an e85 kit is a great first mod. Not expensive and easy to install but you will need to get it tuned.

Other than that, just drive it and learn the car.

jmedina1018 · 07-27-2022, 07:45 AM

Hey guys,

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know why my dealership posted my 2022 Camaro SS for sale on their website? My eta is 8/5 and I already put a deposit down, my only question is why is it up for sale if I am going to be the one that is purchasing it? Thank you in advanced.

armycop71 · 07-27-2022, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedina1018

Hey guys,

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know why my dealership posted my 2022 Camaro SS for sale on their website? My eta is 8/5 and I already put a deposit down, my only question is why is it up for sale if I am going to be the one that is purchasing it? Thank you in advanced.

Some dealers have an automated feature that populates the cars in transit onto the website. Mine showed up on the dealer website, but it usually tells people to call for availability, and then they tell people it's sold. This also happens in case someone changes their mind or can't get financed, then there is already interest in the vehicle if it becomes available.

arpad_m · 07-27-2022, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedina1018

Hey guys,

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know why my dealership posted my 2022 Camaro SS for sale on their website? My eta is 8/5 and I already put a deposit down, my only question is why is it up for sale if I am going to be the one that is purchasing it? Thank you in advanced.

If its status is "in transit", there is no need to worry, this is standard procedure for the backend system and does not mean they would sell your car to someone else. My ordered Camaro also showed up on the dealership's website back in 2018.

TexasRed5.9 · 07-27-2022, 09:33 AM

Like others have mentioned keep it simple if you are worried about your warranty. Axle back and a CAI if you're so inclined. For me the best upgrade was the Katzkin leather kit. The original upholstery drove me nuts. That fabric must have been picked by someone who enjoys riding around on 80 grit. Maybe it wouldn't have bothered me when I was younger, but now I'm old and spoiled. I paid $900 for the kit, removed the seats myself, and paid a local shop $500 to swap on the leather. The difference in comfort is night and day.

LT1ornothing · 07-27-2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasRed5.9

Like others have mentioned keep it simple if you are worried about your warranty. Axle back and a CAI if you're so inclined. For me the best upgrade was the Katzkin leather kit. The original upholstery drove me nuts. That fabric must have been picked by someone who enjoys riding around on 80 grit. Maybe it wouldn't have bothered me when I was younger, but now I'm old and spoiled. I paid $900 for the kit, removed the seats myself, and paid a local shop $500 to swap on the leather. The difference in comfort is night and day.

I feel much better about my cloth seats, comfortable, cool, and seems like I saved a ton of cash not having to pay for better leather.

07-26-2022, 08:14 PM	#1
pablo.escamaro Drives: 2022 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4	New Owner Question Hey guys, Just recently purchased my first Camaro. 2022 LT1. Wanted to see what I should should to get the most out of the car. I have been looking at a few exhaust options, exterior changes, but have no idea of what I should do. Tune? Suspension? Help out a 22 year old not make a dumb decision!

07-26-2022, 08:29 PM	#2
taylorforschool@gmail.com PKG4U Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 631 View My Garage	Wheels and tires. 245s won’t last you a week __________________ 2020 Camaro LT1. Bought 10/2020 \| GM PERF. CAI \| GM Muffler Delete (Performance Exhaust 4” tips). \| SOLD 1/2022\| 2018 ZL1 Summit White \| Bought 1/2022 \| PDR, Recaros, Carbon Dash, WeaponX Hx System, Apex SM-10 in ZLE fitment w/PS4S Mods after Warranty “Imma keep it stock”

07-26-2022, 08:31 PM	#3
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,601	Read through these threads, look at the pictures, see what is most important to you right away...visual or performance. Drive it, do you NEED more performance, and don't forget your warranty, you don't want to add something that will cancel your warranty. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

07-26-2022, 08:53 PM	#5
goata8 Drives: 2023 LT1 A10 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Palma Sola, FL Posts: 141	I'm probably going to try and find a set of SS take offs for mine when it gets here. Drag radials on the back is always the first thing I do. Get used to the car and go from there. __________________ 2023 LT1, A10, NPP, Tech, Recaros, BVFKQ6 (Ordered 6/24, TPW 7/25, Built 8/1, Picked Up 10/3) Past: 2017 1SS A8, 1998 SS M6, 1995 Z28 M6

07-26-2022, 11:12 PM	#7
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,007	Get PPF on the entire front of the car, here is what I did on my 2020 2SS... If you want to keep it nice, you need to do this (6,750+ miles, not a single rock chip...) __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

07-26-2022, 08:40 PM	#4
pablo.escamaro Drives: 2022 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4	What tires do you suggest?

07-27-2022, 07:45 AM	#9
jmedina1018 Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: California Posts: 9	Hey guys, This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know why my dealership posted my 2022 Camaro SS for sale on their website? My eta is 8/5 and I already put a deposit down, my only question is why is it up for sale if I am going to be the one that is purchasing it? Thank you in advanced.

07-27-2022, 09:33 AM	#12
TexasRed5.9 Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NE Texas Posts: 47 View My Garage	Like others have mentioned keep it simple if you are worried about your warranty. Axle back and a CAI if you're so inclined. For me the best upgrade was the Katzkin leather kit. The original upholstery drove me nuts. That fabric must have been picked by someone who enjoys riding around on 80 grit. Maybe it wouldn't have bothered me when I was younger, but now I'm old and spoiled. I paid $900 for the kit, removed the seats myself, and paid a local shop $500 to swap on the leather. The difference in comfort is night and day. __________________ 2021 LT1, A10, RotoFab CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder axle back exhaust, JLT catch can, Katzkin leather interior.

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