Cosmetic VS. Performance

SilverSS1LE · 01-29-2018, 07:19 PM

I will be putting my income tax and a little more out of savings into my camaro

trying to decide wether i should go cosmetic or performance

Cosmetic:

Lowering springs
Wheels
Spoiler and wicker bill
Window tint
Diode dynamic side markers
GM tinted taillight and 3rd brakelight

Performance:

Cam
E85 flex sensor
Drop in rod & pistons
Exhaust
Possibly just drop the above and order a 416ci short block

SilverSS1LE · 01-29-2018, 07:21 PM

Car currently sits bone stock with 800 miles

PackersFan26 · 01-29-2018, 08:31 PM

Wait until the warranty expires for performance. It’s what I’m doing. All my mods have been cosmetic so far and I’m loving it

Evil-Bee-NH · 01-29-2018, 08:53 PM

Do you daily drive and track your car or is it a daily driver solely and or is it a garage queen that doesn't see inclement weather? Performance is always fun but if it's your daily driver none track weekend show and cruise thing go cosmetic until your warranty expires. If your racing and or tracking the car performance is a huge yes.

IH8WNTR · 01-29-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PackersFan26

Wait until the warranty expires for performance. It’s what I’m doing. All my mods have been cosmetic so far and I’m loving it

+1 here.

Gabhart · 01-30-2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PackersFan26

Wait until the warranty expires for performance. It’s what I’m doing. All my mods have been cosmetic so far and I’m loving it

Exactly. Still amazes me how some folks are purchasing a 40k + car only to crack the engine open in the first month of ownership.

Yeah, I have the itch coming from a modded G8 but I'm liking stock with peace of mind for a change!

Zoom · 01-30-2018, 04:26 AM

Do cosmetic first. Then when you have driven it for awhile or are starting to get bored, mod the performance and it will feel like you have a whole new car!

ctrlz · 01-30-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabhart

Still amazes me how some folks are purchasing a 40k + car only to crack the engine open in the first month of ownership.

With the list of proposed mods/upgrades, I am also questioning the economics. Why not trade the 2SS for a ZL1? I would like to see the cost comparison.

Gen6 softtop · 01-30-2018, 09:33 AM

Cosmetic now, however I would consider wheels as performance go for something lighter, improved ride handling and looks. When warranty doesn't matter I would skip the cams , rods etc just go centrifugal blower for 550 hp reliable install no brainer and probably cheaper good luck and have fun

solarstingray · 01-30-2018, 09:35 AM

balance of both,

when the warranty is up then performance,

misterjaayy · 01-30-2018, 10:29 AM

Performance. Life’s too short. Just make sure you have some coin saved up in case something does break. But with your relatively conservative performance mod list, I wouldn’t be too worried.

Gabhart · 01-30-2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

With the list of proposed mods/upgrades, I am also questioning the economics. Why not trade the 2SS for a ZL1? I would like to see the cost comparison.

Good point!

DevilsReject97 · 01-30-2018, 11:55 AM

Since I could only choose one or the other, I chose cosmetic.

However, there are performance mods that you can do that would not be an issue, such as the exhaust, intake, tires/rims, etc...

That being said, if you are even considering dropping in a new motor, just go get a ZL1 and call it a day. You'll be happier and less hassle...

MP3BOOSTED · 01-30-2018, 12:18 PM

So I agree with most individuals, but on my end since day 1 I knew warranty wasn’t going to bother me, I’m in love with the cammed v8 sound, in my opinion it’s worth every penny spent. But at the same time I wouldn’t do a 416, if anything I’d get a spare 376 Incase this one blew up which is what I’m doing. Just plan your build out for the long run, right now all i need to do is port and polish the stock beads, get a MSD intake and I’m going to get that porter as wel, also a ported throttle body and at that point I’ll be FBO all motor ofcourse. Afterwards I’m going to turn to a new driveshaft and axles then get a rotary assembly for the procharger. It’s an addiction but just make sure if you go Performance that you have a strategy to it, I like cosmetics as it definitely makes the car look nicer but I also believe their is nothing needed to change on the 1LE so I haven’t bothered other then a drag pack.

Again just my 2 cents.

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01-29-2018, 07:19 PM	#1
SilverSS1LE Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 312	Cosmetic VS. Performance I will be putting my income tax and a little more out of savings into my camaro trying to decide wether i should go cosmetic or performance Cosmetic: Lowering springs Wheels Spoiler and wicker bill Window tint Diode dynamic side markers GM tinted taillight and 3rd brakelight Performance: Cam E85 flex sensor Drop in rod & pistons Exhaust Possibly just drop the above and order a 416ci short block __________________ 2017 Summit White 2SS A8 Mod List: Stock (for now)

01-29-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
SilverSS1LE Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 312	Car currently sits bone stock with 800 miles __________________ 2017 Summit White 2SS A8 Mod List: Stock (for now)

01-29-2018, 08:31 PM	#3
PackersFan26 Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 546	Wait until the warranty expires for performance. It’s what I’m doing. All my mods have been cosmetic so far and I’m loving it __________________ Follow me on IG: @lip_stick.ss

01-29-2018, 08:53 PM	#4
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	Do you daily drive and track your car or is it a daily driver solely and or is it a garage queen that doesn't see inclement weather? Performance is always fun but if it's your daily driver none track weekend show and cruise thing go cosmetic until your warranty expires. If your racing and or tracking the car performance is a huge yes. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

01-30-2018, 04:26 AM	#7
Zoom Drives: Summit White 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 24	Do cosmetic first. Then when you have driven it for awhile or are starting to get bored, mod the performance and it will feel like you have a whole new car!

01-30-2018, 09:33 AM	#9
Gen6 softtop Drives: Hyper blue 1ss convertible 6 sp Join Date: May 2017 Location: Munger mi Posts: 205	Cosmetic now, however I would consider wheels as performance go for something lighter, improved ride handling and looks. When warranty doesn't matter I would skip the cams , rods etc just go centrifugal blower for 550 hp reliable install no brainer and probably cheaper good luck and have fun

01-30-2018, 09:35 AM	#10
solarstingray Drives: 2014 c7 corvette and 2017 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: orlando Posts: 224	balance of both, when the warranty is up then performance,

01-30-2018, 10:29 AM	#11
misterjaayy Drives: 2019 CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Performance. Life’s too short. Just make sure you have some coin saved up in case something does break. But with your relatively conservative performance mod list, I wouldn’t be too worried.

01-30-2018, 11:55 AM	#13
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	Since I could only choose one or the other, I chose cosmetic. However, there are performance mods that you can do that would not be an issue, such as the exhaust, intake, tires/rims, etc... That being said, if you are even considering dropping in a new motor, just go get a ZL1 and call it a day. You'll be happier and less hassle... __________________

01-30-2018, 12:18 PM	#14
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	So I agree with most individuals, but on my end since day 1 I knew warranty wasn’t going to bother me, I’m in love with the cammed v8 sound, in my opinion it’s worth every penny spent. But at the same time I wouldn’t do a 416, if anything I’d get a spare 376 Incase this one blew up which is what I’m doing. Just plan your build out for the long run, right now all i need to do is port and polish the stock beads, get a MSD intake and I’m going to get that porter as wel, also a ported throttle body and at that point I’ll be FBO all motor ofcourse. Afterwards I’m going to turn to a new driveshaft and axles then get a rotary assembly for the procharger. It’s an addiction but just make sure if you go Performance that you have a strategy to it, I like cosmetics as it definitely makes the car look nicer but I also believe their is nothing needed to change on the 1LE so I haven’t bothered other then a drag pack. Again just my 2 cents. __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

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