[trophy hunter]

Hello all ......

I am potentially looking at purchasing a new Camaro SS and was interested to see if any of you know of a "mod friendly" dealership.
Now, let me preface this by saying that I am not looking at cracking the motor open or a full suspension, just a cat back, shocks (not springs) and maybe a front sway bar ........so, pretty minimalistic all things considered.

I'm asking as I would like to give my business, when ready, to a dealership that will be a little more accepting of minor mods.

[DFW1LE]

With the mods you mention, I doubt that would be an issue with any dealership. That said, have you driven an SS with NPP and MRC? Personally, I don't think any of those mods are needed.

[quikag]

Originally Posted by DFW1LE

With the mods you mention, I doubt that would be an issue with any dealership. That said, have you driven an SS with NPP and MRC? Personally, I don't think any of those mods are needed.

Agreed. If you get NPP and MRC, you won't want aftermarket.

[trophy hunter]

Thanks for the responses thus far.......

First on the catback - I agree that the NPP would achieve the same results of most aftermarket catbacks .....the big thing with the exhaust is the weight

As for the suspension, again weight. High tech is great but usually comes at a cost of weight. My preference would be a good set of adjustable Konis (when they become available- are you listening Koni ?) and a good 3 way adjustable, hollow front sway bar to "heighten" the characteristics of the original suspension

Beyond that, I do understand the law and that there are measures in place to prevent a manufacture or dealership from not providing warrantee when the mod(s) in question has no bearing on the issue........but that does not keep a dealership from rejecting/voiding your warrantee and putting you in the position to prove otherwise in court

[DFW1LE]

If you really have your heart set on a catback, you could opt for the Chevrolet Performance exhaust which will be lighter than the big can and has no effect on warranty.

As to dealers, if your that concerned about minor suspension mods voiding your warranty, I'd pose the question to the dealer you would like to use.

[KenB925]

Originally Posted by trophy hunter

Thanks for the responses thus far.......

First on the catback - I agree that the NPP would achieve the same results of most aftermarket catbacks .....the big thing with the exhaust is the weight

As for the suspension, again weight. High tech is great but usually comes at a cost of weight. My preference would be a good set of adjustable Konis (when they become available- are you listening Koni ?) and a good 3 way adjustable, hollow front sway bar to "heighten" the characteristics of the original suspension

Beyond that, I do understand the law and that there are measures in place to prevent a manufacture or dealership from not providing warrantee when the mod(s) in question has no bearing on the issue........but that does not keep a dealership from rejecting/voiding your warrantee and putting you in the position to prove otherwise in court

While every pound helps, it's kinda like throwing a suitcase off the queen mary, the camaro is never going to be a lotus elise

but if you just like modding, enjoy

[trophy hunter]

Originally Posted by KenB925

While every pound helps, it's kinda like throwing a suitcase off the queen mary, the camaro is never going to be a lotus elise

but if you just like modding, enjoy

While I can understand your point, tell that to GM on the few ounces that they reduced here and there, the time and money it cost to do so, to achieve 60 lbs off the ZL1 1LE.
Weight is the enemy of any car, for performance............. and gas mileage

Thanks for the feedback guys !

[Android42019]

Classic in grapevine has never given me a problem over soft Mods. Replaced my V6 engine with a CAI still on it.

[avalonandl]

Weight savings of a cat back vs NPP is minimal. Like 20 lbs. the npp muffler is mostly hollow. With 2 internal walls and some baffling.

[BFella]

Originally Posted by DFW1LE

With the mods you mention, I doubt that would be an issue with any dealership. That said, have you driven an SS with NPP and MRC? Personally, I don't think any of those mods are needed.

Sway bars are 100% needed, well not needed, but they make a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE difference.

[DFW1LE]

Originally Posted by BFella

Sway bars are 100% needed, well not needed, but they make a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE difference.

My 1LE came from the factory will some pretty good well tuned suspension components that make for a car that is well beyond the abilities of most on this forum, so IMHO no, adding third party sways would not make a huge difference for most folks.

[Gen5er]

Originally Posted by avalonandl

Weight savings of a cat back vs NPP is minimal. Like 20 lbs. the npp muffler is mostly hollow. With 2 internal walls and some baffling.

I removed mine and I would beg to differ about that weight difference. That NPP is heavy as hell. The MBRP I put in was like a feather compared to the stock exhaust. A lot less metal going on there, and the sound. OH boy, the sound is marvelous. My 2 cents.