04-01-2020, 09:17 AM | #1 |
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To void or not to void is the ?
Hello everyone,
I have a 19 SS 1LE and the debate for sometime has been to mod or not. Right now I have the GM perf CAI with dealer ecu reflash tune. I’ve been looking at either doing cat-back exhaust or doing the header and x-pipe but seems either way I still would need a tune and if I need a tune I’m just going E85 just because it’s a easy sensor install and I’m already paying someone to tune so might as well = more power ! Correct me if I’m wrong please. My goal would be to improve throttle response and put down more whp. I want to know what the community is doing with their camaros that still have the factory warranty and what some of your opinions on voiding the warranty . Should I just say f it and step on the gas go headers exhaust E85 and tune. Or should I hold off and do some appearance mods , wicker bill wheels etc
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04-01-2020, 09:47 AM | #2 |
Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017
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Best recommendation is to save the money for track and autocross. Learn the car and see how well you can control it in stock form. It's already a beautiful car, especially in that color, so appearance mods are really just extra. If you are in South Florida, check out Equipe Rapide, Porsche Club, and SRMS, they host some sweet autocross events and my 1LE is a blast to drive there.
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04-01-2020, 10:56 AM | #4 | |
Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017
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04-01-2020, 11:14 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2019 1ss 1le, blue wrap Join Date: Aug 2017
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GM also openly warranties tracked Camaros (ss, 1le). I can't think of another manufacturer that openly does this. I think that makes the warranty even more valuable if you're going to track/autocross.
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04-01-2020, 12:49 PM | #6 | |
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As for what to change, you'll want to flush your brake system with DOT4 fluid and appropriate engine oil per the manual. Would also suggest following the recommended diff and trans fluid change intervals called out in the manual, including the diff break-in change schedule, to help increase longevity there. I'd also suggest getting the track alignment to help with tire wear and correct some of the weirdness that the factory alignment likely has. There's some great threads on the forum that go into all of these topics in pretty great detail.
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04-01-2020, 04:35 PM | #8 |
Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017
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I'm holding out until near warranty end to do headers.
Car will not be tracked, but I'm use to more power, so acceleration in the 1LE is less than breathtaking. Mo powah baby!
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04-01-2020, 05:42 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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I'd at the very least drive the car a few thousand miles before touching it in a warranty-voiding way, just to give a better chance for any material defects, potential early engine failures or any workmanship issues to surface while the car is covered. Also, the point about the driver mod many others have already made is a very good one.
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04-01-2020, 08:11 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016
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Wait till the end of 36month warranty to end. Schedule an appointment for Headers,Msd intake , 103mm tb , e85 if it is available and a good tune. It will feel like a new car again.
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