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chris777 · 10-14-2020, 11:10 AM

Been wanting this body style since 2009 when they first came out. Ended up purchasing a Black 2013 2SS. Manual, Cammed, and aftermarket hood.

Couple questions!

1. I really like the look of the satin/matt black wrapped hoods. Good idea or not? And how much typically does it take to wrap a hood?

2. I travel with a large cup. Don't leave home w/out it. The cup holders get in the way of shifting gears. Anyone purchased extra cup holders successfully? I found some on amazon, just curious experience before I waste my time.

3. Cammed sound. I fkn love it. Loud as piss. But...my wife..think it's too loud. Is there a cheap/easy maybe portable way to add sound dampeners? Silencers I've heard of? Pros/Cons of this? Just curious of options.

4. What else do I need to know boys? Tips/Tricks?

That's all I can think of for now.

I'm in love.

drew peacock · 10-14-2020, 11:15 AM

fantastic choice you made there mate. you will love it.

ZED SLED · 10-14-2020, 11:53 AM

Congrats!
Not sure about 1,2, and 4.
But as for 3, I would just get a new wife.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-14-2020, 12:20 PM

Congrats!! Enjoy the hell out of that machine!! Too loud?? Never. Put a set of cutouts on there, then you will be loud!! Oh and a new wife would be good too, my gap loves it especially with the cutouts open. Of course she comes from a drag racing family. lol. Have fun sir !!

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-14-2020, 12:20 PM

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the site. Matte wrap on the hood isn’t bad as long as you use a Matte detailer to keep it clean. Many people here have used or are using the travel buddy for the drinks. As for the exhaust what are you running now? You could always change it out for a quieter exhaust.

ADVMax · 10-14-2020, 12:26 PM

Get ready, it gets worse.

In the best kind of way possible!

InFiD3ViL · 10-14-2020, 12:33 PM

I wrapped my own hood for like $85 using 3M 1080 Satin Black. It's the easiest wrap I have ever worked with, but my stock hood is nice and flat. Not knowing the type of hood you have may change things. I think it's like $200-300 to have done professionally.

BostiPB · 10-14-2020, 12:39 PM

For the cup holder, I have the following.

https://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=4986

I had to cut my weather tech floor liner on the passenger side for it to fit, but they are definitely worth it.

Axe55 · 10-14-2020, 12:51 PM

Welcome to the family!

For the sound, I would check if you have a stock exhaust, if it's that loud I suspect it's not stock anymore, you can shop around for different ones that are quieter. Also, is it the noise in the cabin at certain rpms or is it all the time and outside the car? You might want to look into j-pipes if what you're hearing is drone inside the cabin, there are lots of threads about that.

For the cupholder, I recommend (edit: not with the beer, obviously):

BAD DAB · 10-14-2020, 01:04 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

chris777 · 10-14-2020, 01:18 PM

hah, thanks guys! As for a new wife...i asked her if I could and she said no. Then she said "I have spoken!" and walked away.

Travel buddy looks good, tho $50 for a cup holder seems steep!

I don't exactly know the brand/model of the after market parts, I will try and get a list.

Warship2k15 · 10-14-2020, 01:34 PM

Ok how loud is it and what level would she be happy with if she is being reasonable then I would add some mufflers that lower the volume some bit not be restrictive for the wife.
Then I would add cutouts So that way you can have it loud when you want and she can have it a little quieter.
Now if she will only be happy if it’s whisper quiet then don’t bother and just drive it.
Cammed cars with free flowing exhausts will always have a rumble.
If you put one on that quiets it a lot then it will be too restrictive.

I would try to talk her into a AGP turbo kit.It would lower the exhaust a lot and you would have a faster car.

witenite · 10-14-2020, 01:45 PM

Congrats!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-14-2020, 01:52 PM

Welcome to the dark side. Let the wife drive the car for one day and she will change her mind.

10-14-2020, 11:10 AM	#1
chris777 Drives: a pile currently Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: peoria Posts: 25	Finally I have joined your cult! Been wanting this body style since 2009 when they first came out. Ended up purchasing a Black 2013 2SS. Manual, Cammed, and aftermarket hood. Couple questions! 1. I really like the look of the satin/matt black wrapped hoods. Good idea or not? And how much typically does it take to wrap a hood? 2. I travel with a large cup. Don't leave home w/out it. The cup holders get in the way of shifting gears. Anyone purchased extra cup holders successfully? I found some on amazon, just curious experience before I waste my time. 3. Cammed sound. I fkn love it. Loud as piss. But...my wife..think it's too loud. Is there a cheap/easy maybe portable way to add sound dampeners? Silencers I've heard of? Pros/Cons of this? Just curious of options. 4. What else do I need to know boys? Tips/Tricks? That's all I can think of for now. I'm in love.

10-14-2020, 11:53 AM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,467 View My Garage	Congrats! Not sure about 1,2, and 4. But as for 3, I would just get a new wife. __________________

10-14-2020, 12:20 PM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,381	Congrats!! Enjoy the hell out of that machine!! Too loud?? Never. Put a set of cutouts on there, then you will be loud!! Oh and a new wife would be good too, my gap loves it especially with the cutouts open. Of course she comes from a drag racing family. lol. Have fun sir !! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-14-2020, 12:20 PM	#5
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the site. Matte wrap on the hood isn’t bad as long as you use a Matte detailer to keep it clean. Many people here have used or are using the travel buddy for the drinks. As for the exhaust what are you running now? You could always change it out for a quieter exhaust. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

10-14-2020, 12:33 PM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	I wrapped my own hood for like $85 using 3M 1080 Satin Black. It's the easiest wrap I have ever worked with, but my stock hood is nice and flat. Not knowing the type of hood you have may change things. I think it's like $200-300 to have done professionally. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

10-14-2020, 11:15 AM	#2
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	fantastic choice you made there mate. you will love it.

10-14-2020, 12:26 PM	#6
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Get ready, it gets worse. In the best kind of way possible!

10-14-2020, 12:39 PM	#8
BostiPB Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 129 View My Garage	For the cup holder, I have the following. https://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=4986 I had to cut my weather tech floor liner on the passenger side for it to fit, but they are definitely worth it. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS - Red Rock Metallic - Kooks Headers, Corsa Extreme, Factory Reproductions Z28 Rims, Pedders Coilovers, JDP Clutch Reservoir, Summit Racing Line Lock, GM Strut Brace, GM low profile splash guards, Roto-fab CAI, Oracle Ghosted Sidemarker Lights & Concept Mirrors, ZL1 Side Skirts, MGW Flat Stick Shifter, BMR Subframe Connectors, Eaton Truetrac, Yukon 4.11s, GForce Renegade Axles, Speedmaster79 Diff Cover, Offset Diff Bushings, Every Suspension Bushing Front & Rear Replaced with BMR Poly Bushings - 421HP 412TQ

10-14-2020, 12:51 PM	#9
Axe55 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 159	Welcome to the family! For the sound, I would check if you have a stock exhaust, if it's that loud I suspect it's not stock anymore, you can shop around for different ones that are quieter. Also, is it the noise in the cabin at certain rpms or is it all the time and outside the car? You might want to look into j-pipes if what you're hearing is drone inside the cabin, there are lots of threads about that. For the cupholder, I recommend (edit: not with the beer, obviously): Attached Images __________________ 2012 Camaro SS LS3, JRE Scoop, CAI intake, Whipple Supercharger, Fast 85lb injectors, ZL1 pump, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers w/HFC, Ridetech coilovers, BMR sway bars, trailing arms, toe rods, cradle bushing inserts, 2020 Speed Tuned.

10-14-2020, 01:04 PM	#10
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

10-14-2020, 01:18 PM	#11
chris777 Drives: a pile currently Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: peoria Posts: 25	hah, thanks guys! As for a new wife...i asked her if I could and she said no. Then she said "I have spoken!" and walked away. Travel buddy looks good, tho $50 for a cup holder seems steep! I don't exactly know the brand/model of the after market parts, I will try and get a list.

10-14-2020, 01:34 PM	#12
Warship2k15 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kissimmee Posts: 158	Ok how loud is it and what level would she be happy with if she is being reasonable then I would add some mufflers that lower the volume some bit not be restrictive for the wife. Then I would add cutouts So that way you can have it loud when you want and she can have it a little quieter. Now if she will only be happy if it’s whisper quiet then don’t bother and just drive it. Cammed cars with free flowing exhausts will always have a rumble. If you put one on that quiets it a lot then it will be too restrictive. I would try to talk her into a AGP turbo kit.It would lower the exhaust a lot and you would have a faster car.

10-14-2020, 01:45 PM	#13
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________

10-14-2020, 01:52 PM	#14
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Welcome to the dark side. Let the wife drive the car for one day and she will change her mind. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.