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03-27-2010, 11:29 AM
blackSS01

What should I do??

I am stumped on my next mod :brick: and want LS1's help :yup: Last year I did H/C/supporting mods minus rear end :lol: This year I want to do a mix of performance/apperance mods. I am stuck between these for my next

1: Black Halo lights (JDM off ebay) worried that they will fog up or break

2: Pro 5.0 with short stick

3: White face gauges

4: CTV-S Calipers with Z06 rotors but I wouldn't be able to put them on til I get my 18's which will be a while, maybe end of summer.

Help me decide LS1 :dunno: I would post a poll but I haven't been able to post one in 3 months so....
03-27-2010, 12:03 PM
Nhra Firebird

why not save up for the rear?
03-27-2010, 12:25 PM
86 IROC-Z

What do these things cost and what is your budget?
03-27-2010, 12:51 PM
INMY01TA

I'd skip everything on your list including the 18s and buy a rear end/driveshaft/tires.
03-27-2010, 01:37 PM
blackSS01

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Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

What do these things cost and what is your budget?

Well, after my SD tune my budget for my car would be about $400 dollars which is what the brakes are going to roughly cost. The rear will come next summer.....my stock rear will hold this summer almost guaranteed since my rear tires get 0 traction :true: This year I was leaning towards every other mod being apperance so I can make the SS look a little bit better
03-27-2010, 01:52 PM
INMY01TA

SS's don't need mods to make the appearance better. IMO these type mods have the opposite effect. My .02.
03-27-2010, 02:02 PM
KMdef9

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackSS01

I am stumped on my next mod :brick: and want LS1's help :yup: Last year I did H/C/supporting mods minus rear end :lol: This year I want to do a mix of performance/apperance mods. I am stuck between these for my next

1: Black Halo lights (JDM off ebay) worried that they will fog up or break

2: Pro 5.0 with short stick

3: White face gauges

4: CTV-S Calipers with Z06 rotors but I wouldn't be able to put them on til I get my 18's which will be a while, maybe end of summer.

Help me decide LS1 :dunno: I would post a poll but I haven't been able to post one in 3 months so....

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackSS01

Well, after my SD tune my budget for my car would be about $400 dollars which is what the brakes are going to roughly cost. The rear will come next summer.....my stock rear will hold this summer almost guaranteed since my rear tires get 0 traction :true: This year I was leaning towards every other mod being apperance so I can make the SS look a little bit better

If your getting them that cheap, def the brakes.
03-27-2010, 02:03 PM
blackSS01

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Originally Posted by KMdef9

If your getting them that cheap, def the brakes.

My car goes fast, now I need to stop just as fast
03-27-2010, 02:15 PM
LeadFarmer

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Originally Posted by blackSS01

My car goes fast, now I need to stop just as fast

if stopping fast is ur problem just let the brick walls take care of that one for u, ain't no faster way to stop lol:jk: but anyway...if u feel like stopping is an issue with all the extra power then I def. wouldn't delay on the brakes, better safe than sorry.
03-27-2010, 02:16 PM
blackSS01

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Originally Posted by LeadFarmer

if stopping fast is ur problem just let the brick walls take care of that one for u, ain't no faster way to stop lol:jk: but anyway...if u feel like stopping is an issue with all the extra power then I def. wouldn't delay on the brakes, better safe than sorry.

:lmao: :haha: Not really the best idea to keep my car mint :lol:
03-27-2010, 02:35 PM
tnthub

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Originally Posted by blackSS01

4: CTV-S Calipers with Z06 rotors but I wouldn't be able to put them on til I get my 18's which will be a while, maybe end of summer.

Why would you do this? They will likely slow down the car, add unsprung weight, make it even more difficult to get traction, and create a harsher ride...
03-27-2010, 02:46 PM
INMY01TA

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Originally Posted by tnthub

Why would you do this? They will likely slow down the car, add unsprung weight, make it even more difficult to get traction, and create a harsher ride...

also make it impossible to add drag rims.
03-27-2010, 02:50 PM
GTP231

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Originally Posted by blackSS01

Well, after my SD tune my budget for my car would be about $400 dollars which is what the brakes are going to roughly cost. The rear will come next summer.....my stock rear will hold this summer almost guaranteed since my rear tires get 0 traction :true: This year I was leaning towards every other mod being apperance so I can make the SS look a little bit better

Yeah til you spin over some road imperfection and it suddenly bites for a second or two
03-27-2010, 02:55 PM
Blackbird WS6

i was going to say for performance/apperance mods WAS a nice rim and tire setup and the Pro 5.0 with short stick

BUT seeing as you only have $400 to spend thats not going to work lol
03-27-2010, 03:58 PM
blackSS01

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnthub

Why would you do this? They will likely slow down the car, add unsprung weight, make it even more difficult to get traction, and create a harsher ride...

Quote:

Originally Posted by INMY01TA

also make it impossible to add drag rims.

IMHO Drag wheels look queer as fuck :yup: I'm not building a all out drag car so I don't have to worry about drag wheels. If I was doing an all out drag car then yes, I would do wheels. I want to stop, and its not going to slow my car down by much, maybe a tenth in the 1/4. And considering this bitch is getting SC or Turbo'ed in or around 5 years if I don't upgrade to a C6 Z06 before that, means stopping is going to be very very important.

Edit: To all that have drag wheels, if you need them, thats fine! I'm just not going to put those types of wheels on a street car :yup:
03-27-2010, 09:29 PM
86 IROC-Z

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Originally Posted by blackSS01

IMHO Drag wheels look queer as fuck

Whatever, they look awesome.

EVen better when paired with the tires that have "Hoosier" or whatever hastily spray painted on the,m.
03-27-2010, 09:36 PM
Y2KPewterSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackSS01

I am stumped on my next mod :brick: and want LS1's help :yup: Last year I did H/C/supporting mods minus rear end :lol: This year I want to do a mix of performance/apperance mods. I am stuck between these for my next

1: Black Halo lights (JDM off ebay) worried that they will fog up or break

2: Pro 5.0 with short stick

3: White face gauges

4: CTV-S Calipers with Z06 rotors but I wouldn't be able to put them on til I get my 18's which will be a while, maybe end of summer.

Help me decide LS1 :dunno: I would post a poll but I haven't been able to post one in 3 months so....

Spend the money on suspension/rearend. I also like #2.
03-27-2010, 09:39 PM
86 IROC-Z

Spend the money on harlots and opiates.

yyyyeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhhh
03-27-2010, 09:45 PM
Mr. Luos

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Originally Posted by blackSS01

My car goes fast, now I need to stop just as fast

Slowass has stock brakes. :dunno:
03-27-2010, 09:52 PM
86 IROC-Z

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Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Slowass has stock brakes. :dunno:

Look's like the OP wont' need new brakes until another 35 grand.

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