My first mod. ahhh it begins

[splacencia]

Ok, so I see everyone on here doing this and doing that to their cars. I've had this beautiful chunk of metal for almost a month now so it's about time I do something to it.

I purchased some cross drilled rotors from BrakePerformance.com. They arrived today and less then 2 hours later completely installed on my ride. I think it looks much better now. Wish I would have taken true before and after pictures but was too thrilled and forgot to take the before pictures.

But here is the after effect:

[Dznts]

nice.. but the you have been bitten by the mod bug. its all over now.

[GEEo]

Now that you have started you will never stop!!

Its a one way road if you catch the Mod Bug.

[Dznts]

the mod bug

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

Mod bug is highly contagious. Stay away from all Camaro forums and other Camaro's and owners. It'll save you thousands of dollars

Not a joke. This site has cost me a few paychecks. I can't complain though, other members have spent five, if not ten times as much on mods as I have. Though I have drawn the line at buying wheels. Can't do that one, because once that starts then you are really starting to spend some cash.

[christianmotox]

there is always something new to buy and never enough $$$$.

I need a second Job.

[rtcat600man]

Those look great. They are on my list when I need to replace my pads and rotors.

As for the bug careful it is addicting.

I should know, here is my list, and still growing.

Engine/Exhaust/Performance

Injen CAI
Injen CAI Hydro Shield
MRT V2 Axle Back
RX Oil Catch Can
Trifecta Trans. Tune
Trifecta Engine Tune
Royal Purple Rear Diff. Fluid

Suspension

Eibach Lowering Springs
Eibach Sway Bars

Lighting

Blue LED Footwell
Blue LED Dome Light
Blue LED Backseat strips
Blue LED Trunk Light strips
Blue LED Trunk Light
Blue LED Under Hood Spot Lights (AAC)
LED License Plate Lights

Interior

Custom Floor Mats
Aluminum Billet Sill Plates
Aluminum Billet Race Pedals
Removed Center Speaker
Removed Warning Labels on Visors
35 % Window Tint
UltraGauage Mounted on Dash
IPOD Inferno Orange
Camaro Seat Belt Covers
Road Eye Black Box Camera
Beltronics GX2 Accelerometer
Camaro Decal on the dash

Exterior

Stillen Front Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Black Vinyl on Front Bow Tie
Black Vinyl on Rear Bow Tie
Black Vinyl on Wheel Bow Tie
Black Painted Rear Tail Lamp Bezels
Side Marker Tint
Reverse Lamp Tint
Front Turn Signal Lamp Tint
Black Vinyl Gill Stripes
G2 Painted Calipers
Ghost "330HP" Hood Decals
Custom Painted Rear Trunk Close out Panels
Black Camaro License Plate Holder
Hot Rod 2011 Power Tour Back Glass Decal
Hot Rod 2011 Power Tour Windshield Decal
License Plate "TEAMLLT"
Camaro Decal on license plate holder

Under Hood Cosmetics

Custom Painted Engine Cover
Custom Painted Injen Tube
Custom Painted Injen Wiper Bottle
Aluminum Billet Bow Tie on Matt
Camaro Decal On Bow Tie
Camaro Outline on Engine Cover
312 HP Decal on Engine Cover
Roto-Fab Radiator Cover
Aluminum Billet Coolant Cap
Aluminum Billet Wiper Bottle Cap
Aluminum Billet Oil Dip Stick Cap
Aluminum Billet Brake Reservoir Cap
Aluminum Painted Brake Reservoir Cover
Aluminum Painted ABS Controller Cover
Back of Engine Cover Shroud

[rjdapilmoto]

Welcome to 5GMD!

[Rage]

I looked into these, but was dissuaded from getting them cuz the sales guy told me that drilled and slotted rotors cost u surface area, therefore braking power. He was quite convincing, the logic seemed sound,..... Is there any truth in this?

[ga0358]

Y'all may be kidding around a little bit, but I've been thinking lately. I think this MAY be a serious issue. We have very beautiful cars, and we're constantly adding mods to make them "ours"-There's not another LS in Atlanta like mine, and it feels SWEET!!! I keep telling myself "aww, it's only a couple hundred bucks I can pay the balance with my income tax returns and bonuses next year...

I've recently spent around $2500 on my Camaro just in mods, all on credit cards and BillMeLater (BE CAREFUL with BillMeLater!! a couple of mouse clicks and you've got your order on the way!) all with high interest rates from 19% to 25%. I'll be paying on these balances for YEARS..

I know better, that I should PAY with cash, like a lot of folks do here, but it's just TOO EASY to point and click and get that rush that your NEW MOD is on the WAY!!!!

I've never taken so much pride and joy in a car, I dearly love working on her, washing and polishing her, babying her, just like y'all..But I'm gonna STOP right now with the mods (unless I win a lottery somewhere).I'm FREEZING the credit cards, and my BuyMeLater account is maxxed out.

Just THINK BEFORE YOU BUY!! Do you HAVE to have it RIGHT NOW??? There are quite a few folks on here that are financially savvy and responsible, but I'm not one of them (unfortunately). I think it's a serious issue that a few folks here on the forums share with me..I plan on just enjoying what I have, and if I EVER get any extra cash, I'll SAVE for those Afterburner headlights I want SO BAD!!!

Sorry for the long rant..Just wish NOW I'd thought my finances through better. I'm able to pay my bills, but only the minimums. At this rate, it'll take me over 20 years to pay off my balances..BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SIXJAK]

Originally Posted by Rage

I looked into these, but was dissuaded from getting them cuz the sales guy told me that drilled and slotted rotors cost u surface area, therefore braking power. He was quite convincing, the logic seemed sound,..... Is there any truth in this?

Well before I would believe a sales guy, I'd go ask ppl who actually race and see what they say. I know the theory behind slotted and drilled rotors is they help dissipate heat and minimize brake fade. Maybe some brake experts can chime in....

[splacencia]

Maybe we should start a MBA (Mod Bugs Anonymous) support system. We can all use some help.

As for the brakes, with everything I've heard, for normal street driving and the occasional racing they will be fine.

Here is a passage from a site:
Stop Tech: "StopTech provides rotors slotted, drilled or plain. For most performance applications slotted is the preferred choice. Slotting helps wipe away debris from between the pad and rotor as well as increasing the "bite" characteristics of the pad. A drilled rotor provides the same type of benefit, but is more susceptible to cracking under severe usage. Many customers prefer the look of a drilled rotor and for street and occasional light duty track use they will work fine. For more severe applications, we recommend slotted rotors." (Note that even though Stop Tech sells both drilled and slotted rotors they do not recommend drilled rotors for severe applications.)

[Ir0nM4n]

Nice work, I bet you stop a little better now. My first mod will be the Vararam cold air intake. My next mod will be a set of MRT V1. After that I am not sure. I did change my own oil, thats not a mod though. I did use Mobile 1 so that may be a mod. (Laugh). If you do more mods post pictures (worth a 1000 words). Again Great JOB!!!

[Ir0nM4n]

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Those look great. They are on my list when I need to replace my pads and rotors.

As for the bug careful it is addicting.

I should know, here is my list, and still growing.

Engine/Exhaust/Performance

Injen CAI
Injen CAI Hydro Shield
MRT V2 Axle Back
RX Oil Catch Can
Trifecta Trans. Tune
Trifecta Engine Tune
Royal Purple Rear Diff. Fluid

Need pictures, so I can copy.. JK.

Maybe we should start a MBA (Mod Bugs Anonymous) support system. We can all use some help.

I vote RTCAT600MAN for Prez of the Camaro V6 MBA.