Mods to my 97 Camaro? [56k = :(] - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Mods to my 97 Camaro? [56k = :(]

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Mods to my 97 Camaro? [56k = :(]

    I bought this baby for $2,750 a couple months ago. The only thing wrong with her was that she had horrible rear shocks, got those fixed. 90,770 miles on her, not terrible for the price. A couple months later I was at work there was a wreck on the road, which sent a car into the rear end of my (parked) car. Estimated damages $2,350, going to have to sue to get it... their insurance company is refusing to pay (the rear left quarterpanel needs to be replaced, along with minor other things.) She's not the best, but I love her.


    On to the topic: I've got the mirrored chrome fill-ins (poorly applied, I'm going to order another set and try again sometime soon) and that's about it as far as mods go. The rims are stock, and I'm not changing them, they're pretty nice, and chrome. [img]smile.gif[/img]

    what else can I do in a cost-effective manner? I've got a flowmaster muffler put on, it sounds decent. Getting the quarter panel replaced whenever I can, and I'm reapplying fill-ins. I've contemplated a yellow paintjob (I can get it rather cheap, 3-400, I've always loved the bright yellow color) but that probably won't happen, I'm keen on the black. Around here, she gets dirty ALL the time, I washed/waxed two days ago, and you can already tell by the pictures that it's dirty again. I've thought about after-market tail-lights, but the only ones that look decent are the euro/altezzas, which are too ricey for my liking. I might order clear corners from ebay, hoping that will help a little.

    I'm looking for low-budget mods, I know I could be spending my cash into performance mods, but considering I'm a complete car "newbie" there's not a whole lot I can do right now.

    Enough typing: PICTURES!









    The main question: What are some nice, inexpensive (sub $50) mods that I can do to make my Camaro look nicer? (Don't say 'Wash it,' I do that weekly.)

  • #2
    paint your callies. 8$
    Teh Cars:<br />2002 Firebird V6<br />1997 Camaro SS 30th <br />1991 Firebird V6<br />1989 Firebird Formula<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/855002\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/855002</a>

    Comment


    • #3
      I don't think that would benefit me at all, [img]tongue.gif[/img] . I, for one, think that the less they stand out, the better [img]smile.gif[/img]

      Comment


      • #4
        Clear corners... like $40 shipped on Ebay
        1998 M5 3.8 Mystic Teal Camaro<br />Flowmaster exhaust, Pacesetter headers, 3\" cat, 3\" S-pipe, whisper lid, ram air, Spec Stage 1 clutch, Poly Trans mount, Walbro 255LPH. Numerous appearance mods.<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533</a>

        Comment


        • #5
          $40? Are there different, more reliable "brands" of them? The ones I saw were like $15 + shipping, then there are some that are $30 + shipping.


          Shipping is outrageous on them, $20?? I may look into them.

          Are there any nice aftermarket tail lights that don't look like crap?

          Comment


          • #6
            Forgot to mention, I'm getting tint in a few days. I had looked at clear corners before, and I'll probably end up getting them, as well.


            I absoloutly LOVE yellow/black (like vipero4af's car)

            and if I can get it done cheap enough, I'll probably go for it (everyone I talk to thinks it's ugly as hell, though)

            Comment


            • #7
              Originally posted by pcgame4life:
              $40? Are there different, more reliable "brands" of them? The ones I saw were like $15 + shipping, then there are some that are $30 + shipping.


              Shipping is outrageous on them, $20?? I may look into them.

              Are there any nice aftermarket tail lights that don't look like crap?
              Yeah, it's $30 shipped. I couldn't remember if it was 40 or 30. But I got a pair from ebay one of them did get condensation built up inside of it and I was pretty pissed. Then I realized that I hadn't sealed the bulb in there properly. Just be real careful in making sure it's airtight around the bulb openings and you'll be good to go.
              1998 M5 3.8 Mystic Teal Camaro<br />Flowmaster exhaust, Pacesetter headers, 3\" cat, 3\" S-pipe, whisper lid, ram air, Spec Stage 1 clutch, Poly Trans mount, Walbro 255LPH. Numerous appearance mods.<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533</a>

              Comment


              • #8
                I'm thinking about getting blackouts for my headlights and tail lights. I think the tail/headlights blacked out and then clear corners and clear tails will look pretty cool... any input?

                Comment


                • #9
                  Originally posted by pcgame4life:
                  I'm thinking about getting blackouts for my headlights and tail lights. I think the tail/headlights blacked out and then clear corners and clear tails will look pretty cool... any input?
                  I think they look excellent on a black car [img]smile.gif[/img]
                  <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2038380/5\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2038380/5</a> <br />pacesetter hi-flo cat, slp loudmouth 2 w/3.5 slash tips<br />Springtech lowering springs 1.75 drop<br />Hurst sts w/ short-throw stick<br />Not yet installed-pacesetter headers<br />Zexel-torson lsd<br />3.73\'s

                  Comment

                  Latest Topics

                  Collapse

                  There are no results that meet this criteria.

                  FORUM SPONSORS

                  Collapse
                  Working...
                  X