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Old May 18, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Well guys, I'm wondering what I should do next, cosmetically to my car..

Here's whats already done, interior and exterior:
SS and bowtie decals in gauges
Pontiac gauge bezel
LEDs in gauges
Footwell lighting
SLP Camaro SS dash plaque
Lowered
LED strip license place light
6000k HIDs, low beams and fogs
6LE black billet grille w/ SS emblem
Tint
Whistler mod
Personalized plate (if that counts)
C6 wheels

Already have CME, just not on the car yet. I've thought about fill-ins for the taillight panel, but not sure of what color. The etched ones maybe? Also want to paint (or powdercoat) calipers..also not sure of what color, probably gloss black. Anyway guys, opinions are welcome..

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Old May 18, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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umm smoked corners, blackout tail lights?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000ssowner
umm smoked corners, blackout tail lights?
thought about both, but i kinda like it a little stockish looking.. in other words, i wanna keep it kinda clean and simple.. i'm kind of a fan of less is more. appreciate the suggestion.. it may be something i'll do one day
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Old May 18, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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paint the muffler black to hide it a little better?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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once ya get that cme on then it'll look freakin sick man ...once ya get that on your car it will be damn near perfect imo
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by pir7tr
paint the muffler black to hide it a little better?
CME should cover that up i hope
maybe its even more noticable because its polished..

Originally Posted by jb98camaro
once ya get that cme on then it'll look freakin sick man ...once ya get that on your car it will be damn near perfect imo
thanks man, it's been a slow process, lol. but i'm really starting to like the outcome so far. seeing the CME sit there unpainted and unmounted is killing me though
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Holy bright floorboard Batman!!!


I really can't think of anything else you could do other than the things you already shot down.

If it's your cup of tea, you could get the top of the SS scoop painted a dark silver or gunmetal. I really don't know what you call it and it may even be a decal but I've seen it quite a few times here.
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Originally Posted by Alex41
Holy bright floorboard Batman!!!


I really can't think of anything else you could do other than the things you already shot down.

If it's your cup of tea, you could get the top of the SS scoop painted a dark silver or gunmetal. I really don't know what you call it and it may even be a decal but I've seen it quite a few times here.
haha, yeah night pics make it look brighter than they really are. but don't get me wrong, they definately light it up. they're 6" CCFL tubes. as for the hood, i think your talking about a manta stripe. i love the look on some cars here, but if i ever did it i'd have to do a decal... paint would be the equivalent of getting married to me, i'd have to know i love it first

edit: and i don't really mean to shoot things down, lol. i'm just too picky to try certain things i guess..
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bill12690
CME should cover that up i hope
maybe its even more noticable because its polished..



thanks man, it's been a slow process, lol. but i'm really starting to like the outcome so far. seeing the CME sit there unpainted and unmounted is killing me though
i bet man it looks killer. how much longer till the cme goes on??
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not exactly sure, i had planned to have it done a week or two ago. I was recently laid off though, so i'm thinking i should keep what i've got in the bank for now, and when a new job comes around, its goin on asap.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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Sell it !! Lol
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Old May 19, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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A new sterio perhaps? I just got the cdx-640 and im lovin it!! Usb>ipod transmitter, sound quality, looks better. I like the car!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Broadway
Sell it !! Lol
to be honest, im not sure how i should take that lol.

as far as new stereo, i know i should.. It has a replacement speaker package from Kee Audio, and the Novak Jack mod.. but no aftermarket head unit yet.
mainly because I want to go with an HUmount, and keep steering wheel controls, so i planned on waiting a bit and just doing it all at once. definately kicks me back on track though

oh, and thanks
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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fill ins for sure! and replace ur tail light bulb
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Novak Jack mod? Whats that?

I think the idea of a gunmetal manta is the way to go! Also do some fill in's from emblem pros. Either get acrylic or the stainless steel. The stickers look cheap. I know because I have them.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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I like it just how it is man, get the cme on and your done.
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1.c6 shift ****
2.Shift light in the vents
3.Switch Plate for the n20 would really be a nice touch to your interior.
4.Double Din HU
5.Flush mounted radar detector
6.Push Start Button (might seem useless to you, but appearance wise its awesome.)

Smoked turn signals on NBM are a great upgrade, other than that your car is Perfect IMO but I 'll leave that up to you.

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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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^ x2 on the c6 shift **** i love mine!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by omarrakeen
fill ins for sure! and replace ur tail light bulb
lol the taillight isnt out, im not sure why it looks like that in the pic.. idk if im just straight with the driver side making it look brighter or what. now the front passenger DRL is a different story

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Novak Jack mod? Whats that?
basically adds an aux input to your stock head unit, good for ipods/mp3 players etc. i use it all the time..

Originally Posted by bad_408_vert
1.c6 shift ****
2.Shift light in the vents
3.Switch Plate for the n20 would really be a nice touch to your interior.
4.Double Din HU
5.Flush mounted radar detector
6.Push Start Button (might seem useless to you, but appearance wise its awesome.)
1. I agree
2. I also agree
3. There's a lighted toggle switch in my ash tray, and a WOT switch. but the nitrous is off the car now anyway
4. possibly....it tempts me
5. DEFINATELY agree
6. Not something I ever really looked into until recently, but it looks cool

Originally Posted by jb98camaro
^ x2 on the c6 shift **** i love mine!
where'd ya get yours?

Thanks for the suggestions guys.. I'm putting a list together now, lol
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Glad we can help lighten your wallet.
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