Is it posing to put on SS badges
do it just to **** off the weiners that think they have something special just becuase their car says SS on it
if someone asks you "what car do you have?" say that "i have an SS camaro" if someone asks you if it is a real one or not say no it is not, dont bother telling people its a clone its just wasted breath
if someone asks you "what car do you have?" say that "i have an SS camaro" if someone asks you if it is a real one or not say no it is not, dont bother telling people its a clone its just wasted breath
Originally Posted by stryker14
First let me say that you can do whatever you would like with your car up until the point you try to make a financial gain by lying about the cars true identity. I have seen it way too many times where people will badge and buy the neccessary body parts and then sell it as something it is not from the factory. Selling it as a clone is one thing but saying it is something it is not is another.
In my opinion I dont see the fascination on badging a car as something it is not from the factory. Is the emblem that much nicer looking or the fact that you want people to think it is something that it really isnt? If it makes you sleep better at night then by all means, I am sure the SS guys are running out there doors right now to pull off their emblems and slap on some Z28 ones instead.
In my opinion I dont see the fascination on badging a car as something it is not from the factory. Is the emblem that much nicer looking or the fact that you want people to think it is something that it really isnt? If it makes you sleep better at night then by all means, I am sure the SS guys are running out there doors right now to pull off their emblems and slap on some Z28 ones instead.
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Originally Posted by Cop Car
do it just to **** off the weiners that think they have something special just becuase their car says SS on it
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Originally Posted by Louie83
WTF people!!! There is something much bigger going on here that every single damn one of you missed.
You didn't seriously buy your girlfriend a car did you? What is wrong with people these days....
You didn't seriously buy your girlfriend a car did you? What is wrong with people these days....
By girlfriend i mean wife/baby's momma and yes the car is in my name. seems like its a love/hate issue.
Dude its your car (or hers...) put on what you want...If it fools someone,thats their problem...I own an SS and don't have a problem with it...I don't see why someone would want to re-badge a car but,if its what you want go for it...I think most SS owners should just take it as a compliment,I do.Most people out there don't even know the difference between a Firebird and a Camaro period.Or that they are basically the same car!
Personally I like the idea of the classic styled Z28 emblems...they look real sharp.But again,its you all's choice.
As for the weiner comment?
Man...you sure sound bitter about something.Or you are just fishing for an "internet fight" from someone on a thread that isn't even yours...Lets try to not let this dude's thread get locked.
I say do what you like concerning the badges,especially if it keeps you "warmer in bed" at night with the GF/wife !
Personally I like the idea of the classic styled Z28 emblems...they look real sharp.But again,its you all's choice.
As for the weiner comment?
Man...you sure sound bitter about something.Or you are just fishing for an "internet fight" from someone on a thread that isn't even yours...Lets try to not let this dude's thread get locked.
I say do what you like concerning the badges,especially if it keeps you "warmer in bed" at night with the GF/wife !
Hey dude,just noticed your from the Valley (Laredo here)...going to be passing by there on my way to Brownsville to drop off some family members...Gonna keep an eye out for that WS6 of yours...Laters!
Originally Posted by josh99ta
The car is a Z28, not an SS. It's a no-go IMO. Having the hood and spoiler are fine, but it's not an SS so why label it as one? You may not claim it to be a true SS, but you are telling the world that it is one by the badges. I think some old school Z/28 badges set of an SS hooded/spoilered car much better anyway.
Also, tell her to be happy. You BOUGHT a Z28 for her!
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GM built around 20,000 Z/28s in 1969. There are about 50,000 "real" Z/28s running around today.
Looks like the 4th gen SS will be suffering the same fate.
With that being said, it's your car so do as you please. While it's true that the SS isn't much more than an apperance package, some sway bars, a power steering cooler, and a few other SLP options (if ordered) it was built by GM that way, and they should be kept that way, IMHO. Most people in the know realize an SS isn't faster than a Z/28 stock for stock ('cept maybe with SLP lid/dual dual if ordered, but we're splitting hairs here) so why say it's an SS if it isn't?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Z/28, if I had one, I would get some old school Z badges, or possibly the "Z06" style Z/28 badges, and a VFN sunoco hood.
Looks like the 4th gen SS will be suffering the same fate.
With that being said, it's your car so do as you please. While it's true that the SS isn't much more than an apperance package, some sway bars, a power steering cooler, and a few other SLP options (if ordered) it was built by GM that way, and they should be kept that way, IMHO. Most people in the know realize an SS isn't faster than a Z/28 stock for stock ('cept maybe with SLP lid/dual dual if ordered, but we're splitting hairs here) so why say it's an SS if it isn't?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Z/28, if I had one, I would get some old school Z badges, or possibly the "Z06" style Z/28 badges, and a VFN sunoco hood.
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
It's like a boob job. It's meant for the 99.99993%
who'll never get to squeeze 'em. But don't try to
lie to the squeezer, you'll only embarass yourself.
who'll never get to squeeze 'em. But don't try to
lie to the squeezer, you'll only embarass yourself.
Very well stated 
i own a SS and i see both views, personally i wouldnt do it to my car if it was me. but at the same time im not gonna get mad if someone does it.
to each his/HER own. be happy with what YOU want, not us
to each his/HER own. be happy with what YOU want, not us
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Originally Posted by dplanet21
I have an 02 Ca Highway Patrol which came with an SS engine (LS6 manifold, and an aluminum head). I have SS wheels, leather interior, SS spoiler, and hood. I have the SS emblems on it...
Originally Posted by dplanet21
...I have the SSP package that includes better suspension than an SS...
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Originally Posted by stryker14
First let me say that you can do whatever you would like with your car up until the point you try to make a financial gain by lying about the cars true identity. I have seen it way too many times where people will badge and buy the neccessary body parts and then sell it as something it is not from the factory. Selling it as a clone is one thing but saying it is something it is not is another...
Here it is real simple:
REAL SS = FROM SLP! PERIOD!
NOT REAL = CLONE! PERIOD!
SO WHAT!
If the car is a V6 Camaro then BITCH, if the person is trying to make a few more bucks by selling a clone at a SS price BITCH!
It's not like he's putting Vette badges on a truck, which I have seen!
lolPeace,
Craig.
BLASHPHEMY!!!
j/k If you like it, go for it, just don't call it an SS
More importantly, DO NOT try and sell it as an SS. Either pull the badges, or mare darn sure the buyer knows it's a poser Z
j/k If you like it, go for it, just don't call it an SS
More importantly, DO NOT try and sell it as an SS. Either pull the badges, or mare darn sure the buyer knows it's a poser Z
Just go and buy both. I did!
To that dude that said his susp is better then any SS better wake up. My car has the best suspension thats SLP/GM issue. To bad its getting thrown out LOL. Koni's are way to damn stiff for this already noisy car. Plus I want a lower stance w/ adjustability.
To the dude that posted this thread, If its gonna get you laid some more DO IT!!! Thats all I got to say.
To that dude that said his susp is better then any SS better wake up. My car has the best suspension thats SLP/GM issue. To bad its getting thrown out LOL. Koni's are way to damn stiff for this already noisy car. Plus I want a lower stance w/ adjustability.
To the dude that posted this thread, If its gonna get you laid some more DO IT!!! Thats all I got to say.
If you got the hood and you got the spoiler then get the badges, then it will just run like a ss that needs a air filter really bad. Unless it is modded then they would never know the diffirence and if Mustangs can do it that so should F-bodies.
Originally Posted by dplanet21
Wooooh, I am releived. If that is all that is missing, I am ok with that. You just made my point for me.
You say you are from in a 12 second club. But if your car was not built stock as a 12 second car, then your a clone.
If you are OK with being a 12 second clone, then I am Ok with being an SS clone. Do we have a deal?
If we dont, I will have to petition Chevy for a new vin muber and that other stuff on my door.
If that is all that is missing, I am ok with that. You just made my point for me. You say you are from in a 12 second club. But if your car was not built stock as a 12 second car, then your a clone.
If you are OK with being a 12 second clone, then I am Ok with being an SS clone. Do we have a deal?
If we dont, I will have to petition Chevy for a new vin muber and that other stuff on my door.
That makes zero sense. An SS is an SS because SLP takes the cars in and converts them, and because of SLP doing it, they get a build number. Without that build number, your car is just a clone. If you're OK with having a clone, so be it, but call it what it is. It's not an SS, plain and simple. Seems like basic concept comprehension. Were you a kindergarten drop out?
Tell me, how is this any different than ricers slapping "Type R" badges on things. Sure Type R Civics and Integras were offered, but they didn't buy a real one. It makes no sense to me why you'd want to misrepresent what a car is. No shame in it being a Z28.