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04-08-2013, 02:29 PM

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pretty set on the camaro ss, but still considering a e36 m3 since im not going to use the car just to drag race

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04-08-2013, 03:01 PM

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Who said one buys a Camaro just to drag race?

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04-08-2013, 03:43 PM

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thats true, anyone have experience with road racing these cars against foreign brands?

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04-08-2013, 04:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed

If one is going to mod their car, I wouldn't suggest getting hung up about those things. Saving money on getting a cleaner car that might be a 99 or 00 would be worth the few hundred bucks to upgrade intakes.

Since he's in CA and wants to keep it SMOG friendly, I'd still recommend a 01 or 02 over a 99 or 2000 of equal condition/mileage/and price. I wouldn't make the model year a priority, just a consideration.

Now as far as handling, F-bodys can be made to handle very good!

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