New 1996 Camaro Owner(Ideas and Thoughts WANTED)

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Old 10-05-2011 | 04:41 PM
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hey im new to the forums i just bought myself my first car which is a 1996 Camaro since the day i brought her home i found this website its only been a week. Been looking everyday finally decided to make an account and stop by and introduce myself and more or less ask what was the first upgrades you guys made to your car. Within this first week only thing ive gotten is a K&N CAI because that was very simple. I wanted to know what are the first things people think about getting done to there car when they first acquire it you have inspired me to really fix this car up and make it something special. The exterior is in excellent condition the interior needs some work done sits are ripped etc just want some ideas so i know where to go. Thanks in advance OH its red btw
 
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Old 10-05-2011 | 04:51 PM
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Start here and other stickies:
https://camaroforums.com/forum/4th-g...modding-25112/

Since you're talking V6, here's what I've done to mine:

02 Camaro RS: Borla Cat-Back,SLP CAI & Bilsteins,Auburn LSD,SS Sways,Whisper Lid,UMI 3pt CM SFCs welded,BMR CM STB,DDM HIDs,USA Spec PA11-GM45,ProClip,Gentex 50-GENK60
 
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Old 10-05-2011 | 05:05 PM
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yeh i looked at that before all those links inside of it are broken
 
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Old 10-05-2011 | 05:53 PM
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i like to start by changing all the fluids oil,tranny,coolant,brake and rear. now i know its not a upgrade but you will now if there are any problems your not aware of and you will have a clean start. also if you the car has high milage you might want to consider changing the plugs and wires
 
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Old 10-05-2011 | 06:01 PM
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Doesn't matter if the links are broken on the sticky, they're only quick links that take you to different spots on that thread. All the info is on that thread.
 
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Old 10-05-2011 | 10:15 PM
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Anyone know what would make my car when idle seem like im kinda lightly pressing my foot on the gas. I feel it sound like it wants to move its very very small but you can notice it and the RPM meter moves a bit not anything drastic but it seems odd or could this be normal im not completely sure.
 
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Old 10-05-2011 | 11:51 PM
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A nice investment before you do too much would be to pick up a code reader. If your car is idling funny you could check to see if it is throwing a code. Then, you will be on the right track to resolving that and any other issues.

And, welcome to the red, 1996, V6 Camaro ownership club! I've had mine for 10 years and enjoy every minute of it. I'd like to see some exterior and interior shots. How many miles does it have on it?
 
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Old 10-06-2011 | 02:36 AM
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had 82k ill take some pics of it soon
 
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Old 10-06-2011 | 10:29 AM
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Get it scanned -- codes? Sounds like your TPS.

Originally Posted by blackeye1990
Anyone know what would make my car when idle seem like im kinda lightly pressing my foot on the gas. I feel it sound like it wants to move its very very small but you can notice it and the RPM meter moves a bit not anything drastic but it seems odd or could this be normal im not completely sure.
 
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Old 10-06-2011 | 11:24 AM
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yep scan for codes and get some pictures on here. red is good.
 



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