I got an 81 Camaro, and how do I make it look good?

Question

I want it to look cool... Basically, I was going to;

put air shocks in,

jack it up in the back,

tint the windows,

put glass packs in

and paint it, black (Random Rolling Stones Ref. lol )

What else can I do to make it a Bitchin' Camaro? LOLZ!

Also, what should I know about Camaro care, etc.? Anything worth mentioning about the 81Camaros?

Answer 1

First of all, what ever you do, DO NOT put air shocks under it!! The pressure that it takes to make them raise the back of the car is usually very high, about 120 p.s.i. At the very least, they will give you a very harsh ride. Worst case scenario-I've seen them actually come right through the trunk floor after going over a few bumps.

What you might consider doing-lower it a couple of inches all around. Then, add some good suspension pieces from companies such as Hotchkiss, Eibach or Energy Suspension. Make sure to replace all the bushings-including the body mounts-with poly urethane parts. Then install a set of subframe connectors-weld or bolt on. Put some large diameter rims on it with a set of sticky tires. A nice 350 or 400 small block with some good speed parts will then give you a car with the classic look of a 2nd gen Camaro, with the acceleration and handling to back it up.

Oh yeah-black is the ONLY color to paint any car. Tinted windows are ok too, just don't go so dark that they're illegal. I don't know where you are, but, here in Ohio, we're only allowed 50% tint.

Answer 2

You asked me if I could answer your question but honestly I don't have much knowledge of 80's camaro's. The only thing I do know is that the 81 camaro was the first year to receive the ccc( Computer command control) Which actually reduced the overall power by 15 horses. It also received the check engine light with the ecu and automatics got a lock up torque converter. I personally never liked any of the camaros after 69 so I don't know what to say. But good luck I think it'd look pretty good with the plan you got going.