So you just bought that new Camaro or Firebird?  Or you've had yours a while but the mod bug has just bitten?  The most common question at this point is "what should I do first?"  Even if you don't want to mod yet, there are a few reversible, non destructive, non-warranty voiding mods that will make your car much more enjoyable, especially suspension components.  Here is a list, in what I consider to be a good/reasonable order of install, that will help you get the most from your car.  As you'll notice, the further you go in the list, the more in-depth the mods get.  For some, the first 3-5 mods will be enough, for others the end of the list may only be the beginning!

2.  Power Antenna:  This looks better, and also makes covering your car or going through the carwash much easier.  Very easy swap out, requires some wiring and crimping, but easy to do and you'll love the results.  Cost:  $100.  Install Time:  2 hours.

3.  Air filter:  K&N and Holley both make re-usable air filters that not only flow better, but will in many cases last the life of the car with good maintenance.  Get the filter and cleaning kit, and not only will you save yourself money in the long run, but your car will breathe better and reward you with some more power.  Cost:  $60. Install time:  10 mins for Holley, 20 mins for K&N (K&N has a seal to install in the airbox).

4.  High-Flow Airbox Lid:  Many companies make aftermarket lids.  Personally, I'm fond of the SLP ones.  If you want to maintain an OEM look, get ahold of their OE lid.  But if that is not important, they sell one for about half the price that flows just as well (if not better in my opinion).  Many do both #3 and #4 at the same time, since you're already working with the lid for the air filter anyway, and the K&N requires installing the seal, kinda makes sense to do them both at once. Cost:  $99 to $250.  Install Time:  1.5 hours.

5.  Strut Tower Brace:  Lets take a break from the intake, we'll go back to it later.  For about $100, you can get a very simple to install piece of metal tubing that will make your turns MUCH tighter, and I think it even reduced some of the "give" in the steering wheel.  This connects your two front shocks together inside the engine bay.  SLP sells a black one, BMR sells the same/similar one in several different colors, and sometimes for $5 to $10 less than the SLP.  Both are equally good quality. Cost:  $90 to $110.  Install Time:  20 minutes.

6.  Mobil 1 Oil and Filter:  I'm just kinda guessing that you're ready for an oil change now.  Some people do it at 500 or 1000 miles, I waited 'til 3000.  Whatever.  While there are always debates over whether synthetic is really better, or what brand of synthetic is better, Corvettes come from the factory with Mobil 1.  That decided it for me.  A 6-pack of Mobil-1 and a filter (I use the longer 2xx filter, but the 1xx will work fine, just holds a little less oil) is all you need, but might as well get the Mobil 1 oil cap from your dealer while you're at it.  I got the nice sticker too, but just the cap at least warns people that the car has synthetic oil in case someone else changes your oil.  Cost:  $35-40 for filter/oil, $6 for cap.  Install Time:  1.5 hours the first time, less and less each subsequent time.

7.  Subframe Connectors:  This is the most involved one yet.  Not hard, but, time consuming, and you need to use a jack and stands.  The subframe connectors essentially do to the middle and rear of your car what the STB did to the front.  Tightens the whole chassis up, eliminates squeaks and rattles, and makes the car a lot more responsive in the corners.  SLP makes both bolt and weld-in models.  I opted for the bolt on, easier install, no painting, and seems to have just as good rigidity as the weld-in ones.  Plus there is no risk of the welder catching your carpet on fire by heating up the car.  Several other companies make SFCs, but the SLP ones are very strong, reasonably priced, and clear everything under the car very nicely.  Cost:  $200 to $300.  Install time:  3 hours.

8.  Shifter (M6 Cars Only):  Whether you got a Hurst or a factory shifter, they both kinda stink.  Replacing them with either a Pro 5.0 (the one I opted for) or the B&M Ripper will make your shifts tighter, more accurate, and more fun!  The install is a bit involved but if you follow the directions and take your time, anyone can do it.  At the same time you order your shifter, order Lou's Short Stick, the combination of the shifter and Lou's Stick makes it feel like a REAL sports car.  While you will hear your transmission a bit more, it is not at all annoying, and you will get used to it very quick and not even notice.  Cost:  $220 to $230 with Lou's Short Stick.  Install time:  2 hours

9.  Cat-Back:  OK so we've made your car more fun to drive, but we haven't added much power yet.  I think now is a good time to look at upgrading your cat-back exhaust system.  Personally, I have the SLP "loudmouth" and love it.  Don't be too thrown by the name, at normal driving speeds it is a good rumble but not out of hand.  When you floor it, cops will come running from miles away, it sounds like NASCAR got to town.  This has to do with the resonator design, when you floor it, the air pressure that has built up in the resonator is not enough and it becomes a straight pipe, no more muffler.  Anyway, there are plenty of others to choose from, Borla is great since you can "select" the loudness with interchangeable plates, Corsa is also a very well respected brand.  GMMG makes an "old school" chambered exhaust that will remind you of old muscle cars.  Or if you just want to take a step up from stock, SLP makes the CME and a couple other mufflers that will increase your power some, give it a deeper note, but not force old ladies to have heart attacks.  I think anyone who can change their own oil can put on a cat-back muffler, but we won't make fun of you (too much) if you bring it to a shop.  Cost:  $300-$800 (plus $75 to $100 if you have it installed).  Install Time:  3-5 hours.

10.  Cold Air Induction:  So your car can blow better, but it needs to suck better to keep up!  Fast Toys, SLP, Quick Time Performance, and various others make cold air "scoops" that grab air coming up from under your car, and drop it conveniently in your airbox.  This is a challenging install, but again, time and patience are key.  Cost:  $130 to $150.  Install Time:  4 hours.

Well, I think this is where I leave you.  These are 10 fairly basic mods you can do to get more out of your car.  I think the next steps should be:

Suspension:  Springs, LCAs, PHB, Sway Bars, Torque arm, shocks, etc.
Wheels:  Get something more sticky than F1s on there!
Power:  Headers, heads, cam, supercharger, NAWWWS, etc.
Rear end:  Mosier or Strange 12 bolt or 9".

If I were to put a #11 it would be headers, but they are pretty involved, can hurt your warranty, may not be emissions legal, etc.  Its up to you what order you do the rest in and how far you go!