[Bosse'sBoss]

Anyone coming out from a C7 Corvette to a '17 ZL1? Share us your driving experience

[VAZL1]

Two different cars really, not a fair comparison but for S&G here ya go.
I had a 16 C7 M7 stingray with an A&A supercharger made 570 RWHP. So power wise it's right inline with the ZL1. The ZL-1 has allot more torque on bottom due to the roots style blower vs the centrifugal blower. The ZL1 loves the corners but so does the vet, except for the vet you can most certainly feel the lower center of gravity. Both love to go fast and can handle the curves to your liking, where they differentiate is looks and comfort, for me the C7 cabin was beautiful but not roomy enough for long trips, the zl1 is perfect.

[zipline]

I am coming out of a '16 A8 Z06 and will be soon in an M7 ZL1. The Z06 was crazy fast but I just could not tolerate the automatic any longer. Really looking forward to a third pedal soon in a ZL1.

[Johnbgood1]

Traded a 2010 ZR1 for my 2017 ZL1.
The ZR1 will beat you like a baby seal on a long trip.

[17_zl1]

Traded in a 17 GS with stage 2 aero, that car was way to slow especially with the aero, I was negotiating a z06 when they offered me a look at the zl1, drove it and never looked back.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by 17_zl1

Traded in a 17 GS with stage 2 aero, that car was way to slow especially with the aero, I was negotiating a z06 when they offered me a look at the zl1, drove it and never looked back.

Very interesting. Please share us more about your drving experience comparing your GS compared to your new ZL1. Both look like great choices.

[Ron66Vette&10SS]

Originally Posted by 17_zl1

Traded in a 17 GS with stage 2 aero, that car was way to slow especially with the aero, I was negotiating a z06 when they offered me a look at the zl1, drove it and never looked back.

Agreed with Bosse'sBoss above.

Especially curious about the acceleration difference between the two.....from a stop and also when you "hammer it" from a roll at highway speeds.

Also, what transmissions, manual or auto ?

[bobby35ny]

Originally Posted by zipline

I am coming out of a '16 A8 Z06 and will be soon in an M7 ZL1. The Z06 was crazy fast but I just could not tolerate the automatic any longer. Really looking forward to a third pedal soon in a ZL1.

That's why I didn't want a A10, I was worried that I would get bored after 3 months.

Did you get bored?
-bobby

[Can'tHave2MuchHP]

Originally Posted by Johnbgood1

Traded a 2010 ZR1 for my 2017 ZL1.
The ZR1 will beat you like a baby seal on a long trip.

Originally Posted by zipline

I am coming out of a '16 A8 Z06 and will be soon in an M7 ZL1. The Z06 was crazy fast but I just could not tolerate the automatic any longer. Really looking forward to a third pedal soon in a ZL1.

Originally Posted by 17_zl1

Traded in a 17 GS with stage 2 aero, that car was way to slow especially with the aero, I was negotiating a z06 when they offered me a look at the zl1, drove it and never looked back.

These three replies have me interested as I'm looking at all three of those cars as alternatives to the ZL1...GS way too slow? Understandable, it's definitely down on power. I still think about a ZR1 at times. Z06...I don't know, very common car, but no doubt the fastest of the 4.

Very interesting.

[tbrennyZL1]

Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

These three replies have me interested as I'm looking at all three of those cars as alternatives to the ZL1...GS way too slow? Understandable, it's definitely down on power. I still think about a ZR1 at times. Z06...I don't know, very common car, but no doubt the fastest of the 4.

Very interesting.

Do you like nicer interiors and some bells and whistles like vented seats, PDR etc? If so the zr1 Will disappoint you. I currently have a C7Z and I'm considering going to the new ZL1.

[Can'tHave2MuchHP]

Originally Posted by tbrennyZL1

Do you like nicer interiors and some bells and whistles like vented seats, PDR etc? If so the zr1 Will disappoint you. I currently have a C7Z and I'm considering going to the new ZL1.

Well, I'm not sure. I like the tech and all but I don't need it either. May I ask your reasoning on going to a ZL1 from your C7Z?

[tbrennyZL1]

Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Well, I'm not sure. I like the tech and all but I don't need it either. May I ask your reasoning on going to a ZL1 from your C7Z?

I'm considering it because I'm becoming more of track guy and the A8 can't keep up and it appears the A10 can and the ZL1 performance wise is about 95+% of the Z06 and it'll save me about 30% (that doesn't hurt either!!)

[17_zl1]

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

Agreed with Bosse'sBoss above.

Especially curious about the cceleration difference between the two.....from a stop and also when you "hammer it" from a roll at highway speeds.

Also, what transmissions, manual or auto ?

There is no contest between the two from an acceleration standpoint. Hands down the GS is a better looking car however I feel that the zl1 is super aggressive from the front. As for the interiors, the zl1 isn't bad, it took some time to get used to the lesser qualities ( more plastic, less resolution on the dash screen etc)

The GS was super nimble, I drove it very hard at all times, I just wished it had more power, it is an awesome car, I felt more comfortable pushing it to the limits than I do the zl1. Not to say when you push the zl1 you really feel that you are no where near the limits. Both of my cars were manual FYI.

What made me angry about the GS was that essentially I was having fun in "mexico" and a bolt on 2014 5.0 mustang was right at my door, I said to my self no where in hell did i just spent 77k on a car to keep up with a car I had years ago.

I currently have a rotofab CAI on the zl1 and anything that has ever came close to me in the GS I blow out the water in the ZL1 More mods coming soon.

[Can'tHave2MuchHP]

Originally Posted by 17_zl1

There is no contest between the two from an acceleration standpoint. Hands down the GS is a better looking car however I feel that the zl1 is super aggressive from the front. As for the interiors, the zl1 isn't bad, it took some time to get used to the lesser qualities ( more plastic, less resolution on the dash screen etc)

The GS was super nimble, I drove it very hard at all times, I just wished it had more power, it is an awesome car, I felt more comfortable pushing it to the limits than I do the zl1. Not to say when you push the zl1 you really feel that you are no where near the limits. Both of my cars were manual FYI.

What made me angry about the GS was that essentially I was having fun in "mexico" and a bolt on 2014 5.0 mustang was right at my door, I said to my self no where in hell did i just spent 77k on a car to keep up with a car I had years ago.

I currently have a rotofab CAI on the zl1 and anything that has ever came close to me in the GS I blow out the water in the ZL1 More mods coming soon.

You knew going in that a GS is a Z06 without a supercharge right? And that adding a pro charger or something would have blown the ZL1 and anything else around out of the water too right?