So what makes the ZL1 a speacial car? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ZWA SS · 02-28-2015, 10:29 AM

I think a ZL1 may be my "forever" car someday.
I like that it is over built and without many weak points. I am currently upgrading my SS with several ZL1 parts.
I only wish they made it N/A vs S/C.

i2disturbedSS · 02-28-2015, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I like the GTR better

What!? This is Camaro 5

Get out of here with that

Now

yourself

Just kidding GTR are performerers

not for me look wise.
I haven't driven a ZL1 yet but I will

second thought maybe I shouldn't ...

angha · 02-28-2015, 11:49 AM

Take a look at the undercarriage on a zl1. Never seen a drivetrain stock as beefy as this one

kgendron71 · 02-28-2015, 11:49 AM

There's an echo in here.

KaBoom1701 · 02-28-2015, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevi286

Take a look at the undercarriage on a zl1. Never seen a drivetrain stock as beefy as this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by angha

Take a look at the undercarriage on a zl1. Never seen a drivetrain stock as beefy as this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgendron71

There's an echo in here.

What's the odds? lol

Trickskier · 03-01-2015, 06:05 AM

I fell in LOVE with the ZL1 when it was introduced and knew I had to have one. So like the Beach Boys song goes: Well I saved my pennys and I saved my dimes for I knew there would be a time when I would buy a brand new ZL1!

1KillerSS · 03-03-2015, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benji276289

You guys are ZL-1 snobs. Just kidding.

I swear this thread has me wanting to go buy a new ZL1.

I got to drive one last year, yea they are pretty sweet. Had the ZL1 been around at the time I bought my SS, hands down I would have bought the ZL1 instead. I am pretty sure my next, "new" car will be a what ever the ZL1's replacement is for the new gen6.

I would love to have the Z as a DD and just keep my SS as a garage queen. Dont get me wrong, I love my SS, my build is something that I would love to do to a Z.

Shark72 · 05-31-2015, 09:55 AM

I just had to resurrect this thread!
What has been said about the ZL1 being special is all so true. Power, parts and performance! The look, well I just wanted to add that the with the hood, fascia and aero components unique to the ZL1, it makes the car look completely different than any other Camaro. Like the Z28 has it's own look, the ZL1 is special in the same way, but 580 HP out of the box is crazy. Love this car!!!

Highland Ranger · 05-31-2015, 11:10 AM

Pictures of convertible underside

TX/ZL1 · 05-31-2015, 11:31 AM

Folks with other models spend a lot of time talking about their cars. ZL1 owners tend to let their cars speak for themselves.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 05-31-2015, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I like the GTR better

Everything but the price tag and the fragility of the GTR drivetrain...

Shark72 · 05-31-2015, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

Everything but the price tag and the fragility of the GTR drivetrain...

+1

CRISSIS · 05-31-2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

For me, a large part is the fact that it's designed right from the factory for you to take full advantage of all it's power AT THE TRACK (PTM's, Launch control, no-lift-shift, bullet-proof rear end, etc) ALL covered by the factory 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

In the old days, you could take your car to the track and race it at your own risk, knowing your not driving the car the way it's supposed to be driven, but with the ZL1?
Get'r done. under warranty.

doing it all with the top down? priceless.

Although I am in the market for a ZL1 vert myself, i must say that some of the things you eluded to above are the things holding me back. The fact that a lot of tracks don't alow vets without a roll apparatus and the exclusion of PTM are both a real bummer for a car that really can't stretch the legs at any other location.

In my situation I will use the convertible option more then I could get to the track. Without the ability to ever really use the advantages that the ZL1 holds over the SS, I struggle to justify the sale of my SS and purchase of the ZL1 'vert (other than the cool factor).

backeddy · 05-31-2015, 08:18 PM

ok Kaboom! this sounds like a BMW OWNER thread....thin ice buddy! Just kidding, we all know they are great cars.

02-28-2015, 10:29 AM	#29
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 1,074	I think a ZL1 may be my "forever" car someday. I like that it is over built and without many weak points. I am currently upgrading my SS with several ZL1 parts. I only wish they made it N/A vs S/C. __________________ My Z/SS http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286858 .

03-01-2015, 06:05 AM	#34
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,673	I fell in LOVE with the ZL1 when it was introduced and knew I had to have one. So like the Beach Boys song goes: Well I saved my pennys and I saved my dimes for I knew there would be a time when I would buy a brand new ZL1! __________________

05-31-2015, 11:10 AM	#37
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	For others afflicted with Cranius-Maximus Pictures of convertible underside Attached Images

05-31-2015, 11:31 AM	#38
TX/ZL1 Drives: '14 ZL1 RRM M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 471	Folks with other models spend a lot of time talking about their cars. ZL1 owners tend to let their cars speak for themselves. __________________ ADM ZL 750 PACKAGE...697RWHP/680RWTQ

02-28-2015, 11:49 AM	#31
angha Drives: m2 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: us Posts: 4	Take a look at the undercarriage on a zl1. Never seen a drivetrain stock as beefy as this one

02-28-2015, 11:49 AM	#32
kgendron71 REDHOT_ZL1 Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gainesville, Fl. Posts: 194	There's an echo in here.

05-31-2015, 09:55 AM	#36
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	I just had to resurrect this thread! What has been said about the ZL1 being special is all so true. Power, parts and performance! The look, well I just wanted to add that the with the hood, fascia and aero components unique to the ZL1, it makes the car look completely different than any other Camaro. Like the Z28 has it's own look, the ZL1 is special in the same way, but 580 HP out of the box is crazy. Love this car!!!

05-31-2015, 08:18 PM	#42
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	ok Kaboom! this sounds like a BMW OWNER thread....thin ice buddy! Just kidding, we all know they are great cars.