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bybcous · 07-31-2020, 09:29 PM

Is the Zl1 1le daily drivable, i love the look of this car but dont want to get something im not going to be able to drive in the winter, etc. I can switch rims and tires without a problem. At this point im between 2019 ZlE and 18 CTS V. I know these are two totally different cars, but if i stay 2 door im getting the car i want and the V is pretty much the only 4 door v8 these days, other than a cat which i dont want at all.

SCCAForums · 07-31-2020, 09:44 PM

Depends on the roads in your area. But switching tires to PS4S is a big help for daily driving.

Good luck in your search!

Best Regards,
Dave

Rodan · 08-01-2020, 08:29 AM

How many times a year are you going to track it?

LT4Greg · 08-01-2020, 09:23 AM

The CTS-V is a performer but if you really want a ZLE then get one! Whatever makes you happy because you will be the one paying for and driving the car. In my opinion the Camaro looks better than the Cadillac and is a 2 door coupe which is what you said you prefer. Come on back to the Camaro.��

JasonGofast · 08-01-2020, 12:53 PM

The car is for sure dailyable on the right tires. I see people daily them all the time. It certainly won't be as comfortable as a normal ZL1, nor as fast in a straight line. However, as far as looks and tracking goes it is one of the best.

Mpsmith1 · 08-01-2020, 04:59 PM

I’d say my ‘19 ZLE is daily drivable. Just be aware that it has a track suspension, so you will feel every bump. It’s not a smooth ride and god forbid you hit a good sized pot hole! LOL!

But I love mine! Best looking Camaro out there IMO...

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bybcous · 08-01-2020, 05:16 PM

Thanks for all the info guys, im reading.

pauly1119 · 08-01-2020, 05:34 PM

I love the drive of my ZLE but I'm not sure about driving it in the rain and snow, for sure a tire change but even with that really depends on how far you travel. Even with the PS4S tires at stock size the rain can be a issue let alone snow. Here in Florida I would say yes all day long but in the cold I'm not really sure.

nighttowl · 08-01-2020, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bybcous

Thanks for all the info guys, im reading.

There are alot of threads on this forum about this.
I dont daily mine, its too rough for the beat up roads where I live.
im sure there are plenty out there by now - go test drive one. make sure you take it on the freeway and drive it down some crappy roads so you can get the full experience. for some its acceptable, others its not.

arpad_m · 08-01-2020, 08:29 PM

I do not drive the Camaro in the winter, because I'm planning to keep her long term and will not expose the body to the insane amounts of salt and brine up here in the northeast. If I were you and had room in the garage/driveway, I'd just buy a crappy extra winter beater for what a second set of quality wheels and winter tires would cost for the Z.

Since I never drove a ZL1 1LE, I have no comment on the ride, but the PS4S tires are a game changer in the rain, they are basically "normal" high performance tires that work fine down to about 40-45 degrees and grip well in the wet, they do not tend to hydroplane easily, unlike the stock Goodyears that are treacherous. Of course if someone's stupid with the throttle in a downpour, they will have problems in a RWD car.

~Jb · 08-01-2020, 10:43 PM

ZLE daily driver... no, weekend driver... yes.

Maybe a regular ZL1? Though the CTSV is the clear cut choice for what you are looking for.

*mlee* · 08-01-2020, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCCAForums

Depends on the roads in your area. But switching tires to PS4S is a big help for daily driving.

Good luck in your search!

Best Regards,
Dave

Definitely depends on the roads but it seems like you're suggesting the PS4s make the ride better which I disagree with, but if you mean for rain and traction on the street then yes PS4 is definitely the tire for daily driving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nighttowl

There are alot of threads on this forum about this.
I dont daily mine, its too rough for the beat up roads where I live.
im sure there are plenty out there by now - go test drive one. make sure you take it on the freeway and drive it down some crappy roads so you can get the full experience. for some its acceptable, others its not.

^^^This

If it's the looks you want I'd get the regular Z and then add the aero items and wheels. Keep mag ride and you'll have a great daily driver. The A10 trans is amazing in the Z as well.

SFV1LE · 08-02-2020, 12:30 AM

With the A10 the ZLE can be a daily, but only somewhere like CA or FL and not for a place with bad winters and roads.

You might look at it this way... if money was no object and you could afford any Porsche, would you daily drive a GT3 or get a 911S for that?

That being said I’d be tempted to daily my ZLE, I love this car, but commuting in LA on 405 freeway with the M6 in heavy traffic would kind of suck. And I like to keep the miles low.

ohsmily · 08-02-2020, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bybcous

Is the Zl1 1le daily drivable, i love the look of this car but dont want to get something im not going to be able to drive in the winter, etc. I can switch rims and tires without a problem. At this point im between 2019 ZlE and 18 CTS V. I know these are two totally different cars, but if i stay 2 door im getting the car i want and the V is pretty much the only 4 door v8 these days, other than a cat which i dont want at all.

I "daily" mine but I don't actually have a daily commute. Concerns I have when I drive it are the low clearance when entering/exiting parking lots (easy to scrape) and having to park it in BFE so no one parks next to me and dings it. The roads where I live are decent. I choose not to drive it in the rain (I have an SUV for rainy days and weekend warrior stuff.)

07-31-2020, 09:29 PM	#1
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	Went to other side a few years, want to come back Is the Zl1 1le daily drivable, i love the look of this car but dont want to get something im not going to be able to drive in the winter, etc. I can switch rims and tires without a problem. At this point im between 2019 ZlE and 18 CTS V. I know these are two totally different cars, but if i stay 2 door im getting the car i want and the V is pretty much the only 4 door v8 these days, other than a cat which i dont want at all. __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

07-31-2020, 09:44 PM	#2
SCCAForums Drives: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 388	Depends on the roads in your area. But switching tires to PS4S is a big help for daily driving. Good luck in your search! Best Regards, Dave __________________ 2022 SS 1LE - Vivid Orange - SCCA CAM-C & Optima Ultimate Street Car GT Katech, MSD, QA1, Hurst, Anderson Composites, ProParts USA Custom Suspension, MFR Engineering, Forgeline Wheels, G-Loc Brakes, Nine Lives Racing, MTX Audio, Penske Rapid Repair

08-01-2020, 09:23 AM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	The CTS-V is a performer but if you really want a ZLE then get one! Whatever makes you happy because you will be the one paying for and driving the car. In my opinion the Camaro looks better than the Cadillac and is a 2 door coupe which is what you said you prefer. Come on back to the Camaro.�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-01-2020, 05:16 PM	#7
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	Thanks for all the info guys, im reading. __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

08-01-2020, 08:29 PM	#10
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,625 View My Garage	I do not drive the Camaro in the winter, because I'm planning to keep her long term and will not expose the body to the insane amounts of salt and brine up here in the northeast. If I were you and had room in the garage/driveway, I'd just buy a crappy extra winter beater for what a second set of quality wheels and winter tires would cost for the Z. Since I never drove a ZL1 1LE, I have no comment on the ride, but the PS4S tires are a game changer in the rain, they are basically "normal" high performance tires that work fine down to about 40-45 degrees and grip well in the wet, they do not tend to hydroplane easily, unlike the stock Goodyears that are treacherous. Of course if someone's stupid with the throttle in a downpour, they will have problems in a RWD car. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-01-2020, 08:29 AM	#3
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	How many times a year are you going to track it?

08-01-2020, 12:53 PM	#5
JasonGofast Used to own a ZL1 Drives: '16 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: TX Posts: 279	The car is for sure dailyable on the right tires. I see people daily them all the time. It certainly won't be as comfortable as a normal ZL1, nor as fast in a straight line. However, as far as looks and tracking goes it is one of the best.

08-01-2020, 04:59 PM	#6
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	I’d say my ‘19 ZLE is daily drivable. Just be aware that it has a track suspension, so you will feel every bump. It’s not a smooth ride and god forbid you hit a good sized pot hole! LOL! But I love mine! Best looking Camaro out there IMO... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

08-01-2020, 05:34 PM	#8
pauly1119 Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Palm City Fl Posts: 1,347	I love the drive of my ZLE but I'm not sure about driving it in the rain and snow, for sure a tire change but even with that really depends on how far you travel. Even with the PS4S tires at stock size the rain can be a issue let alone snow. Here in Florida I would say yes all day long but in the cold I'm not really sure.

08-01-2020, 10:43 PM	#11
~Jb Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Des Moines Posts: 227	ZLE daily driver... no, weekend driver... yes. Maybe a regular ZL1? Though the CTSV is the clear cut choice for what you are looking for. __________________ *2018 ZL1 1LE* (CARBON/PDR/NAV)**

08-02-2020, 12:30 AM	#13
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	With the A10 the ZLE can be a daily, but only somewhere like CA or FL and not for a place with bad winters and roads. You might look at it this way... if money was no object and you could afford any Porsche, would you daily drive a GT3 or get a 911S for that? That being said I’d be tempted to daily my ZLE, I love this car, but commuting in LA on 405 freeway with the M6 in heavy traffic would kind of suck. And I like to keep the miles low.

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