Is the ZL1 really 30k more awesome then a 2SS??

reeper · 10-13-2016, 08:14 PM

I know the ZL1 will be awesome but considering GM has no problem discounting the 2SS is it 30k more awesome? Just wondering where all the extra cost is in the ZL1? Thought I saw a JEGS flyer where the LT1 was $11,500 and the LT4 was $14,300. It seems you cold build up an SS and have $$$ to spare for problems.

NB2017ZL1 · 10-13-2016, 08:15 PM

Hell ya it is!!!

reeper · 10-13-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NB2017ZL1

Hell ya it is!!!

Haha yea i know...

Boilermaker128 · 10-13-2016, 08:28 PM

Most are praying the A10 lives up to its hype. it alone should set it apart from a 2SS for years to come whenever it trickles down. We're still hoping it comes out early next year, maybe it gets skipped for MY 17, and all fifty edition zl1's are the newly designed M6. Who knows, the lack of transparency is not confidence inspiring that's for sure.

KLR ZL1 · 10-13-2016, 08:54 PM

Here we go again. Same thing happened when the 5G ZL1 came out. Everyone that had a SS thought they could just slap a motor in their car and it would be the same as a ZL1. Nice try but never will be the same.

AbsolutHank · 10-13-2016, 08:56 PM

It's only worth more than an SS if you don't already own an SS lol. Most people can't take the big financial hit

*DGthe3* · 10-13-2016, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by reeper

I know the ZL1 will be awesome but considering GM has no problem discounting the 2SS is it 30k more awesome? Just wondering where all the extra cost is in the ZL1? Thought I saw a JEGS flyer where the LT1 was $11,500 and the LT4 was $14,300. It seems you cold build up an SS and have $$$ to spare for problems.

A ZL1 is not an LT4 powered SS. More to it than that.

reeper · 10-13-2016, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

A ZL1 is not an LT4 powered SS. More to it than that.

I think most understand that but for 25k to 30k diff in price couldn't you build up the LT1, build up the tranny and suspension and have a pile of cash left over? Plus you'd have one heck of a car.

I'm only playing Devils advocate here, plus I was bored tonight so bare with me. The fact is GM discounts the 2ss, in some cases substantially, but I don't think I see that for the ZL1. Plus the ZL1 comes with the gg tax.

AbsolutHank · 10-13-2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

A ZL1 is not an LT4 powered SS. More to it than that.

True. But with MRC, NPP and 6 piston brakes available on an SS, the gap is narrower than ever. Also, eDiff available on the 1LE too..

Sven59 · 10-13-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by reeper

I think most understand that but for 25k to 30k diff in price couldn't you build up the LT1, build up the tranny and suspension and have a pile of cash left over? Plus you'd have one heck of a car.

I'm only playing Devils advocate here, plus I was bored tonight so bare with me. The fact is GM discounts the 2ss, in some cases substantially, but I don't think I see that for the ZL1. Plus the ZL1 comes with the gg tax.

Don't forget all the additional cooling and aero.

Artos · 10-13-2016, 11:05 PM

The $30k addy is for the break proof axles...me, I just like throwing $$$$ away to help my ego. Same reason I buy Yeti products.

formoutofchaos · 10-13-2016, 11:20 PM

well I notice a huge difference from the c7 z51 to the regular SS just in the power at 3.9 zero to sixty with a manual, so a zl1 with 3.5 zero to sixty should be pretty epic plus the sound of a 650 horse power engine

BradfordCamaro · 10-13-2016, 11:41 PM

Turn key 650hp with full warrenty.
Of course you could throw together a nice Ride for less but murphys law says you will be spending more time fixing, tuning and swearing than driving.

datboi448 · 10-13-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Turn key 650hp with full warrenty.
Of course you could throw together a nice Ride for less but murphys law says you will be spending more time fixing, tuning and swearing than driving.

10-13-2016, 08:14 PM	#1
reeper Drives: 2010 HD D/A, 2015 Z06, 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Central WI Posts: 503	Is the ZL1 really 30k more awesome then a 2SS?? I know the ZL1 will be awesome but considering GM has no problem discounting the 2SS is it 30k more awesome? Just wondering where all the extra cost is in the ZL1? Thought I saw a JEGS flyer where the LT1 was $11,500 and the LT4 was $14,300. It seems you cold build up an SS and have $$$ to spare for problems. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue A8 2SS GM Bodykit: Black MRR 017 wheels: Black OEM Blackout tail-lamps OEM SEMA Grille 35% window tint Black glow-tie BMR Suspension (Pretty much everything) ACS rear-deck spoiler Rotofab CAI Lolly-pop red rotors by Madison Powder Coating

10-13-2016, 08:15 PM	#2
NB2017ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1,349	Hell ya it is!!! __________________ 2017 ZL1

10-13-2016, 08:54 PM	#5
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	Here we go again. Same thing happened when the 5G ZL1 came out. Everyone that had a SS thought they could just slap a motor in their car and it would be the same as a ZL1. Nice try but never will be the same. __________________

10-13-2016, 08:56 PM	#6
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	It's only worth more than an SS if you don't already own an SS lol. Most people can't take the big financial hit __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero*

10-13-2016, 11:41 PM	#13
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Turn key 650hp with full warrenty. Of course you could throw together a nice Ride for less but murphys law says you will be spending more time fixing, tuning and swearing than driving. __________________

10-13-2016, 08:28 PM	#4
Boilermaker128 Drives: 2010 CobaltSSTC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 515	Most are praying the A10 lives up to its hype. it alone should set it apart from a 2SS for years to come whenever it trickles down. We're still hoping it comes out early next year, maybe it gets skipped for MY 17, and all fifty edition zl1's are the newly designed M6. Who knows, the lack of transparency is not confidence inspiring that's for sure.

10-13-2016, 11:05 PM	#11
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	The $30k addy is for the break proof axles...me, I just like throwing $$$$ away to help my ego. Same reason I buy Yeti products.

10-13-2016, 11:20 PM	#12
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	well I notice a huge difference from the c7 z51 to the regular SS just in the power at 3.9 zero to sixty with a manual, so a zl1 with 3.5 zero to sixty should be pretty epic plus the sound of a 650 horse power engine

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