[IMCWORTH]

Has any one done the 1le conversion on their ZL1 non 1LE. I know they don't make a convertible model but seeing this it is almost hard to pass up doing it.
would it be to unrealistic to do it on a convertible?

[Cardiak]

This would be worse than buying a a track car with a sunroof.

[Mark114]

Originally Posted by IMCWORTH

Has any one done the 1le conversion on their ZL1 non 1LE. I know they don't make a convertible model but seeing this it is almost hard to pass up doing it.
would it be to unrealistic to do it on a convertible?

Your car, your money, and your choice. You wouldn’t be the first person to add ZLE parts to an SS or ZL1 convertible. If you decide to install the rear wing then you’ll want to search for the thread that talks about it. Your current rear spoiler has a radio antenna inside it so you’ll need to plan ahead to deal with it.

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by Cardiak

This would be worse than buying a a track car with a sunroof.

Not really, only if one intends to track the car.

[Vigilante375]

Originally Posted by IMCWORTH

Has any one done the 1le conversion on their ZL1 non 1LE. I know they don't make a convertible model but seeing this it is almost hard to pass up doing it.
would it be to unrealistic to do it on a convertible?

Yes, others have done so. Just search the forum and you'll see what they had to deal with to get things to work.

Originally Posted by Cardiak

This would be worse than buying a a track car with a sunroof.

And a sunroof adds weight, sure. But if you're someone who nevers track the car or only goes a few times a year, who cares. It'll still go around as fast as a ZL1 without one.

What's worse is a person buying a ZL1 or ZL1 1LE and turning it into a straight line car.....or never taking it to a track. But people will do what they want with their vehicles.

[kropscamaro16]

ive seen a zl1 vert with a 1le front end he had about 800hp it was a red one not sure if hes still on here or not

[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by Cardiak

This would be worse than buying a a track car with a sunroof.

The middle of the roof carries no load, everything's at the edges. Put it into an FEA program and you'll see all the stress is at the corners. Having a sunroof makes virtually no difference, other than a little more weight up top.

This is not on the same planet as a convertible, which lacks all of these spots tying the body together from the top. Even still not on the same planet as a sport-back type design that lacks rigidity due to the rear hatch, like a 4 series GC, Audi A5 SB, Stinger, etc.

There is nothing wrong with buying a car with a sunroof for tracking. It's not missing out on anything significant.

[IMCWORTH]

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Originally Posted by Mark114

Your car, your money, and your choice. You wouldn’t be the first person to add ZLE parts to an SS or ZL1 convertible. If you decide to install the rear wing then you’ll want to search for the thread that talks about it. Your current rear spoiler has a radio antenna inside it so you’ll need to plan ahead to deal with it.

Isn't my radio antenna mounted in the center of the trunk lid?

[Vigilante375]

Originally Posted by IMCWORTH

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Isn't my radio antenna mounted in the center of the trunk lid?

Here, look at this thread. Yes it's for an SS but still the same:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601997

You'll lose the rear camera too since that's in your current spoiler. The 1LE spoiler won't accomodate it. So you'll have to figure out where to put it if you want to keep it.

[ZPirate]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

The middle of the roof carries no load, everything's at the edges. Put it into an FEA program and you'll see all the stress is at the corners. Having a sunroof makes virtually no difference, other than a little more weight up top.

This is not on the same planet as a convertible, which lacks all of these spots tying the body together from the top. Even still not on the same planet as a sport-back type design that lacks rigidity due to the rear hatch, like a 4 series GC, Audi A5 SB, Stinger, etc.

There is nothing wrong with buying a car with a sunroof for tracking. It's not missing out on anything significant.

Having a sunroof in a Gen6 Camaro does impact headroom though. Especially if the driver is wearing a helmet. When I was searching for my ZL1 I looked at a couple of them with sunroofs and I couldn't get comfortable without my head brushing the edges of the sunroof. I don't have any such issues in my ZL1 without a sunroof.

[IMCWORTH]

Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Here, look at this thread. Yes it's for an SS but still the same:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601997

You'll lose the rear camera too since that's in your current spoiler. The 1LE spoiler won't accomodate it. So you'll have to figure out where to put it if you want to keep it.

Extreme online store has a nice spoiler that has the camera option.
I am however not a big fan of the rear spoiler being so tall. if it was shorter I would think about it
I just love the front of the ZL1 1LE

https://extremeonlinestore.com/colle...41107239600298

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

ive seen a zl1 vert with a 1le front end he had about 800hp it was a red one not sure if hes still on here or not

I have a red hot ZL1 with full 1LE aero conversion other than the canards which I don't want.