Anyone else think the 6th gen SS 1LE looks better than the ZL1?

Six.Two SC · 01-24-2018, 08:19 AM

I'm not a fan of the ZL1 front clip as well as the rear spolier(non 1LE ZL1). Also, I like the wheels better on the SS 1LE.

Bhobbs · 01-24-2018, 08:24 AM

I like them equally.

I just hate the nostrils on the SS hood. Why they didn’t go with an extractor like the ones on the C7 or ATS/CTS is beyond me.

JamesNoBrakes · 01-24-2018, 08:25 AM

No, the ZL1 front end is better IMO and it has the side-skirts, which you can add to the 1LE of course, but that still leaves one thing in favor of the ZL1. I think otherwise they are about equal. I do like the SS 1LE wheels better than the ZL1-1LE wheels, but that's minor.

WhyUMad1LE · 01-24-2018, 08:30 AM

I think the ZL1 grille and fenders are too much unless it has 1LE. The front wheels have a less aggressive fitment despite being the same size. Also like the blade spoiler over pedestal and the five spoke wheels too although that one is easy to fix. Ironically the most common question I get on my SS 1LE is if it's a ZL1.

Whatever.

DevilsReject97 · 01-24-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Six.Two SC

I'm not a fan of the ZL1 front clip as well as the rear spolier(non 1LE ZL1). Also, I like the wheels better on the SS 1LE.

Nope, I don't think it looks better. I do think it looks better than the previous 5th Gen ZL1. I also think if you aren't buying a ZL1, than the 1LE is the best looking car to buy in the Camaro lineup.

That said, I think the front bumper and hood for the ZL1 just make the car look so much more aggressive. The wheels I would say are about even, I would take either set to be honest.

As for the spoiler, I think most would agree that the Blade spoiler is one of the best, if not best looking spoilers for the car period...

motorhead · 01-24-2018, 08:51 AM

I agree. Same as the fith gen too. The 1le looked better then the ZL1 in that generation too, and I had a gen5 ZL1.

Im not fan of that funky grill on the ZL1, but at the same time its badass looking. Weird.

V8RWD · 01-24-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Six.Two SC

I'm not a fan of the ZL1 front clip as well as the rear spolier(non 1LE ZL1). Also, I like the wheels better on the SS 1LE.

I am with you sir.

+1 for 1LE rims
+1 for 1LE blade spoiler

HartfordRacingCaptain · 01-24-2018, 09:01 AM

Never liked the front wing things on the ZL1 1LE. Heard them called canards but I'm not sure if that's right. Reminds me of this:

gpskinzhut · 01-24-2018, 09:16 AM

ZL1 looks better IMO but I like em both.

Havoc54 · 01-24-2018, 09:25 AM

I think the SS 1LE looks best on the street. The ZL1 is alright. The ZL1 1LE looks a little ridiculous on the street in my opinion. Maybe a little bit riced out. Definitely looks better going around a track. The rims and spoiler on the SS 1LE are probably two of my favorite styling features I've seen from the factory.

LuvMI · 01-24-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeROC

Both look good to me, but the ZL1 is more aggressive and better looking, IMHO.

+1.

DFWZ28 · 01-24-2018, 09:45 AM

saw a white zl-1 drive by this morning...that is one bad / aggressive looking car!!

nancygrl · 01-24-2018, 09:54 AM

50/50...there are things I like and dislike about both the SS/1LE and ZL1.

ninetres · 01-24-2018, 10:08 AM

Both great looking muscle cars, both deserving of respect for their amazing performance. The couple times I’ve seen a 1LE SS when I was out driving my ZL1.....I definitely had to stare and drool a little (and give the respect wave)!

01-24-2018, 08:19 AM	#1
Six.Two SC Drives: 2018 Summit White Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 352	Anyone else think the 6th gen SS 1LE looks better than the ZL1? I'm not a fan of the ZL1 front clip as well as the rear spolier(non 1LE ZL1). Also, I like the wheels better on the SS 1LE. __________________ '18 Satin White Vinyl Wrapped 1SS, 6MT, Low Gloss Black Wheels, NPP Dual Mode Exhaust Added: Diode Dynamics Black LED Sidemarkers, GM Dark Finish Tailights, GM ZL1 Black 3rd Brake Light, Black Plastidipped Bowties(front/rear), AFE Dry Drop In Filter, 12mm Spacers(front/rear)

01-24-2018, 08:24 AM	#2
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I like them equally. I just hate the nostrils on the SS hood. Why they didn’t go with an extractor like the ones on the C7 or ATS/CTS is beyond me. __________________

01-24-2018, 08:25 AM	#3
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,300	No, the ZL1 front end is better IMO and it has the side-skirts, which you can add to the 1LE of course, but that still leaves one thing in favor of the ZL1. I think otherwise they are about equal. I do like the SS 1LE wheels better than the ZL1-1LE wheels, but that's minor. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

01-24-2018, 09:01 AM	#8
HartfordRacingCaptain Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, 2023 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	Never liked the front wing things on the ZL1 1LE. Heard them called canards but I'm not sure if that's right. Reminds me of this: Attached Images __________________ 2017 1SS, Summit White, Black 2SS Interior, MRC, NPP 2023 Colorado Z71, Nitro Yellow

01-24-2018, 09:16 AM	#9
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,957 View My Garage	ZL1 looks better IMO but I like em both. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

01-24-2018, 08:30 AM	#4
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I think the ZL1 grille and fenders are too much unless it has 1LE. The front wheels have a less aggressive fitment despite being the same size. Also like the blade spoiler over pedestal and the five spoke wheels too although that one is easy to fix. Ironically the most common question I get on my SS 1LE is if it's a ZL1. Whatever.

01-24-2018, 08:51 AM	#6
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I agree. Same as the fith gen too. The 1le looked better then the ZL1 in that generation too, and I had a gen5 ZL1. Im not fan of that funky grill on the ZL1, but at the same time its badass looking. Weird.

01-24-2018, 09:25 AM	#10
Havoc54 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 24	I think the SS 1LE looks best on the street. The ZL1 is alright. The ZL1 1LE looks a little ridiculous on the street in my opinion. Maybe a little bit riced out. Definitely looks better going around a track. The rims and spoiler on the SS 1LE are probably two of my favorite styling features I've seen from the factory.

01-24-2018, 09:45 AM	#12
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	saw a white zl-1 drive by this morning...that is one bad / aggressive looking car!! __________________

01-24-2018, 09:54 AM	#13
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	50/50...there are things I like and dislike about both the SS/1LE and ZL1.

01-24-2018, 10:08 AM	#14
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Both great looking muscle cars, both deserving of respect for their amazing performance. The couple times I’ve seen a 1LE SS when I was out driving my ZL1.....I definitely had to stare and drool a little (and give the respect wave)!

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