the SS 1LE was an awesome ride...

devnull · 01-12-2018, 09:39 PM

Fellas,

I really truly enjoyed all 5700 miles and 11 months of ownership with the 2017 SS 1LE! I always called it my "Corvette C7 Z51 with a Camaro body", and it was. Well, I found a C7 Z51 with a Corvette body this past weekend and the number hit me just right, so I made the move. I've owned several vettes in the past and while I went back to one I must say, this SS 1LE TRULY was amazing! Looking forward to the modifications starting again (have a few parts from the last C7), and won't be going anywhere around here (this forum is awesome).

THANKS for the amazing information, help, and fun!

-devnull

P.S. Lowering, skip shift, and window tint are mandatory ASAP on this thing!

Bench racers · 01-12-2018, 09:56 PM

Beautiful ride!

metros11 · 01-12-2018, 10:10 PM

Congrats on the new ride.

devnull · 01-12-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bench racers

Beautiful ride!

Thanks brother... The current Chevy generation of cars are just amazing!

The 1LE...

devnull · 01-12-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by metros11

Congrats on the new ride.

THANKS bud!

Cgocifer · 01-12-2018, 10:25 PM

Nice. I would give up my 1 LE for a C7 Grand Sport, but that's about it. 11 months? Hope they didn't take you over the coals too bad.

Enjoy the vette!

devnull · 01-12-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cgocifer

Nice. I would give up my 1 LE for a C7 Grand Sport, but that's about it. 11 months? Hope they didn't take you over the coals too bad.

Enjoy the vette!

Thanks man... I was actually quite surprised at how well that 1LE did. Wasn't a bad hit at all!

Performance wise I'd say it is VERY close between a Z51 and SS 1LE (Grand Sport obviously taking them both). This was a little but of a superficial move (I like taking the top off, and a few other non performance related C7 features).

If the deal didn't work the way I wanted, I would've been quite happy keeping the Camaro. Such a great car!

closs2sx · 01-13-2018, 12:10 AM

nice cars and garage. You need to get a side mounted garage door opener so there is nothing above your car

devnull · 01-13-2018, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by closs2sx

nice cars and garage. You need to get a side mounted garage door opener so there is nothing above your car

THANKS dude, yeah I had the garage people over to start that process, but they tried some shenanigans with the price once they got there so u booted them. I've got to get that done! Can still lift the cars no problem, just can't open the door with one up until I get it done.

That opener now is in the middle so it's out of the way if the car, just an odd pic angle. It's a 2 car wide door.

THANKS!

Sev · 01-13-2018, 12:25 AM

I have to ask.. what is it you do for a living.. and how do I do it. Color me envious.... badass cars, and awesome garage. Always wanted a Corvette, and before I die, I WILL own one. Enjoy the C7 Z51 man!

slvrsrpnt · 01-13-2018, 09:01 AM

She’s a beauty, great color too. Enjoy the new ride!

devnull · 01-13-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sev

I have to ask.. what is it you do for a living.. and how do I do it. Color me envious.... badass cars, and awesome garage. Always wanted a Corvette, and before I die, I WILL own one. Enjoy the C7 Z51 man!

HAHA, thanks man. I am an IT guy, have been for over 20 years and run a few engineering groups for a large company. I probably have 40 years of experience since I worked at least 20 years worth the first few. It's all about busting it...

I've always wanted a Corvette, and when I bought my first (used) it needed a clutch (2003 Z06). The clutch replacement was $1500, but the lift only cost me $2000 so I went with the lift and it has paid for itself over and over many times over the 13 years I've had it. BEST TOOL IN THE SHED!

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Originally Posted by slvrsrpnt

She’s a beauty, great color too. Enjoy the new ride!

THANKS BUD!

Cgocifer · 01-13-2018, 10:59 AM

I need a lift!

IH8WNTR · 01-13-2018, 11:02 AM

Congrats man! I was torn between buying a used C7 Z51 like you have or buying the SS 1LE new. I had never bought new and I went with that so I could experience a new car. Next time, it'll probably be the vette. Not that I have any regrets with the Camaro. Both bad ass rides. Don't forget to change your profile info.

01-12-2018, 09:39 PM	#1
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	the SS 1LE was an awesome ride... Fellas, I really truly enjoyed all 5700 miles and 11 months of ownership with the 2017 SS 1LE! I always called it my "Corvette C7 Z51 with a Camaro body", and it was. Well, I found a C7 Z51 with a Corvette body this past weekend and the number hit me just right, so I made the move. I've owned several vettes in the past and while I went back to one I must say, this SS 1LE TRULY was amazing! Looking forward to the modifications starting again (have a few parts from the last C7), and won't be going anywhere around here (this forum is awesome). THANKS for the amazing information, help, and fun! -devnull P.S. Lowering, skip shift, and window tint are mandatory ASAP on this thing! Attached Images

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closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,438	nice cars and garage. You need to get a side mounted garage door opener so there is nothing above your car __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

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Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	I have to ask.. what is it you do for a living.. and how do I do it. Color me envious.... badass cars, and awesome garage. Always wanted a Corvette, and before I die, I WILL own one. Enjoy the C7 Z51 man! __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

01-12-2018, 09:56 PM	#2
Bench racers Drives: Slow as hell!! Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 15	Beautiful ride!

01-12-2018, 10:10 PM	#3
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 778	Congrats on the new ride.

01-12-2018, 10:25 PM	#6
Cgocifer Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE, 2015 RAM Ecodiesel Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,451	Nice. I would give up my 1 LE for a C7 Grand Sport, but that's about it. 11 months? Hope they didn't take you over the coals too bad. Enjoy the vette!

01-13-2018, 09:01 AM	#11
slvrsrpnt Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 228 View My Garage	She’s a beauty, great color too. Enjoy the new ride!

01-13-2018, 10:59 AM	#13
Cgocifer Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE, 2015 RAM Ecodiesel Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,451	I need a lift!

01-13-2018, 11:02 AM	#14
IH8WNTR Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Anywhere and everywhere Posts: 258	Congrats man! I was torn between buying a used C7 Z51 like you have or buying the SS 1LE new. I had never bought new and I went with that so I could experience a new car. Next time, it'll probably be the vette. Not that I have any regrets with the Camaro. Both bad ass rides. Don't forget to change your profile info.

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