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Old 04-28-2017, 11:31 AM   #15
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Well like I said....this is not an "appearance " package.......the ZL1 1LE is for straight track users.
I was doing to hood wrap regardless of the ZL1/1LE.....Totally agree it will be a rough drive if not on a track, especially if the local roads are not nice, new-ish and smooth.
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Old 04-28-2017, 01:10 PM   #16
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Need forum members help....

2017 ZL1 M6 coming any day now but am intrigued by ZL1-1LE...

Already have a GT350 and want a special car and maybe an extreme daily driver.

Starting to think a 2018 ZL1-1LE may be what doctor ordered in terms of exclusivity and extreme performance, the inside is already as luxurious as regular ZL1 so no compromise there. Only issue is how stiff will multimatic DSSV on occasionally crappy New England road surfaces.

I am starting to think regular ZL1 will not be special enough, specifically want a shorter 6th gear ratio, I hate how Hennessy M6 video showed it toppling at 170, even though I won't going anywhere near that, the concept of not topping higher on M6 compared to A10 because of gearing ratio really irks me...

If any Z28 users can chime in re. DSSV performance would be highly appreciated....
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Old 04-28-2017, 03:51 PM   #17
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Need forum members help....

2017 ZL1 M6 coming any day now but am intrigued by ZL1-1LE...

Already have a GT350 and want a special car and maybe an extreme daily driver.

Starting to think a 2018 ZL1-1LE may be what doctor ordered in terms of exclusivity and extreme performance, the inside is already as luxurious as regular ZL1 so no compromise there. Only issue is how stiff will multimatic DSSV on occasionally crappy New England road surfaces.

I am starting to think regular ZL1 will not be special enough, specifically want a shorter 6th gear ratio, I hate how Hennessy M6 video showed it toppling at 170, even though I won't going anywhere near that, the concept of not topping higher on M6 compared to A10 because of gearing ratio really irks me...

If any Z28 users can chime in re. DSSV performance would be highly appreciated....
I daily drove a 2015 Z/28 and to me the car slight more rigid than the 2013 1LE I traded in. Once the Trofeo's wore out I replaced them will RE11's and the Z/28 rode smoother than the 2010 Camaro I had with Pedders supercar Kit. So I say the tires what make the Z/28 stiff not the suspension. The suspension components take away the slop(for lack of better words) in Camaro suspension. I actually was expecting more stiffness than I experienced. I did road trips and all and love every minute. Only thing I say about the Z/28's was all of them should have came with the wickerbill installed cause it made the most difference. Once it was put on I was never going to take it off lol. That's how much difference it made to include the dragstrip passed. Hope this helps
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Old 04-28-2017, 08:54 PM   #18
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Crap...

I thought I had my mind made up but...

Anyway, after waiting like forever... the dealer called and the black Beast is here... just got unloaded from the truck, black ZL1 with 3 miles on odometer...

Stopped by to check it out and it's a little dirty and it looks broad and mean and understated and it has (blasphemy) a sunroof...

Fired it up and sounds so good... blipped throttle and got all sorts of crackles and pops... so... made up my mind this thing is going to be my daily driver rain or shine... will slap a set of all weather and drive it in winter...

Am going to hold off on 1LE until more info on next dual overhead cam / possible N/A Z28 after mid-cycle refresh.

The current ZL1-1LE is a little too much for daily driver duty. My experience with Focus RS was that sometimes if things are too tight and stiff, you can indeed get a headache after a long trip on bumpy roads and it becomes a pain... Roads in and around Boston are rough and won't be friendly to the 1LE...

ALSO, just can't bear the wait of the whole ordering process etc...

Finally, my start button is also BLACK and NOT SILVER.

Will post pics when deed is done !
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Old 04-28-2017, 08:59 PM   #19
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Crap...

I thought I had my mind made up but...

Anyway, after waiting like forever... the dealer called and the black Beast is here... just got unloaded from the truck, black ZL1 with 3 miles on odometer...

Stopped by to check it out and it's a little dirty and it looks broad and mean and understated and it has (blasphemy) a sunroof...

Fired it up and sounds so good... blipped throttle and got all sorts of crackles and pops... so... made up my mind this thing is going to be my daily driver rain or shine... will slap a set of all weather and drive it in winter...

Am going to hold off on 1LE until more info on next dual overhead cam / possible N/A Z28 after mid-cycle refresh.

The current ZL1-1LE is a little too much for daily driver duty. My experience with Focus RS was that sometimes if things are too tight and stiff, you can indeed get a headache after a long trip on bumpy roads and it becomes a pain... Roads in and around Boston are rough and won't be friendly to the 1LE...

ALSO, just can't bear the wait of the whole ordering process etc...

Finally, my start button is also BLACK and NOT SILVER.

Will post pics when deed is done !
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:34 PM   #20
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No worries....you won't be looking at the start button while driving......lol
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Old 04-29-2017, 09:10 AM   #21
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Crap...

I thought I had my mind made up but...

Anyway, after waiting like forever... the dealer called and the black Beast is here... just got unloaded from the truck, black ZL1 with 3 miles on odometer...

Stopped by to check it out and it's a little dirty and it looks broad and mean and understated and it has (blasphemy) a sunroof...

Fired it up and sounds so good... blipped throttle and got all sorts of crackles and pops... so... made up my mind this thing is going to be my daily driver rain or shine... will slap a set of all weather and drive it in winter...

Am going to hold off on 1LE until more info on next dual overhead cam / possible N/A Z28 after mid-cycle refresh.

The current ZL1-1LE is a little too much for daily driver duty. My experience with Focus RS was that sometimes if things are too tight and stiff, you can indeed get a headache after a long trip on bumpy roads and it becomes a pain... Roads in and around Boston are rough and won't be friendly to the 1LE...

ALSO, just can't bear the wait of the whole ordering process etc...

Finally, my start button is also BLACK and NOT SILVER.

Will post pics when deed is done !
Welcome to the black start button club.

And a fellow all season driver as well.
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Old 04-29-2017, 02:03 PM   #22
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Welcome to the black start button club.

And a fellow all season driver as well.
Thanks bro, paperwork done...

Proud to be 2nd (official) member of the black ZL1 start button of North America...!!!

Also known as " Hey .. got anymore of those silver buttons? Nah? Ok just throw in a black one from the SS, no one will know... I mean what are they going to do? Refuse delivery on a car they've been dreaming of for 6 months??"
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Old 04-29-2017, 02:55 PM   #23
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Thanks bro, paperwork done...

Proud to be 2nd (official) member of the black ZL1 start button of North America...!!!

Also known as " Hey .. got anymore of those silver buttons? Nah? Ok just throw in a black one from the SS, no one will know... I mean what are they going to do? Refuse delivery on a car they've been dreaming of for 6 months??"
Hahah.... We will need a group charter and club photo.

I hear ya. I'd be bothered too it sitting in hold over a button.

I had a 1,000.00 deposit in April of 2016 for one. That was a long wait, so I know the feeling.

Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy it. They're fun. I'm loving mine.
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Old 04-29-2017, 05:36 PM   #24
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After seeing that video a few weeks back of that kid in Daytona when they unveiled that new Camaro, the new 2018 ZL1 1LE, I am very impressed. The big pronounced carbon fiber wing is really nice and functional. Chevy is finally upping their game on the historic Camaro. The Mustang clearly cannot compete. Thanks Chevy!
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Old 05-01-2017, 07:28 PM   #25
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Hahah.... We will need a group charter and club photo.

I hear ya. I'd be bothered too it sitting in hold over a button.

I had a 1,000.00 deposit in April of 2016 for one. That was a long wait, so I know the feeling.

Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy it. They're fun. I'm loving mine.
Ok just drove it home...
The ZL1 is Enough for me... what a BEAST

Fits like a glove
Handles on rails
Sounds sick!
Amazing torque

And stiff enough for roads around here ...
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Old 05-01-2017, 07:59 PM   #26
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Congrats, looks evil in a good way.
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Old 05-01-2017, 08:11 PM   #27
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Ok just drove it home...The ZL1 is Enough for me... what a BEAST.
Beautiful ... Automatic or Stick?
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Old 05-01-2017, 08:15 PM   #28
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Ok, my opinion is 2nd thoughts now that you bought it, but I have had "all the best", whatever that means. But you made the right choice. You can add all the stuff you want. I added to the Mustang GT the Fully Adjustable suspension from Ford Racing that lowered it an inch, I set it on performance and it was stiffer than the GT350 on Track, but not by much. It was a semi-daily and it was fine. When I put the GT350 on Sport, the GT350 was softer. So you can get used to it is my point if you add the newer suspension from the ZL1 1LE. The rest is just aero bits for the most part.

Drive it, enjoy it and modify slowly and research beforehand.

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