SS or ZL1 Mystery... maybe...

Kenster865 · 03-10-2019, 05:43 PM

Hey guys,
I got what might be a naive and/or stupid question. There's a cat in my neighborhood (Norwalk, CA) that has a 2017-2018 Camaro that looks like it's a ZL1. However it's badged as an SS on the rear bumper. It has the hood setup typical of a ZL1 but the real spoiler looks custom add-on/swapped out, etc. I haven't been able to look to see if he has the 6-piston upgraded brakes. That might be another point to help determine this car's pedigree.

Without actually finding the guy that owns this car and talking to him (duhh), what might it be? A real ZL1 or a modified SS? Guesses/speculations welcome!

Cheers...

Chef-j · 03-10-2019, 05:56 PM

Just ask owner.

redcoats1976 · 03-10-2019, 05:59 PM

my money is on modded SS

guitarman8373 · 03-10-2019, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenster865

Hey guys,
I got what might be a naive and/or stupid question. There's a cat in my neighborhood (Norwalk, CA) that has a 2017-2018 Camaro that looks like it's a ZL1. However it's badged as an SS on the rear bumper. It has the hood setup typical of a ZL1 but the real spoiler looks custom add-on/swapped out, etc. I haven't been able to look to see if he has the 6-piston upgraded brakes. That might be another point to help determine this car's pedigree.

Without actually finding the guy that owns this car and talking to him (duhh), what might it be? A real ZL1 or a modified SS? Guesses/speculations welcome!

Cheers...

Back when I had my factory build put together I chose the ZL1 brakes sooooo it could still be an SS despite having ZL1 brakes.

PackAttack · 03-10-2019, 07:18 PM

I bet it's a modded SS. I can't imagine someone buying a ZL1 and deciding to replace the ZL1 badge for an SS. Unless he's trying to fool people he's racing, or potential thieves.

441bertre · 03-10-2019, 07:34 PM

My bet is on a modded SS, I doubt any ZL1 owner would take the ZL1 badging off of their car to replace it with SS badges.

arpad_m · 03-10-2019, 08:56 PM

Almost sure it's an SS with a ZL1 front bumper and/or hood, the SS badge on the booty is a dead giveaway.

Brakes can easily be upgraded, too, although the 6-piston SS front brake kit isn't exactly the same as the ZL1, but you probably won't be able to see the size difference, just the slotted rotor... ask the owner and do let us know

cbr1100xx · 03-10-2019, 11:10 PM

Just ask cat.

Infamus · 03-11-2019, 05:33 AM

As others have said its an SS...

RyanR623 · 03-11-2019, 09:11 AM

I just find it funny he went through all the trouble and money turning it into a ZL1 lookalike, and didn't swap out the rear badge.

Alanarchy · 03-11-2019, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 441bertre

My bet is on a modded SS, I doubt any ZL1 owner would take the ZL1 badging off of their car to replace it with SS badges.

Unless they just want to troll.

Cmax · 03-11-2019, 11:04 AM

If he did mod an SS, my guess is that the hood and front fascia alone was likely more than the cost of just getting a real one...

RealG · 03-11-2019, 12:26 PM

Pictures help identify

crosive · 03-11-2019, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alanarchy

Unless they just want to troll.

there are several guys around here that have honest hellcats, but with either r/t or scat pack emblems. most just debadge instead of false badging though.

03-10-2019, 05:43 PM	#1
Kenster865 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS (1SS) Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 13	SS or ZL1 Mystery... maybe... Hey guys, I got what might be a naive and/or stupid question. There's a cat in my neighborhood (Norwalk, CA) that has a 2017-2018 Camaro that looks like it's a ZL1. However it's badged as an SS on the rear bumper. It has the hood setup typical of a ZL1 but the real spoiler looks custom add-on/swapped out, etc. I haven't been able to look to see if he has the 6-piston upgraded brakes. That might be another point to help determine this car's pedigree. Without actually finding the guy that owns this car and talking to him (duhh), what might it be? A real ZL1 or a modified SS? Guesses/speculations welcome! Cheers...

03-10-2019, 05:56 PM	#2
Chef-j Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 422	Just ask owner. __________________ 2018 1SS 6MT: SOLD

03-10-2019, 07:34 PM	#6
441bertre Drives: 1998 SS, 2018 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MD - Maryland Posts: 48	My bet is on a modded SS, I doubt any ZL1 owner would take the ZL1 badging off of their car to replace it with SS badges. __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE

03-10-2019, 08:56 PM	#7
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,606 View My Garage	Almost sure it's an SS with a ZL1 front bumper and/or hood, the SS badge on the booty is a dead giveaway. Brakes can easily be upgraded, too, although the 6-piston SS front brake kit isn't exactly the same as the ZL1, but you probably won't be able to see the size difference, just the slotted rotor... ask the owner and do let us know __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

03-10-2019, 05:59 PM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	my money is on modded SS

03-10-2019, 07:18 PM	#5
PackAttack Drives: 2018 2SS Black MRC NPP Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 6	I bet it's a modded SS. I can't imagine someone buying a ZL1 and deciding to replace the ZL1 badge for an SS. Unless he's trying to fool people he's racing, or potential thieves.

03-10-2019, 11:10 PM	#8
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	Just ask cat.

03-11-2019, 05:33 AM	#9
Infamus Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: FL Posts: 345	As others have said its an SS...

03-11-2019, 09:11 AM	#10
RyanR623 Drives: SS A8, NPP, Red Hot Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 583	I just find it funny he went through all the trouble and money turning it into a ZL1 lookalike, and didn't swap out the rear badge.

03-11-2019, 11:04 AM	#12
Cmax Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 366	If he did mod an SS, my guess is that the hood and front fascia alone was likely more than the cost of just getting a real one...

03-11-2019, 12:26 PM	#13
RealG Drives: 2024 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 602	Pictures help identify

User Name		Remember Me?
Password