Homepage Garage Wiki Register Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
#Camaro6
Go Back   CAMARO6 > CAMARO6.com General Forums > ZL1 Discussions


Phastek Performance


Post Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 02-14-2019, 10:29 AM   #1
drfeelgood

 
drfeelgood's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: San Gabriel, CA
Posts: 992
Thoughts on SS's with ZL1 badging and parts

Just curious about the general opinion here on RS and SS Camaros that put entire ZL1 panels, grills, hoods, and badges on their cars.

Do you guys think its a tribute to the ZL1, or does it come across as posing?

I saw an SS with a complete conversion to ZL1 appearance, including badging... this is my first Camaro so wasn't sure if this was normal behavior in the Camaro world. In many other cars, it seems to be frowned upon.

Not a big deal either way, just curious as to what people thought about this
__________________
'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)

'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq)

'17 Maserati Levante- STOCK
drfeelgood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 10:40 AM   #2
ToeKnee Sea
 
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Harrisburg, NC
Posts: 96
Posing. Better to be good than look good.
ToeKnee Sea is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 10:48 AM   #3
Laststandard
 
Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Mpls, MN
Posts: 428
Frowned upon just as much in the Camaro world as the rest of the car world. I see less of it on Camaros than I do AMG or ///M badges stuck on their respective makes.

Personally, I removed all my badges other than the SS and bowtie in the front grill.
__________________
2018 1SS 1LE (sold)
Laststandard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 11:55 AM   #4
MikeEM1
 
MikeEM1's Avatar
 
Drives: Tracks: 18' ZL1 1LE
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Irvine, CA --> ATX
Posts: 141
Pretty lame and tacky.
__________________
18' ZL1 1LE Red Hot track toy
Castrol SRF
Ported TB/Rotofab dry intake
AWE Track w/PLP
APR GTC300 wing / Singular Endplates
ASC Splitter / PA tunnels
MFR Engineering Custom Diffuser
Race Louvers Fender Vents
APEX SM10 & ARC8

For sale: 2018 OEM ZL1 1LE Wing

12' Nissan GT-R SOLD
MikeEM1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 11:59 AM   #5
Vtor_ZL1
Who Needs to KNOW?
 
Vtor_ZL1's Avatar
 
Drives: 18 ZLE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Left Side of the Moon
Posts: 1,766
OK, As long as you dont stick ZL1 badges on it.
__________________
ing for grip.


Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs.

http://www.motorsportsne.com/
Vtor_ZL1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 01:05 PM   #6
drfeelgood

 
drfeelgood's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: San Gabriel, CA
Posts: 992
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1 View Post
OK, As long as you dont stick ZL1 badges on it.
but that's the thing. I have seen cars put ZL1 badges on , and called them out on it.
__________________
'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)

'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq)

'17 Maserati Levante- STOCK
drfeelgood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 01:25 PM   #7
HyperBlu17
 
Drives: 2017 HBM ZL1
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Artesia
Posts: 43
I've never understood the need for someone to throw badges on a vehicle that doesn't belong there whether its a Camaro or any other car. Just total crap!
__________________
2017 HBM ZL1-M6-RotoFab CAI, 2" TSP LT's, 9.84 Lower, 2.30" upper, Kong X port SC, PRC heads/cam, meth/alky injection, DSX aux fuel system, W/E-900.2/875.6
HyperBlu17 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 01:26 PM   #8
BDivine76
 
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: CA
Posts: 144
Quote:
Originally Posted by Laststandard View Post
Frowned upon just as much in the Camaro world as the rest of the car world. I see less of it on Camaros than I do AMG or ///M badges stuck on their respective makes.

Personally, I removed all my badges other than the SS and bowtie in the front grill.

I agree with ^^...I see tons of BMW "M" cars on the road. I had an M5 and it drove me a little nuts. I haven't seen many Camaros do this, but I am sure they are out there.
BDivine76 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 01:28 PM   #9
kropscamaro16


 
kropscamaro16's Avatar
 
Drives: 2016 1ss camaro
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: 909
Posts: 9,800
im not a fan of the fake zl1 parts but if you do it right with oem parts i dont see a HUUGE problem with it. i have a zl1 suede wheel and steering wheel in my car but no zl1 hood or bumper . I did talk to gm at sema a few years ago about the ss body with the full zl1 aero, brakes and suspension they built as a road race machine and i thought that was pretty cool to do
__________________
16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS
kropscamaro16 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 02:07 PM   #10
drfeelgood

 
drfeelgood's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: San Gabriel, CA
Posts: 992
And it's not even about brute power... plenty of SS's out there with prochargers, superchargers, putting down big numbers... I have seen LT1 badges on cars, and even ZL1 hoods with LT1 badges, which I think is cool, but the purposeful re-badging with ZL1 badges I have found to be kind of lame.

Not so much on this forum (although I don't frequent many other parts of the forum) but more so on Instagram pages and in local car clubs.. I recently saw a V6 Camaro with full ZL1 1LE aero and badges... opened the hood and I was like wowwwwwwww
__________________
'17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq)

'14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq)

'17 Maserati Levante- STOCK
drfeelgood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 02:36 PM   #11
EDFHOBBIES
Dyno Show Queen LOL
 
EDFHOBBIES's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Houston
Posts: 4,343
Send a message via Skype™ to EDFHOBBIES
It's been done since the 90s when Z28 SS owners put on SLP hoods and spoilers(ME) and it wasn't a real SLP car.. And it's probably been going on long before that.. Let's face it the Zl1 front fascia is just mean looking and functional just like the 5th gen(ME)! But No on the badges and a NO on brake covers(if that was your next question!)
__________________


Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber
EDFHOBBIES is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 02:46 PM   #12
Scottyz
2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON
 
Scottyz's Avatar
 
Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red.
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Stoney Creek
Posts: 2,061
Doesn’t bother me with wings and other add ons.
Badges....to me it’s wrong. No different than owning a coronet and badging as a Super Bee.
Or a SS Chevelle and it’s a malibu
Scottyz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 02:48 PM   #13
arpad_m


 
arpad_m's Avatar
 
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 11,494
Badges are 100% posing, exterior trim pieces I think are okay.

I for one strongly prefer the SS front fascia and hood, the vertical DRL and the giant holes on the ZL1 grille aren't my thing, but it's a personal preference. I understand if someone wants more air or likes the carbon fiber hood insert, absolutely no problem until they start blatantly lying about their trim choice, which is pathetic. The same applies to SS and LT1 posers, of course.
__________________
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
arpad_m is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2019, 02:50 PM   #14
SFV1LE

 
Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: CA
Posts: 1,360
I really hate fake badging, here in LA AMG seems to be the most common for some reason with M close behind. Non AMG Mercedes with standard exhaust and wheels looks so damn stupid with an AMG badge. Considering how fast an AMG depreciates, if you love it so much just buy a 2-3 year old used AMG for a few thousand more than a new non-AMG and live the dream :-)
SFV1LE is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Post Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:06 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.