[Checkmate1]

I am taking delivery of a New 2018 ZL1 1LE next week.

That being said, is there anything from a 'Prep' standpoint I should be asking from the dealer?

Any further inspections required?

I hope to active on this forum and share my thoughts, insights and knowledge from this ownership.

I am switching from a C7 Z06 so there will be a little learning curve associated to this.

I am a track rat and not a waxer. The intention with the ZL1 1LE is to hit tracks actively and not let it go to waste.

[fosterelli]

Welcome! Exciting times ahead for you! Check the tires for winter weather cracks, someone had them due to freezing temps on these R compound tires.

I had our dealer not touch ours...not even wash it. The dealership detailers have swirl-marked my brand new cars too many times so I don't let them come close to it. They love buffing and burning.

There are a few bits that get installed in the front bottom (air directional plastic parts) and rear LCA covers during PDI.

Make sure they don't try to install a front license plate bracket (unless you like that).

I also told them they better not put a dealership logo/sticker/decal/emblem on my car.

My dealer was kind enough to even leave all of the plastic on the seats, interior parts, etc.

Post up the pics when you get her...and get ready for a whole lot of love from people in random places.

[SWZL11LE]

There isn't much to ask if they are a competent dealer. But there has been some discussion of a few cars not having the proper finish on the side skirts. Double check that, some cars came with the incorrect gloss finish, while they were supposed to be matte.


As far as inspecting your new car goes, double check the front splitter, it is very low and can have some damage underneath from the car being transported.



Other than that, enjoy your new ride!

[karmatourer]

Did you buy from Criswell in Gaithersburg?

[rlarsen462]

Originally Posted by SWZL11LE

There isn't much to ask if they are a competent dealer. But there has been some discussion of a few cars not having the proper finish on the side skirts. Double check that, some cars came with the incorrect gloss finish, while they were supposed to be matte.

FYI I did some research on this myself because I was looking at a car that had the incorrect gloss rockers.

Turns out it was only 2019's, and only the first like 92 cars off the line, so it's a pretty rare issue and all the 2018's were good.

[wnyzl11le]

Originally Posted by fosterelli

Welcome! Exciting times ahead for you! Check the tires for winter weather cracks, someone had them due to freezing temps on these R compound tires.

I had our dealer not touch ours...not even wash it. The dealership detailers have swirl-marked my brand new cars too many times so I don't let them come close to it. They love buffing and burning.

There are a few bits that get installed in the front bottom (air directional plastic parts) and rear LCA covers during PDI.

Make sure they don't try to install a front license plate bracket (unless you like that).

I also told them they better not put a dealership logo/sticker/decal/emblem on my car.

My dealer was kind enough to even leave all of the plastic on the seats, interior parts, etc.

Post up the pics when you get her...and get ready for a whole lot of love from people in random places.

I told my dealer not to PDI the car so they didn't ever drill out the wholes in the back for the license plate. Can you help me understand what you are talking about when you say "There are a few bits that get installed in the front bottom (air directional plastic parts) and rear LCA covers during PDI. "

Thank you.

[Jimabe]

A small one, but have them check (and take out) the front shipping spring spacers. They are orange. I bought my Z from a dealer that sells a lot of them and they still forgot to take them out. I drove it for about 500 miles before i noticed them. Make sure you have them when driving off the lot. If they are out they usually put them in the trunk.

[URBAN LEGEND]

I tell them no washing. I’ll wash it.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Jimabe

A small one, but have them check (and take out) the front shipping spring spacers. They are orange. I bought my Z from a dealer that sells a lot of them and they still forgot to take them out. I drove it for about 500 miles before i noticed them. Make sure you have them when driving off the lot. If they are out they usually put them in the trunk.

This is a 1LE... different springs and no spacers. This car couldn't get any stiffer.

to the OP. Here's a pic of the small wind deflector. Just a couple of screws to install.

Like Urban Legend said... just tell them not to wash it.

Then get some DOT4 brake fluid before you track it.

[FNxR3DNECK]

I'm guessing you shopped at Criswell, they are pretty well trusted with the Camaros and Vettes. With that said you should let them do the PDI, all except for the license plates and tell them not to wash it either. As others have stated the only other stuff that really needs to be installed is the little air deflectors under the splitter.

[1LE Red Dragon]

I tell them to deliver it to me nice and shiny. Lets face it, being anal about a car delivery is more than likely wasted effort. Lets be honest, 95% of the people that buy a ZL1 1LE or any high end GM or Ford sports car are not going to keep it forever. So the small microscopic clear coat scratches are going to be someone else's problem in 4 months to 2 years more than likely. The anal oil changes that people do before the car has 500 miles on it, if it helps at all, will more than likely help the 4th, 5th or 6th owner many years down the road, NOT the anal first owner that over spent on oil changes.

The $4k+ dollar ceramic coating and PPF that people install bring $0 in resale, but the next 2 or 3 owners might get some use out of it. But I doubt they will even call you to thank you.

I say relax, and take delivery of a properly cleaned/prepared car and drive it as much as you can, while you have it. Make sure they dont put the front tag on it, because that can leave damage that is costly to repair. The rest of the stuff is minor, and really not to be fret about.

FYI, my Chevy mechanic which is the highest level tech you can be at a Chevy dealer, says that this car does not need an oil change at 500 miles. He said follow the normal scheduled maintenance of 3000 to 5000 miles for the first oil change, unless you track the car primarily.

Thats my $.02.

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by 1LE Red Dragon

I tell them to deliver it to me nice and shiny. Lets face it, being anal about a car delivery is more than likely wasted effort. Lets be honest, 95% of the people that buy a ZL1 1LE or any high end GM or Ford sports car are not going to keep it forever. So the small microscopic clear coat scratches are going to be someone else's problem in 4 months to 2 years more than likely. The anal oil changes that people do before the car has 500 miles on it, if it helps at all, will more than likely help the 4th, 5th or 6th owner many years down the road, NOT the anal first owner that over spent on oil changes.

The $4k+ dollar ceramic coating and PPF that people install bring $0 in resale, but the next 2 or 3 owners might get some use out of it. But I doubt they will even call you to thank you.

I say relax, and take delivery of a properly cleaned/prepared car and drive it as much as you can, while you have it. Make sure they dont put the front tag on it, because that can leave damage that is costly to repair. The rest of the stuff is minor, and really not to be fret about.

FYI, my Chevy mechanic which is the highest level tech you can be at a Chevy dealer, says that this car does not need an oil change at 500 miles. He said follow the normal scheduled maintenance of 3000 to 5000 miles for the first oil change, unless you track the car primarily.

Thats my $.02.

I was following your thinking and then you got anal with the license plate hole. So there it is folks.

[1LE Red Dragon]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

I was following your thinking and then you got anal with the license plate hole. So there it is folks.

You got me... Good catch... I'm guilty..