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Old 09-04-2016, 04:07 PM   #57
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I have read at least one article and seen several videos on utube saying the reviewer actually prefers the stingray to the ZO6 mainly because the Z06 package makes it so you have to be very careful where you hit the gas meaning you are hesitant to get all of the power out of it and use it to its full potential.
That being said how do you feel about those statements? Also...these questions:
1- do you feel they are right? That if it is a street car you should stick with the base engine?
2- do you think the extra weight of the Camaro will negate some of this?
3- yes you will have to be more careful but once your use to it the supercharger will make it more enjoyable to drive?
4- won't the nannies keep this in check?
While I cannot obviously do not go full throttle in every case, never down shift to a gear where I'll be over 5kish, and am obviously careful in corners don't, but I do enjoy being able to floor the car without worrying about the car going crazy on me.
So to repeat myself, do you think it will suck some of the joy of driving the car by having to be very careful or do you think once use to it that all goes away?
I know I was a little hesitant to get on the gas when switching from a 6 to an 8 but now I'm use to it, it is great!
Ahahah I have the SS and depending on how much it will be in CDN $ I might get the ZL1.......... 455 vs 650? that's like strapping on a GTI engine to it!! almost 200 horses more!! you can never have too much power!
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Old 09-04-2016, 04:07 PM   #58
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Ahahah I have the SS and depending on how much it will be in CDN $ I might get the ZL1.......... 455 vs 650? that's like strapping on a GTI engine to it!! almost 200 horses more!! you can never have too much power!
Base CDN is $69,995. FYI
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Old 09-04-2016, 11:40 PM   #59
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I love Camaros... I can buy several if I want, but will never pay more than 50,000 for one... even if it has 70000000000000 HP.
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Old 09-05-2016, 04:36 AM   #60
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I love Camaros... I can buy several if I want, but will never pay more than 50,000 for one... even if it has 70000000000000 HP.
10 years from now the BASE V8 will be $50,000... that's just inflation alone.
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Old 09-05-2016, 10:43 AM   #61
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Base CDN is $69,995. FYI
were did you get this price
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Old 09-05-2016, 10:46 AM   #62
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That just proves how refined the chassis is compared to other cars. My little cam only ls1 cant hook up at all in first and second and anything under 100mph if the roads are wet. But my chassis is basically from the 70's..lol
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Old 09-05-2016, 11:03 AM   #63
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were did you get this price
Dealer. It's not rocket science. Take any car GM build it on the .com site then do the .ca site.

It's the GM exchange rate ... Off the US $62,135.00 pricing released
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Old 09-05-2016, 04:28 PM   #64
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From what I've read there's a lot of wrong information here! I own a '16 Z06 and my brother has a '14 ZL1, also previously owned a 675hp cts-v. The Z06 is going to put power down significantly better and more efficiently. With the standard super sport tires after I drive for about 10-15 I can start flooring it and after a few test hits and tires slipping the car starts hooking. I can usually hook from a roll in first gear and for sure in second (I have the A8.). My brothers ZL1 doesn't hook well at all comparatively, usually takes 2nd or 3rd gear. I expect the new ZL1 with the new tires and A10 should hook better and be in-between the previous ZL1 and current Z06. The wider tires and transfer of power is the difference. The Z06 is 50/50 weight were as the SS is 54/46 and I bet the ZL1 well be about 55/45. The more weight over those rear tires is where you want it.
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Old 09-05-2016, 05:30 PM   #65
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I love Camaros... I can buy several if I want, but will never pay more than 50,000 for one... even if it has 70000000000000 HP.
then move along. Nothing to see here other than our tail lights as we move swiftly past you.
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Old 09-05-2016, 07:15 PM   #66
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then move along. Nothing to see here other than our tail lights as we move swiftly past you.
Yeah perhaps on my 2ss I will bite the dust... but next to my second car a Huracan... you will bite the dust...
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Old 09-05-2016, 07:56 PM   #67
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Yeah perhaps on my 2ss I will bite the dust... but next to my second car a Huracan... you will bite the dust...
and I believe you, really I do...
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Old 09-05-2016, 08:07 PM   #68
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Yeah perhaps on my 2ss I will bite the dust... but next to my second car a Huracan... you will bite the dust...
You bought a Huracan and don't see the new ZL1 as a value at just over $60K?
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Old 09-05-2016, 09:35 PM   #69
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You bought a Huracan and don't see the new ZL1 as a value at just over $60K?
haha! No kidding, doesn't wanna spend 50K but buys a 250+K car that depreciates like crazy for the next several years! haha
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Old 09-06-2016, 04:11 AM   #70
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From what I've read there's a lot of wrong information here! I own a '16 Z06 and my brother has a '14 ZL1, also previously owned a 675hp cts-v. The Z06 is going to put power down significantly better and more efficiently. With the standard super sport tires after I drive for about 10-15 I can start flooring it and after a few test hits and tires slipping the car starts hooking. I can usually hook from a roll in first gear and for sure in second (I have the A8.). My brothers ZL1 doesn't hook well at all comparatively, usually takes 2nd or 3rd gear. I expect the new ZL1 with the new tires and A10 should hook better and be in-between the previous ZL1 and current Z06. The wider tires and transfer of power is the difference. The Z06 is 50/50 weight were as the SS is 54/46 and I bet the ZL1 well be about 55/45. The more weight over those rear tires is where you want it.
Modified zl1? Manual?

People always talk about no traction until 50 or 60...I don't get it. I have a blower on my G8 GT, running a bit more boost than the stock kit, intake, exhaust, small cam. Definitely faster than a stock ZL1 (5th gen). 285/30/20" tires and only have 1st gear traction problems from a stop or if I kick it down from about 25 or less. Anything in 2nd gear or higher and it just goes, unless it's cold or wet. Elevation is around 900 here.

A lot of people talk about lack of traction. I think a lot of them are full of crap.
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