[mt.nichols]

Hi everyone,

Starting this thread to document my build as it progresses. I recently traded in a track-prepped 2012 Nissan GTR for my 2019 ZL1 1LE in Shadow Grey Metallic.

A short mod list on the GTR:

• Coilovers
• Swaybars
• Aero bits
• Upgraded pads/fluid
• 295/30/R18 Toyo R888Rs on Volk TE37 Sagas
• FBO and conservative tune on 93 - 545 whp/590 wtq

While the car was an absolute blast to drive, I was getting bored of it and it simply isn't the hardcore track car I was trying to make it. I test drove a couple ZLEs and, to make a long story short, it checked all the boxes and then some.

Plans for the ZLE are fairly simple (although, at one point I said I was going to leave my GTR completely stock, so take this with a grain of salt):

• Wrap
• Castrol SRF brake fluid
• Exhaust (thinking Corsa catback to retain valves or aFe if I decide not to)
• CAI
• Upgraded pads when the stockers are done
• Second set of wheels with Michelin PS4S for the street
• Additional go fast bits for ~700-750 whp after warranty is up

Glad to be a member of this forum, tons of great information and I can't wait to contribute!

[Ryephile]

Congrats! You won't get bored learning how to become a better driver to get the maximum out of the 1LE.

Was that a wrap on the GT-R? Looks great. Is that approximately what you'll pick for the Camaro?

[mt.nichols]

Originally Posted by Ryephile

Congrats! You won't get bored learning how to become a better driver to get the maximum out of the 1LE.

Was that a wrap on the GT-R? Looks great. Is that approximately what you'll pick for the Camaro?

Thanks! I am definitely looking forward to improving with this thing.

The wrap on the GTR is a film by 3M called Deep Space. I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to put on the Camaro just yet. I thought about doing something similar but I'm just not sure it'd compliment the Camaro's lines like it did on the GTR.

[ZeroZeta]

Looking forward to watching your journal progress.


I am another Nissan to Camaro migrant. In my case I had a 370z that I put enough mods in that the cost would have put me in GTR territory. Also drove a few GTRs as well when I was considering the trade up.


I thought both Nissans were great vehicles but was really surprised by areas of refinement in the Camaros. For example it handles much better than I expected. etc



As Ryphelle mentioned, I think we both made good choices in getting cars that will allow us to improve as drivers.

[Mountain]

Nice! I hope you don’t wrap the car as shadow grey is a pretty color!

[Juiced1]

Nice ride. Just a heads up Corsa does not retain the NPP valves but AFE does. We have a ton of options when you're ready though.

[kropscamaro16]

nice good looking car! and you traded it in? lol how much did they give you?