How's the AC in the ZL1?

Guava · 01-18-2019, 03:35 PM

Hi all,

I had a 2016 Z06 for 2 years. I live in an area where it's pretty hot in the summer, and the AC didn't get very cold. I attributed it to heat from the supercharger. Prior to that car, I had a 2002 Z06 and 2006 Z06, and as we all know were NA, the AC was cold. I miss the thundering V8 and am contemplating the ZL1. I DD my car, so AC needs to work.
Thanks,

ZL1 1LE · 01-18-2019, 03:36 PM

One of my minor complaints with my car. I which that it worked better.

collinms · 01-18-2019, 03:38 PM

To me it is better than what I had in my 2012 CTS-V, so I am happy with it. My CTS-V was black and my ZL1 is white though.

likerage · 01-18-2019, 03:39 PM

Mine gets uncomfortably cold in the dead of summer to the point where I have to turn it down. It and the vented seats are pretty fantastic IMO.

Apexslayer · 01-18-2019, 03:47 PM

No issues - works very well

17CamaroZL1 · 01-18-2019, 03:52 PM

Works good. Especially when using the cooled seats

Vigilante375 · 01-18-2019, 04:04 PM

I find that the AC seats are ok. They don't work like some others I've used. Like the Tahoe, for instance.

And that on real hot days, you're better leaving the floor vents plus the dash (the ones that blow air against the front window) on. The ones that blow onto you are just at an awkward angle that they don't really blow the cold air onto you. It seems to be more into your hands than your body.

Plus with the low roof line, the AC doesn't seem to keep the car at a comfortable temp unless you do like I mentioned before. You can feel the heat at the top of your head.

17CamaroZL1 · 01-18-2019, 05:45 PM

They're not AC seats, so they're not going to work as good as those. They're just ventilated with fans, but they do a really good job if the car is already cool. It does take a while to cool the seats if the car has been baking in the sun for several hours with the windows up.

Frisbey · 01-18-2019, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

Works good. Especially when using the cooled seats

+1

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-18-2019, 07:31 PM

No issues, cooled seats are AWESOME!

Of course, I think most I got to last year was mid 90's w humidity.

Center vent location kinda sucks, blows right at your arm, so I cross them, pass side aimed at driver and vice versa.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-18-2019, 08:56 PM

I'm not in the desert southwest but in VA the AC is frosty and fine!

Intimidator · 01-18-2019, 09:19 PM

I have the Weapon-X Boost Freeze Chiller, and I swear my AC seems to be even colder than before...I have no basis for that claim, except now my AC seems to do what it was supposed to do!
So for me, getting the chiller benefitted me and my car! LOL

Ron66Vette&10SS · 01-19-2019, 12:02 AM

I've been through 2 summers with the AC in my ZL1 and it's more than up to the task. Believe it or not, it can get pretty hot in Kansas...highs in the middle of Summer are usually in the upper 90's and even low 100's (and definitely NOT a "dry heat").

The same way that some cars can have a noticeably weaker (or stronger) engines others of the same year and model, I'm certain that some cars can also have weaker (or stronger) AC systems.

Perfect example...
When I traded in my 2010 SS for my 2013 SS in May, I immediately noticed that the '13's AC didn't work nearly as well as the one in my '10 SS (and my '10 even had a TSP underdrive pulley)....it wasn't even close. A buddies wife had a 2013 SS, I had her and my car side by side, running for the same amount of time and at the same temperture, her's was noticeably colder than mine.

It was so bad that I took it to the dealer TWICE to have it looked at....both times they told me it was within spec and there were no issues. I got a copy of the AC ops check and an AC thermometer measure the temps of the outflow air so that I could do the check-out myself. I checked it a few times, and each time I did, it was ALWAYS within limits....barely, but it was "good" according to the maintenance manual.

The AC in my '17 ZL1 (black and without tinted windows) is MUCH colder and more efficient than my '13 SS (blue WITH tinted windows).

No issues at all with the ZL1. I'm thinking the issue with your Z06's AC wasn't the supercharger, it was just weak from the factory for some reason?

nicktechla · 01-19-2019, 02:06 AM

Plenty good, I've driven in 100+ many times and it gets chilly

01-18-2019, 03:35 PM	#1
Guava Drives: Colorado ZR2 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: CA Posts: 17	How's the AC in the ZL1? Hi all, I had a 2016 Z06 for 2 years. I live in an area where it's pretty hot in the summer, and the AC didn't get very cold. I attributed it to heat from the supercharger. Prior to that car, I had a 2002 Z06 and 2006 Z06, and as we all know were NA, the AC was cold. I miss the thundering V8 and am contemplating the ZL1. I DD my car, so AC needs to work. Thanks,

01-18-2019, 03:36 PM	#2
ZL1 1LE @zle_blackwing Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: S OC Posts: 1,390	One of my minor complaints with my car. I which that it worked better. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Red Hot, Nav, PDR

01-18-2019, 03:52 PM	#6
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	Works good. Especially when using the cooled seats __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

01-18-2019, 04:04 PM	#7
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,368	I find that the AC seats are ok. They don't work like some others I've used. Like the Tahoe, for instance. And that on real hot days, you're better leaving the floor vents plus the dash (the ones that blow air against the front window) on. The ones that blow onto you are just at an awkward angle that they don't really blow the cold air onto you. It seems to be more into your hands than your body. Plus with the low roof line, the AC doesn't seem to keep the car at a comfortable temp unless you do like I mentioned before. You can feel the heat at the top of your head. Last edited by Vigilante375; 01-18-2019 at 04:26 PM.

01-18-2019, 05:45 PM	#8
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	They're not AC seats, so they're not going to work as good as those. They're just ventilated with fans, but they do a really good job if the car is already cool. It does take a while to cool the seats if the car has been baking in the sun for several hours with the windows up. __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

01-18-2019, 03:38 PM	#3
collinms Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Summit White Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 511	To me it is better than what I had in my 2012 CTS-V, so I am happy with it. My CTS-V was black and my ZL1 is white though.

01-18-2019, 03:39 PM	#4
likerage Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 75	Mine gets uncomfortably cold in the dead of summer to the point where I have to turn it down. It and the vented seats are pretty fantastic IMO.

01-18-2019, 03:47 PM	#5
Apexslayer Drives: Zl1 1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 183	No issues - works very well

01-18-2019, 07:31 PM	#10
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	No issues, cooled seats are AWESOME! Of course, I think most I got to last year was mid 90's w humidity. Center vent location kinda sucks, blows right at your arm, so I cross them, pass side aimed at driver and vice versa. __________________ 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/

01-18-2019, 08:56 PM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I'm not in the desert southwest but in VA the AC is frosty and fine! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-18-2019, 09:19 PM	#12
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	I have the Weapon-X Boost Freeze Chiller, and I swear my AC seems to be even colder than before...I have no basis for that claim, except now my AC seems to do what it was supposed to do! So for me, getting the chiller benefitted me and my car! LOL

01-19-2019, 12:02 AM	#13
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	I've been through 2 summers with the AC in my ZL1 and it's more than up to the task. Believe it or not, it can get pretty hot in Kansas...highs in the middle of Summer are usually in the upper 90's and even low 100's (and definitely NOT a "dry heat"). The same way that some cars can have a noticeably weaker (or stronger) engines others of the same year and model, I'm certain that some cars can also have weaker (or stronger) AC systems. Perfect example... When I traded in my 2010 SS for my 2013 SS in May, I immediately noticed that the '13's AC didn't work nearly as well as the one in my '10 SS (and my '10 even had a TSP underdrive pulley)....it wasn't even close. A buddies wife had a 2013 SS, I had her and my car side by side, running for the same amount of time and at the same temperture, her's was noticeably colder than mine. It was so bad that I took it to the dealer TWICE to have it looked at....both times they told me it was within spec and there were no issues. I got a copy of the AC ops check and an AC thermometer measure the temps of the outflow air so that I could do the check-out myself. I checked it a few times, and each time I did, it was ALWAYS within limits....barely, but it was "good" according to the maintenance manual. The AC in my '17 ZL1 (black and without tinted windows) is MUCH colder and more efficient than my '13 SS (blue WITH tinted windows). No issues at all with the ZL1. I'm thinking the issue with your Z06's AC wasn't the supercharger, it was just weak from the factory for some reason? __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

01-19-2019, 02:06 AM	#14
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	Plenty good, I've driven in 100+ many times and it gets chilly __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

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