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View Poll Results: ZL1 or Z/28
ZL1 148 62.45%
Z/28 60 25.32%
Both 11 4.64%
Undecided 18 7.59%
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Old 02-20-2017, 01:34 PM   #57
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I'm almost hoping my A10 car doesn't deliver until after Daytona.
I'm a doubter of this being a Z/28, but may be worth considering over the ZL1.

If something really big does drop I could see myself waiting again, but it would have to be this year.
Also, I'm set on A10 so if it's not an option I'll be sticking with the ZL1.

Trade in or up may be an option as well if it's something late in the 2018 MY.
My thoughts...EXACTLY!
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Old 09-28-2017, 08:25 AM   #58
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Z-28

Have a 2015 Gen 5 Z-28 and love it. I use it primarily for the track (4200 miles). I, too, would like to get away for the CC brakes.

I am waiting for the new Z-28. In the meantime I will goose up the current car and enjoy. The more raw the new Z-28, the better, and besides, I want an NA motor, and it will likely be 200# lighter than the ZL1. Big issue for me.

I have recently been on the track with a ZL1 1LE and think it is a great platform. I cannot get enthused with a supercharged engine with 11 coolers, though.
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Old 09-28-2017, 06:53 PM   #59
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Have a 2015 Gen 5 Z-28 and love it. I use it primarily for the track (4200 miles). I, too, would like to get away for the CC brakes.

I am waiting for the new Z-28. In the meantime I will goose up the current car and enjoy. The more raw the new Z-28, the better, and besides, I want an NA motor, and it will likely be 200# lighter than the ZL1. Big issue for me.

I have recently been on the track with a ZL1 1LE and think it is a great platform. I cannot get enthused with a supercharged engine with 11 coolers, though.
You're missing out the 1LE is amazing, its a track beast that has all the bells and whistles. My friend has a Z/28 and its a great car and a beast on the track, but no fun to drive around town.

I have the best of both worlds, a track beast, a straight line beast, and a car with an amazing interior. I could care less about an N/A engine or save a few extra pounds personally.

To be fair you seem like more of a track oriented guy, so I see where your coming from. Nice Z/28 btw!
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Old 10-02-2017, 12:33 PM   #60
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Have a 2015 Gen 5 Z-28 and love it. I use it primarily for the track (4200 miles). I, too, would like to get away for the CC brakes.

I am waiting for the new Z-28. In the meantime I will goose up the current car and enjoy. The more raw the new Z-28, the better, and besides, I want an NA motor, and it will likely be 200# lighter than the ZL1. Big issue for me.

I have recently been on the track with a ZL1 1LE and think it is a great platform. I cannot get enthused with a supercharged engine with 11 coolers, though.
↑↑↑ . . . I understand completely, including the credit that is certainly due the ZL1 1LE platform.


But maybe one has to be at least a certain age to really understand how having "all the bells and whistles" and the additional complexities and compromises associated with forced induction can be seen as negatives.


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Old 10-25-2017, 05:39 AM   #61
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ZL1 for me. I don’t track and never intend to again. It’s for adrenaline. I’m saving mine for a rainy day. I used to fly airplanes upside down and flip them around. Used up a lot of adrenaline.

I guess I don’t even get why GM would consider such a track focused car as the last Z28. From a financial perspective, I can only imagine it was a loss all the way around. I think it cool that they did make the last Z28, but I just don’t see it happening again. I’m guessing the Z28 brand will morph into a high performance street focused car again. Maybe replacing the ZL1 brand. The Z28 brand has much more continuity and brand recognition to the Camaro line than ZL1. After all, the ZL1 branding on the Camaro is a recent thing with the Gen5 being the first official branding.
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