Thoughts on SS's with ZL1 badging and parts - Page 2

Subcool · 02-14-2019, 02:51 PM

After owning a couple 5th gen SS Camaros and a 6th gen SS 1 le I still wanted the look of the zl1, and couldn’t bring myself to put the hood and bumper of the z on any of them because it wasn’t a zl1. In retrospect I should have bought the zl1 in the first place and saved myself a bunch of money.

Mcmillion · 02-14-2019, 02:58 PM

I'm not a fan of false badges, but the rest I could care less about. We all like to add better parts to our cars and if it's OEM even better. I think you may see a lot of ZL1 badges on SS because a lot of guys buy the the OEM stuff and it has the ZL1 badge already on there. I could be a poser myself as I added all the OEM 1le stuff to my 10spd because the 6spd was physically not an option for me... and I have 5th gen z28 wheels lol. Problem is even Chevy does this too, I know a lot of C7Z06 guys were bummed when Chevy added the z06 widebody to the C7 and called it a Grandsport.

FH212 · 02-14-2019, 02:58 PM

Not something I could EVER do, but some people do it. I think the front end and hood are one thing.....like if its a custom car with lots of things done to it. But badging it as a ZL1?.....NO. That is just wrong. Its not a ZL1 so dont badge it. I personally am COMPLETELY over the whole "Tribute" bull. Even in older cars. Just make it your own custom car no need to badge it ZL1, Yenko, Shelby, Baldwin, etc if it IS NOT one?! Ok rant over......

Zigg L1 · 02-14-2019, 03:16 PM

This reminds me of the posers doing this fornthe Iroc back in the day. Its one thing if you like to look but dont badge it.

GearheadSS · 02-14-2019, 03:26 PM

Definitely posing.

kropscamaro16 · 02-14-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

Definitely posing.

Gonasurvive · 02-14-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcmillion

I'm not a fan of false badges, but the rest I could care less about. We all like to add better parts to our cars and if it's OEM even better. I think you may see a lot of ZL1 badges on SS because a lot of guys buy the the OEM stuff and it has the ZL1 badge already on there. I could be a poser myself as I added all the OEM 1le stuff to my 10spd because the 6spd was physically not an option for me... and I have 5th gen z28 wheels lol. Problem is even Chevy does this too, I know a lot of C7Z06 guys were bummed when Chevy added the z06 widebody to the C7 and called it a Grandsport.

Adding the ILE package to a normal ZL1 is not being a poser, atleast in my eyes. ZL1-1LE is still a ZL1 at heart, wether it's an A10 or M6 ZL1. I give props to A10 owners that added the 1LE parts.

Scottyz · 02-14-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonasurvive

Adding the ILE package to a normal ZL1 is not being a poser, atleast in my eyes. ZL1-1LE is still a ZL1 at heart, wether it's an A10 or M6 ZL1. I give props to A10 owners that added the 1LE parts.

I agree. Adding the parts is good if that’s what you want. It’s still a ZL1. And the 1LE doesn’t have a badge designation.
Now if you run that stuff on a V6 and badge it as a ZL1, well personally I think it’s wrong. Run the parts, don’t badge it as something it isn’t.

Mind you, I guess I’m kinda a hypocrite cause I must admit I have seen clones regarding older cars that look awesome. Yenko and Shelby clones. Awesome but still doesn’t really feel right if you know what I mean.

LT4Greg · 02-14-2019, 04:41 PM

Imo it’s wrong to do that to a non ZL1. I hate when people try to make their Camaro into something it’s not. Actually it might be cheaper in the long run to own a real ZL1 instead of buying all the parts to convert over(fenders, hood, wheels etc).

VAZL1 · 02-14-2019, 04:47 PM

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SJFGTO · 02-14-2019, 05:31 PM

I remember back in the 70's, quite a few guys in the small town where I grew up added Z/28 emblems on their first or second gen Camaros. I remember a few LT-1 stickers from the original 70-72 Corvette small blocks getting stuck on cowl induction or L-88 hoods guys had put on their Camaros even though the engines were usually just smoggers. So the practice goes way back, always frowned on back in the day.

WhyUMad1LE · 02-21-2019, 06:02 PM

I bought ZL1 interior door panels for my SS. Dyed the stitching black so I doubt anyone outside of a 6th gen owner would notice a difference. Just need a switch blank panel to replace the memory seat buttons..

hashtag · 02-21-2019, 11:38 PM

Fake badges hahaha. Those are the You-Tubers that post videos that their Honda Civic Type R beat a ZL1. It’s nothing but trouble and it’s riding dirty.

Gunkk · 02-22-2019, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hashtag

...riding dirty.

...put a gold bowtie on your Z and swap out the badges and front bumper for RS and go troll the civic boyz.

02-14-2019, 02:58 PM	#17
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	Not something I could EVER do, but some people do it. I think the front end and hood are one thing.....like if its a custom car with lots of things done to it. But badging it as a ZL1?.....NO. That is just wrong. Its not a ZL1 so dont badge it. I personally am COMPLETELY over the whole "Tribute" bull. Even in older cars. Just make it your own custom car no need to badge it ZL1, Yenko, Shelby, Baldwin, etc if it IS NOT one?! Ok rant over...... __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1 Last edited by FH212; 02-14-2019 at 03:59 PM.

02-14-2019, 04:41 PM	#23
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	Imo it’s wrong to do that to a non ZL1. I hate when people try to make their Camaro into something it’s not. Actually it might be cheaper in the long run to own a real ZL1 instead of buying all the parts to convert over(fenders, hood, wheels etc). __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

02-14-2019, 05:31 PM	#25
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	I remember back in the 70's, quite a few guys in the small town where I grew up added Z/28 emblems on their first or second gen Camaros. I remember a few LT-1 stickers from the original 70-72 Corvette small blocks getting stuck on cowl induction or L-88 hoods guys had put on their Camaros even though the engines were usually just smoggers. So the practice goes way back, always frowned on back in the day. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

02-21-2019, 11:38 PM	#27
hashtag Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10/2018 GT350R #JR603 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin CA Posts: 819	Fake badges hahaha. Those are the You-Tubers that post videos that their Honda Civic Type R beat a ZL1. It’s nothing but trouble and it’s riding dirty. __________________ 2018GT350R+2018 ZL1 "Red Hot" A10 w/ PDR, Nav, Carbon Fiber Hood insert, Carbon Fiber Dash Insert, Carbon Fiber Fuel Dior & Sun Roof. T/M T-Body, Roto Fab & Borla S Type.

02-14-2019, 02:51 PM	#15
Subcool Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: michigan Posts: 178	After owning a couple 5th gen SS Camaros and a 6th gen SS 1 le I still wanted the look of the zl1, and couldn’t bring myself to put the hood and bumper of the z on any of them because it wasn’t a zl1. In retrospect I should have bought the zl1 in the first place and saved myself a bunch of money.

02-14-2019, 02:58 PM	#16
Mcmillion Drives: 2018 ZL1 1998 SS 1992 Typhoon Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: RR Posts: 262	I'm not a fan of false badges, but the rest I could care less about. We all like to add better parts to our cars and if it's OEM even better. I think you may see a lot of ZL1 badges on SS because a lot of guys buy the the OEM stuff and it has the ZL1 badge already on there. I could be a poser myself as I added all the OEM 1le stuff to my 10spd because the 6spd was physically not an option for me... and I have 5th gen z28 wheels lol. Problem is even Chevy does this too, I know a lot of C7Z06 guys were bummed when Chevy added the z06 widebody to the C7 and called it a Grandsport.

02-14-2019, 03:16 PM	#18
Zigg L1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Tintcoat A10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 537	This reminds me of the posers doing this fornthe Iroc back in the day. Its one thing if you like to look but dont badge it.

02-14-2019, 03:26 PM	#19
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,968 View My Garage	Definitely posing.

02-21-2019, 06:02 PM	#26
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I bought ZL1 interior door panels for my SS. Dyed the stitching black so I doubt anyone outside of a 6th gen owner would notice a difference. Just need a switch blank panel to replace the memory seat buttons..

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