ZL1 too much for the Street? - Page 3

Sven59 · 09-29-2017, 12:59 PM

The car can't do anything the driver doesn't control. It's not the car, it's the driver mod.

hotlap · 09-29-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

Know your abilities and the car's abilities and don't exceed either.

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Rlhay2 · 09-29-2017, 01:07 PM

A 6th gen ZL1 with all-season tires and the electronic aids turned "off" would be a white knuckle ride!

That said it has a predictable, linear torque curve.
Most of us are not as skilled as drivers as we like to think we are.
A little time with an knowledgeable instructor is not only fun, it can reap massive benefits!

Mister Will · 09-29-2017, 01:38 PM

The replies seem pretty consistent. I have heard that the torque causes it to loose traction and spin the tires. But according to the replies the Alpha chassis can put the power down. I think we have a consensus.

I do know about modulation and tend to lift off the throttle when the tires start to slip. Heck, I can't even do a burnout its so instinctive!

Its starting to look like this Camaro ZL1 is the bargain performance car of the decade.

Elyktra · 09-29-2017, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by neenja_jenkins

The elephant in the room is that you're in control of the accelerator. It's only going to go as fast as you tell it to ya know?

If you mash the pedal to the ground, (and especially if the nannies are off) then yes, traction disappears like a fart in the wind. If you drive it like a sensible human being however, it's no harder to handle than any other car on the road. It's a fantastic machine, and will give as much as you ask, or go as slow as you require.

The nannies actually do a great job of keeping thing under control.

Ditto

HDRDTD · 09-29-2017, 03:29 PM

I have a stock 5th gen ZL1 (2013) that I use every day in the summer with no issues whatsoever.

I have also had a chance to put several hundred miles on a new ZL1 1LE. Once to drop the tires pressure to around 29psi, I'd have no problems driving that around town either.

Now if you've modded the car and no have 650-700+ rwhp, you might need to learn how to use a light foot in traffic.

nancygrl · 09-29-2017, 03:40 PM

Absolutely not too much for the street. I love driving it to/from work.

KaBoom1701 · 09-29-2017, 04:08 PM

To much car for a bad driver...sure

Never too much car.....that doesn't exsist.

Gunkk · 09-29-2017, 05:03 PM

Respect the power, and the car will love you.

Don't, and live or die with the consequences.

Fast Dalmation · 09-29-2017, 07:48 PM

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility......

Just like drivers who are worlds apart in skill, so is this quote.

Spider Man & Voltaire

DenverTaco07 · 09-29-2017, 11:40 PM

it aint no gen 1 viper

Gunkk · 09-30-2017, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

it aint no gen 1 viper

Thank the Lord!

Jmueller · 09-30-2017, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

Don't, and live or die with the consequences.

You also better own an underwear company, because you’ll be throwing a lot away.

Rusty35 · 09-30-2017, 07:17 AM

No it isnt too much for the streets.
And even if it was you would still have to use the streets because the Mustangs are using the sidewalks.

09-29-2017, 12:59 PM	#29
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	The car can't do anything the driver doesn't control. It's not the car, it's the driver mod. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-29-2017, 04:08 PM	#36
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	To much car for a bad driver...sure Never too much car.....that doesn't exsist. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

09-29-2017, 11:40 PM	#39
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	it aint no gen 1 viper __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

09-29-2017, 01:07 PM	#31
Rlhay2 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 302	A 6th gen ZL1 with all-season tires and the electronic aids turned "off" would be a white knuckle ride! That said it has a predictable, linear torque curve. Most of us are not as skilled as drivers as we like to think we are. A little time with an knowledgeable instructor is not only fun, it can reap massive benefits!

09-29-2017, 01:38 PM	#32
Mister Will Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 457	The replies seem pretty consistent. I have heard that the torque causes it to loose traction and spin the tires. But according to the replies the Alpha chassis can put the power down. I think we have a consensus. I do know about modulation and tend to lift off the throttle when the tires start to slip. Heck, I can't even do a burnout its so instinctive! Its starting to look like this Camaro ZL1 is the bargain performance car of the decade.

09-29-2017, 03:29 PM	#34
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I have a stock 5th gen ZL1 (2013) that I use every day in the summer with no issues whatsoever. I have also had a chance to put several hundred miles on a new ZL1 1LE. Once to drop the tires pressure to around 29psi, I'd have no problems driving that around town either. Now if you've modded the car and no have 650-700+ rwhp, you might need to learn how to use a light foot in traffic.

09-29-2017, 03:40 PM	#35
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Absolutely not too much for the street. I love driving it to/from work.

09-29-2017, 05:03 PM	#37
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Respect the power, and the car will love you. Don't, and live or die with the consequences.

09-29-2017, 07:48 PM	#38
Fast Dalmation Drives: 2018 Summit White ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility...... Just like drivers who are worlds apart in skill, so is this quote. Spider Man & Voltaire

09-30-2017, 07:17 AM	#42
Rusty35 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 474	No it isnt too much for the streets. And even if it was you would still have to use the streets because the Mustangs are using the sidewalks.

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