New ZLE first impressions compared to GT350

Sid-X · 02-01-2019, 08:26 PM

Another black ZLE finds a forever garage. Drove her gently home over a very chilly Oregon mountain pass last night in snow/ice mode. Liking that tire temp gage.

Coming fresh out of a GT350 my initial impression is ... torque!!!! Is the exhaust baffle even open? ...yep ... huh. I can see out of it just fine. Fighter jet cockpit vibe. Race car feels. Build quality is better than GT350. Comfy. The 1LE suspension suites me I can handle it just fine. Love seeing that wing in the rear view. People part like the Red Sea to let you pass. Love the transmission feel ... and the clutch. I can't stop rev-matching myself when trying rev-match function ... turn off. Disco lights are silly but I still played with them for 20 minutes. Street tires needed like, now. Does this thing even have an exhaust note ....? OMG the chassis is so great! Easy there ... tires barley warm ... slow it back down ... Looks like a beast in my garage. Has RBF. It's going to snow and rain the next few days ... bummer ... when does track season start again?

I like it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVPmuwhg3V/

Pollock · 02-01-2019, 09:09 PM

Like OMG.

6spdhyperblue · 02-01-2019, 09:38 PM

Sounds like your exhaust is closed. Snow mode does actually close them

Scottyz · 02-01-2019, 09:39 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!

I can’t wait for mine. When I drive it home, I think I’m gonna enjoy a six pack and just look it over for a bunch of hours. Just to absorb the looks and lines. I also ordered Black. Awesome man!!

Vtor_ZL1 · 02-01-2019, 09:55 PM

Exhaust - track mode all the time. Crack window a bit to let noise in.

Sid-X · 02-01-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicul15

Sounds like your exhaust is closed. Snow mode does actually close them

No ... it was definitely open. I went through the all the modes and then found how to leave it open in any mode in the menu as well. Annoying there is not a simple dash switch like the Shelby. The Shelby is one of the best sounding cars ever in my opinion and was very loud. Not really fair to compare that voodoo's engine note to anything. The ZL1 is oddly quiet though for the amount of fury it unleashes. Exhaust on the to buy list. Soundtrack is an important part of the experience.

Sid-X · 02-01-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

BEAUTIFUL!!!

I can’t wait for mine. When I drive it home, I think I’m gonna enjoy a six pack and just look it over for a bunch of hours. Just to absorb the looks and lines. I also ordered Black. Awesome man!!

There is definitely a lot to look at. It's much more brutal looking than the GT350. I wouldn't call it elegant haha. The GT350 looked like a pissed off cat with it's ears pinned back and the ZLE looks it was designed for Death Race 5000.

Vtor_ZL1 · 02-01-2019, 10:33 PM

Probably have to buy less oil too.

jvandy50 · 02-02-2019, 12:13 AM

Made the same move here and feel the same way. Have a stainless works catback waiting to go on, pulling the fuse just wasn't enough. Congrats and enjoy your newfound torque!

Shanekennett · 02-02-2019, 03:40 AM

Haha great review and my thoughts exactly! Mine is sitting in the back of my garage waiting for the Colorado winter to be over with already. Every time the garage opens the headlights sort of glow from the ambient outside light or my truck headlights which gives it a great evil-ish RBF look.

Scottyz · 02-02-2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanekennett

Haha great review and my thoughts exactly! Mine is sitting in the back of my garage waiting for the Colorado winter to be over with already. Every time the garage opens the headlights sort of glow from the ambient outside light or my truck headlights which gives it a great evil-ish RBF look.

Any pics of your beast you can share?

Realist · 02-02-2019, 08:36 AM

Many of my first thoughts when I picked up my baby in colder temps in Dec. Congrats!

hjdca · 02-02-2019, 10:22 AM

Wow ! Beautiful ! You got the best color, black on black, nothing better. Be careful with those track tires, I got my Z/28 180 degrees sideways in the street 2 times withe Trefeos before I put Michelin PS4s on it. Scared the crap out of me..., I had to let off and just wait for it to stop sliding, seemed like forever, then, the chassis finally straightened out. Street tires totally change the car, you can take a turn at any speed, at any tire temperature... any tram lining or harsh bumps also go away with Street tires.

BTW, does the Voodoo engine really burn as much oil as people say online ? What is your experience with your Voodoo engine ?

Scottyz · 02-02-2019, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hjdca

Wow ! Beautiful ! You got the best color, black on black, nothing better. Be careful with those track tires, I got my Z/28 180 degrees sideways in the street 2 times withe Trefeos before I put Michelin PS4s on it. Scared the crap out of me..., I had to let off and just wait for it to stop sliding, seemed like forever, then, the chassis finally straightened out. Street tires totally change the car, you can take a turn at any speed, at any tire temperature... any tram lining or harsh bumps also go away with Street tires.

BTW, does the Voodoo engine really burn as much oil as people say online ? What is your experience with your Voodoo engine ?

Yes please give us a unbiased review if you don’t mind.

02-01-2019, 08:26 PM	#1
Sid-X Drives: '17Raptor,'68Firebird,'18MacanGTS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 34	New ZLE first impressions compared to GT350 Another black ZLE finds a forever garage. Drove her gently home over a very chilly Oregon mountain pass last night in snow/ice mode. Liking that tire temp gage. Coming fresh out of a GT350 my initial impression is ... torque!!!! Is the exhaust baffle even open? ...yep ... huh. I can see out of it just fine. Fighter jet cockpit vibe. Race car feels. Build quality is better than GT350. Comfy. The 1LE suspension suites me I can handle it just fine. Love seeing that wing in the rear view. People part like the Red Sea to let you pass. Love the transmission feel ... and the clutch. I can't stop rev-matching myself when trying rev-match function ... turn off. Disco lights are silly but I still played with them for 20 minutes. Street tires needed like, now. Does this thing even have an exhaust note ....? OMG the chassis is so great! Easy there ... tires barley warm ... slow it back down ... Looks like a beast in my garage. Has RBF. It's going to snow and rain the next few days ... bummer ... when does track season start again? I like it. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVPmuwhg3V/

02-01-2019, 09:38 PM	#3
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	Sounds like your exhaust is closed. Snow mode does actually close them __________________

02-01-2019, 09:55 PM	#5
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,856	Exhaust - track mode all the time. Crack window a bit to let noise in. __________________ 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/

02-01-2019, 10:33 PM	#8
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,856	Probably have to buy less oil too. __________________ 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/

02-02-2019, 03:40 AM	#10
Shanekennett Drives: 2022 Rivian R1T Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 103 View My Garage	Haha great review and my thoughts exactly! Mine is sitting in the back of my garage waiting for the Colorado winter to be over with already. Every time the garage opens the headlights sort of glow from the ambient outside light or my truck headlights which gives it a great evil-ish RBF look. __________________ Hunting for another ZL1 1LE Stohr F1000 - formula car fun 2022 R1T 2015 Macan Turbo Gone-2017 991.2 Turbo S Gone-2018 Raptor, tuned, leveled, tires/wheels Gone-2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE...track toy... Gone-2010 Camaro SS, built NA monster...

02-01-2019, 09:09 PM	#2
Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	Like OMG.

02-01-2019, 09:39 PM	#4
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	BEAUTIFUL!!! I can’t wait for mine. When I drive it home, I think I’m gonna enjoy a six pack and just look it over for a bunch of hours. Just to absorb the looks and lines. I also ordered Black. Awesome man!!

02-02-2019, 12:13 AM	#9
jvandy50 Drives: 18 ZL1-1LE, 10 JKU Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: AR Posts: 596	Made the same move here and feel the same way. Have a stainless works catback waiting to go on, pulling the fuse just wasn't enough. Congrats and enjoy your newfound torque!

02-02-2019, 08:36 AM	#12
Realist Drives: 69 Project X2 & 80 Project Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs/SW MI Posts: 1,183	Many of my first thoughts when I picked up my baby in colder temps in Dec. Congrats!

02-02-2019, 10:22 AM	#13
hjdca Drives: 2015 Z/28 Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342	Wow ! Beautiful ! You got the best color, black on black, nothing better. Be careful with those track tires, I got my Z/28 180 degrees sideways in the street 2 times withe Trefeos before I put Michelin PS4s on it. Scared the crap out of me..., I had to let off and just wait for it to stop sliding, seemed like forever, then, the chassis finally straightened out. Street tires totally change the car, you can take a turn at any speed, at any tire temperature... any tram lining or harsh bumps also go away with Street tires. BTW, does the Voodoo engine really burn as much oil as people say online ? What is your experience with your Voodoo engine ? __________________ 2015 Black Z/28 70 Chevelle SS396 01 M3, 88 Land Cruiser

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