Another New Recruit - 2019 ZL1 1LE

Koby · 07-18-2019, 10:36 AM

Hey guys! I'm James, and wanted to introduce myself! I pick her up tomorrow, and I'm FREAKING OUT. I've worked very hard to make this dream come true, and I can't wait to be part of the community! I also got an insane deal, and would be happy to point anyone towards the dealership I worked with if anyone is the market!

I've been creeping while waiting for my account to be approved; looks like a lot of new members! Must be a good time to get in!

The car is a Mosaic Black 1LE. I'll throw some pictures in here as well. The wife has no idea what it is, and think's it's a "normal" camaro, so I'll see if I can get a video or two of our 45 minute ride home tomorrow...

Without further ado.. https://imgur.com/gallery/yWueDha

900RFWN · 07-18-2019, 10:57 AM

Congratulations man. Windows down and radio off all the way home. You will have a SEG all the way there. Enjoy!

Koby · 07-18-2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 900RFWN

Congratulations man. Windows down and radio off all the way home. You will have a SEG all the way there. Enjoy!

Thanks man. The time until tomorrow at 4 feels like 20 years... haha

Checkmate1 · 07-18-2019, 11:00 AM

Gorgeous. Even more respect that you went for a MT. Cheers!!!

wnyzl11le · 07-18-2019, 11:21 AM

congrats man!!! Welcome!

BAD MOOOFOOO · 07-18-2019, 11:33 AM

Congrats!

Be safe and don’t forget:
7. The engine should be driven at varying loads and conditions for the first 30 miles or one hour without wide open throttle (WOT) or sustained high RPM accerlerations.
8. Run five or six medium throttle (50%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear.
9. Run two or three hard throttle (WOT 100%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear.
10. Change the oil and filter.

collinms · 07-18-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD MOOOFOOO

Congrats!

Be safe and don’t forget:
7. The engine should be driven at varying loads and conditions for the first 30 miles or one hour without wide open throttle (WOT) or sustained high RPM accerlerations.
8. Run five or six medium throttle (50%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear.
9. Run two or three hard throttle (WOT 100%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear.
10. Change the oil and filter.

Or just enjoy your new car.

BAD MOOOFOOO · 07-18-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by collinms

Or just enjoy your new car.

I just want his rings to seal good so we don't have another why am I using so much oil thread.

Old painless · 07-18-2019, 11:49 AM

Please message me the dealership info... I'm currently looking and would be willing to drive some distance to get a great deal.

Camaro#7 · 07-18-2019, 12:15 PM

I just bought the exact same car last Friday. Moved from a modified 2018 ZL1. I can't wait to get the car broke in again. I can certainly tell you the gear ratio in the 1LE makes it feel like it had the same horsepower as my 2018 that had around 750. It is certainly a bit rougher riding than the regular ZL1, but I expected that. Enjoy and keep us up to date on your thoughts.

Koby · 07-18-2019, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old painless

Please message me the dealership info... I'm currently looking and would be willing to drive some distance to get a great deal.

Dealership is Victor Chevrolet in Victor, NY. (Outside of Rochester.)

I ended up around the 71k OTD mark, and that's after 8.25% for taxes. Extremely thrilled with the deal.

Koby · 07-18-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate1

Gorgeous. Even more respect that you went for a MT. Cheers!!!

The only way to get it, imo!

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Originally Posted by wnyzl11le

congrats man!!! Welcome!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD MOOOFOOO

Congrats!

Be safe and don’t forget:
7. The engine should be driven at varying loads and conditions for the first 30 miles or one hour without wide open throttle (WOT) or sustained high RPM accerlerations.
8. Run five or six medium throttle (50%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear.
9. Run two or three hard throttle (WOT 100%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear.
10. Change the oil and filter.

This is hugely helpful. What oil is the best to use post break in? I'm sure it's debated, but what's the consensus?

Also, it was my plan to change first oil at 500 miles, then again at 1500 miles, then again at 5000 miles. Is that not sufficient? (This is a long-term purchase for me; I really want to do it right.)

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Originally Posted by collinms

Or just enjoy your new car.

I plan on doing plenty of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD MOOOFOOO

I just want his rings to seal good so we don't have another why am I using so much oil thread.

I, too, would like that. haha.

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Originally Posted by Camaro#7

I just bought the exact same car last Friday. Moved from a modified 2018 ZL1. I can't wait to get the car broke in again. I can certainly tell you the gear ratio in the 1LE makes it feel like it had the same horsepower as my 2018 that had around 750. It is certainly a bit rougher riding than the regular ZL1, but I expected that. Enjoy and keep us up to date on your thoughts.

You have great taste! A small thing that I really love is the carbon fiber trim. It really makes it feel "Supercar-esque" to me in the cabin. Congrats to you as well!

Grumpy1 · 07-18-2019, 03:04 PM

Congrats....

Scottyz · 07-18-2019, 03:55 PM

Dude......you are going to facking love this car!!!!!
Once I start driving mine, I never want to get out of it.
It’s that much fun.
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the club

07-18-2019, 10:36 AM	#1
Koby Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 8	Another New Recruit - 2019 ZL1 1LE Hey guys! I'm James, and wanted to introduce myself! I pick her up tomorrow, and I'm FREAKING OUT. I've worked very hard to make this dream come true, and I can't wait to be part of the community! I also got an insane deal, and would be happy to point anyone towards the dealership I worked with if anyone is the market! I've been creeping while waiting for my account to be approved; looks like a lot of new members! Must be a good time to get in! The car is a Mosaic Black 1LE. I'll throw some pictures in here as well. The wife has no idea what it is, and think's it's a "normal" camaro, so I'll see if I can get a video or two of our 45 minute ride home tomorrow... Without further ado.. https://imgur.com/gallery/yWueDha Last edited by Koby; 07-18-2019 at 10:42 AM. Reason: Photos and forums are hard.

07-18-2019, 11:00 AM	#4
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 502	Gorgeous. Even more respect that you went for a MT. Cheers!!! __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-18-2019, 11:21 AM	#5
wnyzl11le Drives: 2019 zl1 1le Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 188	congrats man!!! Welcome! __________________ 2018 GMC Denali 6.2L 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE 6 speed Riverside Blue 1LE NAV PDR. PPF entire car

07-18-2019, 10:57 AM	#2
900RFWN Drives: ‘18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 155	Congratulations man. Windows down and radio off all the way home. You will have a SEG all the way there. Enjoy!

07-18-2019, 11:33 AM	#6
BAD MOOOFOOO Drives: between cars Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: KC Posts: 52	Congrats! Be safe and don’t forget: 7. The engine should be driven at varying loads and conditions for the first 30 miles or one hour without wide open throttle (WOT) or sustained high RPM accerlerations. 8. Run five or six medium throttle (50%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear. 9. Run two or three hard throttle (WOT 100%) accelerations to about 4000 RPM and back to idle (0% throttle) in gear. 10. Change the oil and filter.

07-18-2019, 11:49 AM	#9
Old painless Drives: 4 wheels and a motor Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 32	Please message me the dealership info... I'm currently looking and would be willing to drive some distance to get a great deal.

07-18-2019, 12:15 PM	#10
Camaro#7 Drives: 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 1LE, A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad, NM Posts: 106	I just bought the exact same car last Friday. Moved from a modified 2018 ZL1. I can't wait to get the car broke in again. I can certainly tell you the gear ratio in the 1LE makes it feel like it had the same horsepower as my 2018 that had around 750. It is certainly a bit rougher riding than the regular ZL1, but I expected that. Enjoy and keep us up to date on your thoughts.

07-18-2019, 03:04 PM	#13
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 648	Congrats....

07-18-2019, 03:55 PM	#14
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Dude......you are going to facking love this car!!!!! Once I start driving mine, I never want to get out of it. It’s that much fun. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the club

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