1LE or not 1LE

MisterScott · 11-30-2019, 06:57 PM

Ready to pull the trigger for a stablemate for the GT350R and the Focus RS but I cannot for the life of me decide whether to get the 1LE or not. 10 SPD auto for sure either way. Thoughts welcome.

Gbrownzl1 · 11-30-2019, 07:03 PM

What will the car be used for and are you ok with a rough ride on the street?

Scottyz · 11-30-2019, 07:25 PM

I feel the ride is subjective. I find my ZLE for the most part to be a fun ride. Yeah if the road is pothole riddled then it isn’t gonna be good in really any vehicles. I purchased the ZLE because I wanted the car that is supposed to be the most track capable. I do not regret it one bit. From May 24th till about the third week of October I put on about 4900 miles and would have put on a lot more if time allotted.
If you prefer a better ride and are looking for dragstrip times maybe a 10 speed ZL1 is for you. More track focused then maybe ZLE.
Either way you can’t go wrong. Really you can’t as these cars are loaded with lots of performance bone stock.
Transmission choice was easy for me. My Z28, Escalade, F550, Camry and Equinox are all automatic. With the Z28 being auto and a lot more dragstrip focused the choice was a no brainer for my ZLE. I could have got the 10 speed but then I would still be missing driving a manual still so it didn’t make sense for myself.
The transmission discussion is a touchy one at times around here so do some reading but in the end it’s up to you. I bet any direction you will be happy. Just be realistic on the wants and uses of the vehicle.

MisterScott · 11-30-2019, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gbrownzl1

What will the car be used for and are you ok with a rough ride on the street?

I’d like something more street able than the GT350R. I would like to drive this car and not have it be garage queen. My guess is to forego the 1LE.

Scottyz · 11-30-2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterScott

I’d like something more street able than the GT350R. I would like to drive this car and not have it be garage queen. My guess is to forego the 1LE.

That might be a wise choice. I forgot to mention that the stock tires on the ZLE wear really fast if you like to drive aggressively. Hence why I bought a second set of rims and Michelin PS4S for my regular driving. The factory set are waiting for track day.
Mind you everybody’s idea of streetable is different in ways. Go with your gut instinct I say.

Gbrownzl1 · 11-30-2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterScott

I’d like something more street able than the GT350R. I would like to drive this car and not have it be garage queen. My guess is to forego the 1LE.

If this is the case I would definitely get the regular zl1. if you think you 350r is rough the 1le is a good bit stiffer. I live my 1le but I got knowing what it was. Im pretty sure you can find a guy local to you to take you for a ride.

Scottyz · 11-30-2019, 07:44 PM

Actually if you order new and like the rear wing on the 1LE then it looks like it’s an option on the 2020MY without having to get the 1LE option.

viurniel · 11-30-2019, 08:29 PM

The 1le is stiff. And IMO stiffer than a gt350r.

11-30-2019, 06:57 PM	#1
MisterScott Drives: Fords (Focus RS, GT 350R, Raptor) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Denver Posts: 3	1LE or not 1LE Ready to pull the trigger for a stablemate for the GT350R and the Focus RS but I cannot for the life of me decide whether to get the 1LE or not. 10 SPD auto for sure either way. Thoughts welcome. __________________ ---------------------------------- 2018 Ford Focus RS 2018 Ford GT350R 2016 Ducati Panigale S 2017 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak 2017 Kawasaki H2SXSE 2014 Yamaha Vmax 2015 Harley CVO Roadglide 2016 BMW R1200GSA 2017 KTM 1290R Husky and Kawi Dirtbikes

11-30-2019, 07:03 PM	#2
Gbrownzl1 Drives: Zl1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: CA Posts: 86	What will the car be used for and are you ok with a rough ride on the street?

11-30-2019, 07:25 PM	#3
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	I feel the ride is subjective. I find my ZLE for the most part to be a fun ride. Yeah if the road is pothole riddled then it isn’t gonna be good in really any vehicles. I purchased the ZLE because I wanted the car that is supposed to be the most track capable. I do not regret it one bit. From May 24th till about the third week of October I put on about 4900 miles and would have put on a lot more if time allotted. If you prefer a better ride and are looking for dragstrip times maybe a 10 speed ZL1 is for you. More track focused then maybe ZLE. Either way you can’t go wrong. Really you can’t as these cars are loaded with lots of performance bone stock. Transmission choice was easy for me. My Z28, Escalade, F550, Camry and Equinox are all automatic. With the Z28 being auto and a lot more dragstrip focused the choice was a no brainer for my ZLE. I could have got the 10 speed but then I would still be missing driving a manual still so it didn’t make sense for myself. The transmission discussion is a touchy one at times around here so do some reading but in the end it’s up to you. I bet any direction you will be happy. Just be realistic on the wants and uses of the vehicle.

11-30-2019, 07:44 PM	#7
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Actually if you order new and like the rear wing on the 1LE then it looks like it’s an option on the 2020MY without having to get the 1LE option.

11-30-2019, 08:29 PM	#8
viurniel @viurniel Drives: 19 ZLE A10, 15 2SS, 90 300ZXTT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 409	The 1le is stiff. And IMO stiffer than a gt350r.

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