Considering Camaro ZL1
12-10-2017, 12:48 AM
#21
Race Director
For an important decision like that you should put the Carbon in storage for 6 months and drive the ZL1, then after 6 months if you still are tired of the IO give it to your kid. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. A couple years ago I felt the same way about mine and a co-worker reminded me that once you get your hands on a car like a Carbon, you should never let it go. I THANK that guy every time I look at my car.
That's in no way meant to criticize anybody's decision to sell any car, it just illustrates how quickly perspectives can change.
12-10-2017, 01:05 AM
#22
Racer
So I was my local dealership picking up some new rear hatch struts and asked the parts guy what was hot. He said I should check out the Camaro ZL1 out front. Started it up in track mode and was hooked on the sound. Looked a little deeper into the hp and tq specs and saw that they put a C7 Z06 supercharged engine in there.
Anyway, that was Black Friday and now I am totally obsessed with getting a new toy to play with. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Carbon and even did the head correction recently in anticipation of keeping her but just looking for a little change up. Anybody else consider the Camaro ZL1?
Anyway, that was Black Friday and now I am totally obsessed with getting a new toy to play with. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Carbon and even did the head correction recently in anticipation of keeping her but just looking for a little change up. Anybody else consider the Camaro ZL1?
12-10-2017, 08:16 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
Do what makes you happy. They out everything a C6 Z06 stock for stock. They do look much more meaner and aggressive than an SS. The lure is are you a hardcore Z06 Corvette guy or want something more modern, faster, with more tech and better handling? The LS7 still keeps hardcore guys feel alive behind the wheel. Still crude, raw and makes no apologies if it bites you if you are not careful. Especially modded. If I could afford to add a new ZL1 as a DD would I get one? Absolutely! 
12-11-2017, 03:47 AM
#24
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So anyway life just took a $hit on me. Sunday afternoon I laid down and awoke to our house on fire. Got out with my shorts and cell. IPad, keys, clothe, Christmas presents, everything in the house was lost due to fire, smoke, water damage. I still have my tools in the barn and the Vette was parked in an detached garage but everything else is gone.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
12-11-2017, 03:50 AM
#25
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So anyway life just took a $hit on me. Sunday afternoon I laid down and awoke to our house on fire. Got out with my shorts and cell. IPad, keys, clothe, Christmas presents, everything in the house was lost due to fire, smoke, water damage. I still have my tools in the barn and the Vette was parked in an detached garage but everything else is gone.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
12-11-2017, 06:47 AM
#26
Melting Slicks
WOW... prayers for your sir... many do not know how much you lose in a fire even with full insurance coverage there are so many irreplaceble things but glad no one was injured.
man i feel your pain we had a house burn flat to the ground. we lived out in the country and the fire fighters put it out ... the first time... it had celluloid insulation blown in and it reflashed in the middle of the night and no one was there there to call the fire dept.
good luck sir.
man i feel your pain we had a house burn flat to the ground. we lived out in the country and the fire fighters put it out ... the first time... it had celluloid insulation blown in and it reflashed in the middle of the night and no one was there there to call the fire dept.
good luck sir.
12-11-2017, 06:50 AM
#27
Safety Car
So anyway life just took a $hit on me. Sunday afternoon I laid down and awoke to our house on fire. Got out with my shorts and cell. IPad, keys, clothe, Christmas presents, everything in the house was lost due to fire, smoke, water damage. I still have my tools in the barn and the Vette was parked in an detached garage but everything else is gone.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
12-11-2017, 08:49 AM
#29
Melting Slicks
So anyway life just took a $hit on me. Sunday afternoon I laid down and awoke to our house on fire. Got out with my shorts and cell. IPad, keys, clothe, Christmas presents, everything in the house was lost due to fire, smoke, water damage. I still have my tools in the barn and the Vette was parked in an detached garage but everything else is gone.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
12-11-2017, 11:26 AM
#31
Race Director
OMG, so sorry to hear this. Between dealing with the insurance company and trying to get repairs done, you're going to be very busy. Best wishes getting through it all. At least nobody was hurt and your Vette survived. Hang in there.
12-11-2017, 11:42 AM
#32
Racer
Stock for stock they are dead equal cars in both straight line and on the track. Low to mid 120 trap speed cars and both extremely capable on the track. I personally hate the looks of the ZL1 so I would never consider it, but in terms of bang for your buck it's definitely one of the best buys out there. I personally would never give up my Z for it.
12-11-2017, 03:53 PM
#33
Melting Slicks
Stock for stock they are dead equal cars in both straight line and on the track. Low to mid 120 trap speed cars and both extremely capable on the track. I personally hate the looks of the ZL1 so I would never consider it, but in terms of bang for your buck it's definitely one of the best buys out there. I personally would never give up my Z for it.
1/4 mile 11.7 on regular tires is amazing on a stock c6Z
Have seen on the net on Camaro 6, many guys running 11.3/ 11.4
I said I would add one but not swap out for one. If you drove one or saw one beside you they are NOT generic looking. Amazing Chevrolet performance. Last 2 gen vettes can't hang with it except a C6 ZR1. That's technology for ya.
12-11-2017, 04:03 PM
#34
Drifting
Wrong. The regular ZL1 stomps on a regular non Z07 Z06 at the Ring. 0-60 have data'd as low as 3.3-3.5. Z06 3.7 avg. No launch control.
1/4 mile 11.7 on regular tires is amazing on a stock c6Z
Have seen on the net on Camaro 6, many guys running 11.3/ 11.4
I said I would add one but not swap out for one. If you drove one or saw one beside you they are NOT generic looking. Amazing Chevrolet performance. Last 2 gen vettes can't hang with it except a C6 ZR1. That's technology for ya.
1/4 mile 11.7 on regular tires is amazing on a stock c6Z
Have seen on the net on Camaro 6, many guys running 11.3/ 11.4
I said I would add one but not swap out for one. If you drove one or saw one beside you they are NOT generic looking. Amazing Chevrolet performance. Last 2 gen vettes can't hang with it except a C6 ZR1. That's technology for ya.
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12-11-2017, 08:11 PM
#35
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Uh and trying decide what features to get on my Camaro!
BTW-we think it was started by our pellet stove.
BTW-we think it was started by our pellet stove.
12-11-2017, 11:29 PM
#36
Racer
So anyway life just took a $hit on me. Sunday afternoon I laid down and awoke to our house on fire. Got out with my shorts and cell. IPad, keys, clothe, Christmas presents, everything in the house was lost due to fire, smoke, water damage. I still have my tools in the barn and the Vette was parked in an detached garage but everything else is gone.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
I don't know if my future will allow for this or not but I'm thankful no one is hurt. Anyway, Sunday morning I thinking I was a lucky guy to have to decide if I should get a Camaro and tonight I'm trying to piece my life back.
PS-Any fire fighters out there, THANKS and God bless you for all you do.
I wish you the best in rebuilding and getting your life back where it was.
12-12-2017, 12:36 AM
#37
Racer
Wrong. The regular ZL1 stomps on a regular non Z07 Z06 at the Ring. 0-60 have data'd as low as 3.3-3.5. Z06 3.7 avg. No launch control.
1/4 mile 11.7 on regular tires is amazing on a stock c6Z
Have seen on the net on Camaro 6, many guys running 11.3/ 11.4
I said I would add one but not swap out for one. If you drove one or saw one beside you they are NOT generic looking. Amazing Chevrolet performance. Last 2 gen vettes can't hang with it except a C6 ZR1. That's technology for ya.
1/4 mile 11.7 on regular tires is amazing on a stock c6Z
Have seen on the net on Camaro 6, many guys running 11.3/ 11.4
I said I would add one but not swap out for one. If you drove one or saw one beside you they are NOT generic looking. Amazing Chevrolet performance. Last 2 gen vettes can't hang with it except a C6 ZR1. That's technology for ya.
On a road course, the non 1LE would be similar to the Z as well. The Z put down 7.22 on the Nurbgring. Stock for stock these cars would be a good race. The power to weight ratio is about 6.1 on both cars, which tells you manual vs manual is a drivers race.
12-12-2017, 12:37 PM
#39
Team Owner
Go buy a lottery ticket...you are very lucky. And what in the heck are those satellite dishes made out of...
12-12-2017, 12:48 PM
#40
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My wife’s sentiments exactly. She always thought they were such an eyesore and of everything that was destroyed she is unspeakably disappointed that those didn’t go up in flames!