ZL1 fish tailing on the big end. - Page 7

motorhead · 01-30-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

DAMN, that's a pretty big assumption to make... that I would trade a car over an alignment issue and that I'm putting anything down to ELSD. However, my plans are to go with a 2019 ZLE so when the time is right it will happen, but nothing in this thread would have any bearing on a trade.

Alignment was actually done in December at a different dealer with minor adjustments made (I will post the sheet) and I really haven't had any problems since. Haven't hit the drag strip either, but did do quite a few 0-60 pulls and even gave it some hits on uneven pavement trying to duplicate this but all seems fine now.

What did they find that was out of spec?

*mlee* · 01-30-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

What did they find that was out of spec?

I'll have to scan and post the sheet when I get home tonight. It certainly wasn't anything major. Some rear camber if i remember right.

motorhead · 01-30-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I'll have to scan and post the sheet when I get home tonight. It certainly wasn't anything major. Some rear camber if i remember right.

I could certainly see camber being out causing some strange stuff. Glad you got it taken care of.

Ricco · 01-30-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

DAMN, that's a pretty big assumption to make... that I would trade a car over an alignment issue and that I'm putting anything down to ELSD. However, my plans are to go with a 2019 ZLE so when the time is right it will happen, but nothing in this thread would have any bearing on a trade.

Alignment was actually done in December at a different dealer with minor adjustments made (I will post the sheet) and I really haven't had any problems since. Haven't hit the drag strip either, but did do quite a few 0-60 pulls and even gave it some hits on uneven pavement trying to duplicate this but all seems fine now.

Lol.. Based purely on what I found in the thread.

I'd be interested in seeing the alignment sheet if you don't mind sharing. I'd be surprised if it was just caused by camber, what you describe sounds a lot like the toe was way off. It's really hard to see visually when toe is out of whack (as opposed to camber, that is usually pretty obvious to see), it can also be way off and the car drive fine/straight most of the time.

Anyway, glad to hear that the alignment has seemed to fix your issue, whatever adjustment it was that fixed it.

LowLife · 01-30-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

However, my plans are to go with a 2019 ZLE so when the time is right it will happen, but nothing in this thread would have any bearing on a trade.

What is this 2019 ZLE you speak of ?

Battlezone580 · 01-30-2018, 11:35 AM

Something is up, this shouldn't happen at any circumstance. I'm assuming when this happened you've been driving for some time? Or is it possible the tires were cold and couldn't grip properly?

I've had this happen once but It was a cold morning, I was merging onto the freeway and gave a little to much gas which caused the rear end to quick out. Nothing serious but that was 100% my fault.

DevilsReject97 · 01-30-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LowLife

What is this 2019 ZLE you speak of ?

Most likely, he's upgrading to the ZL1-1LE. Most just call it the ZLE..

*mlee* · 01-30-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricco

Lol.. Based purely on what I found in the thread.

I'd be interested in seeing the alignment sheet if you don't mind sharing. I'd be surprised if it was just caused by camber, what you describe sounds a lot like the toe was way off. It's really hard to see visually when toe is out of whack (as opposed to camber, that is usually pretty obvious to see), it can also be way off and the car drive fine/straight most of the time.

Anyway, glad to hear that the alignment has seemed to fix your issue, whatever adjustment it was that fixed it.

Nothing I see in this thread indicates a trade-in based on this issue or that I've attributed it to anything specific. Just throwing out ideas and listening to see if others experienced the same.

and to be clear I don't think the alignment fixed anything I also don't drive this car unless it's a track day (scheduled next month) or maybe a weekend drive. Sorry if I'm not dogging this one down as I should but after the weather cleared a couple weeks ago I did get some good runs and did some daily driving back and forth 70 mile round trip to work and all seems fine.

*mlee* · 01-30-2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LowLife

What is this 2019 ZLE you speak of ?

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Originally Posted by Battlezone580

Something is up, this shouldn't happen at any circumstance. I'm assuming when this happened you've been driving for some time? Or is it possible the tires were cold and couldn't grip properly?

I've had this happen once but It was a cold morning, I was merging onto the freeway and gave a little to much gas which caused the rear end to quick out. Nothing serious but that was 100% my fault.

This was very early on when I first hit the drag strip in San Antonio right at the 1,500 mile mark. Scared the shit out of me at the 1000' mark a couple of times. Also, on the drive there with other Camaros following me that saw the fish tail on some slight acceleration on a two lane road. Wrote that off as un-even pavement until it happened on a track with hot tires. Camaro Fest last Aug it was fine on both road track and drags and I was waiting for it then, but didn't happen.

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Most likely, he's upgrading to the ZL1-1LE. Most just call it the ZLE..

Oh he knows...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-30-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

DAMN, that's a pretty big assumption to make... that I would trade a car over an alignment issue and that I'm putting anything down to ELSD. However, my plans are to go with a 2019 ZLE so when the time is right it will happen, but nothing in this thread would have any bearing on a trade.

Alignment was actually done in December at a different dealer with minor adjustments made (I will post the sheet) and I really haven't had any problems since. Haven't hit the drag strip either, but did do quite a few 0-60 pulls and even gave it some hits on uneven pavement trying to duplicate this but all seems fine now.

To trow some heat on this, last year at camarofest you wanted a that ZLE what is holding you back?

motorhead · 01-30-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Nothing I see in this thread indicates a trade-in based on this issue or that I've attributed it to anything specific. Just throwing out ideas and listening to see if others experienced the same.

and to be clear I don't think the alignment fixed anything I also don't drive this car unless it's a track day (scheduled next month) or maybe a weekend drive. Sorry if I'm not dogging this one down as I should but after the weather cleared a couple weeks ago I did get some good runs and did some daily driving back and forth 70 mile round trip to work and all seems fine.

If it seems better, why don't you believe the aliment fixed it? Maybe nothing was to far out of sorts?

Artos · 01-30-2018, 02:10 PM

Man, I just assumed you were going to go all out & ZLE an new 19 A10 with all the aero & suspension to build your dream car...

It's only money.

*mlee* · 01-30-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

To trow some heat on this, last year at camarofest you wanted a that ZLE what is holding you back?

Ha Ha... had my order number. Just decided to wait and see what comes in 2019. New Colors, Carbon Ceramic brakes, Refreshed Rear and anything else they throw at it.

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Originally Posted by motorhead

If it seems better, why don't you believe the aliment fixed it? Maybe nothing was to far out of sorts?

Just didn't seem like it was that far out. I'll get it posted once it's in my hands.

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Originally Posted by Artos

Man, I just assumed you were going to go all out & ZLE an new 19 A10 with all the aero & suspension to build your dream car...

It's only money.

Hey brother, you know what I REALLY want. A10 + 1LE = FTW

I could really care less about 7 speed manual as I rarely used 6th when I had the manual.

Artos · 01-30-2018, 04:00 PM

I'm surprised there isn't enough interest for GM to offer 7 bet they would sell. What would be your best guess in regards to cost to convert an A10 into a 1LE??

Gotta be expensive by the time you get done with the tires and all, but guess you could recoup some $$$ with the take off parts??

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Battlezone580 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 1969 Nova SS 396 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 790 View My Garage	Something is up, this shouldn't happen at any circumstance. I'm assuming when this happened you've been driving for some time? Or is it possible the tires were cold and couldn't grip properly? I've had this happen once but It was a cold morning, I was merging onto the freeway and gave a little to much gas which caused the rear end to quick out. Nothing serious but that was 100% my fault. __________________ 18 ZL1 1LE\|M6\|Nav\|PDR\|CF Hood\|CF WING\|CF Dash\|Tow Hook\|

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Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	Man, I just assumed you were going to go all out & ZLE an new 19 A10 with all the aero & suspension to build your dream car... It's only money.

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Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	I'm surprised there isn't enough interest for GM to offer 7 bet they would sell. What would be your best guess in regards to cost to convert an A10 into a 1LE?? Gotta be expensive by the time you get done with the tires and all, but guess you could recoup some $$$ with the take off parts??

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