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ZL1C7 · 11-13-2015, 05:37 PM

Thanks to all who post here and the great information and opinions that go with it. Because all the available information gathered here I decided to keep and repair the 2012 ZL1 I bought from auction for parts. Previous to the day I bought it I knew nothing about these cars. I have always been an old school camaro/nova/chevelle guy. The car had been deemed a total loss with a salvage title when I purchased it from an online auction. I originally just wanted the drive train but once it arrived from PA I quickly became attached. The repairs were pretty straight forward and after driving it last week I couldn't be happier, INCREDIBLE machine with only 9k miles.

I hope to learn more about it as time passes but I did identify A few performance mods such as roto-fab intake, ported TB and Aeroforce Technology gauge. What of the chances of someone here on the board knowing of the cars background? THAT would be cool!

Battlezone580 · 11-13-2015, 05:57 PM

Wow for a total loss it doesn't look to bad, I work for Farmers Insurance so I've seen some horrible total losses as I'm sure you have.

Looks like most of the body and as you mentioned drivetrain were good, how was the engine? Were you able to keep the stock LSA motor and just fix some parts of it?

Glad to hear your enjoying it!

KaBoom1701 · 11-13-2015, 07:24 PM

Congrats.

Did you fix it up yet?

RedZL1 · 11-13-2015, 07:36 PM

Post up some before and after photo's!!

RedZL1 · 11-13-2015, 07:50 PM

Look here to see if your vin was listed by previous owner....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...32&postcount=2

flatrockguy · 11-13-2015, 07:58 PM

If you send me the vin I can at least tell you where it was originally purchased and if any warranty work was done.

cal45 · 11-13-2015, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedZL1

Post up some before and after photo's!!

I think the OP's original post has the before pic.

RedZL1 · 11-13-2015, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal45

I think the OP's original post has the before pic.

It indeed does....am interested in seeing other angles/sides of car.

Shawno72 · 11-13-2015, 08:54 PM

Let's see some more

Steve1LE · 11-13-2015, 10:02 PM

You should name her "Christine"

ZL1C7 · 11-14-2015, 01:17 AM

I think I got lucky with the motor and trans. The majorty of the hit was to the cradle/subframe which was shoved back and as a result sheared the motor mounts and trans mount. I didnt take the motor apart. So far seems to run/shift fine.

ZL1C7 · 11-14-2015, 01:25 AM

I should have a few more pics at the shop, I'll take a look tomorrow.

My biggest challange right now is California smog/registration. I picked up an OEM cai and HP tuners to try and figure out if it has a stock tune. Hopefully will know more this weekend. The oem tune thing is new to me so it might take a bit. I do have a little time on BS3/Fast and Holley aftermarket boxes.

ZL1C7 · 11-14-2015, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamDiesel420

Wow for a total loss it doesn't look to bad, I work for Farmers Insurance so I've seen some horrible total losses as I'm sure you have.

Looks like most of the body and as you mentioned drivetrain were good, how was the engine? Were you able to keep the stock LSA motor and just fix some parts of it?

Glad to hear your enjoying it!

Almost done pic

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-14-2015, 05:49 AM

looks good!

11-13-2015, 05:37 PM	#1
ZL1C7 Drives: 2023 SS 1LE 10SPD/2015 SS 427 Man Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sacramento Area Posts: 803	New ZL1 owner "by accident" Thanks to all who post here and the great information and opinions that go with it. Because all the available information gathered here I decided to keep and repair the 2012 ZL1 I bought from auction for parts. Previous to the day I bought it I knew nothing about these cars. I have always been an old school camaro/nova/chevelle guy. The car had been deemed a total loss with a salvage title when I purchased it from an online auction. I originally just wanted the drive train but once it arrived from PA I quickly became attached. The repairs were pretty straight forward and after driving it last week I couldn't be happier, INCREDIBLE machine with only 9k miles. I hope to learn more about it as time passes but I did identify A few performance mods such as roto-fab intake, ported TB and Aeroforce Technology gauge. What of the chances of someone here on the board knowing of the cars background? THAT would be cool! Attached Images

11-13-2015, 05:57 PM	#2
Battlezone580 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 1969 Nova SS 396 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 790 View My Garage	Wow for a total loss it doesn't look to bad, I work for Farmers Insurance so I've seen some horrible total losses as I'm sure you have. Looks like most of the body and as you mentioned drivetrain were good, how was the engine? Were you able to keep the stock LSA motor and just fix some parts of it? Glad to hear your enjoying it! __________________ 18 ZL1 1LE\|M6\|Nav\|PDR\|CF Hood\|CF WING\|CF Dash\|Tow Hook\|

11-13-2015, 07:24 PM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Congrats. Did you fix it up yet? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-13-2015, 10:02 PM	#10
Steve1LE Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 74	You should name her "Christine" __________________

11-14-2015, 05:49 AM	#14
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	looks good! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-13-2015, 07:36 PM	#4
RedZL1 Drives: Victory Red ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairless Hills PA Posts: 125	Post up some before and after photo's!!

11-13-2015, 07:50 PM	#5
RedZL1 Drives: Victory Red ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairless Hills PA Posts: 125	Look here to see if your vin was listed by previous owner.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...32&postcount=2

11-13-2015, 07:58 PM	#6
flatrockguy Drives: 2015 Black ZL1 m6, gone 2012 CTS-V Join Date: May 2014 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 225 View My Garage	If you send me the vin I can at least tell you where it was originally purchased and if any warranty work was done.

11-13-2015, 08:54 PM	#9
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Let's see some more

11-14-2015, 01:17 AM	#11
ZL1C7 Drives: 2023 SS 1LE 10SPD/2015 SS 427 Man Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sacramento Area Posts: 803	I think I got lucky with the motor and trans. The majorty of the hit was to the cradle/subframe which was shoved back and as a result sheared the motor mounts and trans mount. I didnt take the motor apart. So far seems to run/shift fine.

11-14-2015, 01:25 AM	#12
ZL1C7 Drives: 2023 SS 1LE 10SPD/2015 SS 427 Man Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sacramento Area Posts: 803	I should have a few more pics at the shop, I'll take a look tomorrow. My biggest challange right now is California smog/registration. I picked up an OEM cai and HP tuners to try and figure out if it has a stock tune. Hopefully will know more this weekend. The oem tune thing is new to me so it might take a bit. I do have a little time on BS3/Fast and Holley aftermarket boxes.