09-23-2012, 11:07 AM | #1 |
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TEST DRIVE LAST NIGHT: ZL1 RACE BLUE 6-SPEED
I went to the chevy dealer thats by the dealership that I work at last night around 6pm to test drive a ZL1 and a Grand Sport to make my final decision. First attempted to drive the Grand Sport and the battery was dead. I was really excited about this car, race blue 6-speed 3LT with navigation. Ive owned two corvettes before (2005, 2008) and this is the first time ive seen the battery in one of the cubby holes in the hatch. Must be new. Anyways, we proceeded to test drive the ZL1 while the porter attempted to jump the Grand Sport. First off, when I first started the car the exhaust sounds absolutely AMAZING!!! Next, intial take off felt just like my SS with full exhaust and tune that I traded in january. So we turn on to the road and merge onto the freeway. I didnt get on it too hard b/c I hear you guys talk about the break in period and I didnt want to ruin someone elses car as I dont want the race blue if I decide to go with the ZL1. I really wasnt impressed with the power of the car. The car seems so big and so heavy that I guess I was expecting the power to feel like SO MUCH MORE then what it actually did. Loved the sound of the car and the new my link but that was about it. Am I missing something? Does this car wake up after the break in period??? Car had 34 miles on it when I took the test drive. Oh yeah, Grand Sport never did charge up so I will drive one of those on my lunch break tomorrow and purchase tomorrow night or tuesday morning. Guess I was just expecting so much more from the ZL. My 2011 SS dyno'd 424 to wheels with headers, xpipe and 3" magnaflow and it was fun to drive. Is it the 400 lb weight difference that is causing me to feel my SS was just as fun as the ZL to drive?
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09-23-2012, 12:06 PM | #2 |
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In stock form the ZL1 will feel like a lightly modded SS except it rides smoother. The thing that does it for me is that the ZL1 looks better (subjective but like I said "does it for me"), sounds amazing, and is a damn good platform to start from if you're the modding type. IMO it's apples and oranges when comparing a ZL1 to a Grand Sport. The ZL1 is heavier and feels heavier which to me isn't necessarily a bad thing unless you plan on using your car for more than just the street.
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09-23-2012, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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09-23-2012, 12:19 PM | #4 |
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09-23-2012, 12:29 PM | #5 |
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Dealer probably filled it with 87 octane.
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09-23-2012, 01:08 PM | #6 |
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Lol, don't ever compare the ss to the ZL1. Day and night difference.
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09-23-2012, 04:10 PM | #9 |
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I should have been more specific instead of saying "lightly". I think an SS (LS3) with a CAI, headers, exhaust, and a good tune (maybe a few other minor extras) could achieve similar power to a stock ZL1. With all of that and a supercharger or Cam (or both) and I think you have a more powerful car. You disagree? I may be giving the SS too much credit lol.
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09-23-2012, 06:41 PM | #10 |
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I had a 2010 2SS and traded it on my CRT 6M 12 ZL1. At 2000 miles I finally decided to stand on it, the result was so much power I was immediately adrenalized, totally surprised, and when I let off the gas elated that I had waited for this vehicle. I'm not saying buy one now because the C6 GS is fantastic, but at 6'6" I don't have a choice, the cabin on the GS is way to tight. What I am saying is the stock ZL1 becomes a beast with unlimited potential after break-in. It's easily moded to 650 HP, and for a large sport vehicle will satisfy your need for automotive adrenalin quest, as will the GS.
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09-23-2012, 08:18 PM | #13 |
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The power is just super smooth. Sure they could have made it feel jerkier....but hey how did that Lamborghini do in the MotorTrend best drivers car this year. Oh yea they tore it apart cause it drove jerky and had no brakes. Zl1 is refined and stops on a dime!
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09-23-2012, 08:27 PM | #14 |
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