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jessrayo · 03-04-2015, 04:51 PM

Do I even need to post a reply....lol. My ZL1 has about broke me since I bought it, and I don't think I've ever gone 3 days without catching up on the forum. I have learned a lot and met a lot of really nice guys since I got my ZL1. It really is an obsession.

Mishaman68 · 03-04-2015, 05:00 PM

If your reading this thread then YOU ARE guilty.

bandier · 03-04-2015, 05:07 PM

Addicted, yes. On forum too much, yes. Do I have enough money to satisfy this addition, no... I'm bingein' all the time.

Sven59 · 03-04-2015, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickey31

My “boy toys” went away with marriage, kids, and a career. When my oldest became college bound in 2010, it was time for a badass car. I wanted a stock looking car with big performance. So I bought Nickey #31 (M6), in 2010. I had no desire to race it, just drive it and punch it every time I had the urge.

I then joined this forum. I read about cars running mid 12s and I was certain my car would be in the 11s. So off to the track I went and ran a 12.49. In pursuit of 11s, my addiction to this forum and the car began. I get in the 11’s and then the ZL1 came out with tuners already in the 10’s. So I bought Nickey ZL1 #001.

My very first pass was 11 sec flat and I know I spun at launch and could do better, but I was kicked off the track for going too fast without harness and roll bar. I didn’t want to “ruin” the car, so I left drag racing to pursue road racing, autocross, and open road racing. Dang it, if you want to go 200 MPH, you have to have a cage, fire system, etc. So back to the forums and the shop for more mods.

Are you obsessed with your car? Are you addicted to reading this forum? Over the past 18 months, I have bought 4 other cars and I rarely go to the forums for those cars and I have done very few mods. There is just something about this car that makes owners obsessed.

Are you offering a 12 step program?

Bigtime53 · 03-04-2015, 07:54 PM

Damn skippy I am on here in the morning and in the evening every day!

MyRideIsHere · 03-04-2015, 08:13 PM

LS sold me on the SS. SS sold me on the ZL. Never imagined in my wildest dreams I would buy a ZL.

Red Hot ZL1 · 03-04-2015, 09:38 PM

Duh, you need to ask?

Nickey31 · 03-04-2015, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sven59

Are you offering a 12 step program?

Now that's just darn funny.
Step 1: Disable internet
Step 2: Buy a Focus

Buying a Ford Focus has got to be like having a little wee; its OK at home, but no good on the road.

GB73ZL1 · 03-04-2015, 10:11 PM

Spending a lot of time on the forum...not posting much, but learning from the more experiences guys here. It's a good group.

Jeff_SS · 03-04-2015, 10:11 PM

You got kicked out for an 11 second pass..?

Nickey31 · 03-04-2015, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

You got kicked out for an 11 second pass..?

Yep. Our track follows the rules as they interpret them. There are several posts here that argue the rule. Regardless, my local track interprets the rule, "any modded car faster than 11.49 shall have a roll bar and seat harness". A CAI could be considered modded. I was bummed at the time, but very happy now, as it got me to reach out to different racing and I will say, road racing is a lot of fun.

harmonyp · 03-05-2015, 08:36 AM

I started my forum obsession with Vettes. I had a C6 which I traded in for the ZL1, and have a 1969 L46 - plan is never to part with her!

Since the ZL1, I've transferred my forum obsession over from the C6 forums.corvetteforum.com to this forum. I was used to SO much activity on the vette forums, I wish there was a little more going on here. But I do now come here every day to check out what's going on, and peek at the ZL1 parts forum as well.

Obsession with the car. Nawwww. In one month only drove 2000 miles, and only put on one coat of polish, 4 coats of sealant, and a mere one coat of wax. Naw, no obsession there...

Q'smuscle · 03-05-2015, 07:28 PM

Yes! Too much! Lol..

03-04-2015, 04:51 PM	#15
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	Do I even need to post a reply....lol. My ZL1 has about broke me since I bought it, and I don't think I've ever gone 3 days without catching up on the forum. I have learned a lot and met a lot of really nice guys since I got my ZL1. It really is an obsession. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date. Last edited by jessrayo; 03-04-2015 at 05:07 PM.

03-04-2015, 05:07 PM	#17
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,298	Addicted, yes. On forum too much, yes. Do I have enough money to satisfy this addition, no... I'm bingein' all the time. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

03-04-2015, 10:11 PM	#23
GB73ZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1, Ashen Grey, 6M Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 67	Spending a lot of time on the forum...not posting much, but learning from the more experiences guys here. It's a good group. __________________ [SIGPIC]2014 ZL1, stock, clear bra, tint, catch can, ZL1 floor mats.

03-04-2015, 10:11 PM	#24
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	You got kicked out for an 11 second pass..? __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

03-04-2015, 05:00 PM	#16
Mishaman68 Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 203	If your reading this thread then YOU ARE guilty.

03-04-2015, 07:54 PM	#19
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Damn skippy I am on here in the morning and in the evening every day!

03-04-2015, 08:13 PM	#20
MyRideIsHere Drives: 98 z28, 13 LS, 14 SS, 14 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 109	LS sold me on the SS. SS sold me on the ZL. Never imagined in my wildest dreams I would buy a ZL.

03-04-2015, 09:38 PM	#21
Red Hot ZL1 Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Vert. M6. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 217	Duh, you need to ask?

03-05-2015, 08:36 AM	#26
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	I started my forum obsession with Vettes. I had a C6 which I traded in for the ZL1, and have a 1969 L46 - plan is never to part with her! Since the ZL1, I've transferred my forum obsession over from the C6 forums.corvetteforum.com to this forum. I was used to SO much activity on the vette forums, I wish there was a little more going on here. But I do now come here every day to check out what's going on, and peek at the ZL1 parts forum as well. Obsession with the car. Nawwww. In one month only drove 2000 miles, and only put on one coat of polish, 4 coats of sealant, and a mere one coat of wax. Naw, no obsession there...

03-05-2015, 07:28 PM	#27
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Yes! Too much! Lol..