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SuperCarEnthusiast · 09-27-2011, 12:21 AM

Just want to see what type of hood you would like on your ZL1 if it was offer as an option.

lil_red_v6 · 09-27-2011, 12:36 AM

jay leno hood,

69NMYSS · 09-27-2011, 12:44 AM

I would like to see a final version of the ZL1 "track optioned" hood that was cut from the original ZL1 hood. If they can make it functional, I think it would look pretty sweet.

IOMZL1 · 09-27-2011, 07:11 AM

The current ZL1 hood is functional for cooling and downforce so it is my first choice. Leno hood would be my next choice because it appears it could also be somewhat functional for cooling and downforce. A scoop hood wouldn’t really benefit the car other than looks and possibly a means of cold air intake so it would be my last choice.

Scarrzz · 09-27-2011, 07:12 AM

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We haven't seen what a scoop would look like if they did it properly.

I've loved the Leno hood since I first saw it, so that would still be my choice on aesthetics alone, but I would want numbers on cooling & downforce for all three if I could only pick one.

If the scoop was part of a Cold Air Intake, I would be very tempted. I love functional bits. Dragoneye said he didn't believe there was room under there for the scoop as shown to feed a CAI.

All three options would look good I think. Scoop is riskiest, but could be uber mean looking.

I like that.

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*radz28* · 09-27-2011, 08:22 AM

I LOVE the current hood design as it is. However, I do like the JL hood. I prefer anything functional.

I'm wondering about the hood on the silver prototype with the slots that are just in front of where the "ZL1" badging is...

SuperCarEnthusiast · 09-28-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOMZL1

The current ZL1 hood is functional for cooling and downforce so it is my first choice. Leno hood would be my next choice because it appears it could also be somewhat functional for cooling and downforce. A scoop hood wouldn’t really benefit the car other than looks and possibly a means of cold air intake so it would be my last choice.

The hood vents are only made to beef up the car's looks. It is not really needed at all. Just look at the CTS-V! It has no vent hood intake; it get its air from the bottom front intakes.

Even the ZR1 does not have anything like this. It just a marketing hypee that Camaro thought would get it above the Mustang!

So any hood vent would be nice based on looks!

Shurenuff · 09-28-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

The hood vents are only made to beef up the car's looks. It is not really needed at all. Just look at the CTS-V! It has no vent hood intake; it get its air from the bottom front intakes.

Even the ZR1 does not have anything like this. It just a marketing hypee that Camaro thought would get it above the Mustang!

So any hood vent would be nice based on looks!

Incorrect. At high speeds, it sure does serve a function in reducing pressure and creating "downforce". This is nothing new or a gimmick, and just because a few other vehicles don't have it doesn't mean it's BS.

IOMZL1 · 09-28-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

The hood vents are only made to beef up the car's looks. It is not really needed at all. Just look at the CTS-V! It has no vent hood intake; it get its air from the bottom front intakes.

Even the ZR1 does not have anything like this. It just a marketing hypee that Camaro thought would get it above the Mustang!

So any hood vent would be nice based on looks!

They are not 'needed' by any means but they are wind tunnel tested and add downforce to the car. They also aid in cooling. They are not just for looks, they are engineered to improve performance of the ZL1. For this reason my decision is not only based on looks.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-28-2011, 08:49 PM

What the last two guys said!!

The ZL1 was "designed to function".

And in a weird way, that's part of what appeals to me about the current hood. And it's relatively intimidating-looking...

"who needs a window? I've got VENTS"

hv92 · 09-29-2011, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

The hood vents are only made to beef up the car's looks. It is not really needed at all. Just look at the CTS-V! It has no vent hood intake; it get its air from the bottom front intakes.

Even the ZR1 does not have anything like this. It just a marketing hypee that Camaro thought would get it above the Mustang!

So any hood vent would be nice based on looks!

And you call yourself an "enthusiast"...

*radz28* · 09-29-2011, 09:21 AM

I'm not even going to touch the post above, lol. Someone is obviously not knowledgable about ZL1 - especially details like the hood. There's an FAQ for that, lol...

hv92 · 09-30-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

I'm not even going to touch the post above, lol. Someone is obviously not knowledgable about ZL1 - especially details like the hood. There's an FAQ for that, lol...

He even said its a "marketing hype".

*radz28* · 09-30-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hv92

He even said its a "marketing hype".

No comment...

View Poll Results: Like to know what is the most popular Hood for the ZL1
Scoop Hood	7	17.50%
Slotted Hood(current hood type shown in Chicago Auto Show)	25	62.50%
Jay Leno's dual side Hood	8	20.00%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2011, 12:21 AM	#1
SuperCarEnthusiast Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 105	Scoop Hood / Slotted Hood / Dual Side Hood Just want to see what type of hood you would like on your ZL1 if it was offer as an option.

09-27-2011, 12:44 AM	#3
69NMYSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS and '12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,274 View My Garage	I would like to see a final version of the ZL1 "track optioned" hood that was cut from the original ZL1 hood. If they can make it functional, I think it would look pretty sweet. __________________

09-27-2011, 07:12 AM	#5
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	. We haven't seen what a scoop would look like if they did it properly. I've loved the Leno hood since I first saw it, so that would still be my choice on aesthetics alone, but I would want numbers on cooling & downforce for all three if I could only pick one. If the scoop was part of a Cold Air Intake, I would be very tempted. I love functional bits. Dragoneye said he didn't believe there was room under there for the scoop as shown to feed a CAI. All three options would look good I think. Scoop is riskiest, but could be uber mean looking. I like that. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

09-27-2011, 08:22 AM	#6
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I LOVE the current hood design as it is. However, I do like the JL hood. I prefer anything functional. I'm wondering about the hood on the silver prototype with the slots that are just in front of where the "ZL1" badging is... Attached Images __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

09-27-2011, 12:36 AM	#2
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	jay leno hood,

09-27-2011, 07:11 AM	#4
IOMZL1 Drives: 2015 Z/28 \| 2017 Viper ACR Extreme Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brownsburg Posts: 1,009	The current ZL1 hood is functional for cooling and downforce so it is my first choice. Leno hood would be my next choice because it appears it could also be somewhat functional for cooling and downforce. A scoop hood wouldn’t really benefit the car other than looks and possibly a means of cold air intake so it would be my last choice.

09-28-2011, 08:49 PM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	What the last two guys said!! The ZL1 was "designed to function". And in a weird way, that's part of what appeals to me about the current hood. And it's relatively intimidating-looking... "who needs a window? I've got VENTS" __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-29-2011, 09:21 AM	#12
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I'm not even going to touch the post above, lol. Someone is obviously not knowledgable about ZL1 - especially details like the hood. There's an FAQ for that, lol... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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