At what point did your A6 become fun? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

big dave · 09-22-2015, 05:38 PM

Please, this isn't intended to be a flame war, nor is it intended to insult our fellow auto owners; I just found that after a couple years of ownership, I've gotten a little bored with my baby. The zl1 is a truly fantastic car that does almost everything well... but for me, it's almost too relaxed doing what others would struggle to do. I got a kick out of it one day recently when I decided to take an exit ramp at 60 mph to see just how well it would stick. Not only did it stick, but midway through the turn, the computer sensed that I was driving aggressively and downshifted 2 gears so that I would be in the appropriate gear for max acceleration at the bottom of the turn...It was! It took off like a rocket and I had this big sh#t eating grin on my face.

Though that time was fun, others have been less involving. Yeah, it's quick, but I need more. I'm wondering if perhaps a serious hp infusion would be enough to keep that permanent smile on my face.

Does anyone else here share my views? What did it take for you to be happy with your a6?

Ben69 · 09-22-2015, 05:43 PM

613/614 for me lol

Sven59 · 09-22-2015, 05:49 PM

Twisty roads!

TobysZL1 · 09-22-2015, 05:56 PM

I came from a 2013 manual ZL1 (liked it a lot, had 75rwhp package on it )traded it for my 13' auto ZL1. I love love the auto. I liked it a lot stock and once I added my 125rwhp JRE package I lovvveee it. With the tune this car has and the aggressive shifts and sound I find this to be the most enjoyable car to date for me. I've had upwards to 20 manual muscle cars too, so thats saying something. I also enjoy using the paddles as well.
On another note I'm just totally over shifting. Probably never go back with how good these manuals are now a days. Already eye balling that 8 speed auto stingray for a future purchase....
But to answer your question it was fun for me from the start.

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ZL W0N · 09-22-2015, 05:59 PM

Headers and no cats gave me a big smile. Next year, pulleys and injectors will keep that smile going.

TobysZL1 · 09-22-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL W0N

Headers and no cats gave me a big smile. Next year, pulleys and injectors will keep that smile going.

I have those already and yes you have No idea what your missing. You'll be kicking yourself for not doing it earlier.

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KaBoom1701 · 09-22-2015, 06:07 PM

Take your auto to the track and stretch her legs a bit. I would go crazy if I never was able to use the full potential of this car due to street driving only.

Like Toby said HP mods my help as well.

cal45 · 09-22-2015, 07:08 PM

When I added the mods in my signature and started driving in Sport (M) mode.

Ron_Robinson1 · 09-22-2015, 08:51 PM

I wish mine was auto. Wish that was a easy swap.

Redlineviper · 09-22-2015, 09:07 PM

Around 650 is where the power to weight becomes fun.

mar10 · 09-22-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Take your auto to the track and stretch her legs a bit. I would go crazy if I never was able to use the full potential of this car due to street driving only.
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/\This/\
Try a road course. I have an SS manual but I have a good amount of experience on the track with various vehicles. Even with an underpowered car (my old crx with exhaust) a road course is a blast.

It's an insane feeling coming out of a corner and getting on the gas hard in a high powered car. Being right on the edge of traction and spinning out. Then getting on the brakes at the last second to make the next turn. You can't drive it like that on the street but at the track you can do it all day.

I have a lot of fun on the street with my camaro and my zx10r but it's nowhere near as much fun as I have with those at the track. I have less hp than you with my camaro but it's amazing how much fun it is to run it on the track. Best money I've ever spent on vehicles.

JimboZL1 · 09-22-2015, 10:06 PM

After I sent my car to Andy @ ADM. Makes me happy every time I drive it !

Murder 1 · 09-23-2015, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben69

613/614 for me lol

Yea... over 600 at the wheels and life got good again. I've had damn near everything, but only Corvette C5 Z06 got my blood going at or near stock because after you mode everything, you get de-sensitized to speed.

C6 Z06 bored me so much I wanted to get the test driver over with. I was just figuring out the mods on the way back to the dealership.

Chrispy · 09-23-2015, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TobysZL1

I came from a 2013 manual ZL1 (liked it a lot, had 75rwhp package on it )traded it for my 13' auto ZL1. I love love the auto. I liked it a lot stock and once I added my 125rwhp JRE package I lovvveee it. With the tune this car has and the aggressive shifts and sound I find this to be the most enjoyable car to date for me. I've had upwards to 20 manual muscle cars too, so thats saying something. I also enjoy using the paddles as well.
On another note I'm just totally over shifting. Probably never go back with how good these manuals are now a days. Already eye balling that 8 speed auto stingray for a future purchase....
But to answer your question it was fun for me from the start.

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This!

I don't have a 125JRE package yet though.

09-22-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	At what point did your A6 become fun? Please, this isn't intended to be a flame war, nor is it intended to insult our fellow auto owners; I just found that after a couple years of ownership, I've gotten a little bored with my baby. The zl1 is a truly fantastic car that does almost everything well... but for me, it's almost too relaxed doing what others would struggle to do. I got a kick out of it one day recently when I decided to take an exit ramp at 60 mph to see just how well it would stick. Not only did it stick, but midway through the turn, the computer sensed that I was driving aggressively and downshifted 2 gears so that I would be in the appropriate gear for max acceleration at the bottom of the turn...It was! It took off like a rocket and I had this big sh#t eating grin on my face. Though that time was fun, others have been less involving. Yeah, it's quick, but I need more. I'm wondering if perhaps a serious hp infusion would be enough to keep that permanent smile on my face. Does anyone else here share my views? What did it take for you to be happy with your a6? __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab

09-22-2015, 05:43 PM	#2
Ben69 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 139	613/614 for me lol __________________ 2013 ZL1 Victory Red - 628 2015 Chevy Silverado Midnight Ed. 6.2 1500 LTZ Z71

09-22-2015, 05:49 PM	#3
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Twisty roads! __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-22-2015, 05:59 PM	#5
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	Headers and no cats gave me a big smile. Next year, pulleys and injectors will keep that smile going. __________________

09-22-2015, 06:07 PM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Take your auto to the track and stretch her legs a bit. I would go crazy if I never was able to use the full potential of this car due to street driving only. Like Toby said HP mods my help as well. __________________ 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.

09-22-2015, 05:56 PM	#4
TobysZL1 Drives: ZL1 Gone but not Forgotten! Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Central NY Posts: 465	I came from a 2013 manual ZL1 (liked it a lot, had 75rwhp package on it )traded it for my 13' auto ZL1. I love love the auto. I liked it a lot stock and once I added my 125rwhp JRE package I lovvveee it. With the tune this car has and the aggressive shifts and sound I find this to be the most enjoyable car to date for me. I've had upwards to 20 manual muscle cars too, so thats saying something. I also enjoy using the paddles as well. On another note I'm just totally over shifting. Probably never go back with how good these manuals are now a days. Already eye balling that 8 speed auto stingray for a future purchase.... But to answer your question it was fun for me from the start. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

09-22-2015, 07:08 PM	#8
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	When I added the mods in my signature and started driving in Sport (M) mode.

09-22-2015, 08:51 PM	#9
Ron_Robinson1 Drives: A Static line to a pack tray & ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Centeral NY Posts: 2,276	I wish mine was auto. Wish that was a easy swap. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10: 8.84 @ 156 PB 2017 ZL1 A10: Previously FBO 756/761 (9.6 @ 143 1/4) SOLD-2013 ZL1 M6:BTR,LTs,IDs,ATI,RotoFab10.84@129 SOLD-2011 SS M6: Blower, Cam, Alky, LTs.

09-22-2015, 09:07 PM	#10
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Around 650 is where the power to weight becomes fun. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1 Last edited by Redlineviper; 09-23-2015 at 06:41 AM.

09-22-2015, 10:06 PM	#12
JimboZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 ADM 750 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	After I sent my car to Andy @ ADM. Makes me happy every time I drive it !