Do you think people confuse 1LE and ZL1 on the street? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DaemonGPF · 02-22-2014, 12:52 PM

Driving my new 1LE home from the dealer the other day, I had an EVO X GSR come flying up on me out of nowhere. He was cutting between cars aggressively just to get next to me. Once he was next to me and had a clear lane, he stopped, looked at my car for a moment or two and then backed off RAPIDLY. I thought maybe it was a fluke and the guy simply second guessed if he wanted a piece, but a similar thing happened this morning while I was out cruising on a wide open 3 lane stretch, but a modified WRX wagon this time.

I honestly could have cared less to race the guy on the street, especially being a new car and all, but I did get a chuckle. Then I started wondering, maybe the wheels, hood, exhaust, etc. might be throwing off people who aren't overly keen on the details of these vehicles? Does this happen to other 1LE owners out there?

Coming from those cars myself literally, I used to have no hesitation at all lining up on a Camaro SS, so it had me wondering if they're thinking I've got a 580HP monster that they don't want a piece of? I know the 1LE is not common and is very distinct looking so I'm wondering if this should be chocked up to ignorance? Anyway, just thought it was kinda funny and wondering if anyone else has had similar happen?

alaskacamaro · 02-22-2014, 03:30 PM

Get used to it with Ricer 2.0's (that is who I refer to when a guy has a stockish STI, WRX, etc, slaps on some stickers and thinks they have 500bhp). A guy with a properly built one would not shy away from ya..

Most ricer and ricer 2.0's would not no a difference between any of the Camaro trims. They will buzz around you constantly...until you don't take the bait.

I have had them tell me how nice my mustang or vette is when I am in the Camaro, for example..

SGOS252382 · 02-22-2014, 04:41 PM

The average person doesn't know the difference between a base model V6 Camaro and a ZL1 costing $30K more. They don't have a clue.

To most people - a Camaro is a Camaro and they don't know or care about the differences between models (or have a clue how much the car cost or its HP or performance numbers).

Now most serious performance enthusiasts will know the difference.

AG1LE · 02-22-2014, 04:50 PM

I had a guy ask if my 2SS/RS (non-1LE) is a ZL-1 (with 800 hp)...clueless...

MYDLIFECRISIS · 02-22-2014, 04:56 PM

No hesitation until an SS actually schooled you! Lol

banter · 02-22-2014, 05:54 PM

Happened to me today with a STi. Sounded like crap too. I always liked WRXs because they sound good despite being a 4 cyl, but this one was ruined.

LuSe4 · 02-22-2014, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

The average person doesn't know the difference between a base model V6 Camaro and a ZL1 costing $30K more. They don't have a clue.

To most people - a Camaro is a Camaro and they don't know or care about the differences between models (or have a clue how much the car cost or its HP or performance numbers).

Now most serious performance enthusiasts will know the difference.

Exactly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMWNERW

I had a guy ask if my 2SS/RS (non-1LE) is a ZL-1 (with 800 hp)...clueless...

Exact same thing happened to me at a gas station. It is interesting that someone knows of the ZL1, but can't identify one.

2011shelby · 02-22-2014, 07:26 PM

Maybe after seeing the 1LE badges instead of ZL1 badges they figured it wasn't worth wasting their gas.

SS_BONE_'MARO · 02-22-2014, 08:00 PM

Silly

DaemonGPF · 02-22-2014, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

No hesitation until an SS actually schooled you! Lol

Fairfax? Used to live in Reston years ago.

But, no, I was never schooled by any SS in my EVO IX, but then again, my EVO wasn't stock.

DaemonGPF · 02-22-2014, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011shelby

Maybe after seeing the 1LE badges instead of ZL1 badges they figured it wasn't worth wasting their gas.

Fred 6528 · 02-23-2014, 06:40 AM

He was hunting for a ZL1 to embarass but then seen it was a 1LE and backed off.

Firefighter · 02-23-2014, 07:56 AM

I get that stuff every now and again. Admittedly my car looks less and less like a 1LE with every mod.

I'm almost 41 with a wife and kid. I don't worry about that kind of thing any more. If they want to street race go find someone else.

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MYDLIFECRISIS · 02-23-2014, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaemonGPF

Fairfax? Used to live in Reston years ago.

But, no, I was never schooled by any SS in my EVO IX, but then again, my EVO wasn't stock.

Got it! I was just being silly. I've got those cars pulling beside me all the time. When I don't have my boy with me, I school them!

02-22-2014, 12:52 PM	#1
DaemonGPF Redonkulous Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 306	Do you think people confuse 1LE and ZL1 on the street? Driving my new 1LE home from the dealer the other day, I had an EVO X GSR come flying up on me out of nowhere. He was cutting between cars aggressively just to get next to me. Once he was next to me and had a clear lane, he stopped, looked at my car for a moment or two and then backed off RAPIDLY. I thought maybe it was a fluke and the guy simply second guessed if he wanted a piece, but a similar thing happened this morning while I was out cruising on a wide open 3 lane stretch, but a modified WRX wagon this time. I honestly could have cared less to race the guy on the street, especially being a new car and all, but I did get a chuckle. Then I started wondering, maybe the wheels, hood, exhaust, etc. might be throwing off people who aren't overly keen on the details of these vehicles? Does this happen to other 1LE owners out there? Coming from those cars myself literally, I used to have no hesitation at all lining up on a Camaro SS, so it had me wondering if they're thinking I've got a 580HP monster that they don't want a piece of? I know the 1LE is not common and is very distinct looking so I'm wondering if this should be chocked up to ignorance? Anyway, just thought it was kinda funny and wondering if anyone else has had similar happen?

02-22-2014, 04:56 PM	#5
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	No hesitation until an SS actually schooled you! Lol __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

02-22-2014, 08:00 PM	#9
SS_BONE_'MARO Drives: 2012 45th AE 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 112	Silly __________________ CAI Intake · Solo Hi Flo Cats · Custom catback with X-pipe and custom chambered mufflers by Victor at Quality Muffler & Brake Oly WA - SCT JRE Tune

02-23-2014, 07:56 AM	#13
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	I get that stuff every now and again. Admittedly my car looks less and less like a 1LE with every mod. I'm almost 41 with a wife and kid. I don't worry about that kind of thing any more. If they want to street race go find someone else. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

02-22-2014, 03:30 PM	#2
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	Get used to it with Ricer 2.0's (that is who I refer to when a guy has a stockish STI, WRX, etc, slaps on some stickers and thinks they have 500bhp). A guy with a properly built one would not shy away from ya.. Most ricer and ricer 2.0's would not no a difference between any of the Camaro trims. They will buzz around you constantly...until you don't take the bait. I have had them tell me how nice my mustang or vette is when I am in the Camaro, for example..

02-22-2014, 04:41 PM	#3
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	The average person doesn't know the difference between a base model V6 Camaro and a ZL1 costing $30K more. They don't have a clue. To most people - a Camaro is a Camaro and they don't know or care about the differences between models (or have a clue how much the car cost or its HP or performance numbers). Now most serious performance enthusiasts will know the difference.

02-22-2014, 04:50 PM	#4
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	I had a guy ask if my 2SS/RS (non-1LE) is a ZL-1 (with 800 hp)...clueless...

02-22-2014, 05:54 PM	#6
banter Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Black Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 582	Happened to me today with a STi. Sounded like crap too. I always liked WRXs because they sound good despite being a 4 cyl, but this one was ruined.

02-22-2014, 07:26 PM	#8
2011shelby Drives: 2011ShelbyGT500 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 293	Maybe after seeing the 1LE badges instead of ZL1 badges they figured it wasn't worth wasting their gas.

02-23-2014, 06:40 AM	#12
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	He was hunting for a ZL1 to embarass but then seen it was a 1LE and backed off.