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ZL1RHINO · 02-20-2014, 11:44 PM

Man seriously bro if I already didn't have mine I would buy Gen 5's ZL1 we have pretty much the same mods but from different shops easily over 10 grand in mods and he's only asking 54k that's one hell of a deal. Don't pass it up. It's an auto if that's not what your looking for mines a stick you can buy mine then ill buy his. I'am tired of losing to auto's on the drag strip��

Todd in Vancouver · 02-21-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1RHINO

Man seriously bro if I already didn't have mine I would buy Gen 5's ZL1 we have pretty much the same mods but from different shops easily over 10 grand in mods and he's only asking 54k that's one hell of a deal. Don't pass it up. It's an auto if that's not what your looking for mines a stick you can buy mine then ill buy his. I'am tired of losing to auto's on the drag strip��

+1

Grab this car before it's gone because it is an AWESOME DEAL!

Do it, do it now!

buffalobill · 02-21-2014, 10:32 AM

In my mind performance mods decrease value.

ZL1RHINO · 02-21-2014, 01:56 PM

Really so why did my zl1 cost more than a V6 camaro?

TomF1 · 02-21-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nickswe

OK so far so good, but that means it will show incorrect values on the gauge right?

Because in km/h it would go up to 300-something km/h, while on mph it would be much less.

How would that cope?

I copes very well.

When in metric mode, I go 100 KM/h
and the needle points at 100

when in U.S. mode, I go 60 MPH
and the needle points at 60.

v8 · 02-23-2014, 10:58 AM

I think you are all missing the point. What he means is if he likes to drive in km/h, the max the gages will register is 200. So driving in in metric mode, you have no idea how fast you are going once you pass 200km/h. It is impossible to register 250km/h even though the car is capable of that as the gage font only goes to 200. So once you pass 200km/h (120mph) you must switch to imperial as the needle will be "buried"
That is the complaint with Canadians buying US cars as we are in metric as well.
I'm not sure if anyone can chime in, but maybe a Canadian gauge cluster can be installed plug and play?

BrunSS · 02-23-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by v8

I think you are all missing the point. What he means is if he likes to drive in km/h, the max the gages will register is 200. So driving in in metric mode, you have no idea how fast you are going once you pass 200km/h. It is impossible to register 250km/h even though the car is capable of that as the gage font only goes to 200. So once you pass 200km/h (120mph) you must switch to imperial as the needle will be "buried"
That is the complaint with Canadians buying US cars as we are in metric as well.
I'm not sure if anyone can chime in, but maybe a Canadian gauge cluster can be installed plug and play?

You have a digital Gauge in the middle and this will Display more than 200 km/h !! So you re Good !! You will See how fast you are

v8 · 02-23-2014, 11:59 AM

good call,
I was referring just to the gages, but you are right, the digital HUD will display more. And at that speed you should be looking up!!!!!

danvillekidd · 02-23-2014, 03:03 PM

The only thing I can add is in the 3+ years that I have owned a 5th gen Camaro, I don't remember ever using the analog speedo. Between the DIC on the SS and the hud on the ZL1, there was never a need for it. After driving one, you may find that you won't use the analog speedo and at that point it really won't matter.

BigBoyBlue · 02-23-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by buffalobill

In my mind performance mods decrease value.

That's fine, but why screw up someone else's sale? Sometimes it's better to keep your opinion to your self.

Trackman · 02-23-2014, 04:36 PM

I would consider selling mine. I'll deliver it to Dallas right after Camarofest. Triple black and possibly the fastest ZL1 on C5.

CanadianZL1#992 · 02-23-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by danvillekidd

The only thing I can add is in the 3+ years that I have owned a 5th gen Camaro, I don't remember ever using the analog speedo. Between the DIC on the SS and the hud on the ZL1, there was never a need for it. After driving one, you may find that you won't use the analog speedo and at that point it really won't matter.

+1. I don't think I've even looked at the analog tach either. Even at the track I have aeroforce gauges I've programmed the red warning led's to flash at 6500 rpm for a shift light

blessedhellride · 02-23-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Z28

2014s have 6500 off sticker

Where? I just bought mine with 58200 out the door. That is about the best price in Dallas. It was 54100, without ttl. Dealers here are not negotiating that much. I looked everywhere too.

nickswe · 03-03-2014, 06:41 PM

Wow lots of answers since I last visited the forum. I've been busy with moving from Sweden to the states, and I am now located temporary in an apartment at Firewheel in Garland.

I am still looking for a Camaro. Not sure still if ZL1 is the car for me, reason being that it might be harder to sell off once I decide to go back to Sweden. It is not sure that I will be allowed to bring it back with me without having to pay taxes... Still working on that question with customs in Sweden.

So for now I am open for both SS and ZL1.

How big is the second-hand market for ZL1's? Is it easy to get it sold? (Considering the piece is in good shape with decent mileage etc. ofc).

02-23-2014, 10:58 AM	#20
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I think you are all missing the point. What he means is if he likes to drive in km/h, the max the gages will register is 200. So driving in in metric mode, you have no idea how fast you are going once you pass 200km/h. It is impossible to register 250km/h even though the car is capable of that as the gage font only goes to 200. So once you pass 200km/h (120mph) you must switch to imperial as the needle will be "buried" That is the complaint with Canadians buying US cars as we are in metric as well. I'm not sure if anyone can chime in, but maybe a Canadian gauge cluster can be installed plug and play? __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

02-23-2014, 11:59 AM	#22
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	good call, I was referring just to the gages, but you are right, the digital HUD will display more. And at that speed you should be looking up!!!!! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

03-03-2014, 06:41 PM	#28
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Wow lots of answers since I last visited the forum. I've been busy with moving from Sweden to the states, and I am now located temporary in an apartment at Firewheel in Garland. I am still looking for a Camaro. Not sure still if ZL1 is the car for me, reason being that it might be harder to sell off once I decide to go back to Sweden. It is not sure that I will be allowed to bring it back with me without having to pay taxes... Still working on that question with customs in Sweden. So for now I am open for both SS and ZL1. How big is the second-hand market for ZL1's? Is it easy to get it sold? (Considering the piece is in good shape with decent mileage etc. ofc). __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

02-20-2014, 11:44 PM	#15
ZL1RHINO Drives: 2013 black on black Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia,Texas Posts: 122 View My Garage	Man seriously bro if I already didn't have mine I would buy Gen 5's ZL1 we have pretty much the same mods but from different shops easily over 10 grand in mods and he's only asking 54k that's one hell of a deal. Don't pass it up. It's an auto if that's not what your looking for mines a stick you can buy mine then ill buy his. I'am tired of losing to auto's on the drag strip��

02-21-2014, 10:32 AM	#17
buffalobill Drives: 2014 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: sedona az Posts: 58	In my mind performance mods decrease value.

02-21-2014, 01:56 PM	#18
ZL1RHINO Drives: 2013 black on black Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia,Texas Posts: 122 View My Garage	Really so why did my zl1 cost more than a V6 camaro?

02-23-2014, 03:03 PM	#23
danvillekidd 2013 ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 m6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Avondale AZ & Indy will always be home Posts: 870 View My Garage	The only thing I can add is in the 3+ years that I have owned a 5th gen Camaro, I don't remember ever using the analog speedo. Between the DIC on the SS and the hud on the ZL1, there was never a need for it. After driving one, you may find that you won't use the analog speedo and at that point it really won't matter.

02-23-2014, 04:36 PM	#25
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	I would consider selling mine. I'll deliver it to Dallas right after Camarofest. Triple black and possibly the fastest ZL1 on C5.