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Old 09-22-2011, 11:30 AM   #29
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I hope these videos will help put an end to those threads where people casually state that the ZL1 will not be worth the cost, because the ZL1 won't perform as well as a much cheaper, modified this or that, or a 6XX hp 2013 GT500.

It's clear from the videos that the ZL1 has been developed to be a complete factory race ready high performance vehicle.

Will there be vehicles out there that will have higher performance? Sure. However, I'll be willing to bet that it will difficult to obtain one that performs as well as the ZL1 for a price that is less or equal to the ZL1's price.
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Old 09-22-2011, 11:33 AM   #30
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GM has been doing a great job with this marketing campaign! I love it!
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Old 09-22-2011, 11:42 AM   #31
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My palms are literally swetty, my BP is elevated and I have shivers and tingles throughout my body and up and down my spine. No fooling. All I can say is Holy Mother of God.



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Old 09-22-2011, 12:05 PM   #32
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I'm sorry - I didn't get over there yet, but...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!Today is my sister-in-law's b-day, too, and my wifey's is Sunday, but if I could get you a ZL1, I sure would, brother. Have a GREAT day

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I just called my dealer to try and put a deposit to be on a waiting list for an LS that I want to modify into a ZL1 killer, but he said that I would be 10,346 on the waiting list, and they are now putting at least $35,000 dealer markup on all LSs since they finally realized what people will be doing.
Which dealer is this that I should avoid? j/k But seriously - what dealer?

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After watching this two new videos all I can say is WOW! I dont think people really realize exactly how much techonology is being put into the new Camaro ZL1. This Camaro is going to be something very very very very VERY special and I for one can't wait to see what it is capable of. I really dont think ANY other competitor on the market is going to be able to match this new ZL1 pound for pound even if it is lighter because they simply dont have what it takes to match both GM's performance & technology capabilities. All I can say is I want one and if I dont get one this year then I at least would like for Scott Settlemire or one of the new owners to give me a ride in one at Camaro Fest 3 next August because I cant wait to see this beast in action!
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I, too, have been trying to say about the same thing you have. I knew as soon as I saw it on the stage that February morning

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I hope these videos will help put an end to those threads where people casually state that the ZL1 will not be worth the cost, because the ZL1 won't perform as well as a much cheaper, modified this or that, or a 6XX hp 2013 GT500.

It's clear from the videos that the ZL1 has been developed to be a complete factory race ready high performance vehicle.

Will there be vehicles out there that will have higher performance? Sure. However, I'll be willing to bet that it will difficult to obtain one that performs as well as the ZL1 for a price that is less or equal to the ZL1's price.
It won't, but I'm sure when the embargo lifts, and when these start leaving black "11"s on the drag strip and terrorizing the streets across our beautiful country. That '13 could have 620 horse' but they better do something about using those phillies. Ford spent most of that car's budget under the hood, which is fine if you don't mind going straight all the time, but I think ZL1 (and CAMARO across the line) is more of a Ponycar than the 'stang is now. I'm so excited to see GM reveil the whole package. They're certainly showing they aren't affraid to take the car to the strip and kick up some VHT and rubber!

I completely agree with your last statement, too. I think it'll be a while before that's possible. It's easy to make a racecar, but it's another thing to make it enjoyable to drive every day, in all weather, in compete comfort.

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GM has been doing a great job with this marketing campaign! I love it!
I really hope we start seeing some TV ads. The internet is great, but the more I see CAMARO and ZL1, I think it's for the better for Chevrolet and ZL1.

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And to the naysayers out there:


T!O!L!D! Y!A! S!O!!!!......
I can't wait to see all the goodies you guys might still be holding out on us
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:19 PM   #33
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:23 PM   #34
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Everyday I wonder if I should have waited... but now I am stuck between upgrading my SS and getting S/C... or leave it with what i have done so far and hope the trade in value is high enough to get into one of these.


Also waiting on specs for the C7...
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:23 PM   #35
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Is it possible to have Ultra-Grin without actually possessing ZL1?...
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:25 PM   #36
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That last one had me hopin for a 1/4 time!
These aren't helping me want one any less......
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:25 PM   #37
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:28 PM   #38
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Everyday I wonder if I should have waited... but now I am stuck between upgrading my SS and getting S/C... or leave it with what i have done so far and hope the trade in value is high enough to get into one of these.


Also waiting on specs for the C7...

It's a tough question for sure. I was in the same boat about 3 months ago, but I started to pay more on my loan and a second payment every other pay check. I have been able to bring my loan down a lot, so I have been able to be way under the estimated value of the car. Once I'm ready to either sell my SS or trade it in, I should have a nice chunk of change to put down on the new ZL 1 with additional down payment from savings.

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Old 09-22-2011, 12:37 PM   #39
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I'll be watching this at home!!!
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:40 PM   #40
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Wahoo! Fbodfather has posted good to see you here again. Can't wait to be driving one of these to the camaro5fest III in Indy next August. The
Maryland/Virginia/DC has already started a list of names going.
Can't wait to see some ads on tv for this monster.
PS: My bday is Feb 27th and this would make a great present.
Oh and sweeeetttttt video's
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:43 PM   #41
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3 things about the drag video...

1 - Notice the front wheels are different?

2 - Is this the same car from the 'track pack' photos? (IMS Sticker)

3 - Awesome!
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:59 PM   #42
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Sweeeeet.
This shows axactly what GM has been saying about this car. It is an ENGINEERED performance car. So all the naysayers who say bah humbug, my Camaro is modded with more power is jaust as good, or yeah but the Shelby will get more power....nahnahnahnah nana stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

This car is built to rock ALL performance arenas. WOW...just WOW.
Lol, sounds like you're already smoking something.....
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