The ZL1 virginity thread-poll - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bumblebeecamaro · 04-13-2013, 08:39 AM

I decided to trade in my '10 SS Maggie car for a '13 ZL1 mainly due to having a factory warranty again. The tempting thoughts of putting aftermarket goodies on my Z tempt me every day. I must resist because I can never forget that's the reason why I let my previous Bumblebee go.

So, here's the question-poll. How many peeps plan on modifying their ZL1 cars vs how many peeps wanna keep their cars stock for warranty reasons?

snapp32e · 04-13-2013, 08:58 AM

Parts are all sitting at the performance shop, just have to wait for warmer weather and the snow to disappear so I can get the car there now. What a rotten spring here so far.

Vangres · 04-13-2013, 09:47 AM

The only cars that I have done mods on are camaros, rest of the cars I owned I didn't touch, the only reason I did mod my current ZL1 is because I have done a ton of mods on my 97 SS and I had the car for 5 years before selling it, without any problems.
So for me the Camaro is a solid car that can take on the mods, as long as you really don't over do it.

Al C. · 04-13-2013, 10:11 AM

I'm doing engine mods that will be "warranty friendly" (if that makes sense)... There are a couple dealerships here that will accept warranty claims even if your car is tuned... It all depends on the relationship your tuner has with the dealership.

hognutz · 04-13-2013, 02:03 PM

Car needs power mods and just a little tighting up in the rear flex.

pulley, cai, trailing arms, rear sub bushings. then the car is just rock solid but you can go farther if you want to.

G4M3OVR · 04-13-2013, 02:46 PM

There needs to be at least one more option to choose from. I'm going to be modding mine for sound. The power will more-or-less be a byproduct of what my intent is. Headers, CAI and cam are all I'm looking to do for a while. There should also be an option for guys planning to do exterior/interior/lightning mods.

AirManFL · 04-13-2013, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

I decided to trade in my '10 SS Maggie car for a '13 ZL1 mainly due to having a factory warranty again. The tempting thoughts of putting aftermarket goodies on my Z tempt me every day. I must resist because I can never forget that's the reason why I let my previous Bumblebee go.

So, here's the question-poll. How many peeps plan on modifying their ZL1 cars vs how many peeps wanna keep their cars stock for warranty reasons?

You gave up thousands of dollars in mods to get a car with a factory warranty?

I saw your ZL1 at old town and it is beautiful. That can't be the only reason you traded your heavily modded SS.

Rob

SlingShot · 04-13-2013, 03:24 PM

Only doing warranty friendly mods here, Roto Fab, Solo cats, QTP cut outs, lighting.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 04-13-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al C.

I'm doing engine mods that will be "warranty friendly" (if that makes sense)... There are a couple dealerships here that will accept warranty claims even if your car is tuned... It all depends on the relationship your tuner has with the dealership.

+1

TripleBlkZL1 · 04-13-2013, 03:55 PM

At first I thought this poll was to see if there were any virgin ZL1 driver's lmaooo

bumblebeecamaro · 04-13-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirManFL

You gave up thousands of dollars in mods to get a car with a factory warranty?

I saw your ZL1 at old town and it is beautiful. That can't be the only reason you traded your heavily modded SS.

Rob

Pretty much. I loved my Bee but me always worrying about the engine letting go was wearing on me. That was always the reason why I hardly ever got in the throttle heavily.

Living in fear is never a good thing.

RedCamaroZL1 · 04-13-2013, 09:36 PM

I had similar experience as OP. I wanted a car that would run like a champ from the factory. There are very few cars that you'll run up against in traffic that are faster unless you live in California of Florida.
I had a '99 Z28 with a turbo charger. Ran great for a while, but wear and tear were starting to show and it was going to cost me a lot to keep it going. More power= more broken parts.
I have 1 mod planned for my ZL1. Rotofab because if looks great and sounds awesome! Easily changed back to stock and no warranty issues. Also it won't put addition stress on the car.
If I was ever brave again to mod, I'd have it done right at a place like Livernois. That package looks amazing!

Blueclyde · 04-13-2013, 09:44 PM

Man, tough decision. I'm a car guy and always want more HP. Have made any mods yet though but would sure like another 50 to the wheels.

shiner98 · 04-13-2013, 09:49 PM

Keeping mine stock except for the Rx oil catch can.

View Poll Results: Keep your ZL1 stock or modify?
Keep it a virgin for multiple reasons	40	36.70%
Modify it for even more power	69	63.30%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

04-13-2013, 08:39 AM	#1
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	The ZL1 virginity thread-poll I decided to trade in my '10 SS Maggie car for a '13 ZL1 mainly due to having a factory warranty again. The tempting thoughts of putting aftermarket goodies on my Z tempt me every day. I must resist because I can never forget that's the reason why I let my previous Bumblebee go. So, here's the question-poll. How many peeps plan on modifying their ZL1 cars vs how many peeps wanna keep their cars stock for warranty reasons? __________________

04-13-2013, 08:58 AM	#2
snapp32e Drives: '81-Z28/'07-Tundra/'12-ZL1/'13-Jeep Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	Parts are all sitting at the performance shop, just have to wait for warmer weather and the snow to disappear so I can get the car there now. What a rotten spring here so far. __________________ ZL1 #612

04-13-2013, 02:03 PM	#5
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	Car needs power mods and just a little tighting up in the rear flex. pulley, cai, trailing arms, rear sub bushings. then the car is just rock solid but you can go farther if you want to. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

04-13-2013, 03:24 PM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Only doing warranty friendly mods here, Roto Fab, Solo cats, QTP cut outs, lighting. __________________

04-13-2013, 09:47 AM	#3
Vangres Timed Rage Drives: Mercedes Benz 300 C sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 488 View My Garage	The only cars that I have done mods on are camaros, rest of the cars I owned I didn't touch, the only reason I did mod my current ZL1 is because I have done a ton of mods on my 97 SS and I had the car for 5 years before selling it, without any problems. So for me the Camaro is a solid car that can take on the mods, as long as you really don't over do it.

04-13-2013, 10:11 AM	#4
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	I'm doing engine mods that will be "warranty friendly" (if that makes sense)... There are a couple dealerships here that will accept warranty claims even if your car is tuned... It all depends on the relationship your tuner has with the dealership.

04-13-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
G4M3OVR Drives: '05 OB Neon SRT4, '13 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Jersey Posts: 106	There needs to be at least one more option to choose from. I'm going to be modding mine for sound. The power will more-or-less be a byproduct of what my intent is. Headers, CAI and cam are all I'm looking to do for a while. There should also be an option for guys planning to do exterior/interior/lightning mods.

04-13-2013, 03:55 PM	#10
TripleBlkZL1 Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 & 18 2500HD Duramax Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 733 View My Garage	At first I thought this poll was to see if there were any virgin ZL1 driver's lmaooo __________________ Procharged 2018 ZL1 A10 2018 2500HD Duramax

04-13-2013, 09:36 PM	#12
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	I had similar experience as OP. I wanted a car that would run like a champ from the factory. There are very few cars that you'll run up against in traffic that are faster unless you live in California of Florida. I had a '99 Z28 with a turbo charger. Ran great for a while, but wear and tear were starting to show and it was going to cost me a lot to keep it going. More power= more broken parts. I have 1 mod planned for my ZL1. Rotofab because if looks great and sounds awesome! Easily changed back to stock and no warranty issues. Also it won't put addition stress on the car. If I was ever brave again to mod, I'd have it done right at a place like Livernois. That package looks amazing!

04-13-2013, 09:44 PM	#13
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	Man, tough decision. I'm a car guy and always want more HP. Have made any mods yet though but would sure like another 50 to the wheels.

04-13-2013, 09:49 PM	#14
shiner98 Drives: 13 AshGray M6 ZL1 w/Nav/ECF/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Galveston, TX Posts: 76	Keeping mine stock except for the Rx oil catch can.