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Chipster · 10-23-2013, 07:13 AM

So i've been lurking around on here for a couple weeks now. I had seen a red ZL1 probably last year and liked it but hadn't thought much about it since. My DD has been a 2005 C230 Sedan for the last 5.5 years and i'm itching to get something much more fun to drive. Really like the look of the ZL1, which is odd because my roommate has an SS and while I like it, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy one. Hoping to pick something up in the spring, most likely a 2012 or 13 and will probably do all the normal bolt ons.
I wanted to find a car that was as new as possible, good looks, and plenty of power. For a while I was strongly leaning towards a GT500 but now I find the ZL1 much more appealing. So I plan to continue lurking around here and learning more about the cars. If there are any local people in VA with modified cars, maybe we could meet up sometime.

Chip

cam99 · 10-23-2013, 05:16 PM

great place to get ideas for what you will want to do with the new zl1. Is it hard keeping an older exotic on the road? Very cool car, but would scare the hell out of me to repair or maintain

Chipster · 10-24-2013, 03:10 PM

Haha its tough to say 100%. Mine was unfortunately not in the shape I thought it was in and needed somewhat of a rebuild right offering buying it. Had it over 4 years and probably have $30k in maintenance. I do most of the stuff so it has been a learning experience. Not something I could drive everyday though. Has a FABSPEED exhaust and is pretty loud. That's why I want a new DD! Had a Viper before the Diablo and I drove that more. I think a ZL1 would keep me more entertained but I will keep the Diablo.

DwRed1LTV6 · 10-24-2013, 04:37 PM

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KaBoom1701 · 10-24-2013, 05:20 PM

Cant go wrong the ZL1!

The GT500 is a little faster in a straight line but the ZL1 tracks better and wins on over all points for looks, feel, steering, handling, ect.

StreetSS · 10-24-2013, 05:29 PM

Go to aquia harbor shopping center on 11/10. The VA camaro club will be there @ 8:30 am weather permitting. There will be some modded camaros including mine there.

Chipster · 10-24-2013, 05:56 PM

Thanks guys. I will try to remember! I work right by Quantico. Saw a black ZL1 in Fredericksburg yesterday and I looked at the white one at Radley the other day just to get an idea.

2010 SSRS · 10-24-2013, 06:01 PM

Welcome to Camaro5

Chipster · 10-24-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Welcome to Camaro5

Thanks!

AbsolutHank · 10-24-2013, 06:17 PM

Hey Chip. I know you from the Alley as well. Send me a PM. I'm getting some work done on my ZL1 now. I'll have it tuned over the weekend..hoping for 600rwhp.

Chipster · 10-24-2013, 07:02 PM

Will do. I thought the name looked familiar

OldScoolCamaro · 10-24-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipster

So i've been lurking around on here for a couple weeks now. I had seen a red ZL1 probably last year and liked it but hadn't thought much about it since. My DD has been a 2005 C230 Sedan for the last 5.5 years and i'm itching to get something much more fun to drive. Really like the look of the ZL1,

....I think many here could think of a handfull of cars more fun to drive than that little MB...but, the ZL1 is a blast to drive....go for it...., it's time to move up doncha think since you posted the question?

Chipster · 10-25-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

....I think many here could think of a handfull of cars more fun to drive than that little MB...but, the ZL1 is a blast to drive....go for it...., it's time to move up doncha think since you posted the question?

Haha well when I got the C230 I was commuting about 85 miles a day. Last of the supercharged 4 cyl so I've gotten as good as 37.5 mpg in that hog. I only drive about 40 miles a day the last couple years so mpg doesn't bother me too much now lol. I will need to test drive one but I'm going to wait until April at least due to work stuff.

10-23-2013, 07:13 AM	#1
Chipster Interest Drives: 91 Lamborghini Diablo Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 12	Not an owner...Yet! So i've been lurking around on here for a couple weeks now. I had seen a red ZL1 probably last year and liked it but hadn't thought much about it since. My DD has been a 2005 C230 Sedan for the last 5.5 years and i'm itching to get something much more fun to drive. Really like the look of the ZL1, which is odd because my roommate has an SS and while I like it, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy one. Hoping to pick something up in the spring, most likely a 2012 or 13 and will probably do all the normal bolt ons. I wanted to find a car that was as new as possible, good looks, and plenty of power. For a while I was strongly leaning towards a GT500 but now I find the ZL1 much more appealing. So I plan to continue lurking around here and learning more about the cars. If there are any local people in VA with modified cars, maybe we could meet up sometime. Chip __________________ 91 Lamborghini Diablo White/Red (Work, SP Eng.) 05 Mercedes C230 SS

10-23-2013, 05:16 PM	#2
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	great place to get ideas for what you will want to do with the new zl1. Is it hard keeping an older exotic on the road? Very cool car, but would scare the hell out of me to repair or maintain __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

10-24-2013, 03:10 PM	#3
Chipster Interest Drives: 91 Lamborghini Diablo Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 12	Haha its tough to say 100%. Mine was unfortunately not in the shape I thought it was in and needed somewhat of a rebuild right offering buying it. Had it over 4 years and probably have $30k in maintenance. I do most of the stuff so it has been a learning experience. Not something I could drive everyday though. Has a FABSPEED exhaust and is pretty loud. That's why I want a new DD! Had a Viper before the Diablo and I drove that more. I think a ZL1 would keep me more entertained but I will keep the Diablo. __________________ 91 Lamborghini Diablo White/Red (Work, SP Eng.) 05 Mercedes C230 SS

10-24-2013, 04:37 PM	#4
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Welcome to Camaro5 __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

10-24-2013, 05:20 PM	#5
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Cant go wrong the ZL1! The GT500 is a little faster in a straight line but the ZL1 tracks better and wins on over all points for looks, feel, steering, handling, ect. __________________ 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.

10-24-2013, 05:29 PM	#6
StreetSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: VA Posts: 160 View My Garage	Go to aquia harbor shopping center on 11/10. The VA camaro club will be there @ 8:30 am weather permitting. There will be some modded camaros including mine there.

10-24-2013, 05:56 PM	#7
Chipster Interest Drives: 91 Lamborghini Diablo Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 12	Thanks guys. I will try to remember! I work right by Quantico. Saw a black ZL1 in Fredericksburg yesterday and I looked at the white one at Radley the other day just to get an idea. __________________ 91 Lamborghini Diablo White/Red (Work, SP Eng.) 05 Mercedes C230 SS

10-24-2013, 06:01 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Welcome to Camaro5 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-24-2013, 06:17 PM	#10
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	Hey Chip. I know you from the Alley as well. Send me a PM. I'm getting some work done on my ZL1 now. I'll have it tuned over the weekend..hoping for 600rwhp. __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero*

10-24-2013, 07:02 PM	#11
Chipster Interest Drives: 91 Lamborghini Diablo Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 12	Will do. I thought the name looked familiar __________________ 91 Lamborghini Diablo White/Red (Work, SP Eng.) 05 Mercedes C230 SS