Did anyone regret upgrading their SS instead of buying a ZL1? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 12-06-2016, 07:50 PM

I have a lot of mods on my 2010 SS so I don't want to sell it but I have been looking hard at the ZL1's. If you upgraded your performance on your SS do you regret that you didn't just buy a ZL1 instead? I'm really having a hard time making the decision to buy a supercharger and new cam for my SS or trading in my SS for a ZL1.

Opinions please.

Russ

jrhagen · 12-06-2016, 08:32 PM

I built my SS just as I wanted it not like GM wanted it.

Spec · 12-06-2016, 08:39 PM

Nope, no regrets. I made this car mine and love the ride. I'd love to own a ZL1... but in no way is it a must have, and I am thoroughly satisfied with this SS.

1KillerSS · 12-06-2016, 08:49 PM

I wouldn't change a thing. Either way I would have modded the sh!t out of it!

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-06-2016, 08:55 PM

ZL1 is sweet but the SS is no joke with mods. Drop in the SC and cam! It's about what you make of a car not what you bought from the factory. Sounds like you and the SS are 1 now , so keep it and keep on modding brother.

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-06-2016, 08:57 PM

Oh and I have zero regrets on mine!

hammdo · 12-06-2016, 08:59 PM

Nope, same reasons, built mine the way I wanted...

-Don

splashlog48 · 12-06-2016, 09:17 PM

In 1 Word-------NO

nosmr2 · 12-06-2016, 09:25 PM

Nope. Bought the SS, had it for a year then wanted more power so I supercharged it. I'm not kindling myself, a ZL1 with the mag ride and the rest of the goodies would be awesome. But no complaints here.

Homeless Man · 12-06-2016, 09:31 PM

I wish I had a ZL1 buts it was way out of the budget. Everybody here is acting like they could afford it but just chose the SS

splashlog48 · 12-06-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I wish I had a ZL1 buts it was way out of the budget. Everybody here is acting like they could afford it but just chose the SS

Once its beefed up we're right in ZL1 territory price

1KillerSS · 12-06-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I wish I had a ZL1 buts it was way out of the budget. Everybody here is acting like they could afford it but just chose the SS

I bought mine before the ZL1 came out, so it wasn't even an option for me. I've got enough money in my SS to afford a brand new Vett. I actually chose the SS, it reminds me of my 69

OHIOSS · 12-06-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

I bought mine before the ZL1 came out, so it wasn't even an option for me. I've got enough money in my SS to afford a brand new Vett. I actually chose the SS, it reminds me of my 69

Yeah me too. I have a pre-production SS, R6P. No back up sensors, no HUD, GM chicklets on the fenders & GM Performance tag under the hood. It makes my SS a little unique.

I am a little surprised by the answers, I thought getting the ZL1 would be the majority of opinion. I know I won't get my money back for all of the mods I have on my SS & to put them all onto a ZL1 I will be paying for all the mods again. I probably have close to $5K of mods.

LCPLPunk · 12-06-2016, 10:44 PM

Was someone else going to pony up the extra 15k for me so I could get a ZL1?

12-06-2016, 07:50 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Did anyone regret upgrading their SS instead of buying a ZL1? I have a lot of mods on my 2010 SS so I don't want to sell it but I have been looking hard at the ZL1's. If you upgraded your performance on your SS do you regret that you didn't just buy a ZL1 instead? I'm really having a hard time making the decision to buy a supercharger and new cam for my SS or trading in my SS for a ZL1. Opinions please. Russ

12-06-2016, 08:49 PM	#4
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	I wouldn't change a thing. Either way I would have modded the sh!t out of it! __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

12-06-2016, 08:55 PM	#5
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	ZL1 is sweet but the SS is no joke with mods. Drop in the SC and cam! It's about what you make of a car not what you bought from the factory. Sounds like you and the SS are 1 now , so keep it and keep on modding brother. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

12-06-2016, 08:57 PM	#6
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Oh and I have zero regrets on mine! __________________ Car mods: never enough!

12-06-2016, 08:59 PM	#7
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Nope, same reasons, built mine the way I wanted... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

12-06-2016, 08:32 PM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I built my SS just as I wanted it not like GM wanted it.

12-06-2016, 08:39 PM	#3
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Nope, no regrets. I made this car mine and love the ride. I'd love to own a ZL1... but in no way is it a must have, and I am thoroughly satisfied with this SS.

12-06-2016, 09:17 PM	#8
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	In 1 Word-------NO

12-06-2016, 09:25 PM	#9
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Nope. Bought the SS, had it for a year then wanted more power so I supercharged it. I'm not kindling myself, a ZL1 with the mag ride and the rest of the goodies would be awesome. But no complaints here. __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion

12-06-2016, 09:31 PM	#10
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I wish I had a ZL1 buts it was way out of the budget. Everybody here is acting like they could afford it but just chose the SS __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

12-06-2016, 10:44 PM	#14
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Was someone else going to pony up the extra 15k for me so I could get a ZL1? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete