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Bad@ssCamaro · 04-05-2012, 10:25 PM

.....(faint)

f ê r · 04-05-2012, 10:36 PM

Awesome car MR.R! Are you going to take her to the strip anytime soon?? Im looking forward to see what this babies can do in proper enthusiasts hands other than those suckers at internet mags.

dragon22 · 04-05-2012, 11:56 PM

Now that is just an AWESOME looking car! I am so envious! Enjoy that ride!

thebatdude · 04-05-2012, 11:58 PM

Sitting still it looks like a tiger about to pounce on a Mustang!
Wow

dragon22 · 04-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.R

Advice:
Please be careful when the tires are cold: they have little to no grip.

I still love it and I'm just amazed how perfect everything is. Usually you get something bad in a car: steering, brakes, engine, suspension...etc. The ZL1 has everything right - unbelievable.

I got a 0.99g today, with warmer tires. It's just so cold in Cleveland these days...

I took two colleagues for a ride and one needed to go pee as soon as we got back. That's all I can say. I checked the seat - It wasn't wet.

New baby's first wash and clean pics:

My God that car is beautiful!

CamaroTransAmFAM · 04-06-2012, 12:15 AM

Congrats cant wait to see one in the Texas streets

SummoneR · 04-06-2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super60

Congratulations on # 220

And Thanks from your ZL1 Build Team .

Enjoy the ride my friend

Mike Judge
Super60

Isn't that ZedL1 build team?

Kidding I have a Canadian Friend in my gaming team that has a Zed/28... I always give him a hard time about the Zed.

To the OP Very nice!! Congrats!

Ringo64 · 04-06-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.R

It's just so cold in Cleveland these days...

Come down to Florida. I was sweating pretty bad today just driving around with the windows down lol.

dragon22 · 04-06-2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebatdude

Sitting still it looks like a tiger about to pounce on a Mustang!
Wow

Andys562 · 04-06-2012, 12:25 AM

The interior lighting seems more blue as opposed to the aqua-color that the rest of us are used to... or is it just me?

Awill · 04-06-2012, 03:16 AM

AWESOME! CONGRATS! I can imagine the excitement you have. Like a young teen who's been saving up for a year and finally gets his first car!

IBMCamaro · 04-06-2012, 08:21 AM

Congrats Mr R!! How many times did you go back out in the garage that night to look at it again? :-)

Mr.R · 04-06-2012, 08:38 AM

Another discovery: if you accelerate a bit harder (not flooring it - you don't have to and I never did), it spins the wheels in second and sometimes in third gear (even in level2 - sport). If you're in second it's a bit scary- it wags the tail - controllable, unless you're turning. My new rule is to only accelerate harder in third gear, and even then, not in corners as it will get away from under you.

I also discovered the sound system this morning. It is awesome: crisp, powerful sound, easy to navigate menus. Best of all -in this case, it covers the exhaust so that my daughter doesn't say the car is too loud

. You got to learn how to trick them...

In any case, when I'm alone I prefer to listen to the awesome exhaust sound.

armysig · 04-06-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.R

In any case, when I'm alone I prefer to listen to the awesome exhaust sound.

And I thought I was the only one that liked doing this...

04-05-2012, 10:25 PM	#169
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04-06-2012, 12:15 AM	#174
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04-06-2012, 12:25 AM	#178
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	The interior lighting seems more blue as opposed to the aqua-color that the rest of us are used to... or is it just me? __________________ Black 2011 2LT RS. Matte Black ForgeStar F14, Fronts 20x8.5 - Rears 20x10.5 20% All-Around Tint. Black Painted Heritage Grill, Emblem-less. Black Rear Bowtie. AAC P13 DRL's. AAC License Plate LED's. AAC Dome Light/Trunk Light. AAC Tinted Sidemarkers. AAC SMD Afterburners. MRT V1 Exhaust. PFADT 1.25" Lowering Springs.

04-06-2012, 08:38 AM	#181
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	Another discovery: if you accelerate a bit harder (not flooring it - you don't have to and I never did), it spins the wheels in second and sometimes in third gear (even in level2 - sport). If you're in second it's a bit scary- it wags the tail - controllable, unless you're turning. My new rule is to only accelerate harder in third gear, and even then, not in corners as it will get away from under you. I also discovered the sound system this morning. It is awesome: crisp, powerful sound, easy to navigate menus. Best of all -in this case, it covers the exhaust so that my daughter doesn't say the car is too loud. You got to learn how to trick them... In any case, when I'm alone I prefer to listen to the awesome exhaust sound.

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f ê r The GYROMEISTER Drives: Future ZL-1 Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: EL YUNQUE Posts: 71	Awesome car MR.R! Are you going to take her to the strip anytime soon?? Im looking forward to see what this babies can do in proper enthusiasts hands other than those suckers at internet mags.

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