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c4maroboy · 04-06-2012, 08:49 AM

AlexM · 04-06-2012, 09:55 AM

Dream car, man!!! Took my breath away when I saw the "clean" pics

Tom D · 04-06-2012, 10:06 AM

Congrats. That is a beautiful car. Good job GM.

klatterblast · 04-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Congrats that's a sweet ride.

2cnd chance · 04-06-2012, 10:21 AM

That's awesome!

tooslow · 04-06-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.R

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.

So, are you saying the ZL1 has trouble putting it's power down to the pavement on the stock Goodyears? I thought that was an issue reserved for certain other 550+ HP ponywars.

Overflow · 04-06-2012, 10:40 AM

Congrats!!

Bromaro · 04-06-2012, 10:46 AM

Congrats!

htron50 · 04-06-2012, 11:08 AM

Mr. R, thanks for sharing! It makes the anticipation greater and helps til arrival time!

blakechase · 04-06-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_manx

Dude, you have a floor drain in your garage? I am so jealous...

+1

He could wash his baby in the garage!!! so jealous!

Happy_Dan · 04-06-2012, 11:39 AM

I soooo wanted a drain in my garage but it is illegal in my town. I was going to put it in and hide it but changed my mind.

We should post picture of some of the garages! Of course with ZL1's in them so they stay in this forum! I'll post mine as soon as I get it.

blakechase · 04-06-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

I soooo wanted a drain in my garage but it is illegal in my town. I was going to put it in and hide it but changed my mind.

We should post picture of some of the garages! Of course with ZL1's in them so they stay in this forum! I'll post mine as soon as I get it.

awesome idea, we should start a garage thread!

Mr.R · 04-06-2012, 12:16 PM

So, first gear - forget it, second gear even if you go steady and push hard, not really floor it - the back swings a bit (controllable) and you can feel the tires spinning - and this is on mode 2 with traction/stability control on. Maybe it's because it's only 40 degrees F outside and the tires are not warm enough. I'm sure that if I put it in mode 5 race, it will spin the tires even in 3rd, - I believe it did that even on mode 2 on rough pavement. It is a beast! It bites back too! You need to be very careful with that pedal....

garcmol · 04-06-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.R

So, first gear - forget it, second gear even if you go steady and push hard, not really floor it - the back swings a bit (controllable) and you can feel the tires spinning - and this is on mode 2 with traction/stability control on. Maybe it's because it's only 40 degrees F outside and the tires are not warm enough. I'm sure that if I put it in mode 5 race, it will spin the tires even in 3rd, - I believe it did that even on mode 2 on rough pavement. It is a beast! It bites back too! You need to be very careful with that pedal....

Very cool. Congrats on your new car. I can't catch up all the reading, but looks like you're lovin' it!

04-06-2012, 08:49 AM	#183
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	__________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

04-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#185
Tom D Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 415 View My Garage	Congrats. That is a beautiful car. Good job GM. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS RJT, ADM CAI, Borla Shorties, Borla "S" Cat Back, Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, GMS Wires, GMS Rear Trailing Arms, GMS Rotors, GMS End Links, GMS Tunnel Brace, GMS Rear Tie Rods, GMS 1G Suspension Package, GMS Stage 3 CNC ported heads, GMS Spec'd R12 Custom Ground Camshaft, Snow Meth Injection, GMS Custom Tuned, Norris Catch Can, MTI Brake Lines, Pfadt Coilovers, Sway Bars, Camber Kit, and Rear LCA Reinforcement, , AAC Footwell, Trunk, DRL and Dome LED Lighting, Technostalgia Tail Lights, RED B/A Pedals, Kompression Custom Wheels with Nitto tires, 621RWHP/584RWTQ

04-06-2012, 10:20 AM	#186
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	Congrats that's a sweet ride. __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

04-06-2012, 10:40 AM	#189
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Congrats!! __________________

04-06-2012, 10:46 AM	#190
Bromaro Drives: 45th Anniversary Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 56 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...11#post4111011

04-06-2012, 09:55 AM	#184
AlexM Drives: Used to be 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 636	Dream car, man!!! Took my breath away when I saw the "clean" pics

04-06-2012, 10:21 AM	#187
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	That's awesome!

04-06-2012, 11:08 AM	#191
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	Mr. R, thanks for sharing! It makes the anticipation greater and helps til arrival time!

04-06-2012, 11:39 AM	#193
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	I soooo wanted a drain in my garage but it is illegal in my town. I was going to put it in and hide it but changed my mind. We should post picture of some of the garages! Of course with ZL1's in them so they stay in this forum! I'll post mine as soon as I get it.

04-06-2012, 12:16 PM	#195
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	So, first gear - forget it, second gear even if you go steady and push hard, not really floor it - the back swings a bit (controllable) and you can feel the tires spinning - and this is on mode 2 with traction/stability control on. Maybe it's because it's only 40 degrees F outside and the tires are not warm enough. I'm sure that if I put it in mode 5 race, it will spin the tires even in 3rd, - I believe it did that even on mode 2 on rough pavement. It is a beast! It bites back too! You need to be very careful with that pedal....

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