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ZL1ster · 02-13-2013, 06:39 PM

Do we need this much w/w fluid?

Are we stocking up w/w fluid for the Zombie Apocalypse?

Thinking 'we' can go w/half or even 1/4 of OE size and better position the w/w reservoir in a less important place in the back section of the engine bay.

THEN that valuable area the w/w reservoir currently dominates in the front section of the engine bay can be better used to house an OE ram-air like the BigGulp---maybe?

Surprised some six sigma black belt has not leaned this part out.
Think of the weight and material saved...

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-13-2013, 06:50 PM

yeah...they are waaay large capacity. With my cold air setup, mine went bye bye. I rarely drive it in the rain and would never use the washers anyways.

DangerZL1 · 02-13-2013, 06:54 PM

A moonshine runner could use this reservoir to haul the distilled stuff. It's way too big.

ZL1ster · 02-13-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

yeah...they are waaay large capacity. With my cold air setup, mine went bye bye. I rarely drive it in the rain and would never use the washers anyways.

True that... Can't remember when i had to re-fill my w/w fluid in any of my vehicles

ZL1ster · 02-13-2013, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

A moonshine runner could use this reservoir to haul the distilled stuff. It's way too big.

The man from TN said 'distilled'

One-Bad-ZL1 · 02-13-2013, 07:01 PM

Was his name Tickle!

Chevyman2 · 02-13-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Was his name Tickle!

No tickle is from pittslyvania county Virginia

Stix1 · 02-14-2013, 10:44 AM

Maybe it's just me, but I hate seeing a bat touching any part of a ZL1. LOL

snapp32e · 02-14-2013, 10:53 AM

When I see things like that I wonder how much Chev really cares about making the Camaro lighter. I know it's just a W/W tank but all the little things together add up in the end.

tpower · 02-14-2013, 11:34 AM

I changed mine to a much smaller one when we added CAI

2cnd chance · 02-14-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1ster

Do we need this much w/w fluid?

Are we stocking up w/w fluid for the Zombie Apocalypse?

Thinking 'we' can go w/half or even 1/4 of OE size and better position the w/w reservoir in a less important place in the back section of the engine bay.

THEN that valuable area the w/w reservoir currently dominates in the front section of the engine bay can be better used to house an OE ram-air like the BigGulp---maybe?

Surprised some six sigma black belt has not leaned this part out.
Think of the weight and material saved...

Can you weigh it full for us? Thanks. My guess 12 lbs.

ZED SLED · 02-14-2013, 11:52 AM

Looks like about the right size for converting to methanol injection

Sven59 · 02-14-2013, 12:14 PM

Is it the same one from other Camaro models? If so, they were just probably trying to save money by not having aanother one built for the ZL1. But I agree, I never use the washer fluid, it would probably do something to my Zaino finish if it oversprays the windshield.

Roto-fab 1 · 02-14-2013, 12:53 PM

[QUOTE=ZL1ster;6157198]Do we need this much w/w fluid?

Are we stocking up w/w fluid for the Zombie Apocalypse?

Thinking 'we' can go w/half or even 1/4 of OE size and better position the w/w reservoir in a less important place in the back section of the engine bay.

THEN that valuable area the w/w reservoir currently dominates in the front section of the engine bay can be better used to house an OE ram-air like the BigGulp---maybe?[QUOTE=ZL1ster;6157198]

We couldn't agree more!! So we thought for those of you with the Big Gulp and intercooler res, we need to go into R&D on a seperate ww relocation kit. Here are some pics of our clay mock up on the car. Strut tower brace is removed for clarity.

Capacity for this kit is right around 1qt. We will keep you guys updated on the progress!!

Jeremiah

02-13-2013, 06:39 PM	#1
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	Windshied Water Reservoir Do we need this much w/w fluid? Are we stocking up w/w fluid for the Zombie Apocalypse? Thinking 'we' can go w/half or even 1/4 of OE size and better position the w/w reservoir in a less important place in the back section of the engine bay. THEN that valuable area the w/w reservoir currently dominates in the front section of the engine bay can be better used to house an OE ram-air like the BigGulp---maybe? Surprised some six sigma black belt has not leaned this part out. Think of the weight and material saved...

02-13-2013, 06:50 PM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	yeah...they are waaay large capacity. With my cold air setup, mine went bye bye. I rarely drive it in the rain and would never use the washers anyways. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-13-2013, 07:01 PM	#6
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	Was his name Tickle! __________________

02-14-2013, 10:53 AM	#9
snapp32e Drives: '81-Z28/'07-Tundra/'12-ZL1/'13-Jeep Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	When I see things like that I wonder how much Chev really cares about making the Camaro lighter. I know it's just a W/W tank but all the little things together add up in the end. __________________ ZL1 #612

02-14-2013, 11:34 AM	#10
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	I changed mine to a much smaller one when we added CAI __________________

02-13-2013, 06:54 PM	#3
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	A moonshine runner could use this reservoir to haul the distilled stuff. It's way too big.

02-14-2013, 10:44 AM	#8
Stix1 Drives: 13' ZL1 CRT, 08' VW R32 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 61	Maybe it's just me, but I hate seeing a bat touching any part of a ZL1. LOL

02-14-2013, 11:52 AM	#12
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Looks like about the right size for converting to methanol injection __________________

02-14-2013, 12:14 PM	#13
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Is it the same one from other Camaro models? If so, they were just probably trying to save money by not having aanother one built for the ZL1. But I agree, I never use the washer fluid, it would probably do something to my Zaino finish if it oversprays the windshield. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

02-14-2013, 12:53 PM	#14
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	[QUOTE=ZL1ster;6157198]Do we need this much w/w fluid? Are we stocking up w/w fluid for the Zombie Apocalypse? Thinking 'we' can go w/half or even 1/4 of OE size and better position the w/w reservoir in a less important place in the back section of the engine bay. THEN that valuable area the w/w reservoir currently dominates in the front section of the engine bay can be better used to house an OE ram-air like the BigGulp---maybe?[QUOTE=ZL1ster;6157198] We couldn't agree more!! So we thought for those of you with the Big Gulp and intercooler res, we need to go into R&D on a seperate ww relocation kit. Here are some pics of our clay mock up on the car. Strut tower brace is removed for clarity. Capacity for this kit is right around 1qt. We will keep you guys updated on the progress!! Jeremiah Last edited by Roto-fab 1; 02-14-2013 at 12:54 PM. Reason: signature