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cam99 · 04-14-2016, 08:14 PM

Picked up my second ZL1 after selling my first one over a year ago. After running the VIN i realized there was something different about the vin sequence compared to my first. Did some research and found out it was a pre-production car (#41) built on 12/22/11. It was in GM's hands for about 6 months and 4k miles, then shipped to Canada. It was there for a couple years and made its way back to Michigan and thats where I got it from. Loving it!

Bigtime53 · 04-14-2016, 08:25 PM

Great looking car! I am like you I sold the 13 I ordered then waited about 3 months and bought another 13 model. After the supercharger and the rear end went bad on it I sold it. I could not stay out of them so I bought a new 15 and I am really liking this car! I wanted the recaro's bad to so I am happy now.

cam99 · 04-14-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

Great looking car! I am like you I sold the 13 I ordered then waited about 3 months and bought another 13 model. After the supercharger and the rear end went bad on it I sold it. I could not stay out of them so I bought a new 15 and I am really liking this car! I wanted the recaro's bad to so I am happy now.

thanks! yes the Recaro's would be awesome. how do you like them compared to the standard seats?

Travis104 · 04-14-2016, 09:02 PM

I had a 13zl1, and traded it for a 14zl1. The main reason was for the recaros. The seats seem to hold you in well around turns, and very comfortable, even while wearing my glock 43...lol

Bigtime53 · 04-14-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis104

I had a 13zl1, and traded it for a 14zl1. The main reason was for the recaros. The seats seem to hold you in well around turns, and very comfortable, even while wearing my glock 43...lol

LOL! Same thing here but I don't wear my glock!

DeSH · 04-14-2016, 10:35 PM

Very nice ZL1. Don't sell it this time. Are your quarter mile times with your current or previous car?

RedZL1 · 04-15-2016, 05:02 AM

Welcome back! Are you planning on doing any mods?

KaBoom1701 · 04-15-2016, 10:35 AM

Wish those dam Recaros weren't so expensive....I'd like to install some in my car for track day...

Tricksta · 04-15-2016, 10:53 AM

I wish I would of jumped on buying a ZL1 when I had the chance. Now I'm too far modded into the SS

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DeSH · 04-15-2016, 11:54 AM

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I wish I would of jumped on buying a ZL1 when I had the chance. Now I'm too far modded into the SS

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It's never too late. Demod, Sell car, Buy ZL1. I know, easier said than done.

Tricksta · 04-15-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DeSH

It's never too late. Demod, Sell car, Buy ZL1. I know, easier said than done.

Suppose I could just post it for private sale and see what happens with it.

flipstyledsm22 · 04-15-2016, 02:22 PM

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Suppose I could just post it for private sale and see what happens with it.

Someone, somewhere, is looking for your setup. If you put it out there now, it won't stress you out as much, as if you were to buy a ZL1 and then stress because you haven't sold the SS yet.

cam99 · 04-15-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeSH

Very nice ZL1. Don't sell it this time. Are your quarter mile times with your current or previous car?

My last car. This one hasn't been to the track yet, but it will

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Originally Posted by RedZL1

Welcome back! Are you planning on doing any mods?

Thanks. No real plans for this one, but I'm sure I won't be able to leave it completely alone

harmonyp · 04-16-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cam99

thanks! yes the Recaro's would be awesome. how do you like them compared to the standard seats?

Definitely better. I have had both. I am more comfortable with the Recaros (2 1/2 hrs driving per day), and they fit me much better. For me, the Recaros really make the car.

04-14-2016, 08:14 PM	#1
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	Bought a CTF 2012 ZL1 Picked up my second ZL1 after selling my first one over a year ago. After running the VIN i realized there was something different about the vin sequence compared to my first. Did some research and found out it was a pre-production car (#41) built on 12/22/11. It was in GM's hands for about 6 months and 4k miles, then shipped to Canada. It was there for a couple years and made its way back to Michigan and thats where I got it from. Loving it! Attached Images __________________ 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

04-15-2016, 10:35 AM	#8
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Wish those dam Recaros weren't so expensive....I'd like to install some in my car for track day... __________________ 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.

04-15-2016, 10:53 AM	#9
Tricksta Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Leipsic,Ohio Posts: 3,811 View My Garage	I wish I would of jumped on buying a ZL1 when I had the chance. Now I'm too far modded into the SS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Modifications GM Dark Tail Lights / 3rd Brake Light & Reflectors \| LED Reverse Lights \| Diode Dynamics Side Markers \| Borla "ATAK" Cat Back Exhaust

04-14-2016, 08:25 PM	#2
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Great looking car! I am like you I sold the 13 I ordered then waited about 3 months and bought another 13 model. After the supercharger and the rear end went bad on it I sold it. I could not stay out of them so I bought a new 15 and I am really liking this car! I wanted the recaro's bad to so I am happy now.

04-14-2016, 09:02 PM	#4
Travis104 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 591	I had a 13zl1, and traded it for a 14zl1. The main reason was for the recaros. The seats seem to hold you in well around turns, and very comfortable, even while wearing my glock 43...lol

04-14-2016, 10:35 PM	#6
DeSH Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #4801 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 241	Very nice ZL1. Don't sell it this time. Are your quarter mile times with your current or previous car?

04-15-2016, 05:02 AM	#7
RedZL1 Drives: Victory Red ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairless Hills PA Posts: 125	Welcome back! Are you planning on doing any mods?