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03-04-2013, 09:55 PM
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 Drives: 2013 black on black ZL1 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: New York
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Is this worth the $ ?
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03-04-2013, 10:08 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011
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my .02 is this no it is not worth $799. Some have said they got it cheaper though so this is how I would decide.
1. rotofab if you don't want the carbon finish. 2. k&n if you do as it is real carbon fiber. sombody said they paid $590 for a k&n. the rotofab can be had for $399 though without the carbon hydrodip finish. then again I am not huge hydrodipped carbon fan but to each there own. I just went normal rotofab but I am not spending money to bling this car out all funds are going towards making it faster period.
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03-04-2013, 11:26 PM
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Drives: Camaro Of The Week. Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: San Diego, CA
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CAI inc is a lot better and cheaper. $399
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03-05-2013, 12:53 AM
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Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS, 13' GB Shelby GT500 Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
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03-05-2013, 06:18 AM
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Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012
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**SOLD**2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!". |
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03-05-2013, 07:22 AM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
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Hands down Roto-Fab !!!
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03-05-2013, 08:44 AM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Calgary,Ab
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I have used K&N products on all my vehicles for many years with great results. HOWEVER!! I purchased the Roto Fab cai for my ZL1. I have to say first off the customer service is top notch and the product and the quality is excellent! They are the little guy so to speak but they have earned themselves a pretty strong reputation. Also it's nice to see the support and feedback they have given to the forum members here! It shows they care about your business! To me it's all about how you treat people in this world and Roto Fab most definitely has displayed the proper way to do things! Both products perform well but the staff at Roto Fab is hard to beat! Plus I got a complementary kick ass tee shirt with my order!
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03-05-2013, 11:56 AM
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heat barrier
Doesnt CF absorb less heat, making it a better barrier from the warm air around the engine?
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03-05-2013, 12:49 PM
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Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SLC, UT
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The sweet thing about the K&N is the tube and the heat shield are both made or real Carbon fiber. This drives the cost up quite a bit. Is it worth it? to some yes, to others no.. That said, we have them for cheaper than the K&N site has them listed.
The more cost effective alternative is the Roto-Fab. Roto-Fab makes excellent intake systems and you will not be disappointed with their system. We have great deals on this system as well. The Airaid is also a great choice, however that system does require tuning.. Please feel free to call, PM email me anytime with questions or pricing. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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03-05-2013, 02:13 PM
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Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Georgia
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http://ecustomhitch.com/i-11945499-k...mance-kit.html has it for $572.10
Will price match that and you get a free recharge kit: http://www.autoanything.com/air-inta...0A3477523.aspx Also today they have a 15% off sale, you might be able to get that idk. I've bought from them before, they're legit.
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03-05-2013, 02:59 PM
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Drives: Charger/TL1000R/Cobalt/ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ontario,Canada
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03-05-2013, 07:42 PM
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Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: MN
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I bought mine from Maryland Speed for $589 shipped before the crazy price increase. It's a real nice piece. I should have dyno numbers in the next few weeks or when the snow melts.
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03-05-2013, 09:14 PM
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Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Eastern TN
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Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package.
Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights |
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03-05-2013, 11:05 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Maryland
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We sold 5-6 at the low $586 price...then we realized that this part is special, and K&N's normal discount does not apply. Needless to say, the price got jacked.
In terms of the part itself...I have owned lots of cars...including now this ZL1...and there is NO WAY...I would spend $800 on an intake...real carbon fiber, solid gold, or whatever. There is not much value there. I think K&N is pretty silly for not offering this in normal plastic. |
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