Drove a ZL1...not impressed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Secret Squirrel · 06-22-2013, 10:35 PM

So after fantasizing about a ZL1 since people started pre-ordering them, I finally made it to a Chevy dealer to test drive one. I know some of you out there will start throwing stones and raising your pitch forks, but I have to say I was extremely disappointed. I have a pretty decently modded 2SS and I can say without a doubt, I would destroy a ZL1 in a straight away. Never thought I would be able to say that. Don't get me wrong, it was a nice car and it drove incredibly smooth and handled very well, not to mention how beautiful it was. It just felt like a tank. I know the actual curb weight is just under 200 lbs more than the SS, but it felt like a whole lot more. All said and done, it really just lacked the "Wow factor" for me. I definitely don't see it worth 20k more than an SS, and so if nothing else, it made me even happier with my SS.

Loose the stones...

Revo1 · 06-22-2013, 10:37 PM

Honestly I expected violent acceleration too. But it didn't try to crush my ribcage like I expected.

SkullDuggery · 06-22-2013, 10:38 PM

Funny. I felt the same way when I drove an SS.

i2disturbedSS · 06-22-2013, 10:39 PM

Interesting... I started to wonder of this idea myself -- maybe I will test drive one

Revo1 · 06-22-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullDuggery

Funny. I felt the same way when I drove an SS.

Heh. Not gonna bite.

i2disturbedSS · 06-22-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullDuggery

Funny. I felt the same way when I drove an SS.

Lol I knew someone would say this^

*mlee* · 06-22-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Heh. Not gonna bite.

LMAO...

There are quite a few threads on this and your first impressions are correct. However, this car is also much more easily modded for more HP AND the platform can handle a lot more HP, but in stock form I'm afraid you are correct.

aggieguy13 · 06-22-2013, 10:40 PM

i tried, they wouldnt let me test drive one. =/

Revo1 · 06-22-2013, 10:44 PM

Frankly, just the blower whine and rakish good looks are enough for me. I'd do some ungodly things to have a black one for my stable.

And Mlee is right on the money. Pulley job and a tune, and that car will rip the smirk right off your skull.

aggieguy13 · 06-22-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

LMAO

you sir are really starting to confuse me, make me keep forgetting which site im on

SlingShot · 06-22-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Interesting... I started to wonder of this idea myself -- maybe I will test drive one

Don't listen to him ... He's clueless

SkullDuggery · 06-22-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Frankly, just the blower whine and rakish good looks are enough for me. I'd do some ungodly things to have a black one for my stable.

And Mlee is right on the money. Pulley job and a tune, and that car will rip the smirk right off your skull.

Can't help but think the skull comment was directed at me. lol
I would KILL for a ZL1 myself or an SS or a 1LE

*mlee* · 06-22-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

you sir are really starting to confuse me, make me keep forgetting which site im on

Ha Ha... I need to change up my avatar on the H-Town site. That will fix you.

wally mayfield · 06-22-2013, 10:48 PM

i wasn't impressed with my 2ss at first, then i learned how to drive it...

06-22-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	Drove a ZL1...not impressed So after fantasizing about a ZL1 since people started pre-ordering them, I finally made it to a Chevy dealer to test drive one. I know some of you out there will start throwing stones and raising your pitch forks, but I have to say I was extremely disappointed. I have a pretty decently modded 2SS and I can say without a doubt, I would destroy a ZL1 in a straight away. Never thought I would be able to say that. Don't get me wrong, it was a nice car and it drove incredibly smooth and handled very well, not to mention how beautiful it was. It just felt like a tank. I know the actual curb weight is just under 200 lbs more than the SS, but it felt like a whole lot more. All said and done, it really just lacked the "Wow factor" for me. I definitely don't see it worth 20k more than an SS, and so if nothing else, it made me even happier with my SS. Loose the stones... __________________

06-22-2013, 10:37 PM	#2
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Honestly I expected violent acceleration too. But it didn't try to crush my ribcage like I expected. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-22-2013, 10:39 PM	#4
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	Interesting... I started to wonder of this idea myself -- maybe I will test drive one __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

06-22-2013, 10:40 PM	#8
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	i tried, they wouldnt let me test drive one. =/ __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

06-22-2013, 10:44 PM	#9
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Frankly, just the blower whine and rakish good looks are enough for me. I'd do some ungodly things to have a black one for my stable. And Mlee is right on the money. Pulley job and a tune, and that car will rip the smirk right off your skull. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-22-2013, 10:38 PM	#3
SkullDuggery Drives: 2011 Black LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 245	Funny. I felt the same way when I drove an SS.

06-22-2013, 10:48 PM	#14
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	i wasn't impressed with my 2ss at first, then i learned how to drive it... __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..