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sspddmn · 06-14-2012, 03:37 PM

I also cant imagine anyone being upset. I'm not disappointed. Numbers? Numbers are pretty impressive if you ask me. Its not like you are going to track race it everyday all day. And if you were then you'd probably be modding it or would have gotten another car. And if numbers bother you that much, then maybe you should have paid more and gotten a different car

Whoever is upset should look at the bigger picture...if you bought, have, or will have a ZL1, you are purchasing a out of the box, track ready, monster of a car for $55k. You will own one of the fastest production cars on the road. There aren't too many cars out there that are straight from the factory at $55k that can beat your ZL1 (unless you dont know how to drive that is...hehehe

My best friend has a Nissan 350Z paid $40k brand new stock. He's put in approximately $30k into it and is only putting out 482rwhp. And i dont think his car will put out numbers at the track like the ZL1 did at Nurburgring. So that's (hold on have to use my fingers to count...) uhm...$70k he put into his car

So hopefully no one is upset about purchasing a ZL1...PEACE

But anyway, that is my $.02

big hammer · 06-14-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

I wish it had higher trap speeds!

this

whistle pig · 06-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Just the other day I head a poll on the radio that the #1 thing on peoples "bucket list" was to drive a race car....IMO the ZL1 qualifies.

'Bout the only ones that will be upset will be those that thought theirs will appreciate wildly in value.

97SS · 06-15-2012, 03:27 PM

It's not who is upset they bought a ZL1. I think it will be hard for someone to admit a 60k regret, and most will find reasons for there purchase (which is a good thing).

The real question is - How many people are taking a step back, and waiting for GM's answer to Ford? I am one of those, as I had my high hopes for the release of the ZL1.

BeachBum · 06-15-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Based on all the "why doesn't the ZL1 have better numbers" talk, who is upset they bought a ZL1? Thanks for your response.

I'm Upset - Because I could Not Buy (2) Of Them

Infinite-T · 06-15-2012, 04:54 PM

If you bought a ZL1 just so you could drive 1300 feet in a straight line faster than anyone else, you shouldn't have bought a ZL1.

97SS · 06-15-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Infinite-T

If you bought a ZL1 just so you could drive 1300 feet in a straight line faster than anyone else, you shouldn't have bought a ZL1.

This is true.

I just don't want to be the guy with a 2010 Mustang GT, or 10-12 Shelby owner. There is so much more in the Camaro ZL1. Hopefully we have all just seen the beginning from GM.

OldScoolCamaro · 06-15-2012, 06:24 PM

The ZL1 platform is engineered to handle much more HP. One can wait for a GM factory upgrade, or do it onself if drag times are that important to the owner. It's pound foolish for the GT 500 to try to upgrade the car for road course stability and manuverability to beat the ZL1 on a road race. Maybe in their next generation they will develop comparable technology. HP can only overcome so much....there is a diminshing return as Pete has said, and it can be counter productive if the car is not engineered sufficiently to handle it. I'm so sad I have a ZL1.... everytime I park it,...it begs me to go right back out and drive it some more. It's pure adrenaline on four wheels.

Mister-Camaro · 06-15-2012, 07:59 PM

How could it be upset when it can handle a G turn as good as a Mclaren and a GT

NMSS#12 · 06-15-2012, 08:36 PM

I'm not understanding all this in regards to not enough power from you OldSchool. I own #205 and it not at all shy. The average MPH in the States is 22. Perhaps you own your own race track. The car is so damn fast. Wanna lose your driver license for life, go out and haul ass everywhere you go. Needs more HP, really ..............

oldfriend · 06-15-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

So again I ask, who is upset they bought the ZL1?

Bottom feeder waiting on the wings ?Just curious .

2cnd chance · 06-15-2012, 09:31 PM

This thread is turning out as I had hoped and suspected. It is a big promotion of the Best Camaro ever. Please notice the lack of Mustang guys? I'm sure they have taken a peek though. Go ZL1!

2cnd chance · 06-15-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Bottom feeder waiting on the wings ?Just curious .

Don't follow?

Deki · 06-15-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

This thread is turning out as I had hoped and suspected. It is a big promotion of the Best Camaro ever. Please notice the lack of Mustang guys? I'm sure they have taken a peek though. Go ZL1!

I commented on page 2 :-) or 1? But I'm here to fill your Mustang guy quota!

06-14-2012, 03:37 PM	#57
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	I also cant imagine anyone being upset. I'm not disappointed. Numbers? Numbers are pretty impressive if you ask me. Its not like you are going to track race it everyday all day. And if you were then you'd probably be modding it or would have gotten another car. And if numbers bother you that much, then maybe you should have paid more and gotten a different car Whoever is upset should look at the bigger picture...if you bought, have, or will have a ZL1, you are purchasing a out of the box, track ready, monster of a car for $55k. You will own one of the fastest production cars on the road. There aren't too many cars out there that are straight from the factory at $55k that can beat your ZL1 (unless you dont know how to drive that is...hehehe My best friend has a Nissan 350Z paid $40k brand new stock. He's put in approximately $30k into it and is only putting out 482rwhp. And i dont think his car will put out numbers at the track like the ZL1 did at Nurburgring. So that's (hold on have to use my fingers to count...) uhm...$70k he put into his car So hopefully no one is upset about purchasing a ZL1...PEACE But anyway, that is my $.02 __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

06-15-2012, 06:24 PM	#64
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	The ZL1 platform is engineered to handle much more HP. One can wait for a GM factory upgrade, or do it onself if drag times are that important to the owner. It's pound foolish for the GT 500 to try to upgrade the car for road course stability and manuverability to beat the ZL1 on a road race. Maybe in their next generation they will develop comparable technology. HP can only overcome so much....there is a diminshing return as Pete has said, and it can be counter productive if the car is not engineered sufficiently to handle it. I'm so sad I have a ZL1.... everytime I park it,...it begs me to go right back out and drive it some more. It's pure adrenaline on four wheels. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

06-15-2012, 11:12 AM	#59
whistle pig Drives: whatever Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mn Posts: 122	Just the other day I head a poll on the radio that the #1 thing on peoples "bucket list" was to drive a race car....IMO the ZL1 qualifies. 'Bout the only ones that will be upset will be those that thought theirs will appreciate wildly in value.

06-15-2012, 03:27 PM	#60
97SS Drives: 1997 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 72	It's not who is upset they bought a ZL1. I think it will be hard for someone to admit a 60k regret, and most will find reasons for there purchase (which is a good thing). The real question is - How many people are taking a step back, and waiting for GM's answer to Ford? I am one of those, as I had my high hopes for the release of the ZL1.

06-15-2012, 07:59 PM	#65
Mister-Camaro Drives: 2011 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 567 View My Garage	How could it be upset when it can handle a G turn as good as a Mclaren and a GT

06-15-2012, 08:36 PM	#66
NMSS#12 Drives: Neiman Marcus Edition / ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 35	I'm not understanding all this in regards to not enough power from you OldSchool. I own #205 and it not at all shy. The average MPH in the States is 22. Perhaps you own your own race track. The car is so damn fast. Wanna lose your driver license for life, go out and haul ass everywhere you go. Needs more HP, really ..............

06-15-2012, 09:31 PM	#68
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	This thread is turning out as I had hoped and suspected. It is a big promotion of the Best Camaro ever. Please notice the lack of Mustang guys? I'm sure they have taken a peek though. Go ZL1!