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tazman · 12-04-2017, 10:43 PM

Hello,

I am thinking about buying a ZL1 but it would be my only car I only drive about 6000 miles a year. I live in AZ but we do see some 20 degree weather and I was wondering if that would be an issue for the super charger? Any other things I might need to know about using a ZL1 as a daily driver I would like to hear your thoughts.

RobZL1 · 12-04-2017, 11:00 PM

Just the tires are a concern, as far as I know. You'll need an all season tire to ensure you don't crack the tread blocks when you get below freezing. Also, make sure there is antifreeze in the supercharger cooling circuit in the winter (and not just water and water-wetter).

ZMEnow · 12-04-2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

Just the tires are a concern, as far as I know. You'll need an all season tire to ensure you don't crack the tread blocks when you get below freezing. Also, make sure there is antifreeze in the supercharger cooling circuit in the winter (and not just water and water-wetter).

SC works even better colder, so much better you will mis the cold, but you will need a good all season if you don't want to wreck it.

608RS · 12-05-2017, 12:24 AM

the guys who daily their ZL1 love the bfgoodrich g-force comp-2 a/s tires, might be something you'll want to look into

tazman · 12-05-2017, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the information! I was looking at Super charging my current Camaro and was told the unit could not be run under 25 degrees that is why I asked. I lived in PA and that stopped me from getting the Camaro when I looked at them when they first came out. Now living in AZ I have had no issues with my current car but it has me wanting more I'm just disappointed it will probably be a used one instead of new.

Thanks
Tom

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 12-05-2017, 11:03 AM

I live up north (Michigan) and on a cool day (45 degrees is about as cool as I've gone out due to stock tires), and it runs like a scalded dog. Traction is an issue as far as power, but for comfort, it'll absolutely do. I'd get a set of BFGoodrich Comp 2 A/S and go.

VRZL113 · 12-05-2017, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 608RS

the guys who daily their ZL1 love the bfgoodrich g-force comp-2 a/s tires, might be something you'll want to look into

I have these on my ZL1 and they are a lovely tire.

sherob · 12-05-2017, 01:04 PM

I see ZL1's and supercharged SS's up here in CO. BFG's are your friend.

JB'sZL1 · 12-05-2017, 01:21 PM

I just installed G Force 2 in the front and Conti DWS06's in the rear (315's) and couldn't be happier!

JANNETTYRACING · 12-05-2017, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazman

Hello,

I am thinking about buying a ZL1 but it would be my only car I only drive about 6000 miles a year. I live in AZ but we do see some 20 degree weather and I was wondering if that would be an issue for the super charger? Any other things I might need to know about using a ZL1 as a daily driver I would like to hear your thoughts.

None what so ever.

I have a Yellow 2013 you could purchase.

squids4daddy · 12-05-2017, 02:29 PM

A general comment. I've driven all sorts of cars and trucks as daily drivers at a number of price points. I've driven between 50 and 100 miles per day in a combination of light freeway and very dense freeway traffic for 30 years now. The ZL1 is the best daily driver I've ever had, by far, period.

ZMEnow · 12-05-2017, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 608RS

the guys who daily their ZL1 love the bfgoodrich g-force comp-2 a/s tires, might be something you'll want to look into

Consider the Michelin AS/3 if you can afford. I have run mid 11 secs on them in Low'50 Deg, they hook pretty good in warm weather as well. Very quiet, very soft, but expensive.. I can only compare the sidewall to the OEM super cars which I keep for track days on the OEM rims and the AS/3 doent compare. as far as cold there are few expiences like 35 degrees with a good silica all season and SC..

tazman · 12-05-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

None what so ever.

I have a Yellow 2013 you could purchase.

I'll trade you for a 2015!

Hellfighter · 12-05-2017, 10:55 PM

Whats a "Daly Driver"?

12-04-2017, 10:43 PM	#1
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	Daly driver Hello, I am thinking about buying a ZL1 but it would be my only car I only drive about 6000 miles a year. I live in AZ but we do see some 20 degree weather and I was wondering if that would be an issue for the super charger? Any other things I might need to know about using a ZL1 as a daily driver I would like to hear your thoughts. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Roto-Fab intake, 2" TSP headers, JRE 125 package and tune. 2015 2LT RS overkill tune, 80MM throttle body with JacFab spacer, ported intake manifold and Roto-Fab cold air intake. Vitesse throttle controller.

12-04-2017, 11:00 PM	#2
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,813	Just the tires are a concern, as far as I know. You'll need an all season tire to ensure you don't crack the tread blocks when you get below freezing. Also, make sure there is antifreeze in the supercharger cooling circuit in the winter (and not just water and water-wetter). __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp // CSP LT's & Ultra Cats // BMR MM // BC Forged KL13 Mods being installed- oil pump, cam, ported heads, dual in-tank, Goliath and XDI, corn, etc., etc.

12-05-2017, 10:02 AM	#5
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	Thanks for the information! I was looking at Super charging my current Camaro and was told the unit could not be run under 25 degrees that is why I asked. I lived in PA and that stopped me from getting the Camaro when I looked at them when they first came out. Now living in AZ I have had no issues with my current car but it has me wanting more I'm just disappointed it will probably be a used one instead of new. Thanks Tom __________________ 2014 ZL1 Roto-Fab intake, 2" TSP headers, JRE 125 package and tune. 2015 2LT RS overkill tune, 80MM throttle body with JacFab spacer, ported intake manifold and Roto-Fab cold air intake. Vitesse throttle controller.

12-05-2017, 01:04 PM	#8
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	I see ZL1's and supercharged SS's up here in CO. BFG's are your friend. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

12-05-2017, 10:55 PM	#14
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	Whats a "Daly Driver"? __________________

12-05-2017, 12:24 AM	#4
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: . Posts: 645	the guys who daily their ZL1 love the bfgoodrich g-force comp-2 a/s tires, might be something you'll want to look into

12-05-2017, 11:03 AM	#6
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I live up north (Michigan) and on a cool day (45 degrees is about as cool as I've gone out due to stock tires), and it runs like a scalded dog. Traction is an issue as far as power, but for comfort, it'll absolutely do. I'd get a set of BFGoodrich Comp 2 A/S and go.

12-05-2017, 01:21 PM	#9
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	I just installed G Force 2 in the front and Conti DWS06's in the rear (315's) and couldn't be happier!

12-05-2017, 02:29 PM	#11
squids4daddy Drives: ZL1 2014 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 31	A general comment. I've driven all sorts of cars and trucks as daily drivers at a number of price points. I've driven between 50 and 100 miles per day in a combination of light freeway and very dense freeway traffic for 30 years now. The ZL1 is the best daily driver I've ever had, by far, period.