Mulling upgrade to ZL1 from 1SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SacraMaro · 03-23-2015, 11:14 AM

I have some money to do upgrades but what is honestly stopping me is the fact that the ZL1 is still available. Just looking for some honest feedback from some ZL1 owners about the difference between the two from an ownership prospective...going from 440ish to 580 is a good size jump, and all other go fast parts, plus being in the registry etc...Or are there some owners who wished they would have modded their SS instead of going ZL1?

Has there been any word if it will be available in 2016?

Thanks for the input!

KaBoom1701 · 03-23-2015, 11:30 AM

These are two completely different cars IMHO.

The SS is a great car but the ZL1 is just in a league of its own.

Here are two topics I started that you should read through:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397711

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399104

Both highlight the ZL1 unique characteristics.

In summary the ZL1 mag ride, PTM modes, supercharger (factory warranty) and finally the unbreakable drive train and rear suspension components make the ZL1 the best "supercar" Camaro ever made....PERIOD.

To own one is awesome and just plain fun.

CO_ZL1 · 03-23-2015, 11:33 AM

Traded a 2014 2SS/RS for my ZL1, no regrets except for maybe once a month.

Gas mileage is noticeably worse especially if you put your foot it in. The power difference is amazing, the ride is much better, handling much better. Not to state the obvious but its just a lot more fun to drive, more power, and it has a warranty.

Z/28Dan · 03-23-2015, 11:35 AM

There's nothing to add to the above. I previously owned a 2011 SS and I now own a ZL1. I cannot put it into words any better.

Just do it.

hawk02 · 03-23-2015, 12:15 PM

I previously owned '11 and '12 2SS convertibles. KaBoom's assessment of the two models exactly matches mine. I guarantee you won't regret making the switch from a SS to a ZL1.

DonutSS · 03-23-2015, 01:08 PM

I had a modded '11 SS vert and now a '12 ZL1 , as others have said, you're money ahead to get a Z .. I love this car.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-23-2015, 01:15 PM

ZL1 is a far superior car in every way. The ride, power, looks, drivetrain, and supercharged factory power make it a tough car to beat.

dcarlos55 · 03-23-2015, 04:03 PM

I'm selling my modded '11 2SS and buying a '15 ZL1. Seems like the right thing to do.

unstable vic · 03-23-2015, 04:27 PM

I did it. There is NO comparison.

cal45 · 03-23-2015, 08:29 PM

I just traded in my '14 2SS for a '15 ZL1 last month and couldn't be happier. My bet is there will be no 2016 ZL1 as the new Gen will probably take a yr or so before a new ZL1 is introduced.

Trickskier · 03-23-2015, 08:45 PM

I never considered buying anything but the ZL1 - Upgrade you will not regret it!

SJM01 · 03-23-2015, 08:55 PM

WHY SAY NO... WHEN IT FEELS SO GOOD TO SAY YES.

superbears14 · 03-23-2015, 09:10 PM

I went from a V6 to a ZL1. Woah!!

BriteCrawler · 03-23-2015, 09:43 PM

I traded my 11 SS for my 14 ZL1. As others have mentioned, not even close.

03-23-2015, 11:14 AM	#1
SacraMaro Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 157 View My Garage	Mulling upgrade to ZL1 from 1SS I have some money to do upgrades but what is honestly stopping me is the fact that the ZL1 is still available. Just looking for some honest feedback from some ZL1 owners about the difference between the two from an ownership prospective...going from 440ish to 580 is a good size jump, and all other go fast parts, plus being in the registry etc...Or are there some owners who wished they would have modded their SS instead of going ZL1? Has there been any word if it will be available in 2016? Thanks for the input! __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Present 2013 White Malibu Present 1996 Corvette LT4, M6 Present 2002 Black on Black Convertible Z/28, M6 History 2002 Sunset Orange Metallic Z/28, M6 History 1981 Gold Berlinetta, Auto History 1976 C10 Stepside, History

03-23-2015, 11:30 AM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	These are two completely different cars IMHO. The SS is a great car but the ZL1 is just in a league of its own. Here are two topics I started that you should read through: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397711 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399104 Both highlight the ZL1 unique characteristics. In summary the ZL1 mag ride, PTM modes, supercharger (factory warranty) and finally the unbreakable drive train and rear suspension components make the ZL1 the best "supercar" Camaro ever made....PERIOD. To own one is awesome and just plain fun. __________________ 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.

03-23-2015, 11:35 AM	#4
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,678 View My Garage	There's nothing to add to the above. I previously owned a 2011 SS and I now own a ZL1. I cannot put it into words any better. Just do it. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

03-23-2015, 12:15 PM	#5
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,439 View My Garage	I previously owned '11 and '12 2SS convertibles. KaBoom's assessment of the two models exactly matches mine. I guarantee you won't regret making the switch from a SS to a ZL1. __________________

03-23-2015, 01:08 PM	#6
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	I had a modded '11 SS vert and now a '12 ZL1 , as others have said, you're money ahead to get a Z .. I love this car. __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta

03-23-2015, 11:33 AM	#3
CO_ZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Black on Black Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CO Posts: 34	Traded a 2014 2SS/RS for my ZL1, no regrets except for maybe once a month. Gas mileage is noticeably worse especially if you put your foot it in. The power difference is amazing, the ride is much better, handling much better. Not to state the obvious but its just a lot more fun to drive, more power, and it has a warranty.

03-23-2015, 01:15 PM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	ZL1 is a far superior car in every way. The ride, power, looks, drivetrain, and supercharged factory power make it a tough car to beat. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-23-2015, 04:03 PM	#8
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	I'm selling my modded '11 2SS and buying a '15 ZL1. Seems like the right thing to do. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

03-23-2015, 04:27 PM	#9
unstable vic Account Suspended Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 342	I did it. There is NO comparison.

03-23-2015, 08:29 PM	#10
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	I just traded in my '14 2SS for a '15 ZL1 last month and couldn't be happier. My bet is there will be no 2016 ZL1 as the new Gen will probably take a yr or so before a new ZL1 is introduced.

03-23-2015, 08:45 PM	#11
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,823	I never considered buying anything but the ZL1 - Upgrade you will not regret it! __________________

03-23-2015, 08:55 PM	#12
SJM01 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Camaro SW Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ligonier, Pennsylvania Posts: 66	WHY SAY NO... WHEN IT FEELS SO GOOD TO SAY YES.

03-23-2015, 09:10 PM	#13
superbears14 Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Vert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 194	I went from a V6 to a ZL1. Woah!! __________________ 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert, 19000 miles, every option available.

03-23-2015, 09:43 PM	#14
BriteCrawler Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 183 View My Garage	I traded my 11 SS for my 14 ZL1. As others have mentioned, not even close.