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KaBoom1701 · 02-20-2015, 02:08 PM

Very nice.

That grey grows more and more on me every time I see it.

Congrats!

owhite3003 · 02-20-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntman

Here is the ZL1 after being detailed while still at the detail shop before winter.

Very nice, Love the color!

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-20-2015, 04:49 PM

fun factor would also be dependent on whether it is a stick or auto, imo.

Murder 1 · 02-20-2015, 04:55 PM

I actually went from a 2012 GS to a 2013 ZL1. In a camparo between the two, they were virtually identical in handling and speed. However the two a SO different it is unreal. However modding an LSA over an LS3 is the difference. Same ball park money when they were both made... I do miss the GS because the handling was the same on paper but the feel in the Vette was much more of an experience. I live in FL so that roof was off quite a bit and it obviously got attention in places like Clearwater Beach. But I would do it again. The ZL1 causes more "fear factor". Really opposite purpose for the car.

I hope you enjoy your new ride.

Josh@ARH · 02-21-2015, 08:07 AM

Thanks guys. The more I read about the ZL1 the more I think I am going to get one. I miss going to the drag strip and have no real desire to do so with the GS. I like modding, going to the track to see the results and modding some more. However, I may have talked my old man into going halves on one which would allow me to keep the GS. He was originally looking at Hellcats but being GM guys, it's sorta hard to go to another brand. We also have fun modding together (he had a 685rwhp 07 Corvette aswell).

Now I just have to find the best deal on one. I wish I was looking a month or two ago when GM was running 20% off on them!

NYStockboy · 02-21-2015, 02:39 PM

Well guys, here is my '13 Cyber Gray Corvette GS. The picture will explain why it is so difficult for me to trade this for a ZL1. And no, the front license plate is not drilled.

Thanks,
Ken

NYStockboy · 02-23-2015, 01:43 PM

Oh, that muscle car itch is really bothering me now. May go see an in stock '15 ZL1 this weekend as opposed to ordering one from my local dealership. And I have been a stalwart Vette guy for over 11 years now.

Thanks,
Ken

harmonyp · 02-23-2015, 03:55 PM

Let us know what you think after you test drive it! I just hit 1700 miles on mine today after buying in January. I thought I loved my 2012 vette. I don't think I knew love yet...

Raven87 · 02-23-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NYStockboy

Well guys, here is my '13 Cyber Gray Corvette GS. The picture will explain why it is so difficult for me to trade this for a ZL1. And no, the front license plate is not drilled.

Thanks,
Ken

That is one SICK looking CG C6. I would be VERY hardpressed to trade that for anything so I understand why you are so conflicted.

That car is tight. If I were you - and wanted more HP - I would keep that beast and hang a blower or turbos on it.

You trade that, I will bet you will miss it. And I love my ZL1 but man, your C6 has that look...

Sakudog · 02-23-2015, 10:49 PM

I've had two C6 Z06s and neither drove as well for me as my ZL1 but I'm a fan of 4 seats and a trunk. If you LOVE you Vette and the layout of a two seater pure purpose sports car, stick with it.

NYStockboy · 03-09-2015, 05:59 PM

Thanks for everyone's comments.

Ken

pumpkinrancho · 03-12-2015, 03:48 PM

I also traded in a 2011 GS on my Zl1. Do I regret it, hardly. As far as the worse brakes and slower comment above only if you left those junk Goodyears on. Put some Pilot super sports on that will actually take the torque and braking and this car is a rocket. The C6gs did corner harder but everything else this car does better.

NYStockboy · 03-20-2015, 04:13 PM

Well, I am still pondering the trade of my '13 Corvette Grand Sport in for a '15 ZL1. Although I am leaning towards ordering a car exactly the way I want, I am also looking for relatively local in stock ZL1's. While I have always thought that I would buy a ZL1 with the ECF hood insert, which I think looks particularly good with my preferred color, AGM, I found an in stock '15 with the base hood insert. I may see the car tomorrow, although it is a 2.5 hour drive. Any pix of ZL1's with the base hood insert, possibly on AGM before I make the drive?

Thanks,
Ken

02-20-2015, 02:08 PM	#15
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Very nice. That grey grows more and more on me every time I see it. Congrats! __________________ 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.

02-21-2015, 02:39 PM	#20
NYStockboy Drives: 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 183	Well guys, here is my '13 Cyber Gray Corvette GS. The picture will explain why it is so difficult for me to trade this for a ZL1. And no, the front license plate is not drilled. Thanks, Ken Attached Images Last edited by NYStockboy; 02-21-2015 at 03:22 PM. Reason: adding text

02-23-2015, 10:49 PM	#24
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	I've had two C6 Z06s and neither drove as well for me as my ZL1 but I'm a fan of 4 seats and a trunk. If you LOVE you Vette and the layout of a two seater pure purpose sports car, stick with it. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

03-12-2015, 03:48 PM	#26
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	I also traded in a 2011 GS on my Zl1. Do I regret it, hardly. As far as the worse brakes and slower comment above only if you left those junk Goodyears on. Put some Pilot super sports on that will actually take the torque and braking and this car is a rocket. The C6gs did corner harder but everything else this car does better. __________________

02-20-2015, 04:49 PM	#17
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	fun factor would also be dependent on whether it is a stick or auto, imo.

02-20-2015, 04:55 PM	#18
Murder 1 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: St. Petersburg FL Posts: 143	I actually went from a 2012 GS to a 2013 ZL1. In a camparo between the two, they were virtually identical in handling and speed. However the two a SO different it is unreal. However modding an LSA over an LS3 is the difference. Same ball park money when they were both made... I do miss the GS because the handling was the same on paper but the feel in the Vette was much more of an experience. I live in FL so that roof was off quite a bit and it obviously got attention in places like Clearwater Beach. But I would do it again. The ZL1 causes more "fear factor". Really opposite purpose for the car. I hope you enjoy your new ride.

02-21-2015, 08:07 AM	#19
Josh@ARH Drives: 2013 Corvette GS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 123	Thanks guys. The more I read about the ZL1 the more I think I am going to get one. I miss going to the drag strip and have no real desire to do so with the GS. I like modding, going to the track to see the results and modding some more. However, I may have talked my old man into going halves on one which would allow me to keep the GS. He was originally looking at Hellcats but being GM guys, it's sorta hard to go to another brand. We also have fun modding together (he had a 685rwhp 07 Corvette aswell). Now I just have to find the best deal on one. I wish I was looking a month or two ago when GM was running 20% off on them!

02-23-2015, 01:43 PM	#21
NYStockboy Drives: 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 183	Oh, that muscle car itch is really bothering me now. May go see an in stock '15 ZL1 this weekend as opposed to ordering one from my local dealership. And I have been a stalwart Vette guy for over 11 years now. Thanks, Ken

02-23-2015, 03:55 PM	#22
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	Let us know what you think after you test drive it! I just hit 1700 miles on mine today after buying in January. I thought I loved my 2012 vette. I don't think I knew love yet...

03-09-2015, 05:59 PM	#25
NYStockboy Drives: 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 183	Thanks for everyone's comments. Ken

03-20-2015, 04:13 PM	#27
NYStockboy Drives: 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 183	Well, I am still pondering the trade of my '13 Corvette Grand Sport in for a '15 ZL1. Although I am leaning towards ordering a car exactly the way I want, I am also looking for relatively local in stock ZL1's. While I have always thought that I would buy a ZL1 with the ECF hood insert, which I think looks particularly good with my preferred color, AGM, I found an in stock '15 with the base hood insert. I may see the car tomorrow, although it is a 2.5 hour drive. Any pix of ZL1's with the base hood insert, possibly on AGM before I make the drive? Thanks, Ken