Why did you buy your Z? Show or go? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

big dave · 06-16-2013, 04:16 PM

I really had my heart set on a used, low mileage Z06. I saw this car online with only 1400 miles, for a pretty decent deal, and decided to hop on it. It truly is a fantastic riding car. It's amazing how much attention it draws. If I would've bought this car brand new, I would've chosen either chrystal red, or triple black.

I know this car was built with both the quarter mile and the autocross in mind, but I'm a drag racer at heart. It's nice to have beefed up suspension to take whatever abuse you can send it's way. Unfortunately, this car is like a light weight Tahoe. I weighed it Friday and it came in at 4240# without me.

Since I never see the Z's at the dragstrip, I assume most folks are just cruizin' or showin' . I, for one, want to enjoy the car for what it was built for.

cam99 · 06-16-2013, 04:50 PM

100% go. I think its a beautiful car and completely respect the wax and carshow crowd, but got it for the bulletproof nature of the drivetrain and performance capabilities. I too have never seen a zl1 at my local dragstrip (other than mine)

Curious, do you have a sunroof? I'm wondering because of the weight. I haven't got to weigh mine yet

BlemsBumble · 06-16-2013, 04:58 PM

I learned a long time ago you get a car like this for 'go'. Style without substance only disappoints in the end.

big dave · 06-16-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cam99

100% go. I think its a beautiful car and completely respect the wax and carshow crowd, but got it for the bulletproof nature of the drivetrain and performance capabilities. I too have never seen a zl1 at my local dragstrip (other than mine)

Curious, do you have a sunroof? I'm wondering because of the weight. I haven't got to weigh mine yet

Yeah, sunroof in mine. I've been to the track 2 times and got 2 different weights. Last time, I had 3/4 tank of gas. Track prep was terrible.

big dave · 06-16-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

Yeah, sunroof in mine. I've been to the track 2 times and got 2 different weights. Last time, I had 3/4 tank of gas. Track prep was terrible.

I have 2 other friends with Z's and another from this board I'm hoping to meet at the track soon.

cam99 · 06-16-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

Yeah, sunroof in mine. I've been to the track 2 times and got 2 different weights. Last time, I had 3/4 tank of gas. Track prep was terrible.

Cool, then ours should weigh the same then. to damn heavy!

Trackman · 06-16-2013, 06:06 PM

GO GO GO!
There is a handful of Z's at the local track.

Judging by the topics in this forum most people treat them like a trophy.

z28-conv · 06-16-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

I have 2 other friends with Z's and another from this board I'm hoping to meet at the track soon.

Hey Big Dave,

WHat part of Md are you from? And what dealer did you buy your car? I have not been to the track yet. I hope to make it there sometime before the end of the summer.

ZRider · 06-16-2013, 06:11 PM

For "Go"...the good looks are just a bonus!

z28-conv · 06-16-2013, 06:12 PM

To answer your original question. I purchased it to mainly drive and show it. However I will definitely take it to the track to see what it does before I start doing a few modifications.

big dave · 06-16-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by z28-conv

Hey Big Dave,

WHat part of Md are you from? And what dealer did you buy your car? I have not been to the track yet. I hope to make it there sometime before the end of the summer.

I'm from Silver Spring. I race at either Capitol Raceway or MIR.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-16-2013, 06:40 PM

Why not Both

AquaSSRS · 06-16-2013, 06:48 PM

I'd have to say both. Primarily Go, but I also enjoy going to cruise nights and showing her off. Now I don't usually enter judged car shows, just local cruises. My car will see both drag days and road course days. My father owned a shop and I grew up there working on cars, waxing his drag car, etc. I enjoy all aspects of cars, cleaning, waxing, wrenching, and mostly driving.

TheGC1 · 06-16-2013, 06:58 PM

The "GO".

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Originally Posted by big dave

I know this car was built with both the quarter mile and the autocross in mind,

Maybe I missed something, but I didn't think the ZL1 was built for either of those purposes... I Thought it was built for it's overall road/track performance, and supreme daily drivability. It's biggest claim to fame is its results at the Nürburgring along with winning nearly every "Overall" comparison test to it's competion, the GT500. I think it delivers very well on those two counts despite its weight, and that is why I bought it. And while I feel it definitely has the "go", the looks it draws daily proves it also has the "show".

06-16-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	Why did you buy your Z? Show or go? I really had my heart set on a used, low mileage Z06. I saw this car online with only 1400 miles, for a pretty decent deal, and decided to hop on it. It truly is a fantastic riding car. It's amazing how much attention it draws. If I would've bought this car brand new, I would've chosen either chrystal red, or triple black. I know this car was built with both the quarter mile and the autocross in mind, but I'm a drag racer at heart. It's nice to have beefed up suspension to take whatever abuse you can send it's way. Unfortunately, this car is like a light weight Tahoe. I weighed it Friday and it came in at 4240# without me. Since I never see the Z's at the dragstrip, I assume most folks are just cruizin' or showin' . I, for one, want to enjoy the car for what it was built for. __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab

06-16-2013, 04:50 PM	#2
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	100% go. I think its a beautiful car and completely respect the wax and carshow crowd, but got it for the bulletproof nature of the drivetrain and performance capabilities. I too have never seen a zl1 at my local dragstrip (other than mine) Curious, do you have a sunroof? I'm wondering because of the weight. I haven't got to weigh mine yet __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

06-16-2013, 04:58 PM	#3
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	I learned a long time ago you get a car like this for 'go'. Style without substance only disappoints in the end. __________________

06-16-2013, 06:40 PM	#12
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Why not Both __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

06-16-2013, 06:48 PM	#13
AquaSSRS Drives: formerly a AGM ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 435	I'd have to say both. Primarily Go, but I also enjoy going to cruise nights and showing her off. Now I don't usually enter judged car shows, just local cruises. My car will see both drag days and road course days. My father owned a shop and I grew up there working on cars, waxing his drag car, etc. I enjoy all aspects of cars, cleaning, waxing, wrenching, and mostly driving. __________________ 2013 Ashen gray ZL1 M6 with Roto-fab, Vmax TB, Pfadt headers, 10% pulley, JRE tuned. 11.459 @125mph. 566hp/517tq. Sold due to not enough seat belts. FML.

06-16-2013, 06:06 PM	#7
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,409	GO GO GO! There is a handful of Z's at the local track. Judging by the topics in this forum most people treat them like a trophy.

06-16-2013, 06:11 PM	#9
ZRider White Hot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe - White - Auto- Nav Join Date: May 2013 Location: Volunteer State Posts: 13	For "Go"...the good looks are just a bonus!

06-16-2013, 06:12 PM	#10
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	To answer your original question. I purchased it to mainly drive and show it. However I will definitely take it to the track to see what it does before I start doing a few modifications.