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JUSTIFIED · 07-29-2017, 09:24 PM

POINTBY · 07-29-2017, 10:06 PM

Hands down, 5th gen wins.

shawn18 · 07-29-2017, 10:59 PM

Not trying to sound like I am hating on the ZL1/1LE but that car just has too much going on with that gigantic wing and those ...things... on the nose. I get it .. they are all there for a purpose but they just kill the looks of the car for me. I just can't make myself go buy something that cost that much money , that I find just ...well, ugly. I know its numbers, and it absolutely smokes my z/28 on any track anywhere. But thats ok , to me there is just something the 5th gen Z/28 has that no other Camaro since 1969 has had. That car has the look , the suspension, the engine, the slash...it has it all imo. I am totally happy with my/our cars as is. I also am proud of this new Camaro for all it does for the price. It's truly an amazing car.

jerseytaylor · 07-29-2017, 11:05 PM

Less is more in this case
5th gen hands down

z28monster · 07-29-2017, 11:12 PM

Although the Gen 6 ZL1 1LE is no joke - and all respect for it's capabilities - nothing can beat the hunkered down stance of the Gen 5 Z/28.

Doug Halsey · 07-30-2017, 11:32 AM

The 5th gen sounds better hands down. It will have less maintenance issues and most likely be more reliable than a car with a super charger.

As for looks? People still stop and stare at my Z/28. So which one looks better is a matter of opinion. In the long run I think our Z/28 looks will hold up. I mean even the base 5th gen looks good, while the sixth gen... well the only one I would even think of buying is the ZL1 LE.

Olddudesrule · 07-30-2017, 02:00 PM

Partial to the 5th Gen, but that ZL1/1LE is bad ass.....how about we vote based on delivery drivers....ZL1 off loader killed me.

Ftrusty · 07-30-2017, 02:42 PM

I think the 5th gen Z/28 is much more aesthetically pleasing than the ZL1/1LE for many of the reasons cited above. Also, for me the Z channels all of the best of the first gen Z/28 but improves on those cars exponentially thanks to modern technology. The Z/28 was not the top dog in terms of horsepower and performance even in the first generation but to me it has always been the best looking Camaro.

Crushinator · 07-30-2017, 03:13 PM

As good as the new ZL1 is, even in regular form, it just doesn't do it for me like the Z/28 does/did. I've said it many times before. The Z/28 is a car I HAD to own. I've owned almost 90 cars in my life and have never had the same feeling about a car like I do this one. If there were no Z/28, then absolutely, I would go after a ZL1 or probably a Z06...like I almost did recently.

Then I came to my senses after waxing my Z/28. The car is ****ing perfect exactly the way it is. Once I have my Z/28 paid off, my next car will be a 2000 Mustang Cobra R because that is the only other car that gives me the same feeling the Z/28 does. No, it's not the fastest car around, but dammit it's so freaken cool.

serviceguy · 07-30-2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shawn18

Not trying to sound like I am hating on the ZL1/1LE but that car just has too much going on with that gigantic wing and those ...things... on the nose. I get it .. they are all there for a purpose but they just kill the looks of the car for me. I just can't make myself go buy something that cost that much money , that I find just ...well, ugly. I know its numbers, and it absolutely smokes my z/28 on any track anywhere. But thats ok , to me there is just something the 5th gen Z/28 has that no other Camaro since 1969 has had. That car has the look , the suspension, the engine, the slash...it has it all imo. I am totally happy with my/our cars as is. I also am proud of this new Camaro for all it does for the price. It's truly an amazing car.

Your pic of the red Z says it all !

SquawkVFR · 07-30-2017, 10:13 PM

You should see what they went and done to that ZL1 1LE!
Lawdy lawdy have mersssy!

rcandiloro · 07-30-2017, 10:59 PM

Man that wing just kills it for me. Totally get the advantage for track use, but it just is too much for me. Put a Z/28 like spoiler on that biatch with a wicker bill and it would be da bomb!

SquawkVFR · 07-31-2017, 12:45 AM

I can't get the picture to post dangit, but here's the FB post from Vengeance.

"Our customer just took delivery of the first 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE in Georgia, and it is here for some extensive performance Vengeance modifications! We are installing our full Stage IV performance package on this car which consists of a set of our VR CNC ported LT4 cylinder heads, VR Stage III camshaft kit, VR custom cold air intake system, Kooks Headers and Exhaust , and our upper and lower pulley system. We're also adding a VR E85 flex fuel kit and AlkyControl methanol injection system to assist in power and cooling for this track monster!

Stay tuned as we make further progress on the install and head back to the dyno for final performance tuning.

Camaro ZL1"

SquawkVFR · 07-31-2017, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DualCool

Nice man!

Yours?

I am torn between black or silver

Matte hood on white doesn't move me as much as white Z28

Oh hell no. I'm a 5th gen guy and have no use for a track car regardless of year. Pockets are running deep on that ZL1/1LE though. I'm betting the owner isn't even putting a tag on it.

07-29-2017, 10:59 PM	#3
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,080	Not trying to sound like I am hating on the ZL1/1LE but that car just has too much going on with that gigantic wing and those ...things... on the nose. I get it .. they are all there for a purpose but they just kill the looks of the car for me. I just can't make myself go buy something that cost that much money , that I find just ...well, ugly. I know its numbers, and it absolutely smokes my z/28 on any track anywhere. But thats ok , to me there is just something the 5th gen Z/28 has that no other Camaro since 1969 has had. That car has the look , the suspension, the engine, the slash...it has it all imo. I am totally happy with my/our cars as is. I also am proud of this new Camaro for all it does for the price. It's truly an amazing car. __________________

07-30-2017, 11:32 AM	#6
Doug Halsey Toy Collector Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Brunswick GA Posts: 133 View My Garage	The 5th gen sounds better hands down. It will have less maintenance issues and most likely be more reliable than a car with a super charger. As for looks? People still stop and stare at my Z/28. So which one looks better is a matter of opinion. In the long run I think our Z/28 looks will hold up. I mean even the base 5th gen looks good, while the sixth gen... well the only one I would even think of buying is the ZL1 LE. __________________

07-30-2017, 02:00 PM	#7
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Partial to the 5th Gen, but that ZL1/1LE is bad ass.....how about we vote based on delivery drivers....ZL1 off loader killed me. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

07-30-2017, 03:13 PM	#9
Crushinator Drives: '15 Z/28 #783 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: PA Posts: 456 View My Garage	As good as the new ZL1 is, even in regular form, it just doesn't do it for me like the Z/28 does/did. I've said it many times before. The Z/28 is a car I HAD to own. I've owned almost 90 cars in my life and have never had the same feeling about a car like I do this one. If there were no Z/28, then absolutely, I would go after a ZL1 or probably a Z06...like I almost did recently. Then I came to my senses after waxing my Z/28. The car is **ing perfect exactly the way it is. Once I have my Z/28 paid off, my next car will be a 2000 Mustang Cobra R because that is the only other car that gives me the same feeling the Z/28 does. No, it's not the fastest car around, but dammit it's so freaken cool. __________________ 2015 Z/28** A/C and audio

07-29-2017, 10:06 PM	#2
POINTBY Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 219	Hands down, 5th gen wins.

07-29-2017, 11:05 PM	#4
jerseytaylor Drives: 2015 Z/28. #935 Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Jersey Posts: 127	Less is more in this case 5th gen hands down

07-29-2017, 11:12 PM	#5
z28monster Drives: 15 Z28, 17 GT350R Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 212	Although the Gen 6 ZL1 1LE is no joke - and all respect for it's capabilities - nothing can beat the hunkered down stance of the Gen 5 Z/28.

07-30-2017, 02:42 PM	#8
Ftrusty Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carrollton Texas Posts: 28	I think the 5th gen Z/28 is much more aesthetically pleasing than the ZL1/1LE for many of the reasons cited above. Also, for me the Z channels all of the best of the first gen Z/28 but improves on those cars exponentially thanks to modern technology. The Z/28 was not the top dog in terms of horsepower and performance even in the first generation but to me it has always been the best looking Camaro.

07-30-2017, 10:13 PM	#11
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	You should see what they went and done to that ZL1 1LE! Lawdy lawdy have mersssy!

07-30-2017, 10:59 PM	#12
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	Man that wing just kills it for me. Totally get the advantage for track use, but it just is too much for me. Put a Z/28 like spoiler on that biatch with a wicker bill and it would be da bomb!

07-31-2017, 12:45 AM	#13
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	I can't get the picture to post dangit, but here's the FB post from Vengeance. "Our customer just took delivery of the first 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE in Georgia, and it is here for some extensive performance Vengeance modifications! We are installing our full Stage IV performance package on this car which consists of a set of our VR CNC ported LT4 cylinder heads, VR Stage III camshaft kit, VR custom cold air intake system, Kooks Headers and Exhaust , and our upper and lower pulley system. We're also adding a VR E85 flex fuel kit and AlkyControl methanol injection system to assist in power and cooling for this track monster! Stay tuned as we make further progress on the install and head back to the dyno for final performance tuning. Camaro ZL1"