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2ndCamaro79 · 08-17-2012, 06:44 PM

Well it looks like the first review of the ZL1 Vert is in and........... well I think they like the coupe better? The straight line numbers were so so 4.4 to 60 and 12.7 in the 1/4 mile at 113 mph. They did not mention the Vert not having the 5 PTM modes or the lack of the ZL1 specific spoiler.

I am still hoping that the 2014 ZL1 gets a HP bump, as acceleration still seems to be all over the place. If it does not then maybe my favorite tuner (SLP) will make a go fast pkg for the 2014 ZL1? If that does not happen I find myself wanting to see a pic of the 6th gen Camaro

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...view-2154.html

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...e_quick_drive/

2ndCamaro79 · 08-17-2012, 07:05 PM

Added a couple more articles...... the MT write up gets so off base they start praising the 1LE over the ZL1

rmyers · 08-17-2012, 09:30 PM

Interesting. Did not know the vert would not get the 5 PTM modes. What do you think would be the reasoning behind that decision? Is it simply that they doubt the vert would be used competitively? Still want one, since it would be for the wife and she would likely never use that mode....but I sure in the heck would.

2ndCamaro79 · 08-17-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rmyers

Interesting. Did not know the vert would not get the 5 PTM modes. What do you think would be the reasoning behind that decision? Is it simply that they doubt the vert would be used competitively? Still want one, since it would be for the wife and she would likely never use that mode....but I sure in the heck would.

Bingo, they said that vert owners would probable not go to the track:( While that is true, why leave it out?

grocerygetter · 08-17-2012, 09:50 PM

What a mistake dropping the modes off.

rmyers · 08-18-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

What a mistake dropping the modes off.

Agreed.

Protomanx8 · 08-18-2012, 12:54 PM

if the suspension is the same normally chevy is lazy when it comes to programming so id say its probably still on the ECU of the car. i bet a tuner could unlock it and or upload them into it.

lbls1 · 08-18-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCamaro79

Well it looks like the first review of the ZL1 Vert is in and........... well I think they like the coupe better? The straight line numbers were so so 4.4 to 60 and 12.7 in the 1/4 mile at 113 mph. They did not mention the Vert not having the 5 PTM modes or the lack of the ZL1 specific spoiler.

I am still hoping that the 2014 ZL1 gets a HP bump, as acceleration still seems to be all over the place. If it does not then maybe my favorite tuner (SLP) will make a go fast pkg for the 2014 ZL1? If that does not happen I find myself wanting to see a pic of the 6th gen Camaro

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...view-2154.html

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...e_quick_drive/

I agree with you!! IMO we need something to improve the straight line and hp numbers. If an aftermarket tuner wants to offer packages at point of sale, then that's an alternative (although a very pricey one).

c4maroboy · 08-19-2012, 12:04 PM

not gonna lie, the vert in red with the black 10 spoke rims, pretty much takes the cake for best looking vert IMO

I call it Vera · 08-19-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by c4maroboy

not gonna lie, the vert in red with the black 10 spoke rims, pretty much takes the cake for best looking vert IMO

That's what I have on order, but have recently been considering changing it to Black. The black coupes look pretty badass.

2ndCamaro79 · 08-19-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by c4maroboy

not gonna lie, the vert in red with the black 10 spoke rims, pretty much takes the cake for best looking vert IMO

Was not a fan of VR in the coupe, but in the Vert it looks super sweeet and is one of my favorites.

I call it Vera · 08-19-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by c4maroboy

not gonna lie, the vert in red with the black 10 spoke rims, pretty much takes the cake for best looking vert IMO

Have you seen it in the wild, or in the reviews?

Would love some photos of convertibles in the wild.

2ndCamaro79 · 08-19-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Have you seen it in the wild, or in the reviews?

Would love some photos of convertibles in the wild.

The links I posted have pics of the VR/IOM/and CRT Verts, a member as a thread with his SW Vert, have not seen a black one yet

. I also thought that the new blue color was going to be a option on the Verts??? If Chevy would ever update their built it tool you could check out all the colors

RJ111 · 08-19-2012, 03:30 PM

City Chevrolet in Charlotte has A Blue vert.Its going to Chad Knauss.

08-17-2012, 06:44 PM	#1
2ndCamaro79 Drives: 2014 V-Sport/ 2015 Escalade Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 939	ZL1 Vert Review Well it looks like the first review of the ZL1 Vert is in and........... well I think they like the coupe better? The straight line numbers were so so 4.4 to 60 and 12.7 in the 1/4 mile at 113 mph. They did not mention the Vert not having the 5 PTM modes or the lack of the ZL1 specific spoiler. I am still hoping that the 2014 ZL1 gets a HP bump, as acceleration still seems to be all over the place. If it does not then maybe my favorite tuner (SLP) will make a go fast pkg for the 2014 ZL1? If that does not happen I find myself wanting to see a pic of the 6th gen Camaro http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...view-2154.html http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...e_quick_drive/ Last edited by 2ndCamaro79; 08-17-2012 at 07:04 PM.

08-17-2012, 09:30 PM	#3
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	Interesting. Did not know the vert would not get the 5 PTM modes. What do you think would be the reasoning behind that decision? Is it simply that they doubt the vert would be used competitively? Still want one, since it would be for the wife and she would likely never use that mode....but I sure in the heck would. __________________ 2012 ZL1 #213 M6 Black on Black 2013 ZL1 #2638 Convertible Auto 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 GMC Seirra HD Denali

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08-19-2012, 12:04 PM	#9
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	not gonna lie, the vert in red with the black 10 spoke rims, pretty much takes the cake for best looking vert IMO __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

08-19-2012, 03:30 PM	#14
RJ111 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gastonia, N.C Posts: 393	City Chevrolet in Charlotte has A Blue vert.Its going to Chad Knauss. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1,Victory Red # 441....SOLD 2013 Camaro ZL1, Summit White # 3071...SOLD 2015 Camaro ZL1, Summit White # 1325 Rotofab Cai,PCM cc,Kooks Headers,Cats delete,MF X pipe, ZLWin cam,upper/lower, Lingenfelter hx,715 rwhp,646 rwtq, BMR 1.25 Springs, Varro VD01 Wheels,

08-17-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
2ndCamaro79 Drives: 2014 V-Sport/ 2015 Escalade Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 939	Added a couple more articles...... the MT write up gets so off base they start praising the 1LE over the ZL1

08-18-2012, 12:54 PM	#7
Protomanx8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 ABM Join Date: May 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 200	if the suspension is the same normally chevy is lazy when it comes to programming so id say its probably still on the ECU of the car. i bet a tuner could unlock it and or upload them into it.