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JUSTIFIED · 06-14-2017, 09:05 PM

You can check out, but you can never leave so be sure to post some track vids over here too.

Can't wait to hear a legit comp between it and the Z/28. Am sure it will be a fantastic car... congrats!!

And, as Urban Legend stated, happy to provide parking tips and for free too!

YOLO Z/28 · 06-14-2017, 11:42 PM

The Z looks sweet! I can't wait to hear your comparisons! You're one of the few real track rats on here, so I'm sure you will be able to lend an insightful opinion. I'm confident the 6th gen ZL1 is league's ahead of the 5th gen. And I'm glad some one on here has the same thoughts about creature comforts!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-15-2017, 10:26 AM

I am going with the new ZL1 1LE, as a mater of fact got the Vin today, hope to have the car in the next 4 weeks if there are no hold up, what can i say love them DSSV Struts. LOL and congrats on the new ride.

JUSTIFIED · 06-17-2017, 09:13 AM

I noticed on the Gen6 ZL1 forum that you were taking delivery of your car on 6/16. Fist off, didn't take long for you to bale out of this site. Lol. Also.... share some pics over here too, but most of all... what's it like?!

Stephen12ZL1 · 06-17-2017, 09:29 AM

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I noticed on the Gen6 ZL1 forum that you were taking delivery of your car on 6/16. Fist off, didn't take long for you to bale out of this site. Lol. Also.... share some pics over here too, but most of all... what's it like?!

I didn't want to spam a Z/28 forum with ZL1 talk. Here are 2 pics of the new ride. So far.. really nice and amazing comfort. Love the 10spd!

Nick S · 06-17-2017, 10:11 AM

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I didn't want to spam a Z/28 forum with ZL1 talk. Here are 2 pics of the new ride. So far.. really nice and amazing comfort. Love the 10spd!

Looking good Stephen! I was curious why you chose the auto over the manual? Do you plan to use the car for both commuting and tracking and wanted the convenience of the auto? Was the new 10 speed hype piquing your interest in giving the auto a try? Were you just looking for every advantage you could have at being faster in track? Just wondering what factors influenced your decision to go with the 10 speed auto.

JUSTIFIED · 06-17-2017, 10:37 AM

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I didn't want to spam a Z/28 forum with ZL1 talk. Here are 2 pics of the new ride. So far.. really nice and amazing comfort. Love the 10spd!

Once family, always family. We all want to hear about it too! :-) Looks killer! Keep us posted on driving impressions.

Stephen12ZL1 · 06-17-2017, 10:45 AM

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Looking good Stephen! I was curious why you chose the auto over the manual? Do you plan to use the car for both commuting and tracking and wanted the convenience of the auto? Was the new 10 speed hype piquing your interest in giving the auto a try? Were you just looking for every advantage you could have at being faster in track? Just wondering what factors influenced your decision to go with the 10 speed auto.

All of your questions can be answered "Yes". Other factors are 650hp and I am over the 6spd in general. Yes, I am lazy too.

Stephen12ZL1 · 06-17-2017, 10:54 AM

Oh...and I am entirely sick of cars with higher hp (Porsche Turbos, etc) blowing by me on the high speed areas at VIR. In the tight sections, I can hang with them but as soon as the wheels are straight...BYE BYE. The ZL1 won't quite corner with the Z/28, but I will definitely try some R comps (most likely my stockpile of Trofeos). The 650hp should at least put me in a better position.

kramard · 06-17-2017, 12:41 PM

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Oh...and I am entirely sick of cars with higher hp (Porsche Turbos, etc) blowing by me on the high speed areas at VIR. In the tight sections, I can hang with them but as soon as the wheels are straight...BYE BYE. The ZL1 won't quite corner with the Z/28, but I will definitely try some R comps (most likely my stockpile of Trofeos). The 650hp should at least put me in a better position.

So I went into Hertz today for an Altima (for a few day beach trip) and left with a Gen 6 SS. I totally understand why you made the change. Auto is incredible, and I assume the 10 spd must be a standard deviation better and the creature comforts are a huge bonus. I'd even say the SS feels faster then the Z in a straight line. Brakes and cornering break down (traction control light was on when I did a few loaded turns) but if the ZL1 is 20 - 30% more car then its a Helluva value proposition! Congrats and enjoy! Hopefully we can run together at VIR (once I get my new brake pads!).

snarky · 06-17-2017, 03:12 PM

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YOLO Z/28 · 06-17-2017, 06:14 PM

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So I went into Hertz today for an Altima (for a few day beach trip) and left with a Gen 6 SS. I totally understand why you made the change. Auto is incredible, and I assume the 10 spd must be a standard deviation better and the creature comforts are a huge bonus. I'd even say the SS feels faster then the Z in a straight line. Brakes and cornering break down (traction control light was on when I did a few loaded turns) but if the ZL1 is 20 - 30% more car then its a Helluva value proposition! Congrats and enjoy! Hopefully we can run together at VIR (once I get my new brake pads!).

On paper, the SS is just as fast for sure. Me ('14 Z) and a local 2016 2SS owner have both run 7.90 bone stock in the 1/8th. The alpha platform is definitely huge upgrade over the zeta. Less weight, more stiffness in the frame... I'm sure owning a 6th gen will be a blast for stephen12zl1 and 2ssrs@gen5diy!

roost3r · 06-17-2017, 06:54 PM

beautiful car, congrats!

68camaroz28 · 06-17-2017, 07:28 PM

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beautiful car, congrats!

I totally agree and wonder what will be next on the Camaro ladder stepping up. Incredible where the cars are going!

06-14-2017, 09:05 PM	#15
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,081	You can check out, but you can never leave so be sure to post some track vids over here too. Can't wait to hear a legit comp between it and the Z/28. Am sure it will be a fantastic car... congrats!! And, as Urban Legend stated, happy to provide parking tips and for free too! __________________

06-14-2017, 11:42 PM	#16
YOLO Z/28 YOLO Z/28 Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 195	The Z looks sweet! I can't wait to hear your comparisons! You're one of the few real track rats on here, so I'm sure you will be able to lend an insightful opinion. I'm confident the 6th gen ZL1 is league's ahead of the 5th gen. And I'm glad some one on here has the same thoughts about creature comforts! __________________ 2014 Red Hot Z/28, CTF car #39/69. HCI, Supercharged, boltons. 2006 SRM GTO, exhaust, VMR V701 wheels (SOLD) 2002 Bright Red Trans Am WS6: HCI, exhaust, tune, Konis, UMI sways, LCAs, Track bar, STB, 2" boxed steel SFCs (SOLD) Last edited by YOLO Z/28; 06-15-2017 at 07:09 PM.

06-17-2017, 09:13 AM	#18
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,081	I noticed on the Gen6 ZL1 forum that you were taking delivery of your car on 6/16. Fist off, didn't take long for you to bale out of this site. Lol. Also.... share some pics over here too, but most of all... what's it like?! __________________

06-17-2017, 10:54 AM	#23
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	Oh...and I am entirely sick of cars with higher hp (Porsche Turbos, etc) blowing by me on the high speed areas at VIR. In the tight sections, I can hang with them but as soon as the wheels are straight...BYE BYE. The ZL1 won't quite corner with the Z/28, but I will definitely try some R comps (most likely my stockpile of Trofeos). The 650hp should at least put me in a better position. __________________ '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)

06-17-2017, 03:12 PM	#25
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	👍👍👍🔥 __________________

06-15-2017, 10:26 AM	#17
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	I am going with the new ZL1 1LE, as a mater of fact got the Vin today, hope to have the car in the next 4 weeks if there are no hold up, what can i say love them DSSV Struts. LOL and congrats on the new ride.

06-17-2017, 06:54 PM	#27
roost3r @ElHefeZ28 Drives: 2015 White Z28 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 192	beautiful car, congrats!