CAMARO ZL1 FAQ and INFORMATION

[spoone123]

here is one facts for me, I can't afford it

[Weezerj]

Originally Posted by spoone123

here is one facts for me, I can't afford it

Its all about priorities man....you just have to cut out some unnecessary stuff, like food, etc...

[ZL1Please]

Originally Posted by Rocky918

have you ever owned a suede jacket before, or anything suede? it will last just fine... as long as you dont get it wet that is. once it becomes wet it never regains it orignal texture even if it looks the same... my old suede jacket that I was caught in the rain turned to sandpaper :(

CA summers + sweaty palms = wet suede... I just hope it's optional.

[Weezerj]

Originally Posted by ZL1Please

CA summers + sweaty palms = wet suede... I just hope it's optional.

I think that I will be replacing with Hurst style shifter no matter what......

[Rocky918]

Originally Posted by ZL1Please

CA summers + sweaty palms = wet suede... I just hope it's optional.

thats what AC is for number 1.. and number 2, just keep a towel in your back seat and wipe your hands before you start driving, not a big deal...

[SlyJester7]

Originally Posted by Rocky918

thats what AC is for number 1.. and number 2, just keep a towel in your back seat and wipe your hands before you start driving, not a big deal...

and from the rush of driving u get sweaty palms. . . haha so that towel will not cut it.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Microfiber suede.......why do some think it's going to fall off if you blink at it funny?

This isn't BMW, people...Chevy won't put a material in the vehicle if it's going to 'molt' after 2 years...

[ZL1Please]

Originally Posted by Weezerj

I think that I will be replacing with Hurst style shifter no matter what......

AMEN!

[ZL1Please]

Originally Posted by Rocky918

thats what AC is for number 1.. and number 2, just keep a towel in your back seat and wipe your hands before you start driving, not a big deal...

OR... I could be one of those cool dudes that wears aviators and driving Gloves! Too Cool!

[ZL1Please]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Microfiber suede.......why do some think it's going to fall off if you blink at it funny?

This isn't BMW, people...Chevy won't put a material in the vehicle if it's going to 'molt' after 2 years...

Im not knockin' the suede, and you're right, they have probably thought it through enough already (cuz its on the CTS-V right?) I put a TKO-600 tremec in a 72 chevelle and drove it for a while with the hole cut in the floor. Man did it get hot right on the shifter. But even with all that heat, I never lost grip of the black plastic ball on my Hurst shifter. I really like the feel of it and I have seen too many leather shift knobs wear out over a few years. So my thinking is this suede had better be tougher than leather or else it will wear the same or even quicker. Just thinkin out loud here...

And trust me... if its standard, I DON'T CARE, I'M GETTIN ONE!

[ZL1Please]

Any thoughts on the cast iron exhaust manifolds? I understand they control heat really well, but they're kinda restrictive right?

[mondain]

Originally Posted by ZL1Please

Any thoughts on the cast iron exhaust manifolds? I understand they control heat really well, but they're kinda restrictive right?

They're cheaper.

[2cnd chance]

Put another shift knob on and take the microsuede off, big deal.

[ZL1Please]

I searched through the exploded view of the LSA and they look almost like shorty headers and smooth...not what I am used to seeing with cast "manifolds". I also found out they will be a stainless steel casting. Good enough for me.