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cvp33 · 02-11-2014, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DonutSS

Why did you switch to CTSV ?

Went from a convertible to a coupe for racing. Could've went with a ZL1 coupe, but got a smoking deal on a brand new left over 2012 CTS-V coupe for $49,987....fully loaded. The ZL1 is the better handler with much more direct inputs and I really miss the exhaust note of the ZL1 @ WOT. But the CTS-V has some strong points as well.

OldJedi · 02-11-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Can you define "tracking"? Are you referring to 1/4 mile or road course? The stock seats are terrible at providing side bolstering in corners. I have to use my legs due to lack of stability.

I have tracked my car at Homestead, WPBeach and Sebring at HPDE events. I have another HPDE at Sebring in a couple of months. The suede in the seats keep me totally in one spot but I am 5'06 and 155#. I would love to have the suede ZL1 Recaro seats available this year but have not found them for less than $5,000.00 for the pair. The car is such a great performer and she just loves showing me what she can really do.

DonutSS · 02-13-2014, 06:02 PM

I drove a '13 V coupe this afternoon and was very impressed with how smooth and quiet it was on the highway. It didn't have Recaro seats so I'm gonna go and drive one that does to check out the differences. Thanks for your input!! Next is driving a ZL1 and I'm hoping that the characteristics are such that it makes my choice an easy one.

Z Boss · 02-13-2014, 11:29 PM

I have driven both cars (CTS-V and ZL1) and have driven the ZL1 at 5'10" and 225 lbs. and 195 lbs. My input, after some real world driving, some personal research (my diet) and talking and seeing some editors\writers from magazines who have written about seat quality in these cars, is that seat comfort/support/quality really depends on your size. My ZL1 seats at 195 lbs. were very comfortable, very supportive and kept me in place tracking the car where the same car seat and me 30 lbs. heavier had much different results. I personally saw a couple of writers who rated the ZL1 seats marginal who were actually heavy set guys. My personal conclusion was that seats are generally excellent for thinner drivers. Coincides well with laws of physics related to heavier torsos. Hey, don't hate on the messenger, I'm just saying at 195, all seats in my ZL1, CTS-V and SL550R worked much better for me, even in south LA heat!! I'd personally take the Camaro ZL1 in any long trip case.

13ZL1BLove · 02-14-2014, 09:12 AM

I'm 6'3 and 260 and I was way more comfortable in my 13 ZL1 for a 8 hour car ride, then I was on the same trip about a month later in my buddy's CTS-V Wagon. I hated the way the seats felt and hold me.

DonutSS · 02-14-2014, 06:22 PM

I just drove a '13 ZL1 auto and it was a blast. It wasn't as smooth as the ctsV by a long shot but what it lacked in smoothness in made up for in raw brutishness lol I have a serious problem on my hands

hognutz · 02-15-2014, 03:22 PM

zl1 vs CTS-V coupe = zl1 hands down IMO to me.

DonutSS · 02-20-2014, 09:18 PM

I picked up a '12 V coupe this afternoon after a painful decision process

oh the pain of choosing between two awesome cars

I appreciate everyone's input.

MEDISIN · 02-24-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DonutSS

I picked up a '12 V coupe this afternoon after a painful decision process

oh the pain of choosing between two awesome cars

I appreciate everyone's input.

Congrats! And you still have a couple of years worth of free maintenance, bumper-to-bumper warranty and complimentary roadside assistance remaining on the 2012. Post pics!

DonutSS · 02-27-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

Congrats! And you still have a couple of years worth of free maintenance, bumper-to-bumper warranty and complimentary roadside assistance remaining on the 2012. Post pics!

Exactly! This car is a blast!

It does it all so smoothly.. and everyone looks at like it's a space ship from Mars or something.. definitely glad it all worked like it did.

MEDISIN · 03-03-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DonutSS

Exactly! This car is a blast!

It does it all so smoothly.. and everyone looks at like it's a space ship from Mars or something.. definitely glad it all worked like it did.

Nice!

DonutSS · 03-01-2015, 09:48 PM

One year has passed by and the V coupe is gone to Georgia and a sweet SIM '12 ZL1 6speed manual is on its way this week from Detroit ..

DrkPhx · 03-01-2015, 09:57 PM

Why the change?

DonutSS · 03-01-2015, 10:12 PM

V was an automatic and after spending a couple days at spring mountain I have the road racing bug and wanted the car more suited for that addiction

02-13-2014, 06:02 PM	#31
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	I drove a '13 V coupe this afternoon and was very impressed with how smooth and quiet it was on the highway. It didn't have Recaro seats so I'm gonna go and drive one that does to check out the differences. Thanks for your input!! Next is driving a ZL1 and I'm hoping that the characteristics are such that it makes my choice an easy one. __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta

02-13-2014, 11:29 PM	#32
Z Boss Camaro Addiction Drives: 68SS81Z2887IROC97Z28SS,12ZL1,22ZLE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 341 View My Garage	I have driven both cars (CTS-V and ZL1) and have driven the ZL1 at 5'10" and 225 lbs. and 195 lbs. My input, after some real world driving, some personal research (my diet) and talking and seeing some editors\writers from magazines who have written about seat quality in these cars, is that seat comfort/support/quality really depends on your size. My ZL1 seats at 195 lbs. were very comfortable, very supportive and kept me in place tracking the car where the same car seat and me 30 lbs. heavier had much different results. I personally saw a couple of writers who rated the ZL1 seats marginal who were actually heavy set guys. My personal conclusion was that seats are generally excellent for thinner drivers. Coincides well with laws of physics related to heavier torsos. Hey, don't hate on the messenger, I'm just saying at 195, all seats in my ZL1, CTS-V and SL550R worked much better for me, even in south LA heat!! I'd personally take the Camaro ZL1 in any long trip case. __________________ ZL1....thank you Chevy Gods! 2012 Camaro ZL1 VIN #0004 ZL1, Ashen Grey, Black Leather, 6 speed, suede, exposed carbon fiber weave, gray stripe Current Status: Cruisin' !! 3800 Produced: 1/27/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer: 4/27/2012

02-14-2014, 09:12 AM	#33
13ZL1BLove Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Peotone, IL Posts: 204 View My Garage	I'm 6'3 and 260 and I was way more comfortable in my 13 ZL1 for a 8 hour car ride, then I was on the same trip about a month later in my buddy's CTS-V Wagon. I hated the way the seats felt and hold me. __________________ 2013 Summit White ZL1

02-14-2014, 06:22 PM	#34
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	I just drove a '13 ZL1 auto and it was a blast. It wasn't as smooth as the ctsV by a long shot but what it lacked in smoothness in made up for in raw brutishness lol I have a serious problem on my hands __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta

02-15-2014, 03:22 PM	#35
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	zl1 vs CTS-V coupe = zl1 hands down IMO to me. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

02-20-2014, 09:18 PM	#36
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	I picked up a '12 V coupe this afternoon after a painful decision process oh the pain of choosing between two awesome cars I appreciate everyone's input. __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta

03-01-2015, 09:48 PM	#40
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	One year has passed by and the V coupe is gone to Georgia and a sweet SIM '12 ZL1 6speed manual is on its way this week from Detroit .. __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta

03-01-2015, 09:57 PM	#41
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Why the change?

03-01-2015, 10:12 PM	#42
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	V was an automatic and after spending a couple days at spring mountain I have the road racing bug and wanted the car more suited for that addiction __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta