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ooojerry · 09-24-2011, 01:37 AM

Anyone contemplating Saturday morning. I may go up there and go straight to work after...Would be nice to meet some C5'ers.

alcal1084 · 09-24-2011, 10:13 AM

Going to the show this afternoon will update around 3pm pacific standard time!!!!

DITCHDIGGER · 09-24-2011, 11:26 PM

The show sucked! They had a decent selection of camaros (no ZL1) but their selection of corvettes was terrible! They had a ZR1 that was locked and a grand sport vert. There were plenty of cruz's, sonics and pick ups though. I had to laugh when I told the sales guy their color pallet needed to be improved. He told me to just have the car repainted. Oh yeah, pay 40 grand for a car and have it repainted. He also said the ZL1 price would range from 50 grand to 110 grand. Depending on what was ordered. 110 Gs?? Thats when I walked away from him.

alcal1084 · 09-25-2011, 12:21 AM

Ditto!!!

Disco · 09-25-2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DITCHDIGGER

The show sucked! They had a decent selection of camaros (no ZL1) but their selection of corvettes was terrible! They had a ZR1 that was locked and a grand sport vert. There were plenty of cruz's, sonics and pick ups though. I had to laugh when I told the sales guy their color pallet needed to be improved. He told me to just have the car repainted. Oh yeah, pay 40 grand for a car and have it repainted. He also said the ZL1 price would range from 50 grand to 110 grand. Depending on what was ordered. 110 Gs?? Thats when I walked away from him.

Double Ditto :(

OldJedi · 09-25-2011, 01:37 AM

We are back from our road trip to Vegas. 5 1/2 hour drive with Friday afternoon traffic to Vegas, 3 1/2 hour ride back from Vegas without traffic. We had a great time and got to see the Carbon Flash ZL1 in person. We met John Fitzpatrick there and took a ton of pictures which I will post when I get home on Wed. We talked to 'Chad' Chevy rep. for two hours and he was incredibly patient. An interesting note is that the Carbon Flash ZL1 for the Barrett-Jackson auction is really the Victory Red ZL1 that was introduced in Chicago. They wrapped it in Carbon Flash for the auction to represent the real Carbon Flash ZL1 that will be built for Rick Hendrick during the regular production ZL1 run next year. The other red ZL1 is up north somewhere and that is why neither ZL1 is at the Orange County Auto Show. Everyone that said that this car needs to be seen in person was 100% right. This car looks great and sounds wicked. I was not allowed to sit in the car but they did let me take pictures of the interior and the engine. The Carbon Flash with the red engine compartment really looks sharp. I know, this thread is worthless without pictures, but I have a few more days with my daughter before I fly home and I will post them then. I pumped John Fitzpatrick with a hundred questions but all he said was "soon". He is a tough nut to crack but I hope we will some answers before ordering starts the end of October. We stayed and watched the sale at auction which was pretty neat too. I was going to bid $50,000 but it blew past that mark before I could get my hand up. After that it was up to the deep pockets to buy the car. Overall it was a great day and the car will be more than I ever hoped for. Thanks Team Chevy for making a great car and giving my daughter and I day that we will not forget.

Disco · 09-25-2011, 02:17 AM

Glade to hear you and your daughter had a great time.
I watch the auction when I got home from the OC show and noticed the
red on the inside of the hood and engine compartment too.
So the car was wrapped in vinyl? wow looked good on the tv.

fiascoes1 · 09-25-2011, 10:29 PM

Worse Chevrolet display I've seen at any car show I've ever been to

They shouldn't of shown up period

TaylorRyanSS · 09-26-2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiascoes1

Worse Chevrolet display I've seen at any car show I've ever been to

They shouldn't of shown up period

I went today too. There was hardly any cars in the chevy section.

OldJedi · 09-26-2011, 01:33 PM

I went to see the OC show yesterday. Chevy had a huge area but not many cars for the size of the area and only a couple of reps. It worked out great for me because I got a chance to compare the Crystal Red to the Victory Red at the Chevy display. At the Cadillac display, I was able to compare the Crystal Red with both polished wheels and black wheels side by side, which helped make my decision. It also gave me a chance to sit on the Caddy suede insert seats and feel the suede steering wheel and suede manual gear shift knob. Thanks Fiascoes, you helped make this a great trip !!!

1BADZL1 · 09-26-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

I was able to compare the Crystal Red with both polished wheels and black wheels side by side, which helped make my decision.

Can you share what you decided?
In my case I decided to stick with IOM as when I seen the crystal red on the ZO6.. but IOM is just more "me" than the CRT is.
Crystal Red is a cool looking color though.

OldJedi · 09-26-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY68RS

Can you share what you decided?
In my case I decided to stick with IOM as when I seen the crystal red on the ZO6.. but IOM is just more "me" than the CRT is.
Crystal Red is a cool looking color though.

I will post some pictures after I get them downloaded but in the mean time, I am going to go with the Crystal Red Tint as my first choice. The metallic makes the car look 'richer/deeper'. I then choose the polished wheels with the CRT paint over the black wheels. This is more of personal choice but I thought the brighter wheels made the paint stand out more. The easy choice was the suede inserts, steering wheel and gear shifter. Simply a much nicer, softer, grippier feel on your hands and butt. I promise to post pics later.

GoldenBear · 09-26-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

I will post some pictures after I get them downloaded but in the mean time, I am going to go with the Crystal Red Tint as my first choice. The metallic makes the car look 'richer/deeper'. I then choose the polished wheels with the CRT paint over the black wheels.

I think I'm going with that same combination, Crystal Red Tintcoat with the polished ZL1 wheels. I hope that CRT is available when ZL1 production starts.

I'm looking forward to seeing your photos of the CRT vehicles.

1BADZL1 · 09-26-2011, 02:22 PM

Yea, I think by the time ordering comes I will have changed my mind to the full suede treatment as well. Nice color choice on the CRT. Cant wait to see more photos!
As far as wheels, If I can swing it $$$ I want to order BOTH sets.
I know.. Im an idiot..

09-24-2011, 01:37 AM	#29
ooojerry Drives: FAST Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 156	Anyone contemplating Saturday morning. I may go up there and go straight to work after...Would be nice to meet some C5'ers. __________________

09-25-2011, 01:37 AM	#34
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	We are back from our road trip to Vegas. 5 1/2 hour drive with Friday afternoon traffic to Vegas, 3 1/2 hour ride back from Vegas without traffic. We had a great time and got to see the Carbon Flash ZL1 in person. We met John Fitzpatrick there and took a ton of pictures which I will post when I get home on Wed. We talked to 'Chad' Chevy rep. for two hours and he was incredibly patient. An interesting note is that the Carbon Flash ZL1 for the Barrett-Jackson auction is really the Victory Red ZL1 that was introduced in Chicago. They wrapped it in Carbon Flash for the auction to represent the real Carbon Flash ZL1 that will be built for Rick Hendrick during the regular production ZL1 run next year. The other red ZL1 is up north somewhere and that is why neither ZL1 is at the Orange County Auto Show. Everyone that said that this car needs to be seen in person was 100% right. This car looks great and sounds wicked. I was not allowed to sit in the car but they did let me take pictures of the interior and the engine. The Carbon Flash with the red engine compartment really looks sharp. I know, this thread is worthless without pictures, but I have a few more days with my daughter before I fly home and I will post them then. I pumped John Fitzpatrick with a hundred questions but all he said was "soon". He is a tough nut to crack but I hope we will some answers before ordering starts the end of October. We stayed and watched the sale at auction which was pretty neat too. I was going to bid $50,000 but it blew past that mark before I could get my hand up. After that it was up to the deep pockets to buy the car. Overall it was a great day and the car will be more than I ever hoped for. Thanks Team Chevy for making a great car and giving my daughter and I day that we will not forget. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

09-25-2011, 02:17 AM	#35
Disco Drives: Not Available yet Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastvale, CA Posts: 199	Glade to hear you and your daughter had a great time. I watch the auction when I got home from the OC show and noticed the red on the inside of the hood and engine compartment too. So the car was wrapped in vinyl? wow looked good on the tv. __________________ QBDRH0 1100 11/25/11 2030 12/13/11 2050 01/24/12

09-26-2011, 01:33 PM	#38
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	I went to see the OC show yesterday. Chevy had a huge area but not many cars for the size of the area and only a couple of reps. It worked out great for me because I got a chance to compare the Crystal Red to the Victory Red at the Chevy display. At the Cadillac display, I was able to compare the Crystal Red with both polished wheels and black wheels side by side, which helped make my decision. It also gave me a chance to sit on the Caddy suede insert seats and feel the suede steering wheel and suede manual gear shift knob. Thanks Fiascoes, you helped make this a great trip !!! __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

09-26-2011, 02:22 PM	#42
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,281	Yea, I think by the time ordering comes I will have changed my mind to the full suede treatment as well. Nice color choice on the CRT. Cant wait to see more photos! As far as wheels, If I can swing it $$$ I want to order BOTH sets. I know.. Im an idiot.. __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012

09-24-2011, 10:13 AM	#30
alcal1084 Drives: 2012 45TH AE SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 553	Going to the show this afternoon will update around 3pm pacific standard time!!!!

09-24-2011, 11:26 PM	#31
DITCHDIGGER Drives: Boring Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murrieta Ca. Posts: 69	The show sucked! They had a decent selection of camaros (no ZL1) but their selection of corvettes was terrible! They had a ZR1 that was locked and a grand sport vert. There were plenty of cruz's, sonics and pick ups though. I had to laugh when I told the sales guy their color pallet needed to be improved. He told me to just have the car repainted. Oh yeah, pay 40 grand for a car and have it repainted. He also said the ZL1 price would range from 50 grand to 110 grand. Depending on what was ordered. 110 Gs?? Thats when I walked away from him.

09-25-2011, 12:21 AM	#32
alcal1084 Drives: 2012 45TH AE SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 553	Ditto!!!

09-25-2011, 10:29 PM	#36
fiascoes1 SoCalRaceTeam new-b! Drives: 2012 ZL1/WHITE/BLACK STRIPE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: norwalk ca Posts: 2,021	Worse Chevrolet display I've seen at any car show I've ever been to They shouldn't of shown up period

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