Some thoughts about the new ZL1.....

[lbls1]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Even with the current success of Camaro, we’re not going to sit back and take a rest – simply because one cannot take their eye off the ball for even one second…..this business is that competitive!

This is the one quote that I will remember and hold Chevrolet to when my turn comes up. This is going to be a great car that will have some fierce competition in the coming months ahead. From the early indicators we've seen, the zl1 should be a great defender.

I am looking forward to seeing more of the zl1 in all of the colors and also seeing more of its performance revealed in other published tests. This is going to be an exciting year for the ZL1.

[99firehawk]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

RIP
I was always a fan of the TA and Formula

Agreed! Sad day when Pontiac was shut down to end the possibility of the Camaro having its fun loving brother around

I still have 3 TAs in my gararge (a 69 vert, a 71 455HO coupe and a 99 Firehawk vert). Not sure I get GM deciding to axe Pontiac and keep Buick, but someone must know

Unfortunately I have to sell one of the 3 TAs to make room (and get some cash) for a 2013 ZL1 vert........so it will be the 71 Lucerne Blue beauty that has to go.

But each time I read more reviews of the ZL1, I get more and more excited and the replacing of one of my favorite Firebirds with this new beast, won't be quite as bad and I am pumped for this summer to arrive!!!!

Thanks for the review Fbodfather and to your extended Camaro design/sales team for building this monster and I look forward to more impressions of the black beauty soon

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Thanks for your passion..
fbodfather!!!

[Deke736]

Great story! Thanks for sharing! I cannot wait until I get behind the wheel of my ZL1 and stories like this make the wait even more unbearable!

[DrkPhx]

Originally Posted by 99firehawk

Agreed! Sad day when Pontiac was shut down to end the possibility of the Camaro having its fun loving brother around

I still have 3 TAs in my gararge (a 69 vert, a 71 455HO coupe and a 99 Firehawk vert). Not sure I get GM deciding to axe Pontiac and keep Buick, but someone must know

Unfortunately I have to sell one of the 3 TAs to make room (and get some cash) for a 2013 ZL1 vert........so it will be the 71 Lucerne Blue beauty that has to go.

But each time I read more reviews of the ZL1, I get more and more excited and the replacing of one of my favorite Firebirds with this new beast, won't be quite as bad and I am pumped for this summer to arrive!!!!

Thanks for the review Fbodfather and to your extended Camaro design/sales team for building this monster and I look forward to more impressions of the black beauty soon

Pontiac fan myself, I bought my 98 TA new and still own it. I love the early second gen TA's and would sell the 69 vert first if I were you.

[Kluch]

You moved me, man. Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[ZL1 STEVE]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

RIP
I was always a fan of the TA and Formula

I've got just 6K miles on my 2002 Collector's Edition TA -- not a whole lot of horsepower, but as TA sightings grow rarer post-extinction, it certainly gets the looks.

I always thought the new Camaro was a looker, but now that the ZL1 is reborn, I'm excited to move from observer to owner I'm sure my TA will be more than happy to share her garage with the ZL1

Great story Fbodfather!! Thanks for stoking the muscle car fire in our hearts.

[Modern07]

Great Read

[tandtperformance]

I cant wait to hit that ramp and nail the gas and feel it

IF THEY WOULD JUST STOP TAKING ME FROM 3400 TO 3000 BACK TO 3400 AND BACK TO 3000 AND JUST BUILD IT PLZ

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by kush396

That sure looks like mack ave,,,must be getting a bite to eat because i know u are not looking at those cars

Ahhh! So you've BEEN to the "Country Kitchen" - have you???

[htron50]

Originally Posted by OldJedi

So you changed it from Brother Ezekial to 'Bro Zeke'. It is probably better than my 'Eze Bro' idea. Please keep your insights into your experiences while driving Bro Zeke posted here so we can all live vicariously through you. I would tell you about my experiences with a frat brother and a 67 Corvette but I am not sure that the statute of limitations has elapsed yet. We will discuss it in person at another time.

Do tell on the frat you are referring to! Kappa Sigma by any chance?

[htron50]

I, too have to find it a space in my garage. Everything in there now is sentimental. Something is going to have to go outside under a nice California Ultraweave.... but it won't be the Z. Heck no. That will be kept at room temp, spoiled rotten. I was wondering about buying some race ramps (dolly's to set each corner on that allows one to be moved easily in any direction).... and another set of race ramps to slide under the facia to reach the front tires to life it off ground. After my talk with my local dealer, I am about convinced to take it to them for everything. Hate to do it, but with all the technical MRC, PTM, Coolers, 6 piston brakes, etc..... I just don't thing a small savings will be worth the local fix it shop............ even for an oil change.

[Joebot8484]

Black on black on black is one of my favorite color combos! My 01 SS (AKA VADER) was given that treatment. Glad your having fun with the Zl1 Scott, I can't wait to get behind the wheel of mine.

p.s. these stories aren't helping me control my urge for Ultra Grin!!

[S-eatin-grin]

The wait is killing me...and I'm not even getting one!!! I can't wait to see and hear the new owners' impressions, videos and pics.