Intro. Traded 2013 GT500 for 2015 ZL1

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by MaroSS

Result:
These two cars are actually not even in the same league. GT500 is good on paper and makes a lot of noise and smoke, but the ZL1 is ACTUALLY a great performer.

Whenever there was a ZL1 vs GT500 battle I'd always be the first to yell out, no no the GT500 just needs a watts link and a good set of tires... but I was wrong.

Agreed. I encountered a 2013 GT500 at one of my track days and this video speaks volumes. Yes the GT500 has serious power, but the suspension and chassis can use some work..

I ran down this GT500 rather quickly. Unfortunately he never waved me around

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Originally Posted by MaroSS

Then if you want to mod, the parts are already there and proven since the CTS-V. The 6th gen will somewhat a new learning experience

THIS. I was going to stick with my 2010 Camaro and pick up a 2017 50th Anniversary 6th gen. However, the LS is such a proven engine my worry was maybe the LT will have a learning curve early on. However I think it has been proven to be a stout engine in the C7. Regardless I'm happy with my decision to pick up a ZL1.

Originally Posted by owhite3003

A very nice write up. My Snap On dealer bought a killer GT500 after he saw my my ZL1 and it is a wickedly good looking car. Glad to hear you are happy with the switch.

Love the looks of the 2013-2014 GT500!

[hotlap]

If Chevy had not given us the ZL1, I'd own a 13 or 14 GT500. Nice write up OP

[Raven87]

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Agreed. I encountered a 2013 GT500 at one of my track days and this video speaks volumes. Yes the GT500 has serious power, but the suspension and chassis can use some work..

I ran down this GT500 rather quickly. Unfortunately he never waved me around

Love the looks of the 2013-2014 GT500!

I'm guessing the GT500 driver felt (correctly or incorrectly) that he didn't need to wave you around since he could pull away fairly strongly in the straights? I'm just asking.

I really enjoyed the vid. What exhaust are you running? Almost sounded open.

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by Raven87

I'm guessing the GT500 driver felt (correctly or incorrectly) that he didn't need to wave you around since he could pull away fairly strongly in the straights? I'm just asking.

I really enjoyed the vid. What exhaust are you running? Almost sounded open.

He wasn't pulling in the straights, but all the ground I was gaining was primarily made in the corners.

The exhaust is PFADT long tube headers, gutted/no cats, Corsa Catback.

[Raven87]

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

He wasn't pulling in the straights, but all the ground I was gaining was primarily made in the corners.

The exhaust is PFADT long tube headers, gutted/no cats, Corsa Catback.

Thanks. You were definitely reeling him in on the corners but in the video it looked like he could pull away when you were accelerating.

Maybe it was just the camera effect.

Are you not allowed to pass unless waved around (I'm assuming it was just a track day)? I've never been to the track so it's all new to me but looks like a lot of fun.

[I4toV8]

welcome to the dark side!

[angryBits]

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Agreed. I encountered a 2013 GT500 at one of my track days and this video speaks volumes. Yes the GT500 has serious power, but the suspension and chassis can use some work..

I ran down this GT500 rather quickly. Unfortunately he never waved me around

Looks like the GT500 driver was inexperienced.

I see some late throttle due to some early apexes.

I took my 2013 GT500 to Thunderhill here in NorCal and it was a great trip! I had my full Griggs Racing setup and 315 tires in the back. Grip was great but weight transitions were a bit sluggish. I recall being able to get on the throttle a lot earlier. No doubt I'd have better lap times in the ZL1 though.


Here's me ~ June, 2014 @ Thunderhill with my 2013 GT500


Farewell my beloved GT500!

[angryBits]

Originally Posted by el ess A

Good try on putting that feeling into words. I think I get what you're trying to say. Although there isn't any words to describe that "feeling."

I am not a Mustang guy, but although GM has been a big part of my life, I do take a peek over the fence now and again to see what else is out there. I love raw power, and the Shelby has it, but although it is a cool car, there's that "I'm home" feeling in the ZL1. What it lacks in raw HP is made up for in other places. And then some. And you just can't put that in words.

Don't know how many of y'all are married, but if you are, it's sorta like that moment that it hits you that "I'm in love and that's who I want to marry" (or lust, or both). Doesn't mean you can't window shop ever again, but no more test drives required to know where you belong.

Good write up OP, sounds like an unbiased opinion. Obviously one that many here agree with!

hahaha I'm not sure my wife would approve the analogy but I get what you're saying

I'll go with, "ZL1 is the better fitting glove"

[owhite3003]

I think my buddy is running Thunder Hill Raceway this weekend in his zl1.

[Rangore]

Welcome and grats on the ZL1.