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AZ-ZL1 · 06-07-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL One

For those who now have a '12 ZL 1, is anybody planning on leaving it completely stock?

Other than minor cosmetics (Tint, Bra, gill stripes), yes.

KKreme15 · 06-07-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL One

For those who now have a '12 ZL 1, is anybody planning on leaving it completely stock?

Me

gmgdave · 06-07-2012, 03:36 PM

No performance mods, cosmetic mods like black lug nuts, painted engine cover, etc.

lbls1 · 06-07-2012, 03:53 PM

No. It has to come ready for my money.

newmoon · 06-07-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueclyde

I know this is going to be an unpopular post but I think you guys are all crazy. Why would anybody spend what is likely to be around $50K for the ZL1 and then buy a bunch of mods. First, you de-value the car instantly. Second, the car is alreay going produce 550+ hp. How much do you need on public streets? How much can you really connect to the ground? You throw away and 100K mile warranty and any chance of having it be worth something a few years down the road. If you are into heavy mods the smart play would be to buy the SS and have your way with. I think all this talk about heavy mods on the ZL1 is crazy. I will keep mine bone-stock. No mods. I have had plenty of fast cars in my day. A low 12 second car out of the factory is a serious machine. It doesn't need anything.

I agree 100% if you want a modded ZL1 wait for somebody else to do it and take the financial hit, then you can buy it for well below stock untouched market value.

ZL1terminator · 06-07-2012, 04:17 PM

If anything I'm wanting company's to hurry up and publish bolt ons we can buy for the zl1, this year, long tube headers and intake, simple yes.

Next year, heads, snout, pulleys, cam!

Best thing is suspension is excellent, and brakes are large enough to handle it!

Headers and intake I found 1 place with pricing to sell me separate

New Shelby is sick to, my buddy's buying one and can't wait to go on a cruZe with him!!

PfadtRacing · 06-07-2012, 06:59 PM

We will most likely not be leaving our Camaro stock.

The sway bars are already off the car, drop springs are in the works. We've got some tricks up our sleeve on the suspension side of things... as well as some *ahem* other plans.

It's going to be a fun year around Pfadt Race Engineering!

Ninkozl150 · 06-07-2012, 08:30 PM

If you plan on keeping the car for a long time wouldn't mods make it worthless? No collector car is ever modded out they want it original.

Camaro Fred · 06-07-2012, 08:31 PM

Since there will only be ~ 1,800 tp 2,000 2012 ZL1s produced (my guess), I plan to avoid all modifications. Most of the folks who buy these cars are never satisfied with their "stock" condition and will change them in significant ways, making the cars that remain entirely stock the real rare ones. When I go to a car show I am always drawn to the original cars and not the modified ones. Anyone can mod their car, but so few remain content with what the factory vehicle is. They have to change things up. I hope I am a minority, let the mods continue!

Ninkozl150 · 06-07-2012, 08:32 PM

#776 is staying 100% stock

OldScoolCamaro · 06-07-2012, 08:48 PM

For now, as the car stands, I don't plan on doing anything other than the possibility of adding gill stripes to the rear quarters, which I may or may not do. I absolutely love the car as is, find it to be more than adequate, and look forward to getting to know more about it in a performance role on a track to see exactly what it's parameters are, and mine as well. It's much more advanced than one was lead to believe, superlatives aren't adequate to describe this car.

1st Gen Forever · 06-07-2012, 09:34 PM

From reading this thread, I may be in the minority but mods to mine are starting this month. Goal is to add power while keeping it daily drivable on pump gas. Mostly mods to make the engine breathe better and run cool.

BonestockZL1 · 06-07-2012, 09:49 PM

I'm still on the fence about mods. I kept all the plastics and framed all the paperwork already. If it weren't for Barrett Jackson I would probably do upgrades, but I believe the car will be worth more all original than modified. Need that winning lottery ticket so I can buy another one and do upgrades on it.

Kronix · 06-07-2012, 10:01 PM

If you happy with 495 rwhp, and getting beat by exotics & cars like mine, then leave it as is.

And I'm covered under warranty too

F**K it, make it an animal! You know the old saying, if you have to ask how much, you can't afford it.

06-07-2012, 03:36 PM	#115
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	No performance mods, cosmetic mods like black lug nuts, painted engine cover, etc. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

06-07-2012, 03:53 PM	#116
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	No. It has to come ready for my money. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

06-07-2012, 08:48 PM	#123
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	For now, as the car stands, I don't plan on doing anything other than the possibility of adding gill stripes to the rear quarters, which I may or may not do. I absolutely love the car as is, find it to be more than adequate, and look forward to getting to know more about it in a performance role on a track to see exactly what it's parameters are, and mine as well. It's much more advanced than one was lead to believe, superlatives aren't adequate to describe this car. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

06-07-2012, 10:01 PM	#126
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	If you happy with 495 rwhp, and getting beat by exotics & cars like mine, then leave it as is. And I'm covered under warranty too FK it, make it an animal! You know the old saying, if you have to ask how much, you can't afford it. __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ**

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ZL1terminator Drives: Pearl white, 2010 Premium GTR Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 103 View My Garage	If anything I'm wanting company's to hurry up and publish bolt ons we can buy for the zl1, this year, long tube headers and intake, simple yes. Next year, heads, snout, pulleys, cam! Best thing is suspension is excellent, and brakes are large enough to handle it! Headers and intake I found 1 place with pricing to sell me separate New Shelby is sick to, my buddy's buying one and can't wait to go on a cruZe with him!!

06-07-2012, 06:59 PM	#119
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	We will most likely not be leaving our Camaro stock. The sway bars are already off the car, drop springs are in the works. We've got some tricks up our sleeve on the suspension side of things... as well as some ahem other plans. It's going to be a fun year around Pfadt Race Engineering!

06-07-2012, 08:30 PM	#120
Ninkozl150 Drives: 2012 zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 20 View My Garage	If you plan on keeping the car for a long time wouldn't mods make it worthless? No collector car is ever modded out they want it original.

06-07-2012, 08:31 PM	#121
Camaro Fred 2012 ZL1 VIN 150 Drives: 1973 RS LT Camaro 4 Speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern CA Posts: 237 View My Garage	Since there will only be ~ 1,800 tp 2,000 2012 ZL1s produced (my guess), I plan to avoid all modifications. Most of the folks who buy these cars are never satisfied with their "stock" condition and will change them in significant ways, making the cars that remain entirely stock the real rare ones. When I go to a car show I am always drawn to the original cars and not the modified ones. Anyone can mod their car, but so few remain content with what the factory vehicle is. They have to change things up. I hope I am a minority, let the mods continue!

06-07-2012, 08:32 PM	#122
Ninkozl150 Drives: 2012 zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 20 View My Garage	#776 is staying 100% stock

06-07-2012, 09:34 PM	#124
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	From reading this thread, I may be in the minority but mods to mine are starting this month. Goal is to add power while keeping it daily drivable on pump gas. Mostly mods to make the engine breathe better and run cool.

06-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#125
BonestockZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA Posts: 181	I'm still on the fence about mods. I kept all the plastics and framed all the paperwork already. If it weren't for Barrett Jackson I would probably do upgrades, but I believe the car will be worth more all original than modified. Need that winning lottery ticket so I can buy another one and do upgrades on it.