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Thor142 · 10-05-2015, 02:30 PM

OK so I admit I'm a complete newb to V8 sports cars (pony cars whatever) I had the 2014 2LT which I thought was a ton of fun. Wanted more power though. I was completely unprepared for the 1LE. It makes my palms sweat and my heart race. I love it. Been reading through the forums though and so many here think it's underpowered. Do you guys track these cars all the time or are you just used to high HP cars? I mean I'm sure at some point I'll get used to it and the adrenaline rush will wear off right? Is that what happened to you guys?

GONIF · 10-05-2015, 02:48 PM

What ever you do , do not drive a ZL1 or you will be looking to trade the 1LE.

MR.Sarge · 10-05-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

What ever you do , do not drive a ZL1 or you will be looking to trade the 1LE.

or the Stingray .. that was my downfall lmao.... still love my 1LE to bits and will not trade it ever.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 10-05-2015, 03:17 PM

You will get used to it. I think the stock ZL1 is slow, at first it seemed like a rocketship, later it felt like it was dragging around a ships anchor. That is mainly because the weight and chassis take the drama out of the speed, it is highly deceptive until you notice cars around you just fade into the distance.

sherob · 10-05-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

or the Stingray .. that was my downfall lmao.... still love my 1LE to bits and will not trade it ever.

I just drive my Ridgeline for a couple days... then that 1LE rush is back for a month.

LT1Zob · 10-05-2015, 03:29 PM

Pound for pound, there is nothing at the current price point that stands up to the 1LE. Forget my own bias, look at the track times on Car and Driver for the 1LE vs everything from the Mustang/Challenger lineups in comparable price points. I am just like you, went from a '12 RS to a '13 1LE, so at first, it shot my eyes out of my skull. You get used to it after a while and you just want more. I can't say it feels underpowered, but a bit more power wouldn't hurt anything.

Thor142 · 10-05-2015, 03:35 PM

I think it may be the weight and size of the car. I'm no stranger to horsepower and speed, but on a motorcycle. That 1LE corners way harder and way faster than my bike. I doubt I'm pushing it to it's limits too. It's thrilling. Something about throwing 2 tons of steel at a 25mph corner doing 70.

yenkostyle · 10-05-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

or the Stingray .. that was my downfall lmao.... still love my 1LE to bits and will not trade it ever.

Spent a week driving my dad's stingray...although a nice ride I still think my 1LE is a better "feeling" car.

Thor142 · 10-05-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by yenkostyle

Spent a week driving my dad's stingray...although a nice ride I still think my 1LE is a better "feeling" car.

Wow cool. Thats good to hear.

Apex Motorsports · 10-05-2015, 03:41 PM

yenkostyle · 10-05-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Wow cool. Thats good to hear.

Yeah, told my dad I may just not be old enough for a vette yet, he said he liked the feel of my 1LE. His stingray gets up and goes a bit quicker but overall driving? I think that goes to the 1LE

GONIF · 10-05-2015, 03:48 PM

It is at least 50 rwhp underpowered , even after the bolt on's and tune. At 4000 lbs it needs more power. The LS7 engine would have been the perfect solution for the 1LE . But then GM wouldn't have been able to charge $40000.00 more for the Z28 if they did . I have never driven a 5th gen Z28 , but I'm sure that is the Camaro to have.

Pushrod Pete · 10-05-2015, 04:21 PM

You'll get used to it with time.

IMO, my 1LE still feels slow and heavy even after full bolt-ons. The handling characteristics, however, are amazing.

Joseph1LE · 10-05-2015, 05:00 PM

Stock 1LE is slow as hell to me. I really wish they had given it a small power bump the way Ford gave the Boss a power bump. Have driven a couple ZL1s and they didn't feel fast either.

10-05-2015, 02:30 PM	#1
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Underpowered? OK so I admit I'm a complete newb to V8 sports cars (pony cars whatever) I had the 2014 2LT which I thought was a ton of fun. Wanted more power though. I was completely unprepared for the 1LE. It makes my palms sweat and my heart race. I love it. Been reading through the forums though and so many here think it's underpowered. Do you guys track these cars all the time or are you just used to high HP cars? I mean I'm sure at some point I'll get used to it and the adrenaline rush will wear off right? Is that what happened to you guys?

10-05-2015, 02:48 PM	#2
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	What ever you do , do not drive a ZL1 or you will be looking to trade the 1LE. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

10-05-2015, 03:29 PM	#6
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	Pound for pound, there is nothing at the current price point that stands up to the 1LE. Forget my own bias, look at the track times on Car and Driver for the 1LE vs everything from the Mustang/Challenger lineups in comparable price points. I am just like you, went from a '12 RS to a '13 1LE, so at first, it shot my eyes out of my skull. You get used to it after a while and you just want more. I can't say it feels underpowered, but a bit more power wouldn't hurt anything. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

10-05-2015, 03:48 PM	#12
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	It is at least 50 rwhp underpowered , even after the bolt on's and tune. At 4000 lbs it needs more power. The LS7 engine would have been the perfect solution for the 1LE . But then GM wouldn't have been able to charge $40000.00 more for the Z28 if they did . I have never driven a 5th gen Z28 , but I'm sure that is the Camaro to have. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 10-05-2015 at 05:31 PM.

10-05-2015, 05:00 PM	#14
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Stock 1LE is slow as hell to me. I really wish they had given it a small power bump the way Ford gave the Boss a power bump. Have driven a couple ZL1s and they didn't feel fast either. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

10-05-2015, 03:17 PM	#4
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	You will get used to it. I think the stock ZL1 is slow, at first it seemed like a rocketship, later it felt like it was dragging around a ships anchor. That is mainly because the weight and chassis take the drama out of the speed, it is highly deceptive until you notice cars around you just fade into the distance.

10-05-2015, 03:35 PM	#7
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	I think it may be the weight and size of the car. I'm no stranger to horsepower and speed, but on a motorcycle. That 1LE corners way harder and way faster than my bike. I doubt I'm pushing it to it's limits too. It's thrilling. Something about throwing 2 tons of steel at a 25mph corner doing 70.

10-05-2015, 03:41 PM	#10
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179

10-05-2015, 04:21 PM	#13
Pushrod Pete Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 489	You'll get used to it with time. IMO, my 1LE still feels slow and heavy even after full bolt-ons. The handling characteristics, however, are amazing.