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nazarah · 11-06-2019, 08:43 AM

Drove from Virginia to Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday. No better way to get to know the car. Nineteen hours gave plenty of time for that. I ran into rain in Kentucky, so I don't have any pictures of the car that are clean that I have taken, but here are a few from the dealer where I bought it.

It's mostly stock. One of the previous owners did have kooks headers installed, along with a ported TB and a tune. Says it made 556 RWHP on the dyno after that. For a daily drive, I'm pretty OK with that.

Man I have to get used to driving a car that is this low again. Parking barrier has already reminded me gently that they exist.

EDIT:

The wheels are also not stock. They are MRR wheels like these

https://audiocityusa.com/shop/20-MRR...caAtGBEALw_wcB

I need to figure out what I am going to do for winter tires. Or just tires in general. One big pothole and the tires that are on there now will be toast. I need more sidewall.

Bigtime53 · 11-06-2019, 12:27 PM

Nice looking car! Welcome to the ZL1 brotherhood.

Deputy347k9 · 11-06-2019, 01:40 PM

Welcome to the Forum and yes you have a beautiful Camaro. Only thing is, it's a shame to driver that beautiful girl in the snow, salt and grime. All the HP, low stance does not do well on ice and snow... find a beater and put this one away for nicer days!

SSEssence · 11-06-2019, 01:46 PM

Nice looking ZL1! Congrats!

1Willy1 · 11-07-2019, 09:18 PM

looks like the cars height has been raised by at least an inch

nazarah · 11-11-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Willy1

looks like the cars height has been raised by at least an inch

Man - if that's the case I'm very glad that they did that. No way I'd be tooling around in Omaha if this car were 1" lower. If I even leave my driveway straight on in the morning I scrape a tad bit. I have to angle it out.

DBHWT · 11-11-2019, 05:08 PM

I agree w/Deputy.....find the cheapest beater you can find !!!

owhite3003 · 11-12-2019, 02:32 PM

Congrats on your new ride.

BLU DUCE · 02-11-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Welcome to the Forum and yes you have a beautiful Camaro. Only thing is, it's a shame to driver that beautiful girl in the snow, salt and grime. All the HP, low stance does not do well on ice and snow... find a beater and put this one away for nicer days!

More than plus one.

nazarah · 02-11-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty CC

Hey Naz tell me about the 70 Chevelle... Do you still have it? Do/did you Cruise it? Maybe a paint job or plate that I would recognize?

I do still have it! Sorry for the late response, things been a bit crazy around here lately. I'll attach a picture. I think you'll know if when you see it.

DRKS1D3 · 02-12-2020, 09:16 AM

Congrats!

Yes, those wheels are reproduction '17+ SS 1LE wheels. Very sharp!

Now, get that stock airbox off of there and let the poor thing breathe.

SSammy · 02-12-2020, 10:41 AM

Nice ZL1! I agree with Deputy347k9. I have a long commute, so my DD is a '96 Civic that I bought for $500. For the tire dilemma, I've been caught out in the snow a few times, and I've been very happy with my Conti DWS06's, and it looks like you've got plenty of wheel well for the taller sidewall you seek.

Edit: Just noticed the Chevelle, wow, GYAT DAM is right!! Beautiful car!

ariZona28 · 02-12-2020, 11:05 AM

Great looking rides! For tires, I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's on my Z/28. Great tire for the money. Good ride. Plenty of tread for foul weather but I have yet to drive in any rain. I'm with the others, get a pick-up or something else to drive in foul weather. I'm sure the '70 doesn't go out on crappy days.

Kevlar382 · 02-13-2020, 01:42 PM

Really nice car, congrats. I didn't notice that it looked a little higher but make sure the blocks are out of the front springs. Sounds crazy but it is amazing how many are running around that the dealer didn't know to pull them out. They came with them to get them on and off the truck when shipping. They are yellow and should be kept in the car in case you ever have the put it on a roll up flat bed.
Also I would do a fuse pull to it in case it ever had lower octane run in it. It will auto program to adj for the low octane but needs to have the fuse pulled to program it back to where it should be. Sorry but i don't remember which fuse number it is but i'm sure you can find a thread on here about it. Put it away for the winter and buy something with the money you save on ins.

11-06-2019, 08:43 AM	#1
nazarah Drives: 2004 Dodge Viper Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Omaha Posts: 66	The car is finally home! Drove from Virginia to Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday. No better way to get to know the car. Nineteen hours gave plenty of time for that. I ran into rain in Kentucky, so I don't have any pictures of the car that are clean that I have taken, but here are a few from the dealer where I bought it. It's mostly stock. One of the previous owners did have kooks headers installed, along with a ported TB and a tune. Says it made 556 RWHP on the dyno after that. For a daily drive, I'm pretty OK with that. Man I have to get used to driving a car that is this low again. Parking barrier has already reminded me gently that they exist. EDIT: The wheels are also not stock. They are MRR wheels like these https://audiocityusa.com/shop/20-MRR...caAtGBEALw_wcB I need to figure out what I am going to do for winter tires. Or just tires in general. One big pothole and the tires that are on there now will be toast. I need more sidewall. Attached Images

11-06-2019, 01:40 PM	#3
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	Welcome to the Forum and yes you have a beautiful Camaro. Only thing is, it's a shame to driver that beautiful girl in the snow, salt and grime. All the HP, low stance does not do well on ice and snow... find a beater and put this one away for nicer days! __________________

11-06-2019, 01:46 PM	#4
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Nice looking ZL1! Congrats! __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

02-12-2020, 09:16 AM	#11
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Congrats! Yes, those wheels are reproduction '17+ SS 1LE wheels. Very sharp! Now, get that stock airbox off of there and let the poor thing breathe. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

02-12-2020, 11:05 AM	#13
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,229	Great looking rides! For tires, I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's on my Z/28. Great tire for the money. Good ride. Plenty of tread for foul weather but I have yet to drive in any rain. I'm with the others, get a pick-up or something else to drive in foul weather. I'm sure the '70 doesn't go out on crappy days. Attached Images

11-06-2019, 12:27 PM	#2
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Nice looking car! Welcome to the ZL1 brotherhood.

11-07-2019, 09:18 PM	#5
1Willy1 Drives: corvette z06 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: toronto Posts: 97	looks like the cars height has been raised by at least an inch

11-11-2019, 05:08 PM	#7
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	I agree w/Deputy.....find the cheapest beater you can find !!!

11-12-2019, 02:32 PM	#8
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	Congrats on your new ride.

02-12-2020, 10:41 AM	#12
SSammy Drives: 2015 2SS A6 Commemorative Edition Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Utah Posts: 433 View My Garage	Nice ZL1! I agree with Deputy347k9. I have a long commute, so my DD is a '96 Civic that I bought for $500. For the tire dilemma, I've been caught out in the snow a few times, and I've been very happy with my Conti DWS06's, and it looks like you've got plenty of wheel well for the taller sidewall you seek. Edit: Just noticed the Chevelle, wow, GYAT DAM is right!! Beautiful car!

02-13-2020, 01:42 PM	#14
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	Really nice car, congrats. I didn't notice that it looked a little higher but make sure the blocks are out of the front springs. Sounds crazy but it is amazing how many are running around that the dealer didn't know to pull them out. They came with them to get them on and off the truck when shipping. They are yellow and should be kept in the car in case you ever have the put it on a roll up flat bed. Also I would do a fuse pull to it in case it ever had lower octane run in it. It will auto program to adj for the low octane but needs to have the fuse pulled to program it back to where it should be. Sorry but i don't remember which fuse number it is but i'm sure you can find a thread on here about it. Put it away for the winter and buy something with the money you save on ins.