Has anyone made the switch from the ZL1 to the Stingray - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jaymoo7 · 01-19-2015, 02:32 PM

As the title says. I'm just a little curious as to how did you like it or didn't as well as pros and cons. I have done many of searches just looking for a non bias answer. I don't track the car (course or drag) but I do drive spiritedly it's also my DD.

ZL1Naboz · 01-19-2015, 04:17 PM

I bought a 6 spd 2014 Stingray and while it's a great car, my Z is better performing and a more comfortable drive. Didn't sell my Z, but Thought I could use the Stingray as a daily driver and just couldn't wear a suit and tie every day getting in and out of it so I sold it in October. My Z is still my play car, but have a Chevy/Holden SS on order for my DD

jaymoo7 · 01-19-2015, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the input but if I'm wearing a suit and tie I'll drive my Escalade and would be with the wife.

tnspd · 01-20-2015, 11:51 AM

I got a ZL1 and the wife has C7 Z51 Vette. Would not trade either one. Both are great cars.

Raven87 · 01-20-2015, 11:56 AM

I traded my '14 C7 coupe for my '15 ZL1 and haven't looked back.

I love my Z.

jessrayo · 01-20-2015, 12:19 PM

I just test drove a C7 vette last week. Honestly my ZL1 is in the shop for upgrades so often that I have hardly driven it in a year..... I'm considering purchasing a C7 for a daily driver/ road racing car and just using the Camaro for straight line racing or an occasional trip out to the road course to set some really hot laps. If you want to mod a car, there probably is not a car out there that has the huge potential the ZL1 Camaro has. The stingray is a lot lighter car and has a lot less room... I was pretty impressed with the sitngray.

jaymoo7 · 01-20-2015, 01:49 PM

Thanks Jess.

ZL1Naboz · 01-20-2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymoo7

Thanks for the input but if I'm wearing a suit and tie I'll drive my Escalade and would be with the wife.

Sorry sold my sclade to buy the C7

OldJedi · 01-20-2015, 09:59 PM

I love the new Stingray but simply cannot get rid of my ZL1. My wonderful wife let me keep the ZL1 and buy a Z51 too. The two are very much alike and very different at the same time. The ZL1 is like driving old school muscle and driving the Vette is like driving a scalpel. I have tracked the ZL1 at Sebring and Homestead. I look forward to tracking the Vette soon.

DrkPhx · 01-20-2015, 10:02 PM

Very nice garage there Old Jedi.

jaymoo7 · 01-20-2015, 10:05 PM

Awesome garage. Test drove the Z06 2LZ today and loved it, now I have to convince the wife.

OldJedi · 01-20-2015, 10:09 PM

Thanks guys!

harmonyp · 01-22-2015, 11:48 AM

Think it depends on what your plans are for the car. I'm quite undecided right now. I have a 2012 vette, base model. Spouse has a '14 Z51 3LT Stingray. I've just finished a few test drives in a manual ZL1, and holy crud, am I in love. I've used the C6 as my DD for the past 14 months, but for 80 miles a day over some rough roads, it's beating me up pretty good. As someone else mentioned, the C7 is like a razor - it's sharp, precise, and an extremely intense yet easy to drive funmobile. But, I don't think I can do it as a DD, which is why I'm thinking about the ZL1. Feels like a super muscle car with high comfort factor, versus true super car with luxury, but not necessarily daily comfort.

Update - I bought the ZL1. I feel it's the better daily driver which is my need. BUT, for pure fun factor ... man, the stingray is kick @$$.

EvenPrime · 01-25-2015, 12:49 AM

I love my ZL1 but I am seriously considering a Z06 ...

I love the ZL1 but I'm starting to realize I really don't need the rear seats so I'm looking for a faster 2 seater that feels as raw as the ZL1 on the street.

I'm hoping the Z06 will do the trick.

01-19-2015, 02:32 PM	#1
jaymoo7 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 248	Has anyone made the switch from the ZL1 to the Stingray As the title says. I'm just a little curious as to how did you like it or didn't as well as pros and cons. I have done many of searches just looking for a non bias answer. I don't track the car (course or drag) but I do drive spiritedly it's also my DD.

01-19-2015, 04:17 PM	#2
ZL1Naboz ZL1Naboz Drives: '13 ZL1, ‘53 Chevy Pickup, ‘22 GMC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 337 View My Garage	I bought a 6 spd 2014 Stingray and while it's a great car, my Z is better performing and a more comfortable drive. Didn't sell my Z, but Thought I could use the Stingray as a daily driver and just couldn't wear a suit and tie every day getting in and out of it so I sold it in October. My Z is still my play car, but have a Chevy/Holden SS on order for my DD __________________ Rotofab CAI, Big Gulp & Washer Bottle Relo, MGW, Kook's w/Hiflo Cats, SCT4, Jannetty, 35% tint, Oracle Side Markers, MTX Sub, Escort 9500ix - Blendmount, 18% Lower, ATI Super Damper, ID850 Injectors, Moroso Catch Can, MSD BAP, AFCO Heat Exchanger Pre-Pulley Dyno 559.92 RWHP 519 RWTQ

01-20-2015, 11:51 AM	#4
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	I got a ZL1 and the wife has C7 Z51 Vette. Would not trade either one. Both are great cars. __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-20-2015, 11:56 AM	#5
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	I traded my '14 C7 coupe for my '15 ZL1 and haven't looked back. I love my Z. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

01-20-2015, 12:19 PM	#6
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	I just test drove a C7 vette last week. Honestly my ZL1 is in the shop for upgrades so often that I have hardly driven it in a year..... I'm considering purchasing a C7 for a daily driver/ road racing car and just using the Camaro for straight line racing or an occasional trip out to the road course to set some really hot laps. If you want to mod a car, there probably is not a car out there that has the huge potential the ZL1 Camaro has. The stingray is a lot lighter car and has a lot less room... I was pretty impressed with the sitngray. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

01-19-2015, 04:46 PM	#3
jaymoo7 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 248	Thanks for the input but if I'm wearing a suit and tie I'll drive my Escalade and would be with the wife.

01-20-2015, 01:49 PM	#7
jaymoo7 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 248	Thanks Jess.

01-20-2015, 09:59 PM	#9
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	I love the new Stingray but simply cannot get rid of my ZL1. My wonderful wife let me keep the ZL1 and buy a Z51 too. The two are very much alike and very different at the same time. The ZL1 is like driving old school muscle and driving the Vette is like driving a scalpel. I have tracked the ZL1 at Sebring and Homestead. I look forward to tracking the Vette soon. Attached Images __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

01-20-2015, 10:02 PM	#10
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Very nice garage there Old Jedi.

01-20-2015, 10:05 PM	#11
jaymoo7 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 248	Awesome garage. Test drove the Z06 2LZ today and loved it, now I have to convince the wife.

01-20-2015, 10:09 PM	#12
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Thanks guys! __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

01-22-2015, 11:48 AM	#13
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	Think it depends on what your plans are for the car. I'm quite undecided right now. I have a 2012 vette, base model. Spouse has a '14 Z51 3LT Stingray. I've just finished a few test drives in a manual ZL1, and holy crud, am I in love. I've used the C6 as my DD for the past 14 months, but for 80 miles a day over some rough roads, it's beating me up pretty good. As someone else mentioned, the C7 is like a razor - it's sharp, precise, and an extremely intense yet easy to drive funmobile. But, I don't think I can do it as a DD, which is why I'm thinking about the ZL1. Feels like a super muscle car with high comfort factor, versus true super car with luxury, but not necessarily daily comfort. Update - I bought the ZL1. I feel it's the better daily driver which is my need. BUT, for pure fun factor ... man, the stingray is kick @$$. Last edited by harmonyp; 01-23-2015 at 08:45 AM.

01-25-2015, 12:49 AM	#14
EvenPrime Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 52	I love my ZL1 but I am seriously considering a Z06 ... I love the ZL1 but I'm starting to realize I really don't need the rear seats so I'm looking for a faster 2 seater that feels as raw as the ZL1 on the street. I'm hoping the Z06 will do the trick. __________________ [ The Physicist ]: d^2x(t)/dt^2 addict!