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04-11-2012, 11:53 AM | #282 |
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Wow Mr.R too bad we dont have the weather we had a couple of weeks ago. Man was it perfect for your ride. But itll be warm again soon so be patient ( I know easier said than done right?) and congrats!
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04-11-2012, 12:42 PM | #283 |
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#343 is in Phoenix, Don't know how long it will take to get it off the rail car and across town but i am pretty excited! it looks like I should start saving for new tires already.
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04-11-2012, 10:16 PM | #284 |
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Come on guys! There are tons of you posting pictures, but there needs to be more of you posting your driving impressions! I know what it looks like! I don't know how it drives
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04-11-2012, 10:29 PM | #285 | |
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04-11-2012, 11:07 PM | #286 |
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#413 is home and all I can say is awesome ride........Got 21 avg mpg on the way home......
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04-11-2012, 11:54 PM | #287 | |
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Thanks for posting, keep the reports coming.
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04-13-2012, 04:59 AM | #288 |
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WOW! I hope nobody takes this wrong But I think I know what the V6 owners felt like for the past couple years when the SS owners talked about thier cars. Im Jealous. ZL1s are Fn insane. I Want one.
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04-13-2012, 03:52 PM | #289 |
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This car is way more than i was ever anticipating, the first ride from the dealer was ultra grin just like everybody said and the grunt of this car is incredible and thats just under 4000 rpms and i can't imagine what the power band will be like after 4000 rpm , just like Scott said u won't unhappy with this car , great power ,great looks, Drake just be patient u are in the home stretch and will be very happy trust me the only thing that sucks is the break dust more than usual and that really stinks with a white car ......SO HAPPPPPPPPY.:t humbup::thumbu p::th umbup::thumbup ::thu mbup: :drin king::drin king:
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04-13-2012, 09:04 PM | #290 |
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Driving impressions was the OP's question. Here it goes. I had a bewildering case of glazed over eyes taking possession of my ZL1 at the dealership. Like it was Christmas, all major Holidays, my wedding day, my kids birth's...you name it, all rolled up into one. It was surealistic. Driving the car home I felt like the car was driven from Pocono International Raceway and left at the dealership. Wheres the helmet I thought. I turned the steering wheel sharply side to side at 50 MPH and the only feeling I had other than my hand turning the wheel was that my eyes saw the road move from right to left and back and forth. Amazing. The power, stance, look, sound, and feel and are light years beyond anything one has ever experienced from the factory. And that's with obeying all speed limits and laws just on the drive home under heavy traffic conditions. This isn't just a car, it's an entity. I can't wait to break it in under factory recommendations and open it up.
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04-14-2012, 07:30 PM | #291 |
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I wanted to drive the car today but didn't have enough time. I backed it out of the shop, took some pics, and read a bit of the manual. I couldn't figure out the footwell and cupholder lighting option, so I went online and guess where I found my answer. Camaro5! Here's the post http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=footwell After I got it going I took the wife out to show her. We sat in the car together for the first time. The seats are extremely comfortable. Everything about the car goes together like hand in glove. She commented how nice this car would be comfort wise to take a long trip with. I agree. The radio is outstanding. The first XM song was Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin, and then Man on the Moon by R.E.M. We sat in comfort and listened to the songs at high volume while checking out the cabin. This car is too much. Awesome.
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04-14-2012, 09:37 PM | #292 | |
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1000 Initial Order 11/29/2011Doug Marshall Chevrolet 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/29/2011 - QBFFHK 2000 Order accepted by GM: 01/24/2012 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 01/24/2012TPW - 03/05/2012 3100 Sequenced: 02/20/2012 3300 Scheduled For Production:02/20/2012 3400 Broadcast: 02/22/2012 3800 Produced: 03/07/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 03/07/2012 4200 Shipped: 04/05/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 04/13/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer: 04/19/2012 |
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04-15-2012, 06:44 PM | #294 |
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Come on guys and gals with cars already, jump in on this thread! Let us know your observations, how you feel, and what your thoughts are! OK...took mine out for the first time today after being nagged by the thought I haven't had any time to do so and said to my wife and son let's go. The car is a challenge due to low ground clearance getting in and out of driveways. If you are careful, it won't be an issue. If it is they make rubber driveway ramps readily available on the internet. I pulled mine out at a 45 degree angle and had no clearance problem. May I say first off this car is as comfortable, quiet, and smooth inside the cabin as you will find in a higher class priced touring car. Even at speed in excess of what's allowable it is so quiet and smooth you don't feel anything except for the engine, drivetrain, and exhaust confidently doing it's work in the background. It lets you know it's there, but not in an obtrusive way. I kept it under 4 grand as recommended, and put mostly interstate miles on it. The car effortlessly reaches any speed you wish and marches through MPH increments like a second hand on a watch. We reached a point where we turned off the radio because it was more enjoyable listening to car. Theres much more to this test drive but it will take a while to fully digest and give feedback on. I'm still all Ultra Grinned up. This car is amazing.
I would like to add this car has a regular three point factory belt harness. Under circumstances such as on or off ramps with high lateral loads, your body will shift in the seat and the car will hang in. I would suggest since this car can sustain G's as such GM should make a racing harness available. Also, be wary of the steering. It is positive. High speed manuevers take little to no effort. Very little travel on the steeing at speed accomplishes alot with the directional travel. Get used to the car. Brake it in slowly. Get accustomed to it. Also, the car retains much heat after riding it hard and putting it away wet. Take into consideration how and where you store the car after use.
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