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KaBoom1701 · 02-26-2015, 04:07 PM

So since I've started visiting this great C5 web site a few years ago I've always wanted the ZL1.

I joined a few months after purchasing my 13' 2LT/RS V6. I was curious on how to do the oil change and after a simple Google search found C5!

After modding the heck out of the V6 car the wife gave me the go ahead to sell it and purchased a ZL1. So my dreams came true.

So now onto the topic at hand. What about the ZL1 makes the car so special for you?

The car does everything extremely well. But for me it is these two things:

The Mag Ride and Supercharger. I see a lot of SS peeps who seem to think that just adding a S/C to a standard SS will put them in the same boat a ZL1. The ZL1 is soo much more....I truly feel you have to drive one to really understand that a ZL1 is in a class of Camaro by itself.

So what is "it" for you guys?

Here are a few ZL1 highlights just for though..

Exterior:

-Aluminum Hood w/ Carbon Fiber "Mohawk" Extractors
-The full Lighting package (full exterior lighting package)
-ZL1 Front Fascia (the one everyone seems to posse with on their V6 or SS)
-Rocker Moldings with Extension
-ZL1 Rims and Wheels

Interior:

-Microfiber seats
-Microfiber accents and IP carbon flash metallic inserts
-Flat bottom steering wheel
-Heads up Display (HUD) w/ "G" force meter.
-200MPH speedometer

Performance:

-6.2L Supercharged V8 Engine (LSA)
-Eaton 1.9L Supercharger
-Tremec (TR60606) 6-Speed Manual
-Short throw shifter
-Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-Speed Automatic
-Rear Differential Cooler
-Underbody Belly Pan
-High Performance Fuel System (ZL1 fuel pump)
-Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) w/"Magneto-Rheological fluid technology"
-Performance Track Management (PTM)
-Brembo Brakes (6-piston front vs. 4-piston rear)
-Dual Mode Exhaust
-Electrically Assisted Steering (EAS)
-ZL1 rear end components (unbreakable)

Z/28Dan · 02-26-2015, 04:28 PM

I like the fact that you don't have to talk about it like the haves and the have nots. The car speaks for itself...in my humble opinion.

Camero5 · 02-26-2015, 04:56 PM

ZL1 is the king of the road.... Its a true head turner! I own a ZL1 and I still break my neck when a ZL1 passes by. I dont feel the same way about the SS.

ss/rs/378 · 02-26-2015, 05:33 PM

I owned a 2011 Synergy red Camaro ss/rs and now I have a 2012 ZL1 to me there is no comparison the ZL1 has better everything hands down don't get me wrong my ss/rs was nice and got the looks but nothing like my ZL1 !!!

chevi286 · 02-26-2015, 05:50 PM

Take a look at the undercarriage on a zl1. Never seen a drivetrain stock as beefy as this one

unstable vic · 02-26-2015, 06:02 PM

Fits a complete car. You don't have to do anything really to it. It's got it all!

Homeless Man · 02-26-2015, 06:08 PM

I like the GTR better

Minator · 02-26-2015, 06:22 PM

Some people don't even know it's a zl1. That's my favorite part

NW Sam · 02-26-2015, 06:24 PM

I think the Recaro seats add to the comfort factor especially in corners. Its a complete muscle car.

Ron_Robinson1 · 02-26-2015, 06:32 PM

They are super mod friendly.

benji276289 · 02-26-2015, 06:33 PM

You guys are ZL-1 snobs. Just kidding.

kgendron71 · 02-26-2015, 06:36 PM

It's just so much fun. I just got back from two days out of town in mine. To have all that power and the electronics to help you get that power to the ground is just awesome. My girlfriend is starting to get the speed itch too. After taking her 100+mph for the first time in her life today.

Johnny Mac · 02-26-2015, 06:51 PM

The ride & the power and the tech. the styling, the noise. I feel bad for my neighbors when I left at 5:30 in the morning one day.

I feel like a prince when I drive it.

Sakudog · 02-26-2015, 07:46 PM

7:41 Nürburgring lap time, 4 seats and a trunk....

02-26-2015, 04:07 PM	#1
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	So what makes the ZL1 a speacial car? So since I've started visiting this great C5 web site a few years ago I've always wanted the ZL1. I joined a few months after purchasing my 13' 2LT/RS V6. I was curious on how to do the oil change and after a simple Google search found C5! After modding the heck out of the V6 car the wife gave me the go ahead to sell it and purchased a ZL1. So my dreams came true. So now onto the topic at hand. What about the ZL1 makes the car so special for you? The car does everything extremely well. But for me it is these two things: The Mag Ride and Supercharger. I see a lot of SS peeps who seem to think that just adding a S/C to a standard SS will put them in the same boat a ZL1. The ZL1 is soo much more....I truly feel you have to drive one to really understand that a ZL1 is in a class of Camaro by itself. So what is "it" for you guys? Here are a few ZL1 highlights just for though.. Exterior: -Aluminum Hood w/ Carbon Fiber "Mohawk" Extractors -The full Lighting package (full exterior lighting package) -ZL1 Front Fascia (the one everyone seems to posse with on their V6 or SS) -Rocker Moldings with Extension -ZL1 Rims and Wheels Interior: -Microfiber seats -Microfiber accents and IP carbon flash metallic inserts -Flat bottom steering wheel -Heads up Display (HUD) w/ "G" force meter. -200MPH speedometer Performance: -6.2L Supercharged V8 Engine (LSA) -Eaton 1.9L Supercharger -Tremec (TR60606) 6-Speed Manual -Short throw shifter -Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-Speed Automatic -Rear Differential Cooler -Underbody Belly Pan -High Performance Fuel System (ZL1 fuel pump) -Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) w/"Magneto-Rheological fluid technology" -Performance Track Management (PTM) -Brembo Brakes (6-piston front vs. 4-piston rear) -Dual Mode Exhaust -Electrically Assisted Steering (EAS) -ZL1 rear end components (unbreakable) __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-26-2015, 04:28 PM	#2
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	I like the fact that you don't have to talk about it like the haves and the have nots. The car speaks for itself...in my humble opinion. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

02-26-2015, 04:56 PM	#3
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	ZL1 is the king of the road.... Its a true head turner! I own a ZL1 and I still break my neck when a ZL1 passes by. I dont feel the same way about the SS. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

02-26-2015, 05:33 PM	#4
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	I owned a 2011 Synergy red Camaro ss/rs and now I have a 2012 ZL1 to me there is no comparison the ZL1 has better everything hands down don't get me wrong my ss/rs was nice and got the looks but nothing like my ZL1 !!! __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.

02-26-2015, 06:08 PM	#7
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I like the GTR better __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

02-26-2015, 05:50 PM	#5
chevi286 Drives: camaro zl1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 55	Take a look at the undercarriage on a zl1. Never seen a drivetrain stock as beefy as this one

02-26-2015, 06:02 PM	#6
unstable vic Account Suspended Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 342	Fits a complete car. You don't have to do anything really to it. It's got it all!

02-26-2015, 06:22 PM	#8
Minator Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 98	Some people don't even know it's a zl1. That's my favorite part

02-26-2015, 06:24 PM	#9
NW Sam Drives: 2017 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NW Wa Posts: 354	I think the Recaro seats add to the comfort factor especially in corners. Its a complete muscle car.

02-26-2015, 06:32 PM	#10
Ron_Robinson1 Drives: A Static line to a pack tray & ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Centeral NY Posts: 2,276	They are super mod friendly. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10: 8.84 @ 156 PB 2017 ZL1 A10: Previously FBO 756/761 (9.6 @ 143 1/4) SOLD-2013 ZL1 M6:BTR,LTs,IDs,ATI,RotoFab10.84@129 SOLD-2011 SS M6: Blower, Cam, Alky, LTs.

02-26-2015, 06:33 PM	#11
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	You guys are ZL-1 snobs. Just kidding.

02-26-2015, 06:36 PM	#12
kgendron71 REDHOT_ZL1 Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gainesville, Fl. Posts: 194	It's just so much fun. I just got back from two days out of town in mine. To have all that power and the electronics to help you get that power to the ground is just awesome. My girlfriend is starting to get the speed itch too. After taking her 100+mph for the first time in her life today.

02-26-2015, 06:51 PM	#13
Johnny Mac Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 159	The ride & the power and the tech. the styling, the noise. I feel bad for my neighbors when I left at 5:30 in the morning one day. I feel like a prince when I drive it.

02-26-2015, 07:46 PM	#14
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	7:41 Nürburgring lap time, 4 seats and a trunk.... __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809