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Silver SS · 05-21-2018, 02:34 PM

So this past weekend I finally made the plunge to a 2013 ZL1.

It is a Black M6 and it has 12,600 miles on it. I traded my 2008 Z06 that had 20k miles on it straight across for the ZL1. I had a lot of friends and family question my decision, but I honestly just got tired of my Z06 sitting in the garage for half of the year. My Z06 sat so low to the ground that is just made driving around town a pain in the behind because I had to always be super careful of large bumps and entrances to parking lots, driveways, etc. I really loved the car and was sad to see it go, but between it sitting for half the year and dealing with the low ride height, I just decided it was time to go with a different car.

I had a 2010 Camaro SS before the Corvette that I loved and drove year round with two sets of wheels/tires (1 for summer, 1 for winter with studded winter tires). I didn't want to lose out on the acceleration of the Z06, and still having my spare set of SS wheels (Genuine GM SS wheels), made going to the ZL1 that much easier.

I'll be selling my 2nd car now and most likely using the proceeds from that to upgrade the ZL1, so I'm looking forward to doing that in the future.

Anyways, I'll try to get some pictures up once I get it all washed and detailed to my liking (had a 5 hour drive home after getting her, so she's got some bugs and dirt on her right now).

CamaroFan63 · 05-21-2018, 06:00 PM

Lets see that bad boy !!

Seahawk0256 · 05-21-2018, 06:14 PM

It's nice to have a highly modified ride, but more times than not, it's nice to be a little carefree and drive it more often.

Silver SS · 05-21-2018, 08:29 PM

I'm not looking to highly modify it.

Mainly just want to do a 10% lower pulley, 2.55 upper pulley, injectors, a tune, etc. Not going to do a cam or heads or anything like that. Might do headers and full exhaust, but I kinda like how the stock exhaust sounds.

Here is a garage pic:

SecondZ28 · 05-21-2018, 09:05 PM

sweet. Black looks sinister

STUNNAH · 05-22-2018, 12:29 AM

Stefano · 05-22-2018, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver SS

I'm not looking to highly modify it.

Mainly just want to do a 10% lower pulley, 2.55 upper pulley, injectors, a tune, etc. Not going to do a cam or heads or anything like that. Might do headers and full exhaust, but I kinda like how the stock exhaust sounds.

Here is a garage pic:

Congtats, they are a fun and versital platform. I really enjoy my ZL1 convertible. It is modified and reliable but I only drive it when it’s nice out.

We developed a series of options on our 2012 ZL1 Shop Car a while back and everything you mention to include a Rotofab CAI, 160 degree thermostat and our 2” primary long tubes with no cats yields 700fwhp, which really transforms the car.

BAD DAB · 05-22-2018, 08:52 AM

Congrats!

PJMZL1 · 05-22-2018, 09:24 AM

Nice black Z !

CamaroFan63 · 05-26-2018, 10:03 PM

Nice ZL1 !!!!

05-21-2018, 02:34 PM	#1
Silver SS Drives: 2013 Camaro Zl1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Nebraska Posts: 17	New to me 2013 ZL1 So this past weekend I finally made the plunge to a 2013 ZL1. It is a Black M6 and it has 12,600 miles on it. I traded my 2008 Z06 that had 20k miles on it straight across for the ZL1. I had a lot of friends and family question my decision, but I honestly just got tired of my Z06 sitting in the garage for half of the year. My Z06 sat so low to the ground that is just made driving around town a pain in the behind because I had to always be super careful of large bumps and entrances to parking lots, driveways, etc. I really loved the car and was sad to see it go, but between it sitting for half the year and dealing with the low ride height, I just decided it was time to go with a different car. I had a 2010 Camaro SS before the Corvette that I loved and drove year round with two sets of wheels/tires (1 for summer, 1 for winter with studded winter tires). I didn't want to lose out on the acceleration of the Z06, and still having my spare set of SS wheels (Genuine GM SS wheels), made going to the ZL1 that much easier. I'll be selling my 2nd car now and most likely using the proceeds from that to upgrade the ZL1, so I'm looking forward to doing that in the future. Anyways, I'll try to get some pictures up once I get it all washed and detailed to my liking (had a 5 hour drive home after getting her, so she's got some bugs and dirt on her right now).

05-21-2018, 06:00 PM	#2
CamaroFan63 Sullie63 Drives: '15 1LT Summit White Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 526	Lets see that bad boy !! __________________ Casper, Ghost of Camaro's past Black '86 Silver '85, VR '13 Auto/19's/Boston Acoustic speakers/Spare Tire Born 10/28/14 Adopted 04/09/18 with 17,491.xx miles Oracle clear side markers / LLmar tint sides and rear. Strut bar / Husky Floor liners Member of SICC. Southern Illinois Camaro Club

05-21-2018, 06:14 PM	#3
Seahawk0256 Prof. PopPop Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: White Hall, Md Posts: 2 View My Garage	It's nice to have a highly modified ride, but more times than not, it's nice to be a little carefree and drive it more often. Attached Images

05-21-2018, 09:05 PM	#5
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	sweet. Black looks sinister __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

05-22-2018, 12:29 AM	#6
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	__________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

05-21-2018, 08:29 PM	#4
Silver SS Drives: 2013 Camaro Zl1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Nebraska Posts: 17	I'm not looking to highly modify it. Mainly just want to do a 10% lower pulley, 2.55 upper pulley, injectors, a tune, etc. Not going to do a cam or heads or anything like that. Might do headers and full exhaust, but I kinda like how the stock exhaust sounds. Here is a garage pic:

05-22-2018, 08:52 AM	#8
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-22-2018, 09:24 AM	#9
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Nice black Z ! __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

05-26-2018, 10:03 PM	#10
CamaroFan63 Sullie63 Drives: '15 1LT Summit White Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 526	Nice ZL1 !!!! __________________ Casper, Ghost of Camaro's past Black '86 Silver '85, VR '13 Auto/19's/Boston Acoustic speakers/Spare Tire Born 10/28/14 Adopted 04/09/18 with 17,491.xx miles Oracle clear side markers / LLmar tint sides and rear. Strut bar / Husky Floor liners Member of SICC. Southern Illinois Camaro Club