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allblackedout · 05-10-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

I think it all comes down to expectations. You walk into the dealership expecting to strap into a 580 hp missile. You then drop the top (mistake no. 1), fire it up and get ready for the blast off which doesn’t come. The problem is that you really expect more out of a 580 hp car in acceleration. Most of the times posted in the ¼ on stock vehicles are mid to low 12s @ 112-115 mph which does seem low for a car with this much hp. That is why you did not feel the acceleration you expected.

That could very well be my problem. I was gonna do a little more shopping this weekend. I'll take another one for a ride. And I'll make sure I turn off all the nannies

Lee9710 · 05-10-2013, 09:09 AM

I sold my '10 supercharged SS with around 620 RWHP to get my Z and I haven't been disappointed yet. Everything about the car is so refined. The throttle response is also a little better. I gave up straight line speed for all around performance an couldn't be happier. Haven't missed my SS yet. Definitely go find a dealer that wants your business more. I found mine on a lot and got a great deal. They are out there.

KKreme15 · 05-10-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

So you're ZL1 is running 12.4's and 1LE's are capable of running 12.7's. I can see why these guys aren't feeling much of a difference. With 160 more hp I would think qtr mile times would be farther apart. A ZL1 vert weighs 500 lbs more than my 1LE I guess that is part of it.

1le is 12.7 capable while the ZL1 is 11.8 capable.

c4maroboy · 05-10-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHUSS

So true!

+1

ZL1-V · 05-10-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Ok I have to chime in here. I had a 1LE rear end put in my car. 2 weeks latter test drove a ZL1. Handling great. Push you back in the drivers set, my SS made the ZL1 feel like a V-6. It just did not $25K over my car impress me. Both cars are sticks.

You're rationalizing aren't you?

I take it you have not watched Triple Blk ZL1's videos?

*mlee* · 05-10-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by joes407

its not the manual that are dogs its the verts!

LMAO and the manual verts are the worst.

CamaroTom · 05-10-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackinBlack

Way to take a person's real time and put it against a 1LE hero run. Apple to apple hero run to hero run it is more like 11.7 Vs 12.7. For normal passes it is more like 12.5 Vs 13.2. Take you pick but don't mix and match.

Ok I'll do motortrend for both. The thread starter is talking about a ZL1 vert not feeling fast so that's what I'm talking about.

So Motortrend got a 12.3 for the ZL1 vert and Motortrend also got a 12.7 for the 1LE. Is that fair enough for you? .4 seconds difference running through the quarter mile is probably why the thread starter is saying he can't feel a difference.

cvp33 · 05-10-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Ok I'll do motortrend for both. The thread starter is talking about a ZL1 vert not feeling fast so that's what I'm talking about.

So Motortrend got a 12.3 for the ZL1 vert and Motortrend also got a 12.7 for the 1LE. Is that fair enough for you? .4 seconds difference running through the quarter mile is probably why the thread starter is saying he can't feel a difference.

Oops, I was wrong. Now I'm 3.5 car lengths ahead of you or 69 feet. LOL

*mlee* · 05-10-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Ok I'll do motortrend for both. The thread starter is talking about a ZL1 vert not feeling fast so that's what I'm talking about.

So Motortrend got a 12.3 for the ZL1 vert and Motortrend also got a 12.7 for the 1LE. Is that fair enough for you? .4 seconds difference running through the quarter mile is probably why the thread starter is saying he can't feel a difference.

1LE is faster than the OPs SS in the 1/4 mile. Gearing is different

shank0668 · 05-10-2013, 05:13 PM

Probably filled with 87. We put 87 in everything... but honestly if I get a
Camaro at work I'll probably put 89 in it.
Now auto vs manual...
I drove an auto ss... it was actually boring to drive. Just press the pedal, no thrill. Now the manual ss... whole different story. A lot more fun to drive.

BLUERAYZL1 · 05-10-2013, 05:14 PM

To even entertain the idea is unreal to me

Scarrzz · 05-11-2013, 10:26 AM

This thread made me laugh. I love the sarcasm, but feel sad for those who don't get it.

Yeah, that car will need some high octane and a fuse pull plus a proper (variable, non-wimpy) break in to see its potential realized.

Bad gas in a ZL1 should be a hanging offense.

KKreme15 · 05-11-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Ok I'll do motortrend for both. The thread starter is talking about a ZL1 vert not feeling fast so that's what I'm talking about.

So Motortrend got a 12.3 for the ZL1 vert and Motortrend also got a 12.7 for the 1LE. Is that fair enough for you? .4 seconds difference running through the quarter mile is probably why the thread starter is saying he can't feel a difference.

Why don't you compare the zl1 convertible and a 1le convertible?

I'll wait for that one

cvp33 · 05-11-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

Why don't you compare the zl1 convertible and a 1le convertible?

I'll wait for that one

LOL, long wait.

05-10-2013, 09:09 AM	#30
Lee9710 Drives: 2013 Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 632 View My Garage	I sold my '10 supercharged SS with around 620 RWHP to get my Z and I haven't been disappointed yet. Everything about the car is so refined. The throttle response is also a little better. I gave up straight line speed for all around performance an couldn't be happier. Haven't missed my SS yet. Definitely go find a dealer that wants your business more. I found mine on a lot and got a great deal. They are out there. __________________ Proud Owner of the baddest Camaro ever built ZL1

05-10-2013, 05:14 PM	#39
BLUERAYZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NASHVILLE Posts: 9	What a thread To even entertain the idea is unreal to me

05-11-2013, 10:26 AM	#40
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	This thread made me laugh. I love the sarcasm, but feel sad for those who don't get it. Yeah, that car will need some high octane and a fuse pull plus a proper (variable, non-wimpy) break in to see its potential realized. Bad gas in a ZL1 should be a hanging offense. __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

05-10-2013, 05:13 PM	#38
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Probably filled with 87. We put 87 in everything... but honestly if I get a Camaro at work I'll probably put 89 in it. Now auto vs manual... I drove an auto ss... it was actually boring to drive. Just press the pedal, no thrill. Now the manual ss... whole different story. A lot more fun to drive.