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Batman's ZL1 · 02-06-2015, 09:31 PM

Hey ZL1 owners, how many of you u guys can hear every little rock that hits your wheel well? It really annoys me that unless I'm driving on the freeway or perfectly clean "free of pebbles" streets, i can hear every pebble regardless of how small, hitting my wheel well and it sounds like it echoes. Is this a common theme for you other ZL1 OWNERS as well, or is this my OCD kicking in?

kinpin · 02-06-2015, 09:40 PM

yup

brian-nicola · 02-06-2015, 09:53 PM

Between the exhaust, symphony of pistons, blower whine and tunes...can barely hear a siren!

ZMEnow · 02-06-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman's ZL1

Hey ZL1 owners, how many of you u guys can hear every little rock that hits your wheel well? It really annoys me that unless I'm driving on the freeway or perfectly clean "free of pebbles" streets, i can hear every pebble regardless of how small, hitting my wheel well and it sounds like it echoes. Is this a common theme for you other ZL1 OWNERS as well, or is this my OCD kicking in?

Definitely OCD brother...

harmonyp · 02-06-2015, 10:07 PM

I was surprised first drive down my blue-rock driveway how noisy the rocks were. A few weeks later, don't even notice them.

CCMADONNA · 02-06-2015, 10:27 PM

Dude, crank up the stereo.

boondocksaint · 02-07-2015, 07:34 AM

Sticky tires = more debris sling.

If you want less of that, swap some nice all seasons on for daily driving. The Conti DWS would have been my first recco, but they're discontinued. The Michelin PSS may be quieter than the Goodyears, too, though I do not know to what degree.

Also, get some flaps for behind the front wheel wells if you haven't already. Some of that stuff you're hearing is probably hitting your doors. :\

Sakudog · 02-07-2015, 07:52 AM

You're driving the wrong car, switch to a CTS-V

AquaSSRS · 02-07-2015, 08:28 AM

I hear it all the time. Have grown accustomed to it for the most part. When I first drove my SS home in January 2010 I almost had a heart attack from this. So I expected it to be worse with the ZL1. Living in PA the winter road cinders stay until mid-may on the back roads, so I try to avoid when possible. I have the splash guards to help keep the rock chips down on the gill area. Even the underneath of the mirrors take hits from the cinders being shot from the tires. The worst is around here they have been "oil and chipping" some of the roads instead of repaving them. It takes months for the surface to be compacted. I avoid these roads at all cost as it sound like I am media blasting the car. I even avoid them in my truck for 2 weeks as oncoming cars don't slow down and the rock chips nail the windshield and hood area . I will most likely switch tires to help with this once these are burned off.

oldfriend · 02-07-2015, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batman's ZL1

Hey ZL1 owners, how many of you u guys can hear every little rock that hits your wheel well? It really annoys me that unless I'm driving on the freeway or perfectly clean "free of pebbles" streets, i can hear every pebble regardless of how small, hitting my wheel well and it sounds like it echoes. Is this a common theme for you other ZL1 OWNERS as well, or is this my OCD kicking in?

If that really bothers you that much , get a few cans off plastic deep and cover the entire wheel well , put on several coats and it will cut down that anoying sound , but the OCD will still be there with you all the way down the freeway

KaBoom1701 · 02-07-2015, 10:19 AM

I can't hear this over the exhaust....and I love it.

Otherwise just turn the radio up and chill out....

ZMEnow · 02-07-2015, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Sticky tires = more debris sling.

If you want less of that, swap some nice all seasons on for daily driving. The Conti DWS would have been my first recco, but they're discontinued. The Michelin PSS may be quieter than the Goodyears, too, though I do not know to what degree.

Also, get some flaps for behind the front wheel wells if you haven't already. Some of that stuff you're hearing is probably hitting your doors. :\

Your spot on I dumped the GY's after a few months with MSS and no more rock ping...

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-07-2015, 06:51 PM

yep

OVERPAR73 · 02-07-2015, 08:35 PM

I would recommend pulling the inner fender wheels and covering the whole area with Dynamat. I did just about my whole car and man it really made a big difference!

02-06-2015, 09:31 PM	#1
Batman's ZL1 Batman's ZL1 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Gotham City, Southern Calif. Posts: 8 View My Garage	ZL1 wheel well Hey ZL1 owners, how many of you u guys can hear every little rock that hits your wheel well? It really annoys me that unless I'm driving on the freeway or perfectly clean "free of pebbles" streets, i can hear every pebble regardless of how small, hitting my wheel well and it sounds like it echoes. Is this a common theme for you other ZL1 OWNERS as well, or is this my OCD kicking in?

02-06-2015, 10:27 PM	#6
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Dude, crank up the stereo. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

02-07-2015, 07:52 AM	#8
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	You're driving the wrong car, switch to a CTS-V __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

02-07-2015, 08:28 AM	#9
AquaSSRS Drives: formerly a AGM ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 435	I hear it all the time. Have grown accustomed to it for the most part. When I first drove my SS home in January 2010 I almost had a heart attack from this. So I expected it to be worse with the ZL1. Living in PA the winter road cinders stay until mid-may on the back roads, so I try to avoid when possible. I have the splash guards to help keep the rock chips down on the gill area. Even the underneath of the mirrors take hits from the cinders being shot from the tires. The worst is around here they have been "oil and chipping" some of the roads instead of repaving them. It takes months for the surface to be compacted. I avoid these roads at all cost as it sound like I am media blasting the car. I even avoid them in my truck for 2 weeks as oncoming cars don't slow down and the rock chips nail the windshield and hood area . I will most likely switch tires to help with this once these are burned off. __________________ 2013 Ashen gray ZL1 M6 with Roto-fab, Vmax TB, Pfadt headers, 10% pulley, JRE tuned. 11.459 @125mph. 566hp/517tq. Sold due to not enough seat belts. FML.

02-07-2015, 10:19 AM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I can't hear this over the exhaust....and I love it. Otherwise just turn the radio up and chill out.... __________________ 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.

02-06-2015, 09:40 PM	#2
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	yup

02-06-2015, 09:53 PM	#3
brian-nicola Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nanaimo, BC Canada Posts: 241	Between the exhaust, symphony of pistons, blower whine and tunes...can barely hear a siren!

02-06-2015, 10:07 PM	#5
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	I was surprised first drive down my blue-rock driveway how noisy the rocks were. A few weeks later, don't even notice them.

02-07-2015, 07:34 AM	#7
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	Sticky tires = more debris sling. If you want less of that, swap some nice all seasons on for daily driving. The Conti DWS would have been my first recco, but they're discontinued. The Michelin PSS may be quieter than the Goodyears, too, though I do not know to what degree. Also, get some flaps for behind the front wheel wells if you haven't already. Some of that stuff you're hearing is probably hitting your doors. :\

02-07-2015, 06:51 PM	#13
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	yep __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-07-2015, 08:35 PM	#14
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	I would recommend pulling the inner fender wheels and covering the whole area with Dynamat. I did just about my whole car and man it really made a big difference! __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)