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Emvici · 10-28-2013, 04:04 PM

So right upfront, I am going to say, I am not impressed with it at all. I have owned this 2014 ZL1 for a month and a half and I was hoping that it would settle in and softness up even alittle, but nope. Does anyone else feel or think the same way? I feel like it is all Hype, unless you are on a smooth track and then I would say, I prefer it, other than that I bet in six months every bolt in the front end is loose and has taken a severe beaten from the constant jarring because the suspension does not give an inch when it hits a bump. Opinions?.

Trackman · 10-28-2013, 04:09 PM

I think the suspension system makes the car. It is worth every penny in my opinion.

BaylorCamaro · 10-28-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trackman

I think the suspension system makes the car. It is worth every penny in my opinion.

Agreed. I have gone around the same roads several times in different suspension settings and I can definitely tell a difference.

Sven59 · 10-28-2013, 04:13 PM

Drive an SS and you will definitely be able to tell. My friend and I switched cars and we both agreed how smooth the ZL1 was compared to the SS, or better yet drive a GT500.

KLR ZL1 · 10-28-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Emvici

So right upfront, I am going to say, I am not impressed with it at all. I have owned this 2014 ZL1 for a month and a half and I was hoping that it would settle in and softness up even alittle, but nope. Does anyone else feel or think the same way? I feel like it is all Hype, unless you are on a smooth track and then I would say, I prefer it, other than that I bet in six months every bolt in the front end is loose and has taken a severe beaten from the constant jarring because the suspension does not give an inch when it hits a bump. Opinions?.

You might want to make sure the dealer removed the front spring spacers. Those if left in will cause the front suspension to be stiffer than usual. I had a 2010 SS and I can tell you that the ZL1 rides a lot smother.

Jer4251 · 10-28-2013, 04:17 PM

If you haven't driven a non mag ride 5th gen before hand then you wont understand how good it really is. Mines lowered and still feels great in tour mode

Drbormd · 10-28-2013, 04:34 PM

I love the ride. Worth every penny.

*mlee* · 10-28-2013, 04:40 PM

Tour mode is your friend. PTM for the track

DJ-Silver 2SS · 10-28-2013, 04:57 PM

I have both an SS and ZL1 and there is a huge difference. I wouldn't give it up.

SCHUSS · 10-28-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KLR ZL1

You might want to make sure the dealer removed the front spring spacers. Those if left in will cause the front suspension to be stiffer than usual. I had a 2010 SS and I can tell you that the ZL1 rides a lot smother.

Exactly what I was thinking, if your being bounced around check for the spacers still in the front springs.

CHMuscleCamaro · 10-28-2013, 05:23 PM

The ride is great.. you can drive soft over the road and feel less from bumps or drive hard... i think its really good this suspension

WLNY · 10-28-2013, 05:27 PM

This must be your first sports car.

Sven59 · 10-28-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WLNY

This must be your first sports car.

Sports car

Chados · 10-28-2013, 05:39 PM

Owned a '13 for 7 months and I like it. You can totally tell between tour + sport and especially in the PTM modes. It sticks to the road like glue and in PTM3 it will back-road hoon with an Evo or BMW right now. I'm with the other posters-look at the front springs and see if those big yellow blocks are in the springs. Those are shipping blocks and are supposed to be removed before the car is sold. They are supposed to put them in your glove box for you.

10-28-2013, 04:04 PM	#1
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	Magnet Ride Control So right upfront, I am going to say, I am not impressed with it at all. I have owned this 2014 ZL1 for a month and a half and I was hoping that it would settle in and softness up even alittle, but nope. Does anyone else feel or think the same way? I feel like it is all Hype, unless you are on a smooth track and then I would say, I prefer it, other than that I bet in six months every bolt in the front end is loose and has taken a severe beaten from the constant jarring because the suspension does not give an inch when it hits a bump. Opinions?.

10-28-2013, 04:13 PM	#4
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Drive an SS and you will definitely be able to tell. My friend and I switched cars and we both agreed how smooth the ZL1 was compared to the SS, or better yet drive a GT500. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-28-2013, 04:17 PM	#6
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	If you haven't driven a non mag ride 5th gen before hand then you wont understand how good it really is. Mines lowered and still feels great in tour mode __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

10-28-2013, 04:40 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Tour mode is your friend. PTM for the track __________________

10-28-2013, 04:57 PM	#9
DJ-Silver 2SS Ah DJ-IOM ZL1 haha Drives: 13 IOM ZL1 M6 & 10 SIM 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hope Mills, NC Posts: 580 View My Garage	I have both an SS and ZL1 and there is a huge difference. I wouldn't give it up. __________________ 2013 IOM ZL1 #002415 Born 09/13/12 2010 SIM 2SS/RS #005549 Born 05/02/09

10-28-2013, 04:09 PM	#2
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	I think the suspension system makes the car. It is worth every penny in my opinion.

10-28-2013, 04:34 PM	#7
Drbormd Drives: 13 F150 Eco 14 ZL1 650 RWHP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lincoln California Posts: 132	I love the ride. Worth every penny.

10-28-2013, 05:23 PM	#11
CHMuscleCamaro Drives: Camaro ZL1 Jg. 2012, M6, black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Switzerland, Rheintal (SG) Posts: 78	The ride is great.. you can drive soft over the road and feel less from bumps or drive hard... i think its really good this suspension

10-28-2013, 05:27 PM	#12
WLNY Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States Posts: 137 View My Garage	This must be your first sports car.

10-28-2013, 05:39 PM	#14
Chados 'Merica!!!! Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Somewhere...over the Rainbow Posts: 11	Owned a '13 for 7 months and I like it. You can totally tell between tour + sport and especially in the PTM modes. It sticks to the road like glue and in PTM3 it will back-road hoon with an Evo or BMW right now. I'm with the other posters-look at the front springs and see if those big yellow blocks are in the springs. Those are shipping blocks and are supposed to be removed before the car is sold. They are supposed to put them in your glove box for you.