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I call it Vera · 08-30-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I have no plans at all to race my ZL1 Vert

same.

THR ZL1 #1 · 08-30-2012, 02:16 PM

I did not buy it for it's racing abilities, I bought it because I liked it . . just like all the rest of my cars.

ZL1 Spoked · 08-30-2012, 02:19 PM

I personally bought the car because i'm in love with it. I like enjoying it, enjoying that I have it. It's mainly for me not to show at the track, which is why I won't go there too often. On the positive side mine will continue to have that new sparkle by less track time!

jimmy5 · 08-30-2012, 02:41 PM

I bought it because I love it. However, it will be making trips to the 1/8th mile track too, after I get a catch can, cold air intake, and reservoir on there.

rrubio · 08-30-2012, 02:48 PM

i don't know about a "status symbol" it's a $60,000 car?? But no, no racing for me.

ZEDL1 · 08-30-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by josephs8

I am just curious if anyone out there bought the ZL1, and never intends to race the car. Its a hell of a good looking car, but I am just not sure I would go with the ZL1 over the SS if I didnt plan to race it. But thats just me.

My 2013 is still ordered but not received, however I have no plans to race it. I further plan to keep it completely stock, with the likely exception of a catch can added in a manner that allows a return to fully stock should I wish.
That said, TPower can be a strong influence, so it just might, once or twice, see the quarter mile, but again in fully stock form.

I call it Vera · 08-30-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rrubio

i don't know about a "status symbol" it's a $60,000 car?? But no, no racing for me.

For me, it will probably represent

status symbol
mid life crisis car (MLC2)
reward for hard work

OR maybe I just like the sound. I really like the sound. (let's go with that)

Silverado · 08-30-2012, 03:25 PM

If I ever get to the point where I can purchase one (either a ZL1 or an SS), I won't be tracking mine. Not showing it either.

I just like the idea of driving it and enjoying it.

But, I don't have one yet, so I might change my mind.....doubt it though....I have never been to a track with any vehicle I've owned.

MarcInUtah · 08-30-2012, 03:27 PM

I have a 2013 Shelby G500 on order. I don't attend to race it. I am 47 years old and cannot work on cars that much due to medical issues. So, if something breaks, I am paying someone else to do my work. If you race, eventually you break stuff, therefore, you are working on the vehicle. I wanted a car that was fast out of the box and if something breaks, then I take it to the dealer to be fixed under warranty.

People will say, "Why don't you take it to the track and see what it does"? I tell them, "there are a 1000 videos online what these bone stock cars do". Plus, I got burnt out on racing a long time ago.

And I would bet a pay check that 90% of ALL ZL1s and GT500s sold NEVER see the track.

c4maroboy · 08-30-2012, 03:31 PM

eh ill probably go on the track maybe half a dozen times in the next few years. but im not going to be flogging my zl1 by any means. ill just be having a little fun

101fng · 08-30-2012, 04:06 PM

neither the zl1 nor the gt500 were built for the track. if they were, they wouldn't weigh 4000+ lbs. last i checked, track cars don't come with sound systems and sun roofs.

jbotta · 08-30-2012, 04:56 PM

Its track for me, The zl1 and 3.5 miles of heaven.

z28-conv · 08-30-2012, 04:59 PM

Im still waiting for my ZL1vert to come in. When I get it I may take it to the local dragstrip once in a while,but will not take it to a road course. In fact you may not be able to take a convertible to a road course.

Oneslowz28 · 08-30-2012, 05:06 PM

mine will see all kinds of duty on work gets better.

08-30-2012, 02:16 PM	#16
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	I did not buy it for it's racing abilities, I bought it because I liked it . . just like all the rest of my cars. __________________ Our Garage: 2018 Traverse High Country, 2017 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Convertible, 2016 Silverado High Country HD, 2014 Camaro SS Convertible, 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1, 2002 Berger SS Phase II, 2001 Camaro SS Convertible, 1997 Hendrick Motorsports 30th Anniversary LT4 SS, 1992 Camaro RS Z03 25th . . .

08-30-2012, 02:48 PM	#19
rrubio Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2012 Audi Q7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: El Paso Texas Posts: 527	i don't know about a "status symbol" it's a $60,000 car?? But no, no racing for me. __________________

08-30-2012, 03:31 PM	#24
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	eh ill probably go on the track maybe half a dozen times in the next few years. but im not going to be flogging my zl1 by any means. ill just be having a little fun __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

08-30-2012, 02:19 PM	#17
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	I personally bought the car because i'm in love with it. I like enjoying it, enjoying that I have it. It's mainly for me not to show at the track, which is why I won't go there too often. On the positive side mine will continue to have that new sparkle by less track time!

08-30-2012, 02:41 PM	#18
jimmy5 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #450 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 479	I bought it because I love it. However, it will be making trips to the 1/8th mile track too, after I get a catch can, cold air intake, and reservoir on there.

08-30-2012, 03:25 PM	#22
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	If I ever get to the point where I can purchase one (either a ZL1 or an SS), I won't be tracking mine. Not showing it either. I just like the idea of driving it and enjoying it. But, I don't have one yet, so I might change my mind.....doubt it though....I have never been to a track with any vehicle I've owned.

08-30-2012, 03:27 PM	#23
MarcInUtah Banned Drives: Mustang(s) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 44	I have a 2013 Shelby G500 on order. I don't attend to race it. I am 47 years old and cannot work on cars that much due to medical issues. So, if something breaks, I am paying someone else to do my work. If you race, eventually you break stuff, therefore, you are working on the vehicle. I wanted a car that was fast out of the box and if something breaks, then I take it to the dealer to be fixed under warranty. People will say, "Why don't you take it to the track and see what it does"? I tell them, "there are a 1000 videos online what these bone stock cars do". Plus, I got burnt out on racing a long time ago. And I would bet a pay check that 90% of ALL ZL1s and GT500s sold NEVER see the track.

08-30-2012, 04:06 PM	#25
101fng Drives: 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 97	neither the zl1 nor the gt500 were built for the track. if they were, they wouldn't weigh 4000+ lbs. last i checked, track cars don't come with sound systems and sun roofs.

08-30-2012, 04:59 PM	#27
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	Im still waiting for my ZL1vert to come in. When I get it I may take it to the local dragstrip once in a while,but will not take it to a road course. In fact you may not be able to take a convertible to a road course.

08-30-2012, 05:06 PM	#28
Oneslowz28 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 595	mine will see all kinds of duty on work gets better.