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GM Kid · 01-22-2012, 10:31 PM

Was a little concerned looking at the ZL1 that was at Barrett-Jackson. These plastic vents in the air-extractor hood were warped. Wonder if that'll be fixed by production time?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-22-2012, 10:35 PM

It wasn't a production car, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

You hear they've held back exposed Carbon Fiber insert for Quality-Control concerns...they know how high-profile this Camaro is, of any in recent history. It'll be right.

ron10 · 01-22-2012, 10:35 PM

that don't look good.

fbodfather · 01-22-2012, 10:36 PM

Those were hand built (....and not of the same material that we'll use on production ZL1s ...) about a year and a few months ago - I am quite concerned that they weren't replaced prior to the showcar being at Barrett-Jackson!

oldfriend · 01-22-2012, 10:42 PM

Not to worry , this is winter time , when the warmer weather moves in the all thing goes away .

Buffnshine · 01-22-2012, 10:45 PM

Probably one of the hold upd

GM Kid · 01-22-2012, 10:46 PM

Definitely not a production car. Came back later and the hood was up. Lots of non-stock-looking black electrical tape everywhere. I think this thing's been rode hard and put away wet.

Z4me · 01-22-2012, 11:08 PM

Yeah not production car, but should not be on display either

. That might be the first first one they made, because a number of us way back when commented about those vents.

armysig · 01-22-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Those were hand built (....and not of the same material that we'll use on production ZL1s ...) about a year and a few months ago - I am quite concerned that they weren't replaced prior to the showcar being at Barrett-Jackson!

Huh. someone at GM is going to get an ear full. You're right Scott, that should have never left GM with that part like that. Just gives the compatition to much ammo to use against you guys.

Buffnshine · 01-23-2012, 01:01 AM

I'm surprised the Carbon edition that they had at SEMA was not there that is very close to a production model

bowtie628 · 01-23-2012, 01:05 AM

well that looks cheap

whistle pig · 01-23-2012, 10:25 AM

I kinda assumed at least part of the reason for the carbon fiber insert was the heat from the super charger.

Shurenuff · 01-23-2012, 10:45 AM

With all the CTF ZL1's and production already starting for those weeks ago, I find it hard to understand why GM would still be trotting around this original prototype that was debuted last year at the Chicago Auto show.

Not only has it seen better days, it's also outdated with the eggcrate grill and different interior (steering wheel and shifter). Scott was upset that this car wasn't updated and fixed at the MCACN show late last year, so I'm not sure who's making the decision on this one here. Barrett Jackson is a big show, the ZL1 should have been represented a little better than that IMO.

caramaro1969 · 01-23-2012, 10:53 AM

that poor car has been drug all over the place.poor thing. should have had a make up person for it before this show

01-22-2012, 10:31 PM	#1
GM Kid Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 25	Warped Plastic Vents on ZL1 Was a little concerned looking at the ZL1 that was at Barrett-Jackson. These plastic vents in the air-extractor hood were warped. Wonder if that'll be fixed by production time? Attached Images

01-22-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	It wasn't a production car, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. You hear they've held back exposed Carbon Fiber insert for Quality-Control concerns...they know how high-profile this Camaro is, of any in recent history. It'll be right. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-22-2012, 10:36 PM	#4
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	Those were hand built (....and not of the same material that we'll use on production ZL1s ...) about a year and a few months ago - I am quite concerned that they weren't replaced prior to the showcar being at Barrett-Jackson! __________________

01-22-2012, 10:45 PM	#6
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	Probably one of the hold upd __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

01-22-2012, 11:08 PM	#8
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	Yeah not production car, but should not be on display either . That might be the first first one they made, because a number of us way back when commented about those vents. __________________ Last edited by Z4me; 01-23-2012 at 12:00 AM.

01-22-2012, 10:35 PM	#3
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	that don't look good.

01-22-2012, 10:42 PM	#5
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Not to worry , this is winter time , when the warmer weather moves in the all thing goes away .

01-22-2012, 10:46 PM	#7
GM Kid Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 25	Definitely not a production car. Came back later and the hood was up. Lots of non-stock-looking black electrical tape everywhere. I think this thing's been rode hard and put away wet.

01-23-2012, 01:01 AM	#10
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	I'm surprised the Carbon edition that they had at SEMA was not there that is very close to a production model __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

01-23-2012, 01:05 AM	#11
bowtie628 Auto body and paint guy Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 815	well that looks cheap __________________

01-23-2012, 10:25 AM	#12
whistle pig Drives: whatever Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mn Posts: 122	I kinda assumed at least part of the reason for the carbon fiber insert was the heat from the super charger.

01-23-2012, 10:45 AM	#13
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,048	With all the CTF ZL1's and production already starting for those weeks ago, I find it hard to understand why GM would still be trotting around this original prototype that was debuted last year at the Chicago Auto show. Not only has it seen better days, it's also outdated with the eggcrate grill and different interior (steering wheel and shifter). Scott was upset that this car wasn't updated and fixed at the MCACN show late last year, so I'm not sure who's making the decision on this one here. Barrett Jackson is a big show, the ZL1 should have been represented a little better than that IMO. __________________ Factory Badassery

01-23-2012, 10:53 AM	#14
caramaro1969 Drives: 69,82,84 & 10 camaros,87 GMC,07z06 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 328	that poor car has been drug all over the place.poor thing. should have had a make up person for it before this show

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