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ZL1Memphis · 04-01-2013, 12:16 PM

As most of you have seen the Z28 is being released for 2014. Almost made me sick as I saw the post, just got my ZL1 last month.

Only real difference I can see is the 7L vs our 6.2 SC. But after reading about it seems if they are just stripping out a ZL1. Taking out speakers using cheaper but lighter tail lights, windshield, back seat.

Now I don't feel so bad, I am happy with my little bit heavier but better made ZL1. Anything to add?

Jeff65SS · 04-01-2013, 12:18 PM

The carbon ceramic brakes are a "real" difference as well. Also the lightweight wheels and race tires. I still prefer the ZL1, but the Z28 will be a road course monster.

mkorgan · 04-01-2013, 12:20 PM

No reason to be sick. Unless you plan to track your ZL1 over 50% of the time you are behind the wheel, you have the right car.

Sven59 · 04-01-2013, 12:35 PM

I don't think it would take much to make the ZL1 a faster track car than the Z/28, from what I understand the LS7 isn't a very good engine to supercharge. I am sure we will be hearing of all kinds of contests between these two cars both stock and modified!

MZ1 · 04-01-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff65SS

The carbon ceramic brakes are a "real" difference as well. Also the lightweight wheels and race tires.

Those new Recaro seats in that Z28 are pretty nice as well.

Blueclyde · 04-01-2013, 02:05 PM

Guys, it's not a competition. The Z/28 is made for a totally different purpose than the ZL1. The majority of ZL1 owners would not like the Z/28.

Lets not turn this into a situation of ZL1 vs Z/28. That would be short sighted. They are both really awesome cars and be happy for first what GM one with this platform, and second for those that have been waiting so long for he rerun of theZ/28.

One more point, don't think it would have been as easy to obtain a Z/28 as it is to get a ZL1.

I'm totally stoked to see the release of this new car.

mechanic1 · 04-01-2013, 02:11 PM

The devil is in the details on this one..........I was semi-pissed when the announcement was made as well, but as I read further, realized it wasnt for me.......

Angrybird 12 · 04-01-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff65SS

The carbon ceramic brakes are a "real" difference as well. Also the lightweight wheels and race tires. I still prefer the ZL1, but the Z28 will be a road course monster.

I wonder if they will make the Z/28 brakes an option on the ZL1

Blueclyde · 04-01-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I wonder if they will make the Z/28 brakes an option on the ZL1

Doubt it. Those brakes aren't meant for a daily driver.

revo1059 · 04-01-2013, 02:19 PM

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Doubt it. Those brakes aren't meant for a daily drive.

Why not? The ZR1 has them and they are fine on the street.

The Stig · 04-01-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by revo1059

Why not? The ZR1 has them and they are fine on the street.

They are the same rotors - different brakes. And out of curiosity - how many ZR1 daily driver's do you see?

Also, the rear glass on the Z/28 is thinner - not cheaper.

JHall651 · 04-01-2013, 02:23 PM

Is ceramic brakes like carbon brakes where daily street driving is not aggressive enough to get use out of them?

DuskSS · 04-01-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JHall651

Is ceramic breaks like carbon breaks where daily street driving is not aggressive enough to get use out of them?

Brakes.... Not breaks.

Big difference.

And trust me you do not want to drive those on the street unless you have very deep pockets.

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revo1059 · 04-01-2013, 02:35 PM

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They are the same rotors - different brakes. And out of curiosity - how many ZR1 daily driver's do you see

At least 4 I know of between home and work. One is 2 office buildings down from me.

Those brakes are supposed to last a very long time with street use, but when they do need to be replaced they are NOT cheap.

04-01-2013, 12:16 PM	#1
ZL1Memphis Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 43	The Z28 Freakout As most of you have seen the Z28 is being released for 2014. Almost made me sick as I saw the post, just got my ZL1 last month. Only real difference I can see is the 7L vs our 6.2 SC. But after reading about it seems if they are just stripping out a ZL1. Taking out speakers using cheaper but lighter tail lights, windshield, back seat. Now I don't feel so bad, I am happy with my little bit heavier but better made ZL1. Anything to add?

04-01-2013, 12:35 PM	#4
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I don't think it would take much to make the ZL1 a faster track car than the Z/28, from what I understand the LS7 isn't a very good engine to supercharge. I am sure we will be hearing of all kinds of contests between these two cars both stock and modified! __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

04-01-2013, 02:23 PM	#12
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	Is ceramic brakes like carbon brakes where daily street driving is not aggressive enough to get use out of them? __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit Last edited by JHall651; 04-02-2013 at 08:37 PM.

04-01-2013, 12:18 PM	#2
Jeff65SS Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 180 View My Garage	The carbon ceramic brakes are a "real" difference as well. Also the lightweight wheels and race tires. I still prefer the ZL1, but the Z28 will be a road course monster.

04-01-2013, 12:20 PM	#3
mkorgan Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sanford, Fl Posts: 973	No reason to be sick. Unless you plan to track your ZL1 over 50% of the time you are behind the wheel, you have the right car.

04-01-2013, 02:05 PM	#6
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	Guys, it's not a competition. The Z/28 is made for a totally different purpose than the ZL1. The majority of ZL1 owners would not like the Z/28. Lets not turn this into a situation of ZL1 vs Z/28. That would be short sighted. They are both really awesome cars and be happy for first what GM one with this platform, and second for those that have been waiting so long for he rerun of theZ/28. One more point, don't think it would have been as easy to obtain a Z/28 as it is to get a ZL1. I'm totally stoked to see the release of this new car.

04-01-2013, 02:11 PM	#7
mechanic1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oshawa Posts: 254	The devil is in the details on this one..........I was semi-pissed when the announcement was made as well, but as I read further, realized it wasnt for me.......