1LE to a Z/28

[Shark72]

I am considering trading in my 1LE for a new Z/28 but wanted to know your thoughts. I'm looking at the fun factor for the once a week cruise not so much for the track, but tracking the car is a possibility. Giving up some of the creature comforts is a concern, is the cost worth the LS7 motor and all the other goodies??
Your comments are welcome, thanks!

[I4toV8]

well... if your comfort is a concern I would get the ZL1 instead.. Its definitely a harsher ride in the z28.. but good lawwwd sweet baby jesus... every single time i turn on the z28 and the ls7 motor growls makes me not mind going to the chiropractor every month LOL

[DanSS24]

Originally Posted by I4toV8

well... if your comfort is a concern I would get the ZL1 instead.. Its definitely a harsher ride in the z28.. but good lawwwd sweet baby jesus... every single time i turn on the z28 and the ls7 motor growls makes me not mind going to the chiropractor every month LOL

[MRBZ28]

I would go with the ZL1 if your not looking for a tract car first. The ZL1 is much more comfortable, has better street tires, GPS, bluetooth for the stereo and much more creature comforts than the Z28.

Just my Thoughts

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

You can add the creature comforts to the Z/28, car is a grate car, going to drive my car out to see the 6th Gen next weekend, that's more then 4K in MI in a Z/28..

[HuskerZ28]

I went from a 1LE to a Z/28 last month. I must say, I was very surprised on how stiff the suspension was compared to the 1LE. It is night and day different. The Z/28 has one purpose, the track, and you can tell when you drive one. I personally like the ride, but you will fell every bump and crack in the road. I kind of miss the heads up display.

[Zslash28]

I don't have anything to compare to the Z/28. I was looking between the ZL1, ZR1, Z07, Z/28. Track car was high on my list, though I have spent 75% of my driving on the street. The ride is stiff, I enjoy the ride, and the amazing exhaust note from the 427. The car is everything I could ever want.

[Stephen12ZL1]

I just drove a ZL1 vs my Z/28 back to back and must say that the ZL1 feels cushy compared to the Z/28. If you don't track, leave the Z/28 at the dealer. It is a purpose built vehicle. Chiropractic visits are optional...lol!

[Shark72]

Originally Posted by HuskerZ28

I went from a 1LE to a Z/28 last month. I must say, I was very surprised on how stiff the suspension was compared to the 1LE. It is night and day different. The Z/28 has one purpose, the track, and you can tell when you drive one. I personally like the ride, but you will fell every bump and crack in the road. I kind of miss the heads up display.

I think I too would miss the heads up display.
I sold my 2004 Z06 for the 1LE I currently have. Can anyone make a comparison of the ride harshness between the Z06 and the Z/28?

[RSZ]

Originally Posted by Shark72

I think I too would miss the heads up display.
I sold my 2004 Z06 for the 1LE I currently have. Can anyone make a comparison of the ride harshness between the Z06 and the Z/28?

I had a 2002 Z06 and I will tell you that the Z/28 in touring mode is as harsh, maybe harsher than the Z/06 on its softest setting.

As an aside, I drove the Z/28 181 miles home from NJ in December. By the time I hit NY City I needed a kidney belt! Then I became entangled in traffic and looked down at the setting and I was in "Sport" mode! Switched it to Touring and had a great ride from the NY/CT border to home. Shame on me for not checking before I left.

But it's not designed for a plush ride. It's in your face, bare bones.

[joelster]

I would venture a guess and say that a stock 1LE is beyond 95% of the drivers' abilities out there. A Z/28 is beyond the abilities of 99.9% of the drivers out there. If you aren't an elite driver that is very good on a racetrack, then put a few grand into the 1LE to make it a little faster, and enjoy the slightly better street ride, and the extra creature comforts it has. No point on trading up to a car like a Z/28 if you can't take a 1LE to it's limit. Unless money is no object and you enjoy the rarity of it.

[Stephen12ZL1]

Originally Posted by RSZ

I had a 2002 Z06 and I will tell you that the Z/28 in touring mode is as harsh, maybe harsher thane the Z/28 on its softest setting.

As an aside, I drove the Z/28 181 miles home from NJ in December. By the time I hit NY City I needed a kidney belt! Then I became entangled in traffic and looked down at the setting and I was in "Sport" mode! Switched it to Turing and had a great ride from the NY/CT border to home. Shame on me for not checking before I left.

The ride quality shouldn't change from "tour" to "sport" as the shocks aren't adjustable in the Z/28. Supposedly, this setting only changes the steering effort in the electric assist of the rack & pinion. PTM modes only change traction control, stabilitrak intervention & steering effort. The Z/28 is way harsher than the 2002 Z06 I owned previously. If I were 25 years old, none of this would matter...

[Zslash28]

IIRC the Z/28 has no variable shock settings. Touring/sport setting similar to the ZL1 don't exist on the Z/28. I wish it did for a more compliant ride for my wife, but I am sure we have non adjustable shocks/struts.

Edit: Stephen beat me to it.

[RSZ]

Originally Posted by Zslash28

IIRC the Z/28 has no variable shock settings. Touring/sport setting similar to the ZL1 don't exist on the Z/28. I wish it did for a more compliant ride for my wife, but I am sure we have non adjustable shocks/struts.

Edit: Stephen beat me to it.

Ha it was all in my head! And for a moment I thought I was loosing it !