ZL1 1LE Roadtrip

Og Neon · 01-31-2019, 09:32 PM

Hello everyone...I just bought a 2018 ZLE and now I am trying to figure out how to get it home. I bought the car in GA but I live in Phoenix and the original plan was to have it shipped, but now I am having second thoughts about it. A specialty enclosed transport is about $2300, and regular transport is about $1100, and there is always the chance of damage. The dealer is trying to find a carrier that can support it but maybe I want to drive it now rather than waiting weeks for shipment.

Would you drive it the 2,000 miles? I am also entering the car in One Lap of America this year (my third time) so the long drive doesn't scare me, but not sure about doing it on the factory rubber. Thoughts?

BTW it only has 800 miles on it and I am coming from a Z/28.

***Update***
Dealer already shipped the car without my knowing because he already had a carrier he used for low and high end cars. Guess my road trip will have to wait till One Lap.

CPB · 01-31-2019, 09:48 PM

Yes, I would drive it home.

RSFR · 01-31-2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Og Neon

Hello everyone...I just bought a 2018 ZLE and now I am trying to figure out how to get it home. I bought the car in GA but I live in Phoenix and the original plan was to have it shipped, but now I am having second thoughts about it. A specialty enclosed transport is about $2300, and regular transport is about $1100, and there is always the chance of damage. The dealer is trying to find a carrier that can support it but maybe I want to drive it now rather than waiting weeks for shipment.

Would you drive it the 2,000 miles? I am also entering the car in One Lap of America this year (my third time) so the long drive doesn't scare me, but not sure about doing it on the factory rubber. Thoughts?

BTW it only has 800 miles on it and I am coming from a Z/28.

2,000 miles will chew up the stock 3Rs. If you do it, make sure you have a good street alignment. Be prepared for delays due to weather, the slightest amount of water on the road makes the 3R a nightmare to drive on. Speaking of damage, get some sort of bra for the front, or I'm sure it'd be chipped like crazy after 2k miles of highway driving.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 01-31-2019, 09:57 PM

Normally, I'd say drive it home. But 2000 miles is a lot of miles for me. Granted, I'll sometimes put 2000 miles on a car in 2-3 years. I'd go pick it up myself with my truck and trailer but that may not be practical for everybody. Specialty enclosed transport probably isn't much more, in fact, less, than a set of 3R tires, 10 tanks of fuel, and a hotel or two.

nighttowl · 01-31-2019, 10:01 PM

just drive it - you'll will be completely fine and the tires will be fine as well.

stay off beat up roads - otherwise you may regret driving it!

it rides pretty rough...

esm · 01-31-2019, 10:22 PM

If you drive it get some Xpel Tracwrap if you are worried about rock chips. It took about an hour for my wife and I to install it. We drove 2,200 miles from South Texas to Iowa and back Thursday through Sunday. Be careful if you get caught in a downpour, the Goodyears like to hydroplane over 50mph.

Og Neon · 01-31-2019, 10:24 PM

It would be I-10 or I-40 95% of the way depending on which route I took. The I-10 route I think will be more favorable with warmer climates. I-40 could get risky though.

My fear was the tires not making it, but it is all highway so that is a pretty easy life for them. I would definitely make sure I get a good road alignment though, then set it up for track work after I get home.

I could also do the blue painters tape thing...lol.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-31-2019, 10:34 PM

The blue tape is only till you get the clear bra put on.

2010REDSS · 01-31-2019, 10:53 PM

+1 for the Blue Tape Mod.....

Got me from Becky D's in Detroit to home (500ish miles)

Og Neon · 01-31-2019, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

+1 for the Blue Tape Mod.....

Got me from Becky D's in Detroit to home (500ish miles)

LOL...that is impressive! And at only 500miles...makes me feel guilty for the 8-9k I am going to put on it this year. It will definitely get a clear bra.

1hprush · 01-31-2019, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

+1 for the Blue Tape Mod.....

Got me from Becky D's in Detroit to home (500ish miles)

Very cool! I probably would have done the same.

FringBirdAloha · 01-31-2019, 11:07 PM

Don’t drive it. I did this and it was a nightmare. There were about 50 chips in the bumper and going through New Mexico almost home I hit some sort of small animal and it took out the lower spoiler and grille. Tires will also take a beating but still be ok. Just not “new” like they are now. You also run the risk of chipping the windshield or having people park next to it and ding the door. It happened to me. Personally, I would do open air transport and have someone blue tape mod it before. Totally worth it.

PS. It was a blast to drive home, fun car. But it will get damaged somehow.

Vtor_ZL1 · 02-01-2019, 06:30 AM

It will collect damage all of the miles you use it. Take that $1K and get it wrapped before you pick it up.

breakskeet · 02-01-2019, 06:46 AM

My advice is don't do it. Call Plycar for transport. You will be happy you did.

01-31-2019, 09:32 PM	#1
Og Neon Lover of Speed Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix Posts: 266	ZL1 1LE Roadtrip Hello everyone...I just bought a 2018 ZLE and now I am trying to figure out how to get it home. I bought the car in GA but I live in Phoenix and the original plan was to have it shipped, but now I am having second thoughts about it. A specialty enclosed transport is about $2300, and regular transport is about $1100, and there is always the chance of damage. The dealer is trying to find a carrier that can support it but maybe I want to drive it now rather than waiting weeks for shipment. Would you drive it the 2,000 miles? I am also entering the car in One Lap of America this year (my third time) so the long drive doesn't scare me, but not sure about doing it on the factory rubber. Thoughts? BTW it only has 800 miles on it and I am coming from a Z/28. *Update* Dealer already shipped the car without my knowing because he already had a carrier he used for low and high end cars. Guess my road trip will have to wait till One Lap. __________________ Killer Whale Racing 2021 One Lap of America Track Videos 2019 One Lap of America Track Videos 2017 One Lap of America Track Videos 2022 Ram TRX 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE 2020 Range Rover Sport SVR (Sold) 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT (Sold) 2014 Camaro Z/28 (Sold) Last edited by Og Neon; 02-04-2019 at 08:45 PM.

01-31-2019, 10:01 PM	#5
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	just drive it - you'll will be completely fine and the tires will be fine as well. stay off beat up roads - otherwise you may regret driving it! it rides pretty rough... __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

01-31-2019, 10:22 PM	#6
esm Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 142	If you drive it get some Xpel Tracwrap if you are worried about rock chips. It took about an hour for my wife and I to install it. We drove 2,200 miles from South Texas to Iowa and back Thursday through Sunday. Be careful if you get caught in a downpour, the Goodyears like to hydroplane over 50mph. __________________ 2019 Black ZL1 - A10

01-31-2019, 10:24 PM	#7
Og Neon Lover of Speed Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix Posts: 266	It would be I-10 or I-40 95% of the way depending on which route I took. The I-10 route I think will be more favorable with warmer climates. I-40 could get risky though. My fear was the tires not making it, but it is all highway so that is a pretty easy life for them. I would definitely make sure I get a good road alignment though, then set it up for track work after I get home. I could also do the blue painters tape thing...lol. __________________ Killer Whale Racing 2021 One Lap of America Track Videos 2019 One Lap of America Track Videos 2017 One Lap of America Track Videos 2022 Ram TRX 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE 2020 Range Rover Sport SVR (Sold) 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT (Sold) 2014 Camaro Z/28 (Sold)

01-31-2019, 10:53 PM	#9
2010REDSS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 617	+1 for the Blue Tape Mod..... Got me from Becky D's in Detroit to home (500ish miles) Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE "RAZECAR" 2016 2SS Convertible "NOTOPSS" (Sold) 2015 Z/28 #306 "ITZFAST" 2010 2SS Coupe "FASSTER" (Sold) 2002 SS/RS "02FASST" (Sold) 2007 Factory Five Racing GTM "REDBLUR" (Sold) "There are two kinds of cars. Red....and everything else!"

01-31-2019, 09:48 PM	#2
CPB Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 23	Yes, I would drive it home.

01-31-2019, 09:57 PM	#4
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Normally, I'd say drive it home. But 2000 miles is a lot of miles for me. Granted, I'll sometimes put 2000 miles on a car in 2-3 years. I'd go pick it up myself with my truck and trailer but that may not be practical for everybody. Specialty enclosed transport probably isn't much more, in fact, less, than a set of 3R tires, 10 tanks of fuel, and a hotel or two.

01-31-2019, 10:34 PM	#8
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	The blue tape is only till you get the clear bra put on.

01-31-2019, 11:07 PM	#12
FringBirdAloha Drives: Pre-production ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sunbelt Posts: 531	Don’t drive it. I did this and it was a nightmare. There were about 50 chips in the bumper and going through New Mexico almost home I hit some sort of small animal and it took out the lower spoiler and grille. Tires will also take a beating but still be ok. Just not “new” like they are now. You also run the risk of chipping the windshield or having people park next to it and ding the door. It happened to me. Personally, I would do open air transport and have someone blue tape mod it before. Totally worth it. PS. It was a blast to drive home, fun car. But it will get damaged somehow.

02-01-2019, 06:30 AM	#13
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	It will collect damage all of the miles you use it. Take that $1K and get it wrapped before you pick it up. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

02-01-2019, 06:46 AM	#14
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	My advice is don't do it. Call Plycar for transport. You will be happy you did.

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