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TIREKLR · 10-08-2015, 09:42 PM

I just posted goodbye to my 1le friends so I guess now it's time to introduce myself to my new group were I will be learning and question asking! Just rolled her off the showroom floor tonight....

Candr3535 · 10-08-2015, 09:45 PM

Wow sweet ride. Gonna wanna sleep in her tonite. Lol

m3andak · 10-08-2015, 10:03 PM

Congrats! And Welcome!

Bigtime53 · 10-08-2015, 10:04 PM

to the club! Lots of info here and you are going to love the Z the more you drive it.

TIREKLR · 10-08-2015, 10:10 PM

Thanks everyone and yes I do want to sleep in it haha, if not for work tomorrow I would be out cruise'n now. I loved my 1le but this this seemed like it rode soooooo much better on my drive home.

nvydvr · 10-08-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TIREKLR

Thanks everyone and yes I do want to sleep in it haha, if not for work tomorrow I would be out cruise'n now. I loved my 1le but this this seemed like it rode soooooo much better on my drive home.

I was born in Cincinnati... Love me some Skyline chili!!! And onc again CONGRATS

lbls1 · 10-09-2015, 08:39 AM

A lot of new ZL owners lately. Good luck.

Ksacamaro · 10-09-2015, 08:46 AM

Just make sure to break it in nicely if its brand new , so you get better performance later

KaBoom1701 · 10-09-2015, 09:16 AM

Congrats.

Yes, the mag ride is one of the best features of the ZL1 that most people who don't drive them just don't get.

TIREKLR · 10-09-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksacamaro

Just make sure to break it in nicely if its brand new , so you get better performance later

I'm glad you mention this. Can someone with performance /FI engine knowledge tell me the best way to break in my new zl1.....I have heard so many different opinions if someone with true knowledge could give me a few pointers I would greatly appreciate it!

owhite3003 · 10-09-2015, 11:05 AM

Congrats on the ZL1!

Fraxum · 10-09-2015, 11:57 AM

I want to say, drive it like you stole it. But as Chevy recommends stay away from all out runs and keep it down to 75% or so. The big thing is to not to drive for long periods of time at the same speed. Go out and see some sights with your new beast, but take the back roads.

Another thing is the brake break in. If you are a manual, that kind of driving is also a good clutch break in.

There is a video on this. Chevy must know some thing about the car they built. More than us hackers.

After 2K of that you are on your own.

KaBoom1701 · 10-09-2015, 01:12 PM

brian-nicola · 10-09-2015, 02:40 PM

Congrats, your journey to the dark side is complete!

10-08-2015, 09:42 PM	#1
TIREKLR Drives: 2015 zl1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 308	Just switched sides I just posted goodbye to my 1le friends so I guess now it's time to introduce myself to my new group were I will be learning and question asking! Just rolled her off the showroom floor tonight.... Attached Images

10-08-2015, 09:45 PM	#2
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	Wow sweet ride. Gonna wanna sleep in her tonite. Lol __________________ 695 RWHP / 660 RWTQ @ 13.5 PSI Dyna-Tech Headers Ceramic Coated w/Super Flo Cats, JRE Custom Rough Idle Racing Cam Package and 125 RWHP Pulley Kit w/ 28% pulley, Custom Tune by Ted, ID850 injectors, JMS Fuel Booster, NGK Plugs, MSD Plug Wires, Roto-Fab CAI, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Elite Catch Can, Mild to Wild, 90mm VMaxx Ported Throttle Body, Skip Shift Elim., D3 Coolant Resevoir, Separated Clutch Resevoir, and Fuzzy Red Dice..

10-09-2015, 08:39 AM	#7
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,039	A lot of new ZL owners lately. Good luck. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

10-09-2015, 08:46 AM	#8
Ksacamaro Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Saudi arabia Posts: 102	Just make sure to break it in nicely if its brand new , so you get better performance later __________________ Lingenfelter 630Hp Package , Afco Heatexchanger , Moroso Catchcan , D3 Tank , Siemens 63Pds/hr Injectors , Custom tune.

10-09-2015, 09:16 AM	#9
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Congrats. Yes, the mag ride is one of the best features of the ZL1 that most people who don't drive them just don't get. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-08-2015, 10:03 PM	#3
m3andak Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newton NH Posts: 120 View My Garage	Congrats! And Welcome!

10-08-2015, 10:04 PM	#4
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,301	to the club! Lots of info here and you are going to love the Z the more you drive it.

10-08-2015, 10:10 PM	#5
TIREKLR Drives: 2015 zl1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 308	Thanks everyone and yes I do want to sleep in it haha, if not for work tomorrow I would be out cruise'n now. I loved my 1le but this this seemed like it rode soooooo much better on my drive home.

10-09-2015, 11:05 AM	#11
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	Congrats on the ZL1!

10-09-2015, 11:57 AM	#12
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	I want to say, drive it like you stole it. But as Chevy recommends stay away from all out runs and keep it down to 75% or so. The big thing is to not to drive for long periods of time at the same speed. Go out and see some sights with your new beast, but take the back roads. Another thing is the brake break in. If you are a manual, that kind of driving is also a good clutch break in. There is a video on this. Chevy must know some thing about the car they built. More than us hackers. After 2K of that you are on your own. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

10-09-2015, 02:40 PM	#14
brian-nicola Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nanaimo, BC Canada Posts: 241	Congrats, your journey to the dark side is complete!