Is the 1LE model too much for street use?

maczl1 · 09-05-2017, 10:27 PM

Hello members,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for some time. I love the aggressive styling of the 1 LE but curious if this is too much for regular street use. I don't live in an area with pot holes, it will be mostly for highway cruises with few mountain roads. No track time for me. Thanks in advance.
McZ

toronto18zl1 · 09-05-2017, 10:32 PM

The mag suspension is really nice if you just daily driving the car, the 1LE will be a bumpier and harsher ride. A solution can be getting the regular zl1 and add all the aero bits yourself if the styling is what you are after. The 1LE is meant for the track, designed for the track, will it work as a daily driver? Yes. But is it better than a regular zl1 at that? No

Childs Play · 09-05-2017, 10:34 PM

Will be bumpy and not the most comfortable car for a DD.

I'd say buy the regular ZL1 and add the aero stuff if you really like it but want a more comfortable DD.

maczl1 · 09-05-2017, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the quick response,
are these areo parts easily attainable from dealers?
McZ

toronto18zl1 · 09-05-2017, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maczl1

Thanks for the quick response,
are these areo parts easily attainable from dealers?
McZ

Google Acs composite or thatgmpartsguy .
The tough part would be putting those canards on, but if you are in Canada you can drive to Montreal and the guys from acs will put them on for you for free. If not, find reputable shop to do it for you if you don't want to ruin your bumper.

mig7410 · 09-06-2017, 06:34 AM

does the ZL1 1LE have all the same PTM settings. Tour, Sport, Track? And track with all the sub settings, wet, dry sport 1, race?
If so, seems like driving it in tour would be okay for well, touring?

EDFHOBBIES · 09-06-2017, 07:14 AM

Talking to Joe the owner of the grey Zl1 1le him and his wife both said its really not for the street. Pretty much beat them up on the way of to Woodland Coffee and cars. They were just trying to display it and get miles on it before this weeks track event up in Dallas.

I did what childs play is mentioning I ordered the complete aero pkg with the fuel door and dash insert for 3850 for my new yellow Zl1.

Pic in order wifes SS with Eforce blower, 1le wheels, and the GM big brake kit. Brand new Zl1 1le w 100 miles, and my ZL1 with 600 miles..

Grille – $100.80
Bezel – $39.15
Bezel – $39.15
Deflector – $41.10
Deflector – $41.10
Deflector Pkg – $77.15
Deflector Pkg – $77.15
Glove Box Assembly Screw – $2.99
Side Bracket Retainer Nut – $3.52
Deflector – $45.63
Wheelhouse Liner Front Bolt – $3.00
Spoiler – $2625.00
Pad – $221.17
Exterior Trim, Fuel Door W/Inserts – $195.00
Spoiler – $122.85
License Bracket Rivet – $2.98
Trim Molding Retainer Nut – $3.29
Nut – $3.00
Grille – $59.85

EDFHOBBIES · 09-06-2017, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Childs Play

Will be bumpy and not the most comfortable car for a DD.

I'd say buy the regular ZL1 and add the aero stuff if you really like it but want a more comfortable DD.

Who are you I have only seen 1 red 6th gen in the actual club meeting and events we do?

Zl1 #586 · 09-06-2017, 07:34 AM

Is it stiff yes, Unless you have driven one everyone making claims is just supposition, if you want it buy it don't let the claims of others sway your decision.
If it's your only ride, well you may want to go another route.
My wife drives this and loves the way it rides

Good luck on your decision

Jmueller · 09-06-2017, 08:41 AM

I daily drive the ZL1 and in tour mode, find it to be very comfortable. In track mode, its a rough ride that I would not want to deal with on a daily basis. If the 1LE is harsher than the track mode for the mag ride (which I must assume it is) it would be too tough for me to handle on a daily basis.

nighttowl · 09-06-2017, 07:23 PM

after driving the ZL1 1LE for a week the ZL1 with the mag ride feels way too soft.

HDRDTD · 09-06-2017, 08:06 PM

The ZL1 LE rides much better for a DD when you drop the tire pressure down to 29psi. Try it.

unavailablezl1 · 09-06-2017, 08:26 PM

I don't think it will be as bumpy as you think. I have driven trucks and they are stiff. I have a TRD Tacoma now as a DD. My 2014 Mustang GT Track Pack with a Ford Racing suspension set on performance and it was stiffer than the ZL1 and it was not that bad.

Drive one and see what you think before saying no. I would buy one if I did not have the ZL1 I just bought.

Fast Dalmation · 09-06-2017, 08:35 PM

Having just driven one and purchasing it I can honestly say I am not sure why so many think this car is so harsh on the street. Its an OEM car that is made for the track, so everyone needs to set that as your baseline.

I am convinced that folks who think this car is harsh for the streets, have never owned or built a dedicated track car. Sure its agressive on the street, but by no means is it not drivable and comfortable to be driven on the road.

This from someone who has driven the car.

09-05-2017, 10:27 PM	#1
maczl1 Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 5	Is the 1LE model too much for street use? Hello members, This is my first post but have been following the forum for some time. I love the aggressive styling of the 1 LE but curious if this is too much for regular street use. I don't live in an area with pot holes, it will be mostly for highway cruises with few mountain roads. No track time for me. Thanks in advance. McZ

09-05-2017, 10:34 PM	#3
Childs Play Pizza & Wings Only $12.99 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 628	Will be bumpy and not the most comfortable car for a DD. I'd say buy the regular ZL1 and add the aero stuff if you really like it but want a more comfortable DD. __________________ H-Town Camaro Club Past Rides: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 2012 Camaro ZL1 A6 2017 Camaro 2SS M6

09-06-2017, 07:14 AM	#7
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	Talking to Joe the owner of the grey Zl1 1le him and his wife both said its really not for the street. Pretty much beat them up on the way of to Woodland Coffee and cars. They were just trying to display it and get miles on it before this weeks track event up in Dallas. I did what childs play is mentioning I ordered the complete aero pkg with the fuel door and dash insert for 3850 for my new yellow Zl1. Pic in order wifes SS with Eforce blower, 1le wheels, and the GM big brake kit. Brand new Zl1 1le w 100 miles, and my ZL1 with 600 miles.. Grille – $100.80 Bezel – $39.15 Bezel – $39.15 Deflector – $41.10 Deflector – $41.10 Deflector Pkg – $77.15 Deflector Pkg – $77.15 Glove Box Assembly Screw – $2.99 Side Bracket Retainer Nut – $3.52 Deflector – $45.63 Wheelhouse Liner Front Bolt – $3.00 Spoiler – $2625.00 Pad – $221.17 Exterior Trim, Fuel Door W/Inserts – $195.00 Spoiler – $122.85 License Bracket Rivet – $2.98 Trim Molding Retainer Nut – $3.29 Nut – $3.00 Grille – $59.85 Attached Images __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

09-06-2017, 07:34 AM	#9
Zl1 #586 Drives: 2016 Z06/07 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So cal Posts: 396 View My Garage	Is it stiff yes, Unless you have driven one everyone making claims is just supposition, if you want it buy it don't let the claims of others sway your decision. If it's your only ride, well you may want to go another route. My wife drives this and loves the way it rides Good luck on your decision Attached Images __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=66451&dateline=135040 1562

09-06-2017, 07:23 PM	#11
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,805 View My Garage	after driving the ZL1 1LE for a week the ZL1 with the mag ride feels way too soft. __________________ "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

09-05-2017, 10:32 PM	#2
toronto18zl1 Drives: Cayenne GTS, Tesla SP90D Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 65	The mag suspension is really nice if you just daily driving the car, the 1LE will be a bumpier and harsher ride. A solution can be getting the regular zl1 and add all the aero bits yourself if the styling is what you are after. The 1LE is meant for the track, designed for the track, will it work as a daily driver? Yes. But is it better than a regular zl1 at that? No

09-05-2017, 11:10 PM	#4
maczl1 Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 5	Thanks for the quick response, are these areo parts easily attainable from dealers? McZ

09-06-2017, 06:34 AM	#6
mig7410 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 61	does the ZL1 1LE have all the same PTM settings. Tour, Sport, Track? And track with all the sub settings, wet, dry sport 1, race? If so, seems like driving it in tour would be okay for well, touring?

09-06-2017, 08:41 AM	#10
Jmueller Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 236	I daily drive the ZL1 and in tour mode, find it to be very comfortable. In track mode, its a rough ride that I would not want to deal with on a daily basis. If the 1LE is harsher than the track mode for the mag ride (which I must assume it is) it would be too tough for me to handle on a daily basis.

09-06-2017, 08:06 PM	#12
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	The ZL1 LE rides much better for a DD when you drop the tire pressure down to 29psi. Try it.

09-06-2017, 08:26 PM	#13
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I don't think it will be as bumpy as you think. I have driven trucks and they are stiff. I have a TRD Tacoma now as a DD. My 2014 Mustang GT Track Pack with a Ford Racing suspension set on performance and it was stiffer than the ZL1 and it was not that bad. Drive one and see what you think before saying no. I would buy one if I did not have the ZL1 I just bought. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

09-06-2017, 08:35 PM	#14
Fast Dalmation Drives: 2018 Summit White ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	Having just driven one and purchasing it I can honestly say I am not sure why so many think this car is so harsh on the street. Its an OEM car that is made for the track, so everyone needs to set that as your baseline. I am convinced that folks who think this car is harsh for the streets, have never owned or built a dedicated track car. Sure its agressive on the street, but by no means is it not drivable and comfortable to be driven on the road. This from someone who has driven the car.

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