2017 ZL1 with Manual Transmission - Will you buy one again? - Page 2

6spdzl1 · 09-27-2017, 07:03 PM

I would not hesitate to buy it again. I love to drive sticks and they sound great going through the gears. I don’t have too much of an issue with the bogging as I’m not much of a racer.

STAY IN IT · 09-27-2017, 09:16 PM

No regrets here. The only drawback from my perspective is that it is extremely difficult to drive slow. The change in exhaust tone through the RPM range make you want to hear it in every gear. I'm sure I would like the A10, but I love this car with the manual.

jarhead420 · 09-28-2017, 05:52 AM

I wouldn't change a thing. I am one of those who believe that a real muscle car has three pedals. I also enjoy rowing through the gears. I would make the purchase again. The only thing that I might do differently would be purchasing a convertible.

17_zl1 · 09-29-2017, 10:44 AM

ROW THEM GEARS....

Lyttle66 · 10-22-2017, 06:33 PM

The manual was the only way to go for me. I realize the A10 is quicker and naturally easier to drive, but the manual is simply more fun. I didn't even think about it when I purchased, but the manual is somewhat of a theft deterrent; this is just my opinion, but I believe over 70% of drivers today cant drive a manual car.

kwav8r · 10-22-2017, 08:22 PM

Simply don't understand why C&D would use the ZL1 1LE in a quarter mile race. The A10 shifts faster and doesn't have the drag of the 1LE's canards or rear wing.

gblaue · 10-23-2017, 05:27 AM

Absolutely

Tony @ Mamo Motorsports · 10-28-2017, 04:03 AM

Guys....rowing gears in this car is the only way to fly!!

BUT....the OEM TB is a POS and needs to be replaced.....even you guys that dont think you have an issue I assure you that you still do. Replace it with one of my ported units and your biggest regret will be not have taken the time to swap it out sooner.

The difference in throttle response, tip in power, how linear the throttle now becomes is huge not to mention it's worth 12-15 RWHP and RWTQ with no other changes. It's the best low buck mod on the planet for this car and the main reason that's true is because you're replacing a sub par part that should have never got the nod on this car....this was the GM bean counters deciding a $50 truck TB (already on the shelf) was OK on your 650 HP sports car.

Whoever is reading this that doesnt have my TB I urge you to try it....if you don't feel it was worth every penny I will refund your money that's how confident I am in this product. Many of your comrades on this forum have tried it and love it.....to drive this car with a stock TB a day longer than you have to is just silly in my book.....it's a cheap upgrade that pays you back in spades for the duration you own this car

Here is a before and after dyno with no other changes besides my ported TB but the extra power is really the icing on the cake....the real reason to own this TB is getting rid of the lag/dead zone and the huge improvement in throttle response it offers.

Take the plunge guys.....you will thank me for the push! If you don't feel it was worth every cent you paid I will refund your money no questions asked.

Cheers,
Tony

VAZL1 · 10-28-2017, 05:09 AM

I would do it again, manual all the way, love the connection you have with the car when driving, autos just don't do it for me. If you're going to drag race the A10 would be the transmission of choice. As far as the bogging issue, none existant for me. Love the car, prefer it over my C7, manual of course..

Sub · 10-28-2017, 09:02 AM

OP, yes. This car is amazing.

unavailablezl1 · 10-28-2017, 09:36 AM

I only have had manuals for all of my sports car. To me M6 is the only thing to have. As for the bogging, I know what you are talking about. But that is just getting used to the car and knowing how much gas and when after you are letting off of the clutch. I have no problems at all unless I don't get it right which is almost never now. I am used to the car and it is amazing.

Diggitydog · 10-28-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kwav8r

Simply don't understand why C&D would use the ZL1 1LE in a quarter mile race. The A10 shifts faster and doesn't have the drag of the 1LE's canards or rear wing.

I totally think that MotorTrend got spanked by GM Corporate for their initial glowing review of the ZL1 which basically came across as "Why buy a Corvette?"

Everything since then has been more about keeping the cars in their "Place" or hierarchy if you will. When I saw they put in the ZL1 1LE manual as the quarter mile contender this idea was solidified. It's no secret that the ZL1 A10 is a better quarter mile car than any other variant and the 1LE has way more aero drag as it's not a 1/4 mile specific car.

BlaqWhole · 10-28-2017, 04:21 PM

Yea I would definitely get the M6...but only if it came with the A10 and a sunroof.

DangerZL1 · 10-28-2017, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

Yea I would definitely get the M6...but only if it came with the A10 and a sunroof.

These are not the droids you’re looking for.....

09-27-2017, 07:03 PM	#15
6spdzl1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: alabama Posts: 8	I would not hesitate to buy it again. I love to drive sticks and they sound great going through the gears. I don’t have too much of an issue with the bogging as I’m not much of a racer. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe 6spd Garnet Red Tintcoat 2018 Corvette C7 Auto Black Rose Mettalic (Wife's)

09-28-2017, 05:52 AM	#17
jarhead420 Drives: 2021 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 166 View My Garage	I wouldn't change a thing. I am one of those who believe that a real muscle car has three pedals. I also enjoy rowing through the gears. I would make the purchase again. The only thing that I might do differently would be purchasing a convertible. __________________ Current Vehicles 1963 Split Window Coupe Corvette, 1967 Pontiac LeMans (My first Car), 1972 Chevelle 454SS, 1994 K1500 Silverado, 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 convertible

10-22-2017, 06:33 PM	#19
Lyttle66 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Black Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Irvington, Alabama Posts: 20	Manual all the way The manual was the only way to go for me. I realize the A10 is quicker and naturally easier to drive, but the manual is simply more fun. I didn't even think about it when I purchased, but the manual is somewhat of a theft deterrent; this is just my opinion, but I believe over 70% of drivers today cant drive a manual car.

10-23-2017, 05:27 AM	#21
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 643	Absolutely __________________ 2017 ZL1 Bright Yellow w/ black center stripe, 6 speed, CF gas door, PDR, Navi

10-28-2017, 05:09 AM	#23
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	I would do it again, manual all the way, love the connection you have with the car when driving, autos just don't do it for me. If you're going to drag race the A10 would be the transmission of choice. As far as the bogging issue, none existant for me. Love the car, prefer it over my C7, manual of course.. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp Last edited by VAZL1; 10-28-2017 at 03:04 PM.

09-27-2017, 09:16 PM	#16
STAY IN IT Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1, M6 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 54	No regrets here. The only drawback from my perspective is that it is extremely difficult to drive slow. The change in exhaust tone through the RPM range make you want to hear it in every gear. I'm sure I would like the A10, but I love this car with the manual.

09-29-2017, 10:44 AM	#18
17_zl1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 25	ROW THEM GEARS....

10-22-2017, 08:22 PM	#20
kwav8r Flyin NOE Drives: 2018 ZL1 (A10) Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 949	Simply don't understand why C&D would use the ZL1 1LE in a quarter mile race. The A10 shifts faster and doesn't have the drag of the 1LE's canards or rear wing.

10-28-2017, 04:03 AM	#22
Tony @ Mamo Motorsports Drives: 2009 CTS-V, 2008 C6Z06 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: So Cal Posts: 91	Guys....rowing gears in this car is the only way to fly!! BUT....the OEM TB is a POS and needs to be replaced.....even you guys that dont think you have an issue I assure you that you still do. Replace it with one of my ported units and your biggest regret will be not have taken the time to swap it out sooner. The difference in throttle response, tip in power, how linear the throttle now becomes is huge not to mention it's worth 12-15 RWHP and RWTQ with no other changes. It's the best low buck mod on the planet for this car and the main reason that's true is because you're replacing a sub par part that should have never got the nod on this car....this was the GM bean counters deciding a $50 truck TB (already on the shelf) was OK on your 650 HP sports car. Whoever is reading this that doesnt have my TB I urge you to try it....if you don't feel it was worth every penny I will refund your money that's how confident I am in this product. Many of your comrades on this forum have tried it and love it.....to drive this car with a stock TB a day longer than you have to is just silly in my book.....it's a cheap upgrade that pays you back in spades for the duration you own this car Here is a before and after dyno with no other changes besides my ported TB but the extra power is really the icing on the cake....the real reason to own this TB is getting rid of the lag/dead zone and the huge improvement in throttle response it offers. Take the plunge guys.....you will thank me for the push! If you don't feel it was worth every cent you paid I will refund your money no questions asked. Cheers, Tony

10-28-2017, 09:02 AM	#24
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	OP, yes. This car is amazing. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

10-28-2017, 09:36 AM	#25
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I only have had manuals for all of my sports car. To me M6 is the only thing to have. As for the bogging, I know what you are talking about. But that is just getting used to the car and knowing how much gas and when after you are letting off of the clutch. I have no problems at all unless I don't get it right which is almost never now. I am used to the car and it is amazing. __________________ 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

10-28-2017, 04:21 PM	#27
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Yea I would definitely get the M6...but only if it came with the A10 and a sunroof.

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