Camaro ZL1 Review!

For this video, we hop in Gianni's beautiful and vicious Camaro ZL1. Known as the more track oriented Camaro of the bunch and also rumored to be the most balanced as well of sport and comfort-we take a ride in this slightly modified beast. It was a great chance to grab a Camaro for the channel. Thanks for watching and stay awesome! Social stuff and Tshirts below!

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[ThatDudeinBlue]

P.S everybody- not here to argue.

When I talk about weight I'm referencing it compared to a Mustang GT of 2013 (this ZL1 was a 2012 year)

Mustang GT base model- 3, 483 lbs
Camaro ZL1-3, 750 lbs

Just diffusing people comment wars start happening since the new Mustang is heavier than the previous generation.

Have a great day!

[coureurdebois]

you buy the GT500 for the engine, insane output, and straight line.

you buy the ZL1 for its suspension, chassis, brakes, and handling.

both are great pick your car.

[RusselNguyen]

I can smell the mustang and Camaro fanboys coming soon. Can't we just all get along? I'm a mustang guy but I don't bash any car because its a rival.

[jonwal]

I like the looks of this generation more than the current one. The front end of the current generation looks a lot like this generation but it is getting ready to sneeze. I can't unsee it.

[theanimaltv]

David, i wanna thank you for being the person you are, your videos have been so great and an inspiration and motivated me to start making videos as well thank you so much ill continue to watch you grow and learn much more from you.

[MrBlondeElvis]

So happy to finally see a Camaro on the channel! Awesome review as usual

[alexsolano]

BIG FAN of the ZL1 so im glad to see you actually had it on your channel!

[radioactiveload]

your opening edits keep getting better and better. amazing job as always on the reviews man. cheers

[POUM]

That's one of the best sounding LS motors I've ever heard

[giannimaiuro]

David Patterson  Had an absolute blast making this review with you dude. Those glamour shots came out absolutely gorgeous! put the biggest smile on my face. Im so glad this ended up working out and Im now on the list of reviewed cars! Hope our paths cross again dude, stay awesome. :)

[danteterry]

Thank you David so much!! You really do respond to your fans!! Thanks man, much respect!

[EvilKatsura]

Thank you for introducing me to the first person in my entire life and career that can say good things about a Camaro without making comparisons to a Mustang. ThatDudeinBlue you're a real automotive fan :D

[Kingwboxing]

Is it running that Gallo 12 or Gallo 24?

[markjmarkjack]

Finally, a Camaro! Great review, love how the ZL1 looks and sound.

[superjhs]

I appreciate you good sir, for showing us these amazing cars, these videos get me threw these days, watching them over and over again until I get my first car.

[iSOBigD]

I rented the SS convertible not long ago around Arizona and it really did feel great.  The interior was much better than I expected too.  There is leather on most common places (seats, arm rest, steering wheel, shifter, etc.) and although there are a couple of hard surfaces, it's much better than most Mustangs and older muscle cars.  The visibility due to the thick pillars, big mirrors and thin window openings is something you get used to and with the top off, it's really sweet.  It sounds and pulls great and it does 2000 rpm until about 80 mph so the engine and exhaust are very quiet when you're not revving high.  Being able to pass cars on the highway while In 5th or 6th at under 2000 rpm is pretty silly and you really don't realize how fast you're accelerating unless you shift manually and let it go into the higher RPM.  The HUD interface is also great, you really don't need to check your dash at all while you drive.  It's a really nice car and with some weight reduction it'll be even better.

[Natesmitguitar]

I continue to be impressed by your video editing skills! Always such a good job and you make so many cars look desirable :D

[kerrboy]

Compared to a lot of the other car channels you editing and music is awesome! We all appreciate all the time and effort you take to make every video immaculate! Keep up the good work!

[seanpittacora]

Great review as always this car looks epic and certainly drives epic as we'll I've always had a respect for the Camaro but this video brings it to a whole new level.

[HorsepowerHouse]

I love my '13 ZL1.  I have had many hotrods, and this one is just ridiculously fab. FOR THE MONEY, you can't beat it.  Sure the new Z28 might be impressive - but it is no daily driver (and ridic expensive by comparison).This is a Great daily driver or race car. And dudes are always trying to FCK with it (mostly in 5.0 Mustangs or SRT8 Challengers) and they get embarrassed every time. It drives amazing, brakes amazing, handles dreamy, but when you STOMP IT, you'd better hold on.  There is no SS, no 5.0, no SRT8 (I had a Challenger SRT8) no nothing that compares overall. (OVERALL).  Sure, you can nitpik little things here and there - as you can with any car.FIRST THING any ZL1 owner should do - GET RID OF THOSE AWFUL GOODYEAR F1 Tires. They are horrible.  Even new tires, awful.  Swap out the tires asap - or you will find your self spinning around into a ditch without even trying. Even with traction control, those tires cannot handle this car.I personally put Nitto Invo's on mine (315 on rear/ 295 front).  A LIFETIME of improvement, control, safety compared to the F1's.  No lie.Love the brakes, BUT, they shed dust all over the wheels in no time.  So, swap out the pads for ceramic pads (I did Hawk brand pads).  Problem solved.Also, the splash guards on the fenders are not good enough. You will sling road debris all over this car (especially with the horrendous Goodyear F1 tires)
Anyone who poo-poos this car has NEVER driven one. Simple as that.  I have driven them all, GT500, SRT8, no comparison at all.  Not even close (as an overall sport car).There are fewer ZL1's on the road, so you get noticed by REAL gearheads.  Sure, the Challenger looks cool and all, but not even close to this car as an overall sport vehicle.  I personally think the newer Mustangs look too futuristic compared to this.  Even the 2016-17 Camaro looks a wee bit too "spacey" for me.I drove a GT500. Sure it's "nice" and all.  But overall, does not compare.  And I was considering the GT500 before I found a ZL1.  It is nowhere close to the same.
Anywho, I might be biased, but as a previous owner of an SRT8, and test-drove a GT500 (open-mindedly), none of those cars compare overall.Get the 315 width tires on the rear, put you some extended splash-guards/mudflaps, and get rid of the Goodyear F1 tires, so you don't cringe every time you hear road debris spattering all over your baby.
And blow away every flippin moron who thinks this car is 'just' some SS.  (Happens to me at least 3X a week)