Oh man, that car sounds absolutely beastly. What an amazing car, I'm not even close to a camaro fan, but the LS motors are just beasts for power, and the sound is incredible. Such a smooth roar to it, muscular down low, and that high tone up top. Also lol "Before you die, it's fantastic!" Another killer review man!
I think I have mentioned this before. It looks 100% hotwheels. And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that! And man, even before that footage of you easing into it I saw how the car was not happy with all that rain. I have never reviewed a car in the rain myself. However I did love how the rain drops moved over the body with the wind. You can almost see that aero working. Awesome stuff!
Bought this car after your review after the 4 years of ownership still in love with it as a weekend/ roadtrip sports car that will destroy on the track. Cant wait to get a set of those lg headers they sound wicked!
That's AWESOME!!! I love hearing those kinds of comments! Ironically enough, I still work for LG Motorsports! (That channel is @LG Motorsports Official ). Man give us a shout when you're ready or shoot us an email! 972-429-1963 \ Sales@LGmotorsports.com
@@WicksWay just sent an email! I had no idea you worked for lg ahaha been eyeing up those headers for awhile! Would be wicked if you could get me a discount! with the shipping rates to canada its pretty rediculous to buy any car parts😭
matrox You're right. The Onion posted an article stating how the human evolution of eye sight upon the millennial generation has become insufficient when tasked with checking blind spots in Chevy Camaros. I'll find the link some where. But then again I may not and could just be making this whole thing up. Maintaining the millennial stereotype and being a US Veteran is such a difficult task these days.
matrox - I think shorter people have trouble with visibility. I have a 17 Gen 6 SS that I drive daily and will admit that visibility isn't great, but it's good enough that I don't ever think about it. I had never driven a later model Camaro so when I took it for a test drive I was expecting the worse and it was good enough that it never entered my mind the entire drive.
And I Quote "I love the interior of the new Camaro.... Yes you still can't see out of it and its kinda a death trap... But before you die its fantastic inside" Dude you made my day... lmao Great Review!
The car is a beast. One of the few cars that I think looks good in black. The ride is much too bone jarring for me to be a street car but as a track only car it is fantastic.
I got one of these about a month ago, had to bring it to NY from VA during a rainy Sunday... You got balls brother, pushing the car in rain the way you did!! I was waiting for the "oh shit" moment to happen, lol. The tires are super sketchy in the rain! And the spline pain, next time you drive it, lock the seat belt and tighten it, it will hold you like a harness and you won't bounce in the seat... let pain that way!
Eric Erickson So according to the g meter in the hellcat, on the track I've done 1.10g more than likely due to drifting, where as the 1le could actually hold that turn.
American cars are making much better progress compared to European and Asian cars. Plus they are less expensive. I like all cars, but American cars just seem to be better this year, and I'm sure they will be in the future as well.
I want to daily mine. I daily and track a 18 ZL1 but I think the 1LE is daily drivable if you track 7-8 times a year like I do. It’s a trade off that you make If you track. If you don’t then it’s just posing
nice camaro so about the power the 650hp and 650torque is at yhe cranck but how much power put at the wheels the the power we want to know?? defenely is on the 5xxwhp not the 6xxwhp
Hector Mendoza the 2017 ZL1 Base made 567 hp and 570 ft/lbs of tq, now with a few changes and new add ons they will make closer to 580 hp/590 ft/lb i reckon
Phil Oh dude it's fucking rough. I did about 120mi in that ZL1 1LE and was physically tired. The normal ZL1 and V2 are like cloud 9 compared to this thing.
Bro , i am a CAMARO guy and i liked your attitude in this video in this badass CAMARO you've got 🤘🤘. But don't you think in a long trip this 6-speed manual will make you crave the 10-speed Automatic one? 🤔
What? In a long trip a manual is the same as an auto because you never have to shift it. The only time manuals are cumbersome is in traffic jams, and even then they are well worth putting up with. I'll daily drive a manual until they aren't sold anymore.
Yes That Camaro is extremely gorgeous And lots of power great video. I have a 16 V6 I'm looking to put Cut outs on the exhaust any thoughts on this and can you recommend which exhaust to use
The front end reminds me of the creepers face from jeepers creepers😨 yet at the same time it's a master piece Chevrolet really out did them selfs with this Camaro
Check that info. The ZO6 has 12 heat exchangers, 1 more than the ZL1/ 1LE has 11. I have both, a Z06/Z07 pkg. & ZL1. The Z06 is still faster and a better track vehicle.
"When working in unison with the splitter and massive carbon-fiber wing that sits atop three uprights on the trunk, the dive planes-which are the widest part of the car-help produce 300 pounds of downforce at 155 miles per hour. " - MotorTrend Source link: www.google.com/amp/www.motortrend.com/cars/chevrolet/camaro/2018/2018-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-1le-first-test-review/amp/
Jacob Luck That article is all I had to go off of. I filmed this 6 days before their video and I actually posted this just 12 hours after theirs. I had no idea they even posted a review of the 1LE until I uploaded mine hahah.
Excellent car! It sounds amazing. I'll have to wait another decade to buy one though. My insurance agent is fapping to the thought of substantially hiking up my rate if I buy modern. ;_;
Hahahahaha I just bought one last week. You don’t need to see behind you in this. For all the haters. Cuz EVERYTHING gets smaller. Don’t matter what it is.
Abbuud Jb. GT 350R great car but sorry, ZL1 1LE is faster, better performance, insane horsepower, just as nice looking, sounds just as good, no insane/deranged mark up trying to gouge loyal customers, no $25 grand rims to replace, no $13,000 rear wing to replace in the event it is damaged. I love the way Chevy promoted the ZL1 and 1LE to make sales, not that mark up making product scarce crap..
That wing looks silly. Chevy should have made a duckbill style spoiler for street use that can be removed for the wing when going to the track. 2018 mustang has a silly wing now too. I love the coyote 5.0 but ford needs some more displacement to help bring the torque up. I love that lt4 engine, it's a beast. However camaro is starting to bite at the heals of the c7 z06. Maybe that's why the zr1 is coming back.
Eric Erickson that's why I said removable for when you go to the track you can switch to the wing. You won't be needing that down force while driving around town. Many that buy these cars don't take them to the track which is a shame. Before I switched projects I drove my track car on the streets all the time.
Somejerk The 1LE is the track version. No need to have a duckbill instead of a wing for street use because you DO NOT want to drive this thing on the street. It's a horrendous ride going through town. As for the normal ZL1, I'd agree and say that I think a duckbill style spoiler would be kinda cool for an option.
Wicks Way that might be the reason the gt350 is so heavily praised by so many. It's easy to drive on the streets. What's the point of having a full interior if it's only useable one the track. This is my beef with the car that not everyone will share. I still think it's an amazing car just not for me. I'm no ford fanboy either. To be honest I don't even like most versions of the mustang. Even with the things I do not like I'm glade the car was made. We live in great times for American muscle/sport cars. All this competition has the big 3 coming out with awesome cars.
Actually, you DO NOT get "300 pounds of down force UP TO 150 MPH". :)) The driver can "...get 300 pounds of downforce FROM 150 MPH on...". :) So unless you're driving that fast you ain't getting 300 pounds of DF. :) Great track car...YES. On the street...bad idea. I'd opt for the standard ZL1 with magnetic suspension. :)
Nice exterior design but some weak points. The real problem is interiors, have too many cheap plastics on dashboard, doors and almost all parts inside. The display screen has a bad angle. I think that $73000 dollars is too much money. And another bad point is that Chevy only has the ZL1 1LE in a manual transmission.
Wicks Way Well try and take the car in the back roads twist and turns tell me what you prefer better with the power paddle shifters or manual , we all know paddle shifters it’s going out perform the Manual But anyway good video
You have balls ripping around in the rain in that thing , especially with those slicks
This video is still fresh for being over 3+ years old.
Oh man, that car sounds absolutely beastly. What an amazing car, I'm not even close to a camaro fan, but the LS motors are just beasts for power, and the sound is incredible. Such a smooth roar to it, muscular down low, and that high tone up top. Also lol "Before you die, it's fantastic!" Another killer review man!
sgfreak96 the engine is an LT4 btw
Yes that is correct, what an awesome powerplant.
All hail the Chevrolet small block
I think I have mentioned this before. It looks 100% hotwheels. And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that!
And man, even before that footage of you easing into it I saw how the car was not happy with all that rain. I have never reviewed a car in the rain myself. However I did love how the rain drops moved over the body with the wind. You can almost see that aero working. Awesome stuff!
Bought this car after your review after the 4 years of ownership still in love with it as a weekend/ roadtrip sports car that will destroy on the track. Cant wait to get a set of those lg headers they sound wicked!
That's AWESOME!!! I love hearing those kinds of comments! Ironically enough, I still work for LG Motorsports! (That channel is @LG Motorsports Official ). Man give us a shout when you're ready or shoot us an email!
972-429-1963 \ Sales@LGmotorsports.com
@@WicksWay just sent an email! I had no idea you worked for lg ahaha been eyeing up those headers for awhile! Would be wicked if you could get me a discount! with the shipping rates to canada its pretty rediculous to buy any car parts😭
Supercharger whine never gets old ;)
KyleSVT says the mustang owner
Yes sir! Love the new ZL1 1LE. Great looking car and the performance is insane.
The interior and the exterior of the car is one of the main reasons i bought it. Chevrolet knocked it out of the park with this 6th generation.
Supercharger whine never gets old lol
Phil
Hahaha.
nice meeting you at renegade man! love the car and the owner is cool as well! subscribed, review was awesome
Why do people keep moaning about you can't see out of it? I had a 5th gen now 6th and I can see just fine. Must be a Millennial thing.
matrox
You're right. The Onion posted an article stating how the human evolution of eye sight upon the millennial generation has become insufficient when tasked with checking blind spots in Chevy Camaros. I'll find the link some where. But then again I may not and could just be making this whole thing up. Maintaining the millennial stereotype and being a US Veteran is such a difficult task these days.
matrox - I think shorter people have trouble with visibility. I have a 17 Gen 6 SS that I drive daily and will admit that visibility isn't great, but it's good enough that I don't ever think about it. I had never driven a later model Camaro so when I took it for a test drive I was expecting the worse and it was good enough that it never entered my mind the entire drive.
If that's the case, then why y'all old folks all wearing glasses?
Wicks Way maybe if you weren't fat you could turn your head and look around. so difficult
Justin Epic
Well I'm American, sooo that's not changing anytime soon.
The submission to the might of the ZL1. “Oh man, this car will kill you!” Subbed!
The 9 dislikes are Mustang owners
Wasn't me lol This car is awesome
it truly is. Btw, nice Terminator!
Thanks brother!
KyleSVT you got some badass cars man i remember that straight piped camaro, wish i had one!
Thanks man that was my buddy's cars
Hes new at this and he killed it !! Cool review bro 👌🏻 wants me wanting one even more
Nice video. It's clear with cut-a-way snippets. I think this Camaro is a nice all around car.
And I Quote "I love the interior of the new Camaro.... Yes you still can't see out of it and its kinda a death trap... But before you die its fantastic inside" Dude you made my day... lmao Great Review!
305's in the front, and 325's in the rear is the perfect set up!
Best review channel yet .. beard dude attitude make the video awesome
What were the exhaust changes again? That car is amazing
Sean Stewart
LG Motorsports Headers, Hi-Flow Cats, and X-Pipe.
I'm going to go out in it one more time when it's dry for a WOT exhaust clip.
Awesome thank you! Looking forward to it.
Sean Stewart it looks like a 2016 camaro zl1 No difference.
That doesn't make it not amazing...
The Shield except that there was no 2016 ZL1 dumbass
I love your car! The black is so sharp and I am so getting that car when I get older👌
this car is getting better year by year ;D, This was my dream car and always will.
The car is a beast. One of the few cars that I think looks good in black. The ride is much too bone jarring for me to be a street car but as a track only car it is fantastic.
Of course it'll kill you when you're driving fast in the rain. Also, nice little review and the ZL1 in black is badass.
just wondering, but on the rear exhaust clip, what kind of camera/microphone combo did you use?
I don't care what guy you are Chevy Dodge or Ford you have to appreciate this fucking beast for all it is!!!
I like haw you presented the car , better than many more, keep it up...
Awesome review man! subscribing.
I got one of these about a month ago, had to bring it to NY from VA during a rainy Sunday... You got balls brother, pushing the car in rain the way you did!! I was waiting for the "oh shit" moment to happen, lol. The tires are super sketchy in the rain! And the spline pain, next time you drive it, lock the seat belt and tighten it, it will hold you like a harness and you won't bounce in the seat... let pain that way!
What's the trick for recording exhaust sound? My GoPro and action cameras fail to record anything with the built in mic
Haven't liked camaros for some time now, but damn they have done them right this year. Looking for a zl1 1le to compliment my daily driven hellcat.
oneonly xram the thought of going from .94g to 1.10g has to be pretty exciting.
Eric Erickson So according to the g meter in the hellcat, on the track I've done 1.10g more than likely due to drifting, where as the 1le could actually hold that turn.
Yes on the track the G meters tend to go wonky, but the ZL1 1LE is 2-3 orders of magnitude faster on the track than a stock Hellcat.
Adam S oh i have no doubt the zl1 1le will be faster and better handling.
i have a Q - how do i get a ZL1 that looks just like the 1le in auto
Great review enjoyed it. Wish I had 1 or maybe just the regular ZL1
So does it have Independent or Tensor for trucks?
American cars are making much better progress compared to European and Asian cars. Plus they are less expensive. I like all cars, but American cars just seem to be better this year, and I'm sure they will be in the future as well.
depends on what kind of progress you want
zl1 1le black on black is now officially my favortite car in the world
I want to daily mine. I daily and track a 18 ZL1 but I think the 1LE is daily drivable if you track 7-8 times a year like I do. It’s a trade off that you make
If you track. If you don’t then it’s just posing
nice camaro so about the power the 650hp and 650torque is at yhe cranck but how much power put at the wheels the the power we want to know?? defenely is on the 5xxwhp not the 6xxwhp
Hector Mendoza the 2017 ZL1 Base made 567 hp and 570 ft/lbs of tq, now with a few changes and new add ons they will make closer to 580 hp/590 ft/lb i reckon
All I heard in the mini was supercharger whine and very little exhaust even after a resonator delete
How is the front and rear view vision on this car?
If you don't mind what'd you end up getting this for this im trying to get the 1le the one in my area has 2 for 75kmsrp
Supercharger whine does not get old... That said they could make the windows bigger
if you like big windows get a hellcat.. sports cars don't have big grand pa windows
How long does it take to save up to 60k for one of them
How firm is the zl1 1Le compared to the regular zl1... and how do both of those cars firmness compare to the CTS-V (2gen) in sport mode?
Phil
Oh dude it's fucking rough.
I did about 120mi in that ZL1 1LE and was physically tired. The normal ZL1 and V2 are like cloud 9 compared to this thing.
Wicks Way dang! That sounds awful...ly fun. Thanks for the reply. Sweet review btw.
Phil
Reply?! Ha! Of course! I still remember how I was super curious about your CTS-V!
The price tag of this thing????
good lord I can't wait to mod my 18 ss 1le. alreadyhave corsa extreme here should be on Tuesday. then to make some videos
Clearly Clueless
LG Motorsports has great exhaust products for the SS too.
#ShamelessPlug 😂
Clearly Clueless do it 👌
Did he say dive plates?
Bro , i am a CAMARO guy and i liked your attitude in this video in this badass CAMARO you've got 🤘🤘. But don't you think in a long trip this 6-speed manual will make you crave the 10-speed Automatic one? 🤔
elyas ebrahimzade tavakkoli no doubt it would but in the other 90% of your driving you'd miss the manual 6
What? In a long trip a manual is the same as an auto because you never have to shift it. The only time manuals are cumbersome is in traffic jams, and even then they are well worth putting up with. I'll daily drive a manual until they aren't sold anymore.
Just saw this and your SS video. Subscribed. You're hilarious dude.
What's the paddle shifts for if it's a manual?
Michael de Guzman
They are what engage and disengage the Rev Match.
Wish the rear windows in the camaros were bigger
anyone know what radar detector he's using?
Javier Juarez
Escort Max 360
I've had it for a year and I love it!
Wicks Way thanks!!
Can we get a review of this car in the dry?
Still have the 14 ss 1LE and love it but man I want that ZL1 bad....... Someday.
What kind of radar is that?
Chrïs
Escort Max 360
I've had it for a year and I'd highly recommend it!
Murdered out, that’s how I’d get mine. Great car👍🏻👍🏻
Yes That Camaro is extremely gorgeous And lots of power great video. I have a 16 V6 I'm looking to put Cut outs on the exhaust any thoughts on this and can you recommend which exhaust to use
The front end reminds me of the creepers face from jeepers creepers😨 yet at the same time it's a master piece Chevrolet really out did them selfs with this Camaro
Great video bro! Quick question I'm 6"5 255 pounds can I fit in it ?
Did that Mexican wing come on it? Or is that aftermarket?
Chad Boutchyard
It's stock, like mentioned in the video.
Chad Boutchyard lol😂😂 exactly
Chad Boutchyard god damn people like you are clueless and ignorant as fuck.
I want this dam car 😭😭😭
Jaquii mendoza I’ll buy it for you
Christian Alba it doesn’t feel as good as when you buy it for yourself trust me bro
Are you on the Dallas area? I'd love to get together and compare it to my Z.
Adventure Garage
I'd love to review your ZR1!
Shoot me a message on our FB. Link should be in the video description.
Wicks Way didn't realize you are a review channel. Thought it was your car.
What's a car like that cost?
c Duchy 66 USD
Yes I love my zL1 and it’s aggressive looking.but the power!!! 650 horsepower makes my heart skip a beat! Who needs a man?Pure excitement!!!!!
Looks sooooo good in all black
That thing looks menacing all black out I wish it had the z28 wheels
Always wanted one and I’m 19
Should name that bad boy vader that black on black looks mean as hell👍👍
THAT BLOWER SOUND ON ANY VEHICLE NEVER GETS OLD EVER EVER EVER EVER ECT.....GREAT REVEIW.BUT NEVER SAY THAT AGAIN...LOL
Ordered mine last week.
"Supercharger whine gets old" I wish I had that problem
Check that info. The ZO6 has 12 heat exchangers, 1 more than the ZL1/ 1LE has 11. I have both, a Z06/Z07 pkg. & ZL1. The Z06 is still faster and a better track vehicle.
All the aero doesn’t only add 300 pounds of downforce the wing it self makes 300 pounds of downforce
"When working in unison with the splitter and massive carbon-fiber wing that sits atop three uprights on the trunk, the dive planes-which are the widest part of the car-help produce 300 pounds of downforce at 155 miles per hour. " - MotorTrend
Source link: www.google.com/amp/www.motortrend.com/cars/chevrolet/camaro/2018/2018-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-1le-first-test-review/amp/
Wicks Way I must have heard the motor trend video wrong I thought just the wing it self produced 300 pounds of downforce
Jacob Luck
That article is all I had to go off of. I filmed this 6 days before their video and I actually posted this just 12 hours after theirs. I had no idea they even posted a review of the 1LE until I uploaded mine hahah.
Wicks Way either I at it’s a fucking badass American car
It does come in an automatic
This was when the ZL1 1LE was first released. That year was manual only.
FINALLY it's in black
Are you form North Texas by chance?
Richard Urban
Yup! Dallas!
This is the car I should get for my boy Dol Ruach.
Excellent car! It sounds amazing.
I'll have to wait another decade to buy one though.
My insurance agent is fapping to the thought of substantially hiking up my rate if I buy modern. ;_;
DareToBeDeviant lol
Lolz
153.00 a month statefarm.
This comment is golden ;-;
Hahahahaha I just bought one last week. You don’t need to see behind you in this. For all the haters. Cuz EVERYTHING gets smaller. Don’t matter what it is.
Awesome video!
Do a review of a GT350R !!
Abbuud Jb. GT 350R great car but sorry, ZL1 1LE is faster, better performance, insane horsepower, just as nice looking, sounds just as good, no insane/deranged mark up trying to gouge loyal customers, no $25 grand rims to replace, no $13,000 rear wing to replace in the event it is damaged. I love the way Chevy promoted the ZL1 and 1LE to make sales, not that mark up making product scarce crap..
The rear spoiler may be somewhat functional it's got to go
C Steele somewhat functional? What an idiot.
Eric Erickson at high speeds unless ur on the track otherwise it's mostly non functioning yah MORON !
That wing looks silly. Chevy should have made a duckbill style spoiler for street use that can be removed for the wing when going to the track. 2018 mustang has a silly wing now too. I love the coyote 5.0 but ford needs some more displacement to help bring the torque up. I love that lt4 engine, it's a beast. However camaro is starting to bite at the heals of the c7 z06. Maybe that's why the zr1 is coming back.
Somejerk apparently the "duck style" isn't good enough to achieve 300lbs of downforce.
Eric Erickson that's why I said removable for when you go to the track you can switch to the wing. You won't be needing that down force while driving around town. Many that buy these cars don't take them to the track which is a shame. Before I switched projects I drove my track car on the streets all the time.
Somejerk
The 1LE is the track version. No need to have a duckbill instead of a wing for street use because you DO NOT want to drive this thing on the street. It's a horrendous ride going through town. As for the normal ZL1, I'd agree and say that I think a duckbill style spoiler would be kinda cool for an option.
Wicks Way that might be the reason the gt350 is so heavily praised by so many. It's easy to drive on the streets. What's the point of having a full interior if it's only useable one the track. This is my beef with the car that not everyone will share. I still think it's an amazing car just not for me. I'm no ford fanboy either. To be honest I don't even like most versions of the mustang. Even with the things I do not like I'm glade the car was made. We live in great times for American muscle/sport cars. All this competition has the big 3 coming out with awesome cars.
Wicks Way n
Actually, you DO NOT get "300 pounds of down force UP TO 150 MPH". :)) The driver can "...get 300 pounds of downforce FROM 150 MPH on...". :) So unless you're driving that fast you ain't getting 300 pounds of DF. :)
Great track car...YES. On the street...bad idea. I'd opt for the standard ZL1 with magnetic suspension. :)
Still pushrod anchor
the sound of men in stove pipe hats furiously smelting
Great car👍🏻
"And is it safe to read specs while driving in the rain without some kind of Hollywood's greenhouse?!" 🏗🏞🎙🖥🎧🌀⚠️
Nice exterior design but some weak points. The real problem is interiors, have too many cheap plastics on dashboard, doors and almost all parts inside. The display screen has a bad angle. I think that $73000 dollars is too much money. And another bad point is that Chevy only has the ZL1 1LE in a manual transmission.
wish dodge came stock w 325s
awesome video
You have alot of balls to drive this car in the rain
I am a Mustang owner 2014 GT, and i love this car Big Thumbs Up!
You're not a car guy if you think the whine from the super charger gets old
Good review
Supercharger whine gets old? LOL OK bud.
PUNKem733
Eh, I like exhaust more than whine.
I need
'A Murderer in a camaro just fly right past em' ahhhh hahahahahahahaha I'll be in the stands dyin since I drive a scat 392 :D
Beast of a car but with that manual it makes no sense with that kind of power you need paddle shifters you will perform better and enjoy it better.
antonio fama
Those paddle shifters are only to engage the rev match.
Wicks Way Well try and take the car in the back roads twist and turns tell me what you prefer better with the power paddle shifters or manual , we all know paddle shifters it’s going out perform the Manual But anyway good video
Hell of a car.
Love the zl1 1le
🤘🏾American asf!!!! 🏁🇺🇸