c7 vs. supercharged 86

[Hades]

Originally Posted by gtpvette

For me the 86 was bought as a sporty commuter car as I do 100+ miles a day to and from work. Had the 86 for almost 2 years when I bought the vette. It was meant to be a retirement car,, that is paid for and with low miles when I retired in a few years and it'd be my driver.


Then I decided to do a swap in the 86 and have been DD the vette since,, its got almost 40K on it now. When the swap is done, the 86 will be my DD again,, just with more power. When I retire,, it'll become a track rat. Well at least that's the plan

Haha, nice. Oh how plans change as car guys.

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I'd go Camaro SS 1LE over any LT1 powered C7. The GrandSport is great but I still wouldn't get it over the Camaro. I looked at the C7's repeatedly but couldn't make myself want one enough.

And I'd get the Camaro ZL1 1LE over any LT4 powered vette. :shrug:

Yea, that's probably the play for most bang for the buck. Personally, I just love the looks of the c7. If/when I get to the actual shopping stage, I'd definitely take a hard look at the 1le. I've been in one though and was not impressed - I mostly hated the seats, which I was very surprised at.


Also, @Dave-ROR why the 1LE over just the SS for DD? Definitely sounds like a blast in the canyons or at the track. I feel like if I was just shopping DD I'd stick with base to save more money, but the niggle at the back of my mind tells me I'd definitely be tracking it at some point so why not 1LE.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Hades

Yea, that's probably the play for most bang for the buck. Personally, I just love the looks of the c7. If/when I get to the actual shopping stage, I'd definitely take a hard look at the 1le. I've been in one though and was not impressed - I mostly hated the seats, which I was very surprised at.

You didn't like the 1LE Recaros? I mean they aren't the best seats ever, but far from the worst in my experience. The Stingray definitely looks nice, but I always figured I can't see the car from the cockput anyways.. so who cares?

Also, @Dave-ROR why the 1LE over just the SS for DD? Definitely sounds like a blast in the canyons or at the track. I feel like if I was just shopping DD I'd stick with base to save more money, but the niggle at the back of my mind tells me I'd definitely be tracking it at some point so why not 1LE.

Well, I use it on the track also. I've had mine since April and have about 6,000 miles on it now, probably 500-600 of those are track miles.

The stiffer bushings, eLSD, PDR option, wheel/tire/brake package/etc all make the 1LE package worth it to me. I actually didn't like the standard SS I drove back in 2016, but love driving the 1LE. The car is a bit stiffer than a standard SS but it's not stiff compared to plenty of other cars I've owned. I did wait for the 2SS 1LE to release in 2018 to have some comforts though.

[Hades]

@Dave-ROR my bad, I forgot to mention I sat in a 2SS (non 1LE). Sounds like I'd probably like the 1LE much better, didn't know they came with Recaros. I'll keep an eye out for one.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Hades

@Dave-ROR my bad, I forgot to mention I sat in a 2SS (non 1LE). Sounds like I'd probably like the 1LE much better, didn't know they came with Recaros. I'll keep an eye out for one.

I think they are an option on the standard SS as well but most SS that I've sat in have the standard seats.