DIY Camaro Z28 - One Take

[@saucyp123]

Shoutout to Jonathan for keeping the track car dream alive while also getting his family invested. So many people get married and have kids and let their passions fall to the wayside - it’s heartwarming to hear that his wife and daughter still like taking rides in the track car!

[@jonathandavy3696]

saucyp thanks dude. Definitely always put family first but it’s been nice having the support as well. I’m extremely lucky.

[@jonathandavy3696]

Josh Walters hahaha indeed

[@YasumotoUS]

That engine and exhaust sounded magnificent; kudos to the owner and his mod decisions.

[@jonathandavy3696]

YasumotoUS thanks! Much appreciated

[@drunkpolack7612]

@@jonathandavy3696 why would you get longtubes which isn't smog legal anyway but spend more money on cats, stupid

[@jonathandavy3696]

B G I still occasionally drove my kids in the car is the main reason. Other reasons are because that’s what I chose to do.

[@patrickritter3972]

I did the same thing with my 8th gen Si. Power and sound from a longtube header but a 3" high flow cat to keep the smell down.

[@Sik5Pak88]

Would you care to divulge your exhaust setup? Just picked up a '14 1LE and yours sounds amazing. I need that in my life

[@kemaldzinic-meyer9647]

Zack looking for e brake made my day

[@cliffordbradford8910]

Twice! :-D

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

You might want to get out more. I skipped ahead at that point.

[@zackklapman3569]

I got my license in April.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

(Hysterical Laughter) Sho you right.

[@jacobsummers2724]

“This is me.. looking for your e-brake.” Rip is poor brain cells lol

[@joeljeffrey9139]

Long term effects of going catless.

[@Dynoids]

@@joeljeffrey9139 i love that they made fun of a lack of brain cells when he looked for the e brake haha

[@DrivenGarage]

I'm here contemplating between a fully built 2015 1LE or a 2014 stock Z/28....but I think I'm gonna get lots of clippers now...thanks Matt

[@potatochobit]

if you can afford a V8, then get a V8. don't waste your money, you can option suspension choices from the factory.

[@Summit900]

1LE is the suspension package. And from what I understand it is only available with a V8, but could be wrong. I've never heard or seen a V6 trim with the 1LE

[@potatochobit]

I dont know about the old camaro he has in the video, but the new 1LE package includes a hood wrap and a rear spoiler with 20" wheels and suspension but you can option the suspension parts separate which seems better, in my opinion. but they do offer the whole 1LE package for the V6.

[@chuckdavis572]

@@potatochobit 5th gen 1LE only came with a V8. And the suspension tune, wheels and tires are different than what you can option on an ss.

[@daytonrd17]

Omg that thing sounds amazing.... I haven't heard a car that has that perfect of a exhaust note in a long time.

[@daytonrd17]

It's not raspy, but yet I imagine it could rattle your fillings out it's so loud, it has the rumble down low, the scream up top, it's so buttery smooth sounding... it's almost to perfect

[@jonathandavy3696]

Dayton Diederich thanks dude! Much appreciated!

[@mattseufert]

Coming from a multiple mustang owner & mustang guy, that Camaro sounds amazingly good, like orgasmicly good on those full throttles!

[@jonathandavy3696]

Mattyo_Fiveoh thanks dude!

[@brandonabbott95]

I really dig this car and this dude! Such a genuine dude with a sweet build and you work from home?! I'm jealous man! I'm working on it lol!

[@jonathandavy3696]

Brandon Abbott thanks dude much appreciated!

[@Gohsted]

@@jonathandavy3696 what do you do in particular if you don't mind me asking? Motivation just smacked me dead on the face this year lol

[@jonathandavy3696]

Tom M I work in IT and own a couple businesses.

[@Gohsted]

@@jonathandavy3696 Ahh, I have the most outstanding idea for an application that could possibly get me scored with every retail store around the world. I just need to learn graphic design and present my idea to the right person/people. I'm seriously motivated/excited to get the ball rolling one way or another.

[@gabeprice3781]

You can tell zack is getting more and more comfortable with each video. Keep up the good work!

[@ryanbrown918]

This car...is glorious. Im a huge Z06 fan, as I own two, and I feel like this is an example of a Camaro version of one. Extremely well done build, right down to small details.

[@norgtube]

Oh my god that al pacino skit killed me

[@peacems]

I could listen to that run to red line all day. I have a soft spot fo r1LEs. Well done sir.

[@jonathandavy3696]

peacems thanks dude much appreciated

[@jayfxdx]

this is a great build! Sounds the business and love the fact it's got some internals done and not just cold air, exhaust and tune.

[@jonathandavy3696]

jayfxdx thank you! Much appreciated!

[@BrennanMcKissick]

Wow, this is a really well set up car. Aaaaaaaaand it sounds absolutely amazing. What a great build.

[@jonathandavy3696]

Brennan McKissick thanks dude!

[@RANDsreviews]

Nice review Zack! I like that you're still learning we're in the same boat. you're not one of those that thinks they know everything.

[@neutralsamurai231]

This car sounds amazing!

[@jonathandavy3696]

marvin forrester thanks!

[@neutralsamurai231]

@@jonathandavy3696 really nice build Bro.

[@BrandonCardoso12]

God this car is sick!! Been waiting on another properly modified 1le to come to the channel. Exactly the way I would’ve done it myself if I had that kind of money haha

[@jonathandavy3696]

Brandon Cardoso thanks Dude. Much appreciated! You can follow the build on IG: trak1LE

[@herblopez71]

Badass Jonathan I know it’s improved your lap times and canyon runs. Probably one of the best all around bang for the buck track cars out there now ✌🏽👍🏽

[@jonathandavy3696]

Herb Lopez71 thanks brother. Much appreciated. Hope to see you guys soon.

[@shamikbose89]

Matt, I don't think edging means what you think it means :D

[@Osprey1994]

It does but it also means something dirty.

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

Reminds me of the Camaro equivalent to a Corvette Grand Sport. “Base” V8 with the top model suspension.

[@murdoch9106]

Damn those handbreaks hiding in plain sight! So hard to notice! ;) hue hue Awesome vid Zack!

[@DazdnCofuzd]

Yah, at first I thought he was looking for traction control or something!!

[@chrislimnios9180]

Amazing car. I'm a huge track rat and this is a spectacular automobile. Would LOVE to hit the track with this guy.

[@Nate_H.]

One of my more favorite one take reviews.

[@jeduardoslb1]

Matt, I miss the TUNED videos. Can't you bring that over to your channel?

[@MrKhoshino]

João Duarte probably won’t happen. Too much production value on the old /Drive videos.

[@zackklapman3569]

It costs way too much to make those.

[@jeduardoslb1]

You could make a cheaper version. Using Matt's Focus as a camera car. Like you used to do with the Raptor and the Fiesta!

[@zackklapman3569]

The camera car isn't the cost (and a $50k Focus isn't cheap). The cost is paying camera man to film it, and an editor to edit it. We used to get paid $250 for a 16 hour day, and then it took 3-5 days to edit. Based on the rev share of One Takes, we could pay half a camera man and not have any money for gas, food, editing, hosting, etc.

[@jeduardoslb1]

I see your point. Your views have been getting worst ever since Matt announced the end of One Takes. But something has to be done to revive the channel, a investment of some kind. Maybe good quality automotive videos would be it, but it had to have a twist of some kind... something different.

[@russtaylor7838]

Great review. Johnathan crushes it at the track. Plus those Z28 suspension bits are from the Fusion of Ideas Motorsports Z28 that’s what makes him even faster 😎🏁

[@jonathandavy3696]

Russ Taylor indeed! Can’t thank you enough!

[@nfo1776]

The editting was very funny on this one!

[@anoopmathew82]

LOL great cuts Zack... cutting back to the e-brake after the killing brain cells part, brilliant

[@blueman5924]

The advantage of having that sunroof, is being able to hear more of that intoxicating growl !

[@jonathandavy3696]

Dave V.H. Hahaa thanks man!

[@PhilipGWH]

What an engine sound. Fantastic.

[@VEDEMRACING99]

Really impressed with the 1le package

[@GalaxyStranger01]

That's not the 1LE anymore. He replaced everything that made it a 1LE. It's closer to a Z28 with 50 less horsepower.

[@86thirdgen71]

@@GalaxyStranger01 except it has a/c and a radio with actual speakers. Imo I would buy this car on the used market before a used Z28

[@jonathandavy3696]

Only replaced the suspension to the Z28 bits. Kept the more reliable motor with the LS3 with roughly 70 more whp over a stock Z28. Although that LS7 🤤🤤

[@gixxer1359]

Awesome vid! Def motivates me to keep my 15 1le and build it. Was looking at putting my self in the hole again on a 6th gen or possibly a zl1 1le. But after this vid I got a whole new outlook . Amazing build, sounds MAF!

[@jonathandavy3696]

Mike Lopez thanks dude! Give me a follow on IG (@trak1Le) and ask questions if you have any! Appreciate it!

[@vtr0104]

Awesome car man.. little bit of everything and nothing garish. Very, very nice :D

[@jonathandavy3696]

vtr0104 thank you!

[@CleanGT]

Man that car sounds amazing. Super nice car man. You should be proud

[@jonathandavy3696]

Vpointoh thanks dude! I truly appreciate it.

[@metronemy]

12:45 lmao

[@ThatRosco458]

I hope Zack continues to have some more fun with the editing

[@NorthernUnion13]

Really like this build. Good work dude.

[@jonathandavy3696]

NorthernUnion13 thank you!

[@hertzer2000]

Jesus, that sound!

[@SuperHoneyOil]

OMG it sounds perfect. Like perfect.

[@jonathandavy3696]

TK thanks dude

[@boblast5582]

just fyi, the grabby brakes is all pad... where the caliper comes in is when brakes are nice and hot (track hot, not canyon hot) you still get consistent pedal feel, where as sliding calipers will start to flex and your pedal gets a bit softer even if you're still perfectly within temp range of your pads and fluid

[@danielgoodman9363]

Bob Last not just pad, but if the upgraded calipers have larger diameter pistons, the pedal distance required to apply the same amount of brake will decrease. In some cases this can actually be a negative because you have less ability to modulate properly. Brakes systems are so often overlooked, and everyone thinks you just go as big as you can. They work as a system, not as a bunch of parts thrown together.

[@boblast5582]

Daniel Goodman sorry, let me rephrase, assuming both calipers have properly sized pistons, it's the pads. Also I have the same pads as this guy in my car, trust me, it's the pads

[@ChrisJackson36]

Sweet build. Sounds great. Bet it handles well.

[@jonathandavy3696]

Christopher Jackson thanks dude! Definitely does. Changed the car completely. Very happy with it.

[@randomuploads1015]

That things probly making atleast 520whp with all those mods...very nice that seems like the ultimate track car.

[@jonathandavy3696]

cellphone carcontent thanks!

[@JonBecker81]

This car is sick. But one question. Why not just buy a z28? Seems like with all the mods you’d be better off. Maybe I missed that part.

[@jonathandavy3696]

This was too good of a deal brand new to pass up. Was able to build it the way I wanted. I still think about this at times though. If I was slower than a Z28 than I would be more upset lol

[@DavidB7474]

The 2014/15 Z28 had DSSV shocks correct? Am I understanding correctly that the ZL1 cars like the 2019 models got the magnetic ride control (MRC) but 2019 ZL1 1LE cars got the DSSV shocks like the Z28? Seems the DSSV shocks that are not electrically controlled like MRC shocks are got put on the better handling package(1LE). All I found on Z28 spring rates was they are about 20% percent stiffer than standard springs. Seems pretty hard to improve on Z28 suspension and brake package since gm seems to have done their home work.

[@LeDechaine]

Sounds like thunder indeed. One day I'll have one. This is a dream car but, whatever, anything with an LS in it.

[@andrewsilver9730]

Rx7 with LS dream

[@AM-hm5eq]

So I own a 2014 1LE and was wondering what cam spec's did you go with. I currently have a Z/28 CAI and 1 7/8" Kook Headers with a tune. I would like to add a cam that gives torque as you stated in the lower RPM. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@jonathandavy3696]

A M hey dude. I went with a Comp LSR cam 227/235 LSA 113. Tons of midrange grunt. You’ll love it. Pulls hard at any RPM. If you have any questions hit me up on Instagram, @trak1LE

[@GalaxyStranger01]

@jonathan davy I have a 2013 2SS 1LE. You opted for a cam job. Would you suggest that or forced induction? At ~500, you're dangerously close to an actual Z28.

[@jonathandavy3696]

GalaxyStranger01 definitely stay N/A if you want to track it. It adds unnecessary weight and the cooling issues are not something I want to deal with. Stock Z28 dynos at 430ish so I’m 70whp over that. I’ve played with my buddies Z28 and I run away from him. But... the z28 is an amazing car. I might add one to the cars I have at some point.

[@GalaxyStranger01]

Did camming it change how the car drives? Doesn't it change the power band?

[@jonathandavy3696]

GalaxyStranger01 depending on Cam it will change the drivability. But the route i went didn’t change it too much. I wanted a lot of mid range. I wouldn’t go bigger than a stage 3.

[@leunamarrap3316]

Awesome 1LE !!! Great video too

[@jonathandavy3696]

leunam Arrap thank you!

[@spsanders69]

Awesome ride! Sounds amazing and sure it is an phenomenal handling car! For the price of the upgrades, could you have simply have gotten a Z28? edit: NVM, if you have more than one kid, definitely need the back seat. Good reason there. Sweet ride, congrats!

[@jonathandavy3696]

SS Sandman thank you! I sometimes wish I would have waited a month to get the Z28 when the prices dipped. But definitely no regrets in my decision looking back at it. I have 2 kids.. 4 yr old boy and 2 yr old girl.

[@spsanders69]

Yeah a straight Z28 definitely wouldn't be child friendly. Actually, the base Z28 only came with a driver seat if I am not mistaken? The single passenger was an option along with AC. Very nice ride. I have a 2015 2SS that I love, but gearing up to replace it with hopefully a 2012/2013 Grand Sport in the next 6 months or so.

[@ramsngt3069]

I love your Channel thank you so much for all amazing videos hopefully we see you every day thank you again

[@cliffordbradford8910]

I don't know what Zack's influence on the car selection is but I'm liking the steady dose of USAnian V-8 cause Matt was getting a bit boring with the high end euro cars. Would a Z/28 be a more economical starting point or were they just way more expensive to start with?

[@jonathandavy3696]

Clifford Bradford at the time the z28 was $75k when I bought this for $36k. I have maybe 10k into it right now and I’m right there with $200k exotics.

[@elpepito957]

At first glance I thought it was jayztwocents ZL-1. Would be nice to compare

[@paburrito]

i actually thought the same, dude's just as much of a car guy as a tech guy he is

[@DasPryo]

Hey O!!! Nice crossover guys, tech and cars, nothing better

[@OwnersAgony]

This thing is nasty AF. Also Zack great job on bending your knees with the gimbal Farrah never figured that out

[@jonathandavy3696]

Owner's Agony thanks dude!

[@frenchieblack1]

Nice Camaro's back to back

[@Somber.Killer]

I know forced induction is great and all but I just love NA v8s. Awesome camaro.

[@jonathandavy3696]

Alex thanks dude.

[@eichler721]

You should start a separate section on the channel for ratrods and review them that would be great

[@Blakehenry11]

Well done, looks and sounds great.

[@EdwardAlcala]

How’s the A/C in that bad boy?

[@davect01]

Zack looking for the EBrake, love it Fantastic car with reasonable goals

[@steadfastwog3746]

Love the edits

[@danielgrafik]

This guy wins the ‘dad car’ category. Kudos!

[@joelarvell9895]

That wave though.

[@JonBecker81]

Every time he hits the throttle I can see the owner tense up and think “oh shit” to himself.

[@GTOGregory]

So, what is the advantage to the "Z28 radiator" in end? How much thicker is it? What is the extra capacity?

[@jonathandavy3696]

GTOGregory it is bigger but very minimal. I had a Dewitt’s but it busted on me a week after I got it /-:

[@1991tommygun]

Sweet modern muscle

[@TheSuburban15]

Are there states where they don't check emissions? How is cat delete an option for a street-legal car?

[@josephregan1007]

Killer Video as usual! Rad car

[@jonathandavy3696]

Joseph Regan thanks dude!

[@oldheadneverlacking7010]

Awesome sounding car, sounds like a cup car

[@MillCityJam]

Great Exhaust Note!!

[@JDSFLA]

I am liking Zack better every review. Matt's egotistical and self-important Bullitt review really reinforced my increasing negative opinion of him. He was not having a "bad day" as many said, he was just being himself. Plus I am tired of his shill for one product after another. As to this Camaro, the owner did his homework and created a very good track car for himself.

[@jonathandavy3696]

Chester thanks dude. Much appreciated.

[@OriginalOrigins]

Jesus u sound like a bitch tbh

[@kellinpatler]

So don’t watch the videos anymore. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andrewsilver9730]

Lol i didn't blame him for being kinda snide the car is a gimmick

[@123456789a413ify]

Lol, the "shill" for products is how they keep the lights on man, you can even skip it ffs.

[@doitwithproperstyle]

17:45 Not sure steering feel and resistance are the same thing.

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

Can some1 TELL me - will a aftermarket removable steering wheel fit " my 2002 TOYOTA tundra sr5 4x4 4.7L 2UZFE V8 access cab " & can i still use the tilt? Because i dont trust the air bag i think its too old to be in the recalled list for ducata air bags

[@bentucker2301]

Not surprised he couldnt see the hand brake. its up by your armpit

[@brendanfitzpatrick3653]

The new editing has me laughing out loud at work.

[@ARodEEZY806]

Happy with my Phillips Norleco 7K series!!!!

[@ELKOBRA03]

500rwhp with all them mods?

[@sergsrt8]

Bolt ons head work and a cam sounds about right not that much done to be honest

[@karpetcm]

Sounds bad ass.

[@Racer_Mike87]

wow, great car!

[@LosTresleches]

Where can I find canards for a 2015

[@thermaltake2999]

8 months without charging?? come on..

[@cloudhidden1196]

The beardscape sounds like the greatest product for my balls since that powder. Thanks TST.

[@metronemy]

Interesting aero lol

[@jonathandavy3696]

Lol no kids at the track (-;

[@leunamarrap3316]

Eric Smith jealous?

[@cliffordbradford8910]

Those C-pillar extensions are interesting. NASCARs used to have something like them and the concept makes sense

[@williampgalloway]

@@ericsmith506 salty with some more sodium

[@GalaxyStranger01]

It's mimicking the actual aero on the new Z28. It comes factory stock like that - and it does work

[@Alex-pl1ye]

Shouldve traded in for a z28 head cam intake done

[@jonathandavy3696]

Naw.

[@HP-cg4hb]

What's the header an exhaust combo?

[@cobaltlukather9045]

i find it amusing how Matt Farah decided to reassign himself to the official salesperson of TST

[@DasPryo]

Hahaha 12:45, your my hero lol

[@Crimzon86gaming]

Wow was really hoping the e-brake was joke but it wasn't...

[@72FrostyOne]

So it's a Z28 clone?

[@svasquez254]

I thought all 1le didnt have a sunroof

[@jonathandavy3696]

Steve Vasquez it was an option this one had unfortunately. Hard to find a new 1LE at the time I was looking. /-:

[@GumballGarage]

Does Zack even shave?

[@jeduardoslb1]

I like the edit clips, but you need to differentiate them from the rest of the video. With a filter or something...

[@MaxDephyantz]

Flashback @12:46 LOL

[@HeavyToModified]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathandavy3696]

Heavy And Modified 😎🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@milehigh2jz281]

We need a sweaty balls beard trimmer 🤓

[@michaelhebert6596]

I've never heard 2 people complain more about not having cats lol

[@GrantedGin]

Where’s this road ?

[@X11CHASE]

Zakk throws so much fexxkinnn sh8de like holy fuckinn shettt!!!

[@mamasunshine484]

I really enjoyed this Video, Beautiful Car excellent Sound!! I like how the Rims sit Perfectly on this 1LE/Z28 ✨👌🏿✨ check out the new UpGrade 2014-15 ,6th gen front lights!! On eBay, they are crazy!! I have a 2015 SS Convertible!! Have a blessed day!!

[@constructivecritique4049]

I always figured Kevin James, would be a pickup truck kinda guy...... Nice fuckin' ride, btw.

[@WaylonScully187]

Why is it always nerds doing these reviews

[@KevinCollects]

Looks like “El Jefe” Camaro haha

[@KevinCollects]

Michael Charity same here! BUT it is their money and their happiness, they could do whatever they like with it

[@HeavyToModified]

Kevin Photography hey I appreciate that man 🤟🏽

[@HeavyToModified]

Kevin Photography lol this is my buddy Camaro 🔥 great build

[@HeavyToModified]

Michael Charity shit me neither 😂🤟🏽

[@Themayseffect]

sounds the business