What is a 1997 Camaro F1 Z28
10-27-2003, 08:29 AM
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What is a 1997 Camaro F1 Z28
Does anyone know anything about these cars? A guy I work with says he found one, and I have never heard of this car myself. The guy selling the car claims that there was only 8 of them in Canada..... He wants big money for it too.... He's asking $17,500 CDN for it with 155,000 km's on it.
If anyone has any info on it, I would like to learn more about this car
Thanks.
Cool ZR
If anyone has any info on it, I would like to learn more about this car
Thanks.
Cool ZR
10-27-2003, 09:22 AM
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I believe that it was more or less an apperance package. But dont quote me on it. I know i have heard of it before, but i cant remember right now. If i had my camaro book with me i could tell you, but being at college, with my camaro book at home, it dont help me much. sorry!
10-27-2003, 09:29 AM
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i believe eagleknight is correct, i think the "F1" refers to this body kit, have a look:
http://www.eautoworks.com/html/ORD-1-1-1-7090.cfm
http://www.eautoworks.com/html/ORD-1-1-1-7090.cfm
10-27-2003, 09:33 AM
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I'm pretty sure it's just a dealer installed appearance package that some Canadian dealers did, and I'm also pretty sure there are way more than 8 of them, since I've seen a few driving around my area over the years.
Definitely do not pay that kind of money for that car! His price is at least $5000 too high.
Definitely do not pay that kind of money for that car! His price is at least $5000 too high.
10-27-2003, 09:47 AM
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When I was looking to buy my car in 97 the dealer had another 97 Z28 that they had installed the "F1" package on. If I remember right it had the 17" SS wheels and tires, the body kit, a stripe kit, a GMPP CAI, and some sort of different exhaust. They wanted around $3000 extra for this package. I don't think they are anything extremely rare or anything. I would look at it the same as any other Z28 that just added those mods, which usually doesn't add much to the resale value unfortunately.
Especially the big "chin" that goes on the front bumper cover 
10-27-2003, 10:49 AM
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F1 was a GM factory body kit that was supplied to dealers loose for install. They were installed on virtually any Camaro that ordered the kit.... V6 or V8, 1LE or Z28.
Read the 4th Gen FAQ.
Last time I checked, this "kit" was still available in the GM Performance Parts catalog.
Read the 4th Gen FAQ.
Q: What's included in the F1-Camaro/Firebird-GT package?
A: This is a package available through most dealerships. It offers a variety of performance and costmetic parts from the GM Performance Group. The following is a list of the parts for the F1-Camaro (and for the Firebird-GT) and can be ordered for your Z28 or Formula through your dealership:
Part No. Description
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12363906 32mm front stab. bar, bushings, link kit, and track bar
12364002 17"x9"x50mm ZR-1 style wheels with P275/40ZR-17 Comp T/A tires
12363998 16"x8"x66mm ZR-1 style wheels with P245/50ZR-16 Comp T/A tires
12363902 6-speed Hurst shifter (leather wrapped shift ****)
12363925 cat-back performance exhaust (dual single-side outlet)
12363940 3 piece rear spoiler (primed)
12363915 4 piece ground effects package (primed)
12363978 cold air induction packge (1993, for use with MAP)
12363979 cold air induction packge (1994 and up, for use with MAF)
12363910 F1 Specialty Vehicle Package - everything above (1993)
12363911 F1 Specialty Vehicle Package - everything above (1994 and up)
123638xx coup floor mats (xx is 94-graphite, 95-gray, 96-beige, 97-neutral)
123638xx conv floor mats (xx is 98-graphite, 99-gray, 00-beige, 01-neutral)
A: This is a package available through most dealerships. It offers a variety of performance and costmetic parts from the GM Performance Group. The following is a list of the parts for the F1-Camaro (and for the Firebird-GT) and can be ordered for your Z28 or Formula through your dealership:
Part No. Description
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12363906 32mm front stab. bar, bushings, link kit, and track bar
12364002 17"x9"x50mm ZR-1 style wheels with P275/40ZR-17 Comp T/A tires
12363998 16"x8"x66mm ZR-1 style wheels with P245/50ZR-16 Comp T/A tires
12363902 6-speed Hurst shifter (leather wrapped shift ****)
12363925 cat-back performance exhaust (dual single-side outlet)
12363940 3 piece rear spoiler (primed)
12363915 4 piece ground effects package (primed)
12363978 cold air induction packge (1993, for use with MAP)
12363979 cold air induction packge (1994 and up, for use with MAF)
12363910 F1 Specialty Vehicle Package - everything above (1993)
12363911 F1 Specialty Vehicle Package - everything above (1994 and up)
123638xx coup floor mats (xx is 94-graphite, 95-gray, 96-beige, 97-neutral)
123638xx conv floor mats (xx is 98-graphite, 99-gray, 00-beige, 01-neutral)
10-27-2003, 11:13 AM
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Thanks for the info on that guys, I actually found Injuneer's post earlier from the 4th gen faq page and figured it was just parts from the accessory catalog. Just for fun I called the dealer and everything is discontinued...
My buddy was pretty excited b/c he figured it was rare, and I was skeptical b/c I don't remember seeing an RPO code for such a thing. He offered the dealer 10 and he turned it down.
Thanks again
Cool ZR
My buddy was pretty excited b/c he figured it was rare, and I was skeptical b/c I don't remember seeing an RPO code for such a thing. He offered the dealer 10 and he turned it down.
Thanks again
Cool ZR
10-25-2017, 11:51 AM
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Re: What is a 1997 Camaro F1 Z28
Hi, all from the UK.
I picked up an F1 Camaro in black only 4 months ago for £4000 and am currently doing a few bits to maintain and improve the car, one of the decals needs replacing but are like hen's teeth to find even classic industries dont have them so i might have to get them made from scratch.
Does anyone have any good suggestions to make the car brake better as it already has vented discs as standard and uprated pads many thanks?
I picked up an F1 Camaro in black only 4 months ago for £4000 and am currently doing a few bits to maintain and improve the car, one of the decals needs replacing but are like hen's teeth to find even classic industries dont have them so i might have to get them made from scratch.
Does anyone have any good suggestions to make the car brake better as it already has vented discs as standard and uprated pads many thanks?
10-25-2017, 01:04 PM
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Re: What is a 1997 Camaro F1 Z28
The most popular low-cost brake upgrade is to install the larger front brakes from the 1998-2002 models. In the US it’s relatively easy to find a complete set of steering knuckles, calipers, and rotors in a salvage yard. Then requires a longer flexible hose to connect to the factory brake lines. Most people seem to feel this provides a significant upgrade in braking performance.
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