| bpdcop100 |
11-19-2012 12:04 PM |
My view of the 1LE
I hope this might answer a few of the questions I see concening the 1LE. I picked up the car on 6 November. This is my 4th Gen 5 Camaro. I have over 60,000 miles driving this type vehicle. The first was a 6 cyl 2010, next a 2010 SS2, third was a 2012 SS2 and now the 2013 1LE. The first one was to autocross on weekends in SCCA and it was not very good for this. I lowered it which was an improvemnet, but still was lacking in its cornering ability. The second was not great at turning. I put a set of rear wheels and tires on the front and this helped, but still not great. I read where Chevy had made changes to the rear of the 2012 for handling and the third was was a great improvment. I found the car to be geared poorly and again not competive with the mustangs in F Stock SCCA. I am a instructor for PCA, Audi North America and NASA. I have had the 2012 at VIR 4 days this year and Summit Point 6 days this year. Great brakes, good handling but the gearing...... The 1LE is a HUGE leap in the right direction. I agree with a need to lower the car as it looks like it is sitting too high but also agree I need to know how it will affect the handling. I will update this when I can find an autocross in Maryland or if we rent Summit Point some time soon to try it out. Great cars improving in the right direction.
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