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Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-11-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1,468
Views: 668,747
Posted By CobraBall
Civil liabilities? Please. You guys watch too...

Civil liabilities? Please. You guys watch too much Law and Order. The car was stolen from the dealership, albeit by an employee. That, plus the disclaimer/hold harmless that he probably signed, and...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-11-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1,468
Views: 668,747
Posted By CobraBall
Why does everyone here think he deserves a new...

Why does everyone here think he deserves a new car?

His ZL1 was worth, at best, $47kish. A new ZL1 is what, almost $60k?

He deserves to have what he lost replaced. He DOES NOT deserve an...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 01-11-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,672
Posted By CobraBall
Try hanging with a Mini Cooper S and a decent...

Try hanging with a Mini Cooper S and a decent driver in some tight turns, it can be a pretty humbling experience.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 01-11-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 50,953
Posted By CobraBall
I think his point is that out of all the people...

I think his point is that out of all the people that yammer on about how great the Camaro and/or Mustang supposedly is on a curvy road, maybe 1% have actually stepped foot on a road course before.
...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-11-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,468
Views: 668,747
Posted By CobraBall
Ok, so a point I'm not clear on here, have you...

Ok, so a point I'm not clear on here, have you been paid out for the car by your insurance or not? If you have, take the money and let the insurance company deal with it. That's what they're there...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 12-21-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 37,331
Posted By CobraBall
Well, we could compare it to the '03 Corvette or...

Well, we could compare it to the '03 Corvette or the '04 GTO, neither would still be favorable to GM.



The top Mustang at the time against the top Camaro of the time, I have no clue why you...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 12-21-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 27,050
Posted By CobraBall
I'm still trying to figure out what relevance...

I'm still trying to figure out what relevance this has in a thread about a race between a Camaro and a Mustang.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-14-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 46,928
Posted By CobraBall
I've read on several occasions that the pros...

I've read on several occasions that the pros prefer the Boss because it's more fun to drive, not necessarily because it can run a faster lap time. If you're buying a car solely for its lap time,...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 12-14-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,304
Posted By CobraBall
This. I ran a what I presume to be stock L99...

This.

I ran a what I presume to be stock L99 when my 5.0 A6 was stock and I pulled on him pretty easy once we got up there in speed. I have to imagine a well driven M6 5.0 is a hair quicker than I...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 11-04-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,685
Posted By CobraBall
And the Boss is the car that's better built for...

And the Boss is the car that's better built for repeated track abuse instead of setting a one lap record. Every comparison I've seen seems to state that the Boss is the more fun, tossable car to...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 11-04-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,685
Posted By CobraBall
Kinda like all the GM fanboys(and GM themselves)...

Kinda like all the GM fanboys(and GM themselves) that claim the '13 GT500 only exists because of the ZL1, when it was really because the Boss was treading on the same performance territory that the...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 11-04-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,770
Posted By CobraBall
Tires aside, the Z28 still has a 60 hp advantage...

Tires aside, the Z28 still has a 60 hp advantage and probably isn't much heavier.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 11-04-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,685
Posted By CobraBall
Congrats GM, you took a purpose built track car...

Congrats GM, you took a purpose built track car and managed to beat a two year old car that costs at least $20k less.

What's next, are we going to start comparing the 1LE to the six banger...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 10-31-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 37,331
Posted By CobraBall
12s with a stockish LS1, while possible, does...

12s with a stockish LS1, while possible, does qualify to me as a hero run.

Is it possible? Sure. Are most people going to be able to accomplish it? Probably not.

We've got a few guys claiming...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-31-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 46,928
Posted By CobraBall
I'm not trying to incite a flame fest, but it's...

I'm not trying to incite a flame fest, but it's rather interesting how the goal posts move with these threads.

When everyone thought the ZL1 was the faster car it was:

"The GT500 is a slow...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 10-27-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,098
Posted By CobraBall
Well, in the interest of being fair, the current...

Well, in the interest of being fair, the current S197 Mustang platform has existed since 2005, sans powertain. And the Coyote motor was in R&D back in 2007 well before the Camaro was even known...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 10-27-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,896
Posted By CobraBall
IIRC, both cars are also built in Subaru's plant...

IIRC, both cars are also built in Subaru's plant as well. The car is arguably more Subaru than it is Toyota.

Toyota owns a part of Subaru. Toyota went to Subaru and told them to make a small...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 10-26-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,667
Posted By CobraBall
This. That GT3 would hand you your ass on a...

This.

That GT3 would hand you your ass on a track with turns on it. I wouldn't feel too bad, if I were him. GT3s weren't exactly designed to be quarter mile monsters.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 10-20-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 22,086
Posted By CobraBall
The current gen of Camaros match the first gen of...

The current gen of Camaros match the first gen of Camaros in terms of trimlines. The RS was the pedestrian model, the SS was the higher performance car, and the Z28 was the "race-ready" model of the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 10-20-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,576
Posted By CobraBall
More than likely, someone sophisticated enough to...

More than likely, someone sophisticated enough to appreciate a Z28 will be more than happy to let the ZL1 knuckledraggers duke it out illegally on the street whereas they'll exercise their car out in...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-19-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,040
Posted By CobraBall
People can cry about the tires all they want to,...

People can cry about the tires all they want to, but...

The fact that a car that at this point is down 70 hp and yet is still faster around a track is damned impressive. That's where your premium...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-19-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,040
Posted By CobraBall
Yep, someone has hurt feelings. :bonk:

Yep, someone has hurt feelings. :bonk:
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-19-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,040
Posted By CobraBall
It's odd, yes, but there's no way that wet lap...

It's odd, yes, but there's no way that wet lap was the best lap recorded or truly indicative of what the car is capable of. In the last third of the lap, the car was obviously a handful because of...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-18-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,040
Posted By CobraBall
The point a lot seem to be missing is that lap...

The point a lot seem to be missing is that lap times aside, I'd wager the Z28 is much more tossable, fun car to drive. The brakes, the tires, several hundred pounds of weight difference, etc.

The...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-18-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,410
Posted By CobraBall
In newer cars these days, batteries are being...

In newer cars these days, batteries are being situated near the fire wall, under the hood. If you're in an accident severe enough to damage a battery sitting next to the firewall, you're probably...
Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions 10-18-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By CobraBall
That's a good price according to NADA.

That's a good price according to NADA.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-18-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 33,926
Posted By CobraBall
Wow, someone sure took that personally. :lol:

Wow, someone sure took that personally. :lol:
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-17-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 945
Views: 148,126
Posted By CobraBall
Blows my mind how some young people here with not...

Blows my mind how some young people here with not so great jobs afford a $60k car. Wow.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 10-16-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 30,590
Posted By CobraBall
And then some kid accidentally touches your car...

And then some kid accidentally touches your car while he's outside playing and you get your ass sued out from under you. Great idea.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 10-15-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,576
Posted By CobraBall
A ZL1 maybe. It's only a 100 lbs lighter than a...

A ZL1 maybe. It's only a 100 lbs lighter than a SS.



The ZL1 is the better daily driver. The Z28 seems like a pure track toy to me.
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