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The rod bearing issues were mostly with the 08 and early build 09. If I remember correctly some company offered a bearing change out with a coated bearing for $2500-$3000. BMW still uses a version of the S65 in their racing engines. I was never fond of their turbo six motors. They always had issues. |
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09-07-2020, 08:57 AM | #45 |
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So I finally got on track with the 1LE on Saturday. After a couple sessions I will say this. The track seats in the Shelby are far more supporting than the 1LE. Not that the 1LE is bad, but I did find myself fighting the seatbelt digging into my neck as well as having to brace myself on fast left hand sweepers. I like the initial bite of the OE pads on the GT350 more but I never once got a soft pedal in either car on track. I have SRF in the Shelby and Motul 600 in the 1LE as I couldn’t find SRF this year. I like the PTM settings, especially for someone like me that doesn’t get to the track on regular basis. Both cars are super easy to track and don’t do anything crazy that would catch you off guard. I do feel you can see more from the driver seat in the Shelby but I don’t recall having any blocked vision with the 1LE. The rear view camera system makes seeing behind you way easier in the 1LE I really really wish the Shelby had the PDR system. |
09-07-2020, 09:58 AM | #46 |
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Here are my thoughts from another thread. Made the switch about three weeks ago with zero regrets.
Well to update everyone I traded in my 18 GT350 for a 2020 SS1LE. I fell in love on the test drive. My impressions: Pros of the SS1LE: Better low end torque. Gearbox feels slightly more precise. Camaro feels lighter and more nimble Steering feel is a more communicative. Recaro seats are more comfortable in the SS1LE than the Recaro’s in the GT350 You sit lower in the Camaro and I felt more connected to the road HUD is awesome I much prefer the size and shape of the SS1LE steering wheel Active rev match is fun (and yes I can heel and toe) Love the wheels. Best looking and aggressive wheels I have owned. Much more affordable Cons: Vodoo sounds way better. I definitely need to research exhaust mods but even then Vodoo will be very hard to beat. I like the Camaro more below 5K RPM and the GT350 more above 5K rpm. Visibility is better in the GT350 GT350 has more interior space Brakes on the GT350 have better initial bite. 18 GT350 has softer plastics and more alcantara in the door panels I feel like I will be faster in the SS1LE on the track. I’m trying to follow break in but this car is so confidence inspiring to drive. Overall I just think the SS1LE is a better fit for me. Just needs better exhaust note! Obligatory picture: |
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Based on his You Tube comments: Headers, Xpipe w/o cats and rear stock exhaust.
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I grew up in a world full of big blocks, not four bangers, so I love torque. Never understood the whole fascination with revving a car to the moon all the time. Drive at low rpm, race at high rpm. Low rpm, low stress, long life. High rpm, high stress, short life. Someone once said..."Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races."
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Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of doing a 6,000 rpm NLS, but I'm not doing that in traffic on the way to the store.
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