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Old 05-17-2013, 03:26 PM   #57
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If they ran the same tires I would very much doubt the Z06 would lose. The Z07 package was an absolute monster and came in 3-4 seconds behind the ZR1 at Nurburgring.

So improving the tires for a 1 lap attempt. That Z/28 better be flying
Exacty. Anyone who has owned a C6 Z06 knows that the camaro, no matter how light, or modified, is just not in its league. Again, I love my camaro, but if I want real, no limitations performance, I'll buy another Z06 or a ZR1. This is a reality that these Z28 dreamers need to accept now, or the real world numbers of this "GM's Best camaro" are going to disappoint.
This is a point of annoyance, they claim that this car has been in the works for years...this engine already existed, the chassis already existed, the rest is bolt ons and tuning. Yet, GM hasn's posted Ring track times. obviously they are having a problem getting a ring time that validates the price and hype. So, they must be going back to do some more major changes $$$
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Old 05-17-2013, 03:34 PM   #58
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I don't see any reason why one design decision can be viewed as a 'cheat', while others are 'fair'. GM could have used any tires they wanted for the Z/28 -or the ZL1. They made their choice for what they felt was appropriate for the car. Just as they made similar choices for all the other areas of the car. Are you going to complain that they made the Z/28 300+ lbs lighter too? Because thats going to impact its track performance as well. So to be fair, we should probably add 300 lbs of ballast to the Z/28 and then see how well it does relative to the ZL1. Although ... the ZL1 would then have an 80 hp advantage. Alright then ... how about we limit the boost on the ZL1 to bring it down to 500 or so hp. It would only be fair, right? And then we can give the Z/28 the standard steel rotors from the ZL1. And maybe replace the MR shocks on the ZL1 with the more conventional ones in the Z/28? Mix and match the aero kits from the two of them as well.

I bet if you did all that, the two would end up in a practical dead heat because damn near everything would be the exact same. And nobody wants to see that. The Z/28 is different from the ZL1 ... thats the whole point of offering both of them. If you want a kickass track car, then the Z/28 is for you. If you are more of a Grand Touring kind of person, then look no further than the ZL1.
No one said cheat. Tires are only tires. My only Issue with the ZL1 performance has been that I have too much power for the tires. It is a wear item that soon gets replaced, so soon all 2012, 2013 ZL1 track cars will be sporting better rubber. Just as many Z28 owners are going to want tires that last longer after that first set scrubs bald. Putting the came tires both cars will show which engine/chassis/suspension combo is superior. I am sure it will show that the Z28 handles a little better than the ZL1, but nothing earth shattering. Just look at the time difference at the Ring when GM used track tires versus street tires(ZR1/Z06) - HUGE difference. Tires do not make the car. GM did not engineer them. apples to apples - put same tires on both cars....
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Old 05-17-2013, 04:13 PM   #59
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Yet, GM hasn's posted Ring track times. obviously they are having a problem getting a ring time that validates the price and hype. So, they must be going back to do some more major changes $$$
That's a pretty big assumption.

Maybe they were just there testing..... They have already stated they are not done developing the Z/28.
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Old 05-17-2013, 04:24 PM   #60
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That's the issue, given the specs and parts are so great and such a big change as advertised, there isn't much more to change unless you start replacing panels in cf, balsa wood, or plastic. Not much more time to squeeze out. Why the long delay after the car hit the track and hit it hard. Something doesn't add up. I want this to be a sick ass car. But even stripped down of weight, there is no way to come near the halo cars. Color me dissapointed, so far.
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Old 05-17-2013, 04:57 PM   #61
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Who cares if the Z/28 is faster than the ZL1 or Z06 on the track. I guess it better be, right? That's it's purpose. Some ZL1 and Corvette owners need thicker skin IMO. If they made a track only Vette of course it would be faster and no way the Z/28 will best the C7 Z when it comes out. If they put different equipment on the Z/28 or ZL1 or of they are modded of course the performance would change. Lots of argument for no reason IMO. Each car has its place, each car beats others in certain areas. Can't go wrong if you ask me.
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Old 05-17-2013, 05:35 PM   #62
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But the difference here is that in GT500 vs ZL1, the Ford had the 80 hp advantage and the 300 lb weight advantage giving it a substantial edge in a straight line. But vs the Z/28, the 80 extra hp has to move 300 lbs more car, reducing the impact of its power advantage (rather than enhancing it).
Sure, the ZL1 will still pull harder, but its not going to be as substantial a difference as it is between the GT500 and the ZL1.
ACtually according to GM the Z/28 Camaro has a better power to weight ratio then the ZL1 Camaro. So on no track should the ZL1 Camaro be able to beat the Z/28, the Z should smoke it everywhere.
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Old 05-17-2013, 05:48 PM   #63
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ACtually according to GM the Z/28 Camaro has a better power to weight ratio then the ZL1 Camaro. So on no track should the ZL1 Camaro be able to beat the Z/28, the Z should smoke it everywhere.
Nope. At speed your car is fighting air, not lbs. Same car, same basic shape, HP matters. And as far as the guy who said the vette had lift, the vette also has much, much less drag than our box shaped (because they are retro) cars. Look across many diff manufacturers, drag determines top speed, a lot more than weight. Any person who has taken a z06 to 190, will tell you how it goes from 100 to 175, with the effort it takes a Camaro to go from 20 to 70. After that the Camaro has a bitch of a time fighting drag. There is a video of a z06 with minor mods just smoking a zl1 with some big HP. The zl1 guys said the z06 must have had more mods, nope, the shape of the car is the trump card. The z28 will have corner advantage and exit speed on the zl1, as far as "smoke it everywhere"....doubt it
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Its a badazz camaro for sure with impressive track times but not sure if they are going to find buyers for it at the price point i'm reading..
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Nope. At speed your car is fighting air, not lbs. Same car, same basic shape, HP matters. And as far as the guy who said the vette had lift, the vette also has much, much less drag than our box shaped (because they are retro) cars. Look across many diff manufacturers, drag determines top speed, a lot more than weight. Any person who has taken a z06 to 190, will tell you how it goes from 100 to 175, with the effort it takes a Camaro to go from 20 to 70. After that the Camaro has a bitch of a time fighting drag. There is a video of a z06 with minor mods just smoking a zl1 with some big HP. The zl1 guys said the z06 must have had more mods, nope, the shape of the car is the trump card. The z28 will have corner advantage and exit speed on the zl1, as far as "smoke it everywhere"....doubt it
I'm glad someone realizes that.....
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That's the issue, giving the specs and parts are so great and such a big change as advertised, there isn't much more to change unless you start replacing panels in cf, balsa wood, or plastic. Not much more time to squeeze out. Why the long delay after the car hit the track and hit it hard. Something doesn't add up. I want this to be a sick ass car. But even stripped down of weight, there is no way to come near the halo cars. Color me dissapointed, so far.
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I'm glad someone realizes that.....
How can you be disappointed??? You and we know little to nothing about the final product!

There's wayyyyyy more to it (racing) than has been described. Wayyyy more.
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We can all agree that both the Z/28 and the ZL1 are faster around Milford than the Z71 can't we? All different vehicles with different goals.

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ACtually according to GM the Z/28 Camaro has a better power to weight ratio then the ZL1 Camaro. So on no track should the ZL1 Camaro be able to beat the Z/28, the Z should smoke it everywhere.
Yep. There will have to be plenty of loooong straightaways for the zl1 to try and make up ground.
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Old 05-17-2013, 09:12 PM   #69
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Power to weight question

Hi all, my first post, and a little overdue. Got my 2013 CRT ZL1 coupe last August after a lengthy wait. (Killed me as I live about 4 miles from where they are built and watched them drive by for stripes all the time

Anyway, love the forum, and just had a question about the following:

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ACtually according to GM the Z/28 Camaro has a better power to weight ratio then the ZL1 Camaro. So on no track should the ZL1 Camaro be able to beat the Z/28, the Z should smoke it everywhere.
Hmmm... 580hp/4120 lb = 0.1408 ZL1

505hp/3800 lb = .1329 Z28

Just wondering where you got the power to weight ratio information from GM... I have heard the z/28 would be about 3800 lbs.

To match the ZL1, the Z/28 would have to weight about 3590 lbs.

505hp/3590 lb=0.1407 That would be quite a diet

Anyway, can't wait to hear how she really goes. My Z is a blast, but there's no getting around the weight... they are a heavy car, and unless it's pretty hot outside, they can overwhelm the tires pretty easily trying to put the power down. The Z/28 will be a very interesting comparison.

PS for the vette guys: 505hp/3175 lbs= .1591 Z06

.... and for the bike guys my ducati 203hp/407lb = .4988 !!! (Get's worse with my fat backside strapped to it but still...

We are lucky so and so's aren't we.

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Old 05-17-2013, 09:23 PM   #70
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I prefer pounds per HP. We still don't know the Z/28's weight but it could be as low as 3,700. Also if we're talking RWHP the LS7 is as high as 480+ That's 7.7 lbs per RWHP. That's quite awesome.
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