01-20-2012, 06:07 PM | #379 |
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Has anyone found a racing series that you'll actually be able to race the ZL1 in? Seems kinda weird to put all this effort into handling if you can't even go race SCCA STO or something in it. Otherwise it seems like all you'll be doing is track days where no one is really even keeping track or caring about what's running what.
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01-20-2012, 06:12 PM | #380 | |
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Thats like comparing a porsche panamera turbo s (which does the 1/4 in the 11's) to a GT3....the panamera is a fat prick (4200pds) compared to the GT3 (around 3150ibs) but because of electric shocks pdk lunch control 4 by 4 2lsd,etc ...the fat car is faster but that does not make it more of a track car... Hell a porsche boxster is WAY more of a track star then a zl1 can ever hope to be. runs deeeeeeeeeeeeeep but dont let that fool ya! |
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01-20-2012, 06:32 PM | #381 | |
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01-20-2012, 07:09 PM | #382 | |
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Motor Trend tested both at Laguna Seca and the Boss was faster around the track than the GT500 was by about 4 seconds.
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01-20-2012, 07:15 PM | #383 | |
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The ONLY head to head between the GT500 and Boss that's ever been done was done by InsideLine and the GT500 won by about half a second despite being a heavily abused press car with a notchy tranny, and that's on a short track (1:25 laps). |
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01-20-2012, 07:24 PM | #384 |
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Just reread Randy's comments in the MT article. What this is, is a "Big" leap forward in Muscle Car performance technology.
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We'll start with what 2 seconds a lap translates to.
2 Seconds a lap is an eternity on a road course. Mustang vs Camaro The rivalry is fantastic. I remember bumper stickers that use to read -- I would rather walk than ride in a Chevy / Ford. I hope the debate continues for another 100 years. On the other hand, there are some facts that get in the way of discourse.
I have extensive experience with the Mustang and Camaro. I know exactly what the strengths and weaknesses of both vehicles are. I see nothing in the current GT500 that would lead me to believe a huge increase in HP will make it a better car. Not a single one. From hands on experience and testing I can tell you the Brembo Mustang upgrade lasted all on 1.5 laps on a bone stock 5.0 before the rear brakes were gone. If we could have gone faster, the brakes would have been cooked sooner. Why is our experience so different than the magazines? Magazines are expected to keep the car in one piece. When we test we want to know where they break. It is a BIG difference. This is in no way intended to degrade the current generation Mustang. Unlike the magazines, I find the Camaro a superior drive off the show room floor for three reasons. The Camaro monocoque has less flex than the Mustang The Camaro IRS is better than the Mustang 3 Link The Camaro has better brakes Do I enjoy my Mustang, oh yeah! Is my Mustang better than my current development ride (LPE L/28), nope but the ZL1 and the next GT500 won't match the L/28 either. I also understand this is a CAMARO forum and one of the few forums that welcomes brand-x owners. Pedders will be running the autocross at CamaroFEST III in Indy. There will be three classes. Bone Stock Modified Super-Modified Exhibition is where you'll find shop owned and mfg cars fighting for bragging rights, but no trophies. If you want to show off your driving skills and your Mustang you'll be welcome. That is about all I have to say on this subject other than to tip my hat and say -- WELL DONE CAMARO TEAM! |
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Ford!!!!! Release the Kraken already so we can see the comparo results and so we can go back to answering which CAI is best, or how much is my insurance going to be, or will I void my warranty, or what oil should I use....
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01-20-2012, 08:15 PM | #388 |
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Best questions ever!! lol. I think the biggest question, one that might want to be considered is: where can I compete?? (actual track events)
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If the Boss is, in fact, roughly 0.5 seconds slower than the GT500 on a track similar to Inde, then the ZL1 would still be roughly 2.0 seconds faster than the GT500 given the result at Inde.
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Thank You!! Finally someone has addressed all concerns in this thread in a concise point form with accurate professional information. 2 seconds is an eternity. The people I race with are within .5 sec in the first 15 and within .1 in the first 5 and in the hundredths in the top 3. Two seconds would exclude you from the field unless you placed top 3 in the LCQ.
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