02-06-2013, 06:27 PM | #1 | |
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Camaro 1LE vs Mustang GT track pack (Motortrend)
Okay so for saving time if you just want to see the part I thought was funny skip to 12:35 to 13:15 cracked me up, then you can watch the whole video later ENJOY! "Its not just a victory for Chevy, Ford got their ass kicked" The original review/discussion thread is @ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268689
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02-07-2013, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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It may be a repost but I must have missed it before! Thanks for sharing.
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02-07-2013, 04:18 PM | #3 | |
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Loose car, lol. Now we know which one is Monica. Ford declined-three times. Too bad. |
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02-07-2013, 04:24 PM | #4 |
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makes sense, the car is finished. Maybe if the 1LE and Boss had come to the table at the same time...sadly that never happens with Mustang and Camaro.
Ford builds a car. If it does well, GM responds by building a better one. Been that way since the beginning really...
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02-11-2013, 07:42 AM | #5 |
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When you look at the comparison... they're basically comparing optional equipment which is the 2 track packs. The remainder is the same as it has been in recent years.
In this video... I see suspension being the dominator between the 2, not so much a power to weight ratio like many other arguments. If Ford has any intentions of making up ground.. they need to invest time and research in handling like Chevy did with the ZL1 and it'll become a better track race. Now... Chevy did do themselves a favor with the 3.91 gear and better tires... that showed on the straightline race itself.
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02-11-2013, 08:35 AM | #6 |
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I believe the 1le is quicker than the boss 302 or even the Laguna sedan. 3 seconds a lap on a short course is an eternity.
Also "tank slapper" is a term that I've had heard used for cars sideways as well. Every time I drive or ride in a camaro the lack of visibility drives me crazy. It looks cool but chevy got that part of the Camaro all wrong. |
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02-11-2013, 08:52 AM | #8 | |
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kg - FWIW, damping is the correct term. The topic is "damped vibrations", not "dampened vibrations" which suggests that somehow a vibration is getting wet like what you do to a washcloth. But I agree with the point about how last year's hero (in any of these comparos) always tends to become this years doggie-doo if they don't come out on top again. What I'd take away from that comparison is (1) the P Zero isn't nearly as good at this as the GY G.2 when the chips are really down, and (2) that 255 tires and 9" wheels are a little on the narrow side even though the Mustang is a little lighter than the Camaro on its 285s and 10"/11" wheels. Further, I doubt that Ford would deny that the GT suspension tuning gives away a fair bit to the Boss / Boss LS that they refused to supply. Norm Last edited by Norm Peterson; 02-11-2013 at 09:25 AM. |
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02-11-2013, 09:48 AM | #9 |
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If this car was any cooler I'd need to drive it wearing a coat.
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02-11-2013, 10:38 AM | #10 |
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Man I love the 1LE
Thanksfor posting. Great review. Although wouldve loved to see it against the BOSS just so the Stang fans wouldnt have an excuse. But VIR times prove the 1LE is a beast
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02-11-2013, 11:34 AM | #11 | |
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A 1SS with the 1LE package cost 36.5k NO other options included A base GT with the Track package cost 34k NO other options included A base M3 cost 60k, before add their 'competition package' ( 2.5k ) (the base 1SS is noticeably much better equipped than the Base GT, If you want Brembo's for the GT it's another $1,700) As for the Boss 302, if I am not mistaken Ford has stopped producing them? You can no longer 'build' the car on their website, regardless the 1LE ran around VIR in a 2.58.34, the 302 LS ran a 3.02.80 Willow Springs 1LE 1.22.7, 302 LS ran a 1.26.10 Only two tracks I found common times on, and the 302 Boss as stated by somebody else is close to a 50k car? with no back seats, That is Corvette territory.... So in my opinion this comparison was spot on as far as 'fairness' However to all their own opinion
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02-11-2013, 12:30 PM | #12 |
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"Mustang is the more mature gentleman" if by that you mean old, outdated and failing in looks and health..then you sir are CORRECT..LOL
Thanks to the OP for the post...always fun to watch cars romp around the track no matter who makes them! :-)
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02-11-2013, 12:58 PM | #13 |
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Can't wait to see a 1LE in the wild!
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02-11-2013, 01:00 PM | #14 |
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There are several of those beasts right here in Virginia.
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