Al Oppenheiser and GM reps talk 6th Gen Camaro @ Camaro Fest [Videos] - Page 4

Jeffro19 · 08-13-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Clearly_Canadian

Base SS is faster than 1LE. BASE!! Pretty sure the "base" model is not coming with MRC. This is AWSOME!

I am curious about the E-ebrake. He mentions that the E-ebrake will allow for some "interesting" things in the near future. What could this lead to?? It's a ebrake...

I'm betting the e brake will be used for line lock as well. Maybe it can be used for front and/or rear brakes. Never seen this before but who knows.

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-13-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Could be, what time did he make the comment about it? I haven't watched the full video yet.

14:00.

Listened to it again I am not sure how he meant it.

SuperSound · 08-13-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

14:00.

Listened to it again I am not sure how he meant it.

Yep just listened to it. He definitely talks more about it freeing up space, and that enabled interesting things for the future. Maybe a line lock for the ZL1 or just new safety devices. Not sure either what it implies.

NASTY99Z28 · 08-13-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rayhawk

Well just remember you can always sleep in your car but you can't drive a house.

Haha....I'll be OK I still have my 99 z28. My new engine should be about ready to drop in here soon. That should hold me for awhile to come.

Bhobbs · 08-13-2015, 08:30 PM

I would be very surprised if the base SS beat the 1LE. Staggered, skinnier, run flats with a suspension more for comfort is hard to see beating the 1LE. I can see it with the MRC.

vtirocz · 08-13-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I would be very surprised if the base SS beat the 1LE. Staggered, skinnier, run flats with a suspension more for comfort is hard to see beating the 1LE. I can see it with the MRC.

Based on the ATS-V performance #s, this doesn't surprise me. Also consider it's 200lb lighter and has a better torque curve than the 1le.

I wonder how the run flats on the SS compare to what's being used on the ATS-V though.

Jeffro19 · 08-13-2015, 08:49 PM

The convertible sounds awesome when they start it up!

Bazooka · 08-13-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BahamaTodd

Drift mode? lol

The new 2016 Ford Focus RS coming next year will have drift mode..

345 hp. all wheel drive. Same 2.3 engine in the eco boost mustang with a few upgrades added for some additional hp. will be a fun little car for the tuner crowd

PYROLYSIS · 08-13-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I would be very surprised if the base SS beat the 1LE. Staggered, skinnier, run flats with a suspension more for comfort is hard to see beating the 1LE. I can see it with the MRC.

I don't have a hard time believing it even with the standard suspension. Less weight and more power for the sixth gen. The 1LE is awesome in its own right but part of that impression is from punching above its weight. They've been able to beat the Boss with more weight and less power so they can pull off topping a 1LE with the traditional performance foundations already in place, even with a lesser tire.

whiteboyblues2001 · 08-13-2015, 10:30 PM

I like that he said you can customize the settings for steering, throttle progression, exhaust, etc. for each mode. I was hoping for that. 1LE performance on the BASE SS! I had assumed that was with the MRC. Awesome! Over 200 lbs. V8 to V8! Sweet!

Bhobbs · 08-14-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

I don't have a hard time believing it even with the standard suspension. Less weight and more power for the sixth gen. The 1LE is awesome in its own right but part of that impression is from punching above its weight. They've been able to beat the Boss with more weight and less power so they can pull off topping a 1LE with the traditional performance foundations already in place, even with a lesser tire.

I guess the increased power and less weight helps it make up whatever it lost in the corners.

I can't want to see how this all shakes out.

Jeffro19 · 08-14-2015, 10:21 AM

Yes can't wait till we start seeing performance numbers and track times.

Iron Oak · 08-14-2015, 12:23 PM

Run Flats? why? Get rid of those and you will see 1-2 second improvement easy. They are SO heavy and not very sporty. I can't wait to see what they do for the next 1LE.

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-14-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Oak

Run Flats? why? Get rid of those and you will see 1-2 second improvement easy. They are SO heavy and not very sporty. I can't wait to see what they do for the next 1LE.

Do you mean 0.1 to 0.2 second in 1/4th mile?

08-13-2015, 08:30 PM	#47
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I would be very surprised if the base SS beat the 1LE. Staggered, skinnier, run flats with a suspension more for comfort is hard to see beating the 1LE. I can see it with the MRC. __________________

08-13-2015, 08:49 PM	#49
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	The convertible sounds awesome when they start it up! __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

08-14-2015, 10:21 AM	#54
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Yes can't wait till we start seeing performance numbers and track times. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

08-13-2015, 10:30 PM	#52
whiteboyblues2001 Drives: 1SS, A8, MRC, NPP, Blade Spoiler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,485	I like that he said you can customize the settings for steering, throttle progression, exhaust, etc. for each mode. I was hoping for that. 1LE performance on the BASE SS! I had assumed that was with the MRC. Awesome! Over 200 lbs. V8 to V8! Sweet!

08-14-2015, 12:23 PM	#55
Iron Oak Club Motorsports Track Op Drives: STI, Land Rover and future 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Maine Posts: 317	Run Flats? why? Get rid of those and you will see 1-2 second improvement easy. They are SO heavy and not very sporty. I can't wait to see what they do for the next 1LE.

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