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CoolestCamaro873 · 03-19-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Caliman93230

Sure I'll give it a penny, but seriously any body can add horsepower to their cars, but if you really want to stand out and have some serious performance then weight is a crucial factor, especially in RWD cars

ZL1 is not supposed to be a stripped down Camaro with more power and less weight that is what the Z28 badge is for!

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-19-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b4z

i wish there was a way to order one without the stripes. All they do is attract attention in traffic.

The stripe down the roof and center of the trunk lid, I believe is optional!

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-19-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LostInMoscow

I'm sure that nobody buying this car wants to draw attention to themselves!

Blackdevil77 · 03-19-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

im sure it will be both heavy and fast. Probably 4100lbs thats my guess. a lighter car would be off the hook but not sure how possible that is without taking away from the cars overall quality feel.

I sure hope not. I'm hoping they at least match the SS' weight. It does seem like more added weight was mentioned rather then weight reduction (supercharger, mag ride, stronger axles, diff, etc) vs. weight reduction of carbon fiber insert on hood, lighter wheels and whatever else they mentioned. I hope they did more then that to reduce weight.

96_2010_CAMARO · 03-19-2011, 04:37 PM

awesome !

OldJedi · 03-19-2011, 04:48 PM

Maybe because I have a deposit on the ZL1 and Chevy built me the car exactly the way I would have built it, I am a little partial to the ZL1. My feeling is anytime an automobile manufacturer builds a car that fits 98% of the things that you are looking for in a car, then they built you the car you wanted. Honestly, I still can't get over all of the negatives on here about this car. Maybe it is something that I am missing because honestly, I simply do not see anything negative about the car, once I got over Chevy NOT calling it a Z28. This Camaro has so much technically advanced equipment and power of which ALL of it is geared to go fast and built to last, I truly can't understand all of the nitpicking and negative thoughts. So the car is almost 4000 lbs. It has always been almost 4000 pounds. Did you really expect them to add a S/C with 150HP, magnetic ride, HD transmission and rear end and expect it to lose weight. I mean really did you? The ZL1 will be an absolutely phenomenal car at a weight that it has always been. I am sure the next generation Camaro will be on more of a diet, but in the meantime, this this ZL1 Camaro has been brought back to wreak havoc on the world. One of my favorite car ads said: When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? This car will definitely turn you on when you fire it up. If it doesn't then, there really is NO hope for you. Just an old farts opinion.

The Flash · 03-19-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JSC81

I wish they had these in all cars... wonder if they would work on any camaro.

I understand these settings are for the magnetorehological struts used in the CORVETTE and the CTS-V.

The Flash

Qdiesel · 03-19-2011, 04:58 PM

If this puppy gets PTM/traction control, you can say bye to the GT500 no matter how much horespower it gets. Sub 4 sec 0-60 and high 11's here we come.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-19-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Maybe because I have a deposit on the ZL1 and Chevy built me the car exactly the way I would have built it, I am a little partial to the ZL1. My feeling is anytime an automobile manufacturer builds a car that fits 98% of the things that you are looking for in a car, then they built you the car you wanted. Honestly, I still can't get over all of the negatives on here about this car. Maybe it is something that I am missing because honestly, I simply do not see anything negative about the car, once I got over Chevy NOT calling it a Z28. This Camaro has so much technically advanced equipment and power of which ALL of it is geared to go fast and built to last, I truly can't understand all of the nitpicking and negative thoughts. So the car is almost 4000 lbs. It has always been almost 4000 pounds. Did you really expect them to add a S/C with 150HP, magnetic ride, HD transmission and rear end and expect it to lose weight. I mean really did you? The ZL1 will be an absolutely phenomenal car at a weight that it has always been. I am sure the next generation Camaro will be on more of a diet, but in the meantime, this this ZL1 Camaro has been brought back to wreak havoc on the world. One of my favorite car ads said: When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? This car will definitely turn you on when you fire it up. If it doesn't then, there really is NO hope for you. Just an old farts opinion.

Well, it's this young punk's opinion, too....exactly.

Punk_rider · 03-19-2011, 05:25 PM

that steering wheel is really horrible ...

OldJedi · 03-19-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Well, it's this young punk's opinion, too....exactly.

Thanks for the support Dragoneye. Are you going to C5Fest II?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-19-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Thanks for the support Dragoneye. Are you going to C5Fest II?

Sure am!!

I'm lucky enough to have had things work out where I can come...and given that window of opportunity: I wouldn't miss it for the world! You?

OldJedi · 03-19-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Punk_rider

that steering wheel is really horrible ...

Unless you have been someplace where you were not supposed to be, I am not sure that you have had a chance to grip the steering wheel yet to see how it feels.

OldJedi · 03-19-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Sure am!!

I'm lucky enough to have had things work out where I can come...and given that window of opportunity: I wouldn't miss it for the world! You?

OK thanks, I will send you a PM.

03-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#47
96_2010_CAMARO Drives: 2012 SIM Camaro 2SS/RS , 2010 Tahoe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: somewhere beyond Posts: 390 View My Garage	awesome ! __________________ 2012 2SS/RS silver ice metallic camaro

03-19-2011, 04:48 PM	#48
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Maybe because I have a deposit on the ZL1 and Chevy built me the car exactly the way I would have built it, I am a little partial to the ZL1. My feeling is anytime an automobile manufacturer builds a car that fits 98% of the things that you are looking for in a car, then they built you the car you wanted. Honestly, I still can't get over all of the negatives on here about this car. Maybe it is something that I am missing because honestly, I simply do not see anything negative about the car, once I got over Chevy NOT calling it a Z28. This Camaro has so much technically advanced equipment and power of which ALL of it is geared to go fast and built to last, I truly can't understand all of the nitpicking and negative thoughts. So the car is almost 4000 lbs. It has always been almost 4000 pounds. Did you really expect them to add a S/C with 150HP, magnetic ride, HD transmission and rear end and expect it to lose weight. I mean really did you? The ZL1 will be an absolutely phenomenal car at a weight that it has always been. I am sure the next generation Camaro will be on more of a diet, but in the meantime, this this ZL1 Camaro has been brought back to wreak havoc on the world. One of my favorite car ads said: When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? This car will definitely turn you on when you fire it up. If it doesn't then, there really is NO hope for you. Just an old farts opinion. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

03-19-2011, 05:25 PM	#52
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	that steering wheel is really horrible ... __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

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Qdiesel Drives: 2011 Infiniti M56S, '04 Tahoe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 170	If this puppy gets PTM/traction control, you can say bye to the GT500 no matter how much horespower it gets. Sub 4 sec 0-60 and high 11's here we come.