12-21-2013, 04:13 PM | #15 |
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I did take an SRT8 out and it is a nice car but it just didn't electrify me like the Camaro does. As for how fast the other brands are they all take an immediate right turn when I pull up beside them? Go figure....
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12-21-2013, 04:15 PM | #16 |
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What I have heard is a ss with the 3.91 gear should be faster than a 1le in the quarter due to the transmission gearing slightly. DO not know as I have not modded my gears yet.......... More of wishing I had got a zl1 or will someday...... Myself never a fan of the blackout hood and summer only tires, the wheels are a thing I would have to have changed maybe to get good all seasons as the choices for their widths at tire rack were summer only or summer only.....and I know that has to change in time. I like the bright zl1 wheels they are o.k.. And I drive my Pirellis in sub freezing temps all the time as my ss is a daily driver. You may want to note the zl1/1le production has been halted due to cold weather thread......
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12-21-2013, 04:15 PM | #17 |
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12-21-2013, 04:30 PM | #18 |
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The 1LE is a road course/track car. It's not really meant for the drag strip.
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12-21-2013, 04:44 PM | #19 |
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I'm aware. As much as it's a track car, it'll spend most of its time on the street for me at least. I just want to be able to hold my own at 1am on an empty on-ramp when that cocky little kid pulls up next to me in his me-too Mustang. Of course, with the '15s right around the corner, Ford might rewrite the book on cheap power and stock GTs could be blowing the doors off of everything...making this discussion moot.
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12-21-2013, 04:55 PM | #20 |
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Heard about that. Weird move on the part of GM. There are still tons of these things on lots, and there will be once winter is over. Halting production seems useless to me, considering these cars are still out on the road and dealers will keep selling them through the winter. Definitely a move that won't really keep anyone safe. If someone wants one of those cars, they're probably going to find a way to get one.
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12-22-2013, 12:32 AM | #21 |
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I suspect with these cars it comes down to drivers, from what you are saying sounds like you are a good one and if you get a camaro you will probably still beat mustangs. Seems like none of these cars remain stock for long anyways.
If you want to drag race it seems like the L99 would be the way to go. A tune and some trans tweaking apparently wakes them up. |
12-22-2013, 12:45 AM | #22 |
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Just put Winter tires on it if you really want to drive it, I did. As far as the Summer tires go it's all about the performance. Summer tires perform better than all seasons and to get the ZL to try and hook up it takes a super sticky performance tire. An all season isn't going to get it done so they've gone to the F1. I agree that for the majority the all season will take care of their needs on the street but to back up all the claims GM has made with the 1LE & ZL1 they did what they had to with the tires.
As far as the other guys stepping up their end on the performance of their cars, I certainly hope so. As much fun as it is to have the latest top dog it isn't any fun if there is no competition and besides, we all get to benefit from the pony car wars. Makes me smile every time I drive mine.
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12-22-2013, 01:31 AM | #23 |
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I really wish when the "car journalists" on YouTube reviewed the Camaro they would read this thread first. Whether I'm watching big corporate video reviews, like Motor Trend or small time ones, like the Smoking Tire - none of them understand the SS was designed to go straight. They all take the SS out on the track and complain. It really aggravates me. They just go over the 0-60 times and the 1/4 mile times like it means nothing. If you want track performance try beating the 1LE for price. If you want straight line performance the SS is pretty darn good. I wish the journalists understood this.
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12-22-2013, 06:23 AM | #24 |
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I dont know where you are looking. Three are the only times in these postsand the hotwheels is a regulat SS. If i remember correctly the 1LE pulls harder in gears 2, 3, & 4 compared to the SS so that might be why it has the Bette numbers even though you get the extra shift in the 1/4 mile.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1 (Manual) 0-60 mph 4.0 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible SS 1LE (Manual) 0-60 mph 4.2 Quarter Mile 12.5 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition (Manual) 0-60 mph 4.4 Quarter Mile 12.7
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I have a 2010 SS LS3. I had the 1LE 3.91's installed about 6 months ago and it sure is a seat of the pants difference. 5th and 6th gear are far more usable now. It feels like my acceleration increased quite a bit but I have no hard #'s to prove by how much. My MPG's sure took a hit, but who cares By far the best mod I've done so far. I suppose a distant second would be the TSP long tubes ...
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Nvm. Found it. Thanks to Rocky1974. Hope he doesn't mind
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As far as ALL other brands, making a right turn away from you - don't get too cocky as there are faster factory cars out there - just may not be American. For instance, I suspect a stock Nissan GTR will take a stock ZL1....also, keep an eye out for the new 2015 C7 Z06, which will be announced in Jan '14 with delivery expected mid-yr. |
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12-22-2013, 08:42 AM | #28 |
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I know someone who ran a 1LE down the 1/4 in 12.55@114 on a complete stock 1LE he is not on the forums though, the problem is getting them to hookup the first gear is different than a normal SS and a 3.91 axle makes it easier to light up the wheels, Also the launch control is useless.
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