06-29-2009, 11:31 AM | #85 |
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Interesting information. It definately gives me hope. I'm struggling with the idea of a supercharged SS making more power than an LSA-Z28, but to have a complete car engineered to harness and use that power is another thing altogether. It'd be nice to see some more follow-up information on these FI'd SSs and see how well they use that power. It seems to me that the SS is already a great foundation for adding power, IMO. I don't know that I could afford a Z28, but I'll definately try and if I can't, I'll have a go at making one out of an SS.
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When I purchased my G8 it was well known that a GXP version would be released. For business reasons, it is important that we get in certain new vehicles quickly so I purchased a GT version of the G8. Now that the GXP is in the USA, I can tell you honestly that there is no measure in which the GXP performs better than our modified GT. We are faster, handle better and stop better than the GXP. That isn't just my opinion. That is the opinion of expert race car drivers and a soon to be released magazine article. The question isn't can you build a version of the Z28 that will be equal to or better. The question is should you wait. There are a number of ways to respond to this situation and most of them would be correct even though the answers are different. Many years ago I met Walter Payton. We got to know each other through business. I went from being a fanatical fan to learning about the man that was the legendary player. It was an experience that caused me to make some changes in my life. Walter had a way of doing that to people. He was a leader. He wasn't perfect, but he was a leader. He preached two things. DIE HARD -- run every play on and off the field as hard as you can. Make anyone that tries to stop you pay for the attempt. The other is play every play, live every day like it will be the last because NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW. Most of you know, that Walter died a young man. When I, learned of his death my first reaction was grief. That changed almost immediately as I thought about how he had lived. Walter filled each day with more life than many people experience in a year. He accomplished so much. He helped make his teammates, friends and family better. He lived a complete and full life and the length of his life did not matter. Walter was still leading. These thoughts made me smile. Walter and I shared many views on life. He brought focus to something that I had been putting off for the 'right time'. While my wife and I had been together for 10 years, we had no children. Walter asked me what I was waiting for. I made a joke about practicing every night and then started thinking that there never would be a perfect time. My wife and I had our first child a less than a year later. We now have three. The decisions you make in life must be moderated with your life goals. They cannot be contradictory. You cannot have a goal to be financially independent and spend more than you earn because you can't wait to enjoy a new car, stereo or vacation. No one is promised tomorrow is not an excuse to not plan for the future. It is a reason to make decisions with the urgency and knowledge that no one is promised tomorrow. There is a price for acting now and there is a price for waiting. Only you can make the right choice for your situation. |
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Me either. That is the very problem I am contemplating right now....
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06-29-2009, 01:28 PM | #88 |
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This could be a sweet deal. The SS should be paid of in around 5 years so that gives 3 years for the Z to come out then 2 for prices on used ones to get under 30K. Looks like I'll have both in my garage around 2014 or so.
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06-29-2009, 01:34 PM | #89 | |
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There are thousands of 3rd & 4th gen convertible Z28s.
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06-29-2009, 05:45 PM | #92 |
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Z28, BumbleBee
The Z28 new generation Camaro is going to look like BumbleBee from The Transformers. Same hood, same front.
Yeah I know there is a BumbleBee edition coming out, but mark my words. The new Z28 has been under your noses all along and you never even knew it. |
06-29-2009, 05:48 PM | #93 |
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This has been discussed for months on this board and you never even knew it.
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06-29-2009, 05:50 PM | #96 |
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I think everyone knew that the new Z28 is going to be nearly identicle to Bumblebee from transformers. Would have been nice if it was available now for sale, but what can you do. Aftermarket should be pretty good for making your car similar ...
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06-29-2009, 07:15 PM | #97 |
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well if they are gonna make a z28 why not make it lighter they should do everything to make it lighter then the SS
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06-29-2009, 08:21 PM | #98 |
When they release the new z28, they should put in a 302 with a carburetor on it
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