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Supermans · 03-22-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Yes I have, but it just looked less composed than other cars I've seen in other Edmunds slalom test videos. And of course, that isn't the case, since the Camaro's poise and stability were pretty much universally praised. Guess its just me.

It's just you.. The Camaro is easily one of the best slalom performers in its class with only the 370z able to match...

stovt001 · 03-22-2009, 04:39 PM

Not that I wouldn't mind the feeling of being on the razor edge of control and just happening to slide through all the gates. That sort of action is pretty much the point of the Camaro anyway.

Crowley · 03-22-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pharmd

I find it VERY interesting that the M6 SS 426 hp runs 13.0 @ 111, the GT500 500 hp 12.9 @ 112. Now I know, the GT500 will do ALOT more with 2K in mods vs the SS, but this just goes to show that's a pretty even starting point...Needless to say, those folks that are trying to compare the SS with the Mustang GT are grasping at straws...

FYI the Mustang GT already has a "track pack" , a pedderized SS with aftermarket wheels and tires (track pack) will blow the GT's handling and braking #'s out of the water.

I'll say this though, when/if the Mustang gets its 400hp V8, this is gonna get REAL interesting...

I think what you are seeing is that the 13.0 @ 111 for the camaro is at the top of what they will get for it stock .. the 12.9 @ 112 is near the bottom of what they got for the Gt500 stock ...

Crowley

hardestgainer · 03-22-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

I think what you are seeing is that the 13.0 @ 111 for the camaro is at the top of what they will get for it stock .. the 12.9 @ 112 is near the bottom of what they got for the Gt500 stock ...

Crowley

12.9 is a slow 1/4 mile time for the GT500 stock for an 09 the average was around 12.5 and the best stock was under 12.3....and then you have to consider the upgrades on the 2010 model.

Both good cars though

eddiehaskell · 03-22-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hardestgainer

12.9 is a slow 1/4 mile time for the GT500 stock for an 09 the average was around 12.5 and the best stock was under 12.3....and then you have to consider the upgrades on the 2010 model.

Both good cars though

Most mags were in the 12.6-13.0 second range for the GT500. The only person that got 12.3 was Evan Smith, but he is the same guy that ran 12.8 in a '98 Z28. I bet he'll run 12.6 or so in the SS if he gets to test it.

Regardless, the 'GT500 is about $48,000, so it's not an SS competitor for most people.

garagelogic · 03-22-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eddiehaskell

Regardless, the 'GT500 is about $48,000, so it's not an SS competitor for most people.

Well, good. I guess that means I and other GT500 owners won't have to worry about some Gen5 Camaro SS driver ever revving on me or trying to see how they compare.

eddiehaskell · 03-22-2009, 10:19 PM

People with cheaper cars always like going after more expensive cars. LOL. David vs Goliath.

garagelogic · 03-23-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by eddiehaskell

People with cheaper cars always like going after more expensive cars. LOL. David vs Goliath.

True, but it's not always the cheaper cars. I've had more than my share of GTR's, Z06's and Viper's doing the same thing.

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