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Old 01-01-2013, 08:46 PM   #253
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Yea nothing wrong with arguing some of us can't get out and go to the dragstrip or a road course now due to the weather so it's getting to us lol
Truuuu, gotta watch those temps with the Badyear G2 supercars. LOL. I saw the temp go down to 39 a few days ago while driving and I was like aww crap gonna crack my Goodyears.
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Old 01-01-2013, 08:50 PM   #254
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I have a ZL1 on order. This, after driving BMWs for 20 years.

I will never go on any track with this car or any dragstrip. I bought this car because the level of technology and sophistication is approaching and hopefully surpassing, what is available from other (mostly European) manufacturers.

The reviews have been universally good, even in foreign publications, and I think this car would do very well on the Autobahn. My driving in this car will consist of mostly freeway, but very often mountain driving, as I have a cabin in the mountains. I expect this car to excel in both aspects of my driving, as did my BMWs before it. BMW has never made the fastest car nor even the best handling (some would debate that!) but it consistently has made arguably the best driver's cars in the world. In particular, the 3 series is a measure which all automakers would like to attain.

I'm hoping the Camaro will fill the bill. It will outhandle and out run 99% of all vehicles out there and there is a lot of fun in that. I drive a lot, and if I'm not having fun I might as well be in a Prius.

All the arguing back and forth about road racing or drags leaves me a little amused because of the childishness of it all.

We traded in our BMW for a '12 SS LS3. The Camaro is kinda quirky, but the fun factor and torque thrill is undeniable. We got bored with the "ultimate driving machine" and wanted a more primal experience.

After you go to your cabin take the car over the pass on a good weather holiday weekend, you will be amazed at how many car enthusiast like to play around with other sports cars in the mountains. No racing just "spirited driving". Oh just checked the location of Burney and your pretty far away from the major population centers so maybe you wont see to many other ethusiasts.

Don't rule out a track experience like "Hooked on Driving" to quickly, its a lot of good natured fun for average people wanting to add some fun to daily life. Much more exciting than another round of golf!
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Old 01-01-2013, 08:51 PM   #255
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Truuuu, gotta watch those temps with the Badyear G2 supercars. LOL. I saw the temp go down to 39 a few days ago while driving and I was like aww crap gonna crack my Goodyears.
Lol I just got my gtr a few days ago and haven't even got on it. My camaro is garaged due to all the snow and my jeep isn't good at all in this weather even with snow tires
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Weeellllll, I think the arguing back and forth is because the ZL1 beat the GT500 on this course and all of the sudden the ZL1 is the top dog of road courses compared to the GT500. When in fact the GT500 has beat the ZL1 on other road courses. Thats the little fact that keeps being overlooked. The GT500 and ZL1 are actually closely matched on road courses. The ZL1 is not this GT500 road course killer this thread makes it out to be. Some courses the GT500 will win and some the ZL1 will win. Thats just the way it is......

Also a little arguing is good.
Actually, I think it funny how the fact that 5 out of 5 mag reviews all gave the ZL1 the crown keeps getting overlooked. The 3 second annihilation at VIR just solidifies any sideline doubts.
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Actually, I think it funny how the fact that 5 out of 5 mag reviews all gave the ZL1 the crown keeps getting overlooked. The 3 second annihilation at VIR just solidifies any sideline doubts.
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Old 01-01-2013, 08:57 PM   #258
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Do you think your car at that power level would run the same time or better?
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And its even more funny that they gave it the crown even though it lost half of those road course track times and ALL of the 1/4 mile times. Bahhhh, its all good, I guess its got a more comfy ride than the GT500.
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Do you think your car at that power level would run the same time or better?
Considering that I'm about 230lbs lighter than a ZL1 and I have appx 75WHP more than a stock ZL1......I'd bet the bank on it.
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Considering that I'm about 230lbs lighter than a ZL1 and I have appx 75WHP more than a stock ZL1......I'd bet the bank on it.
Im asking because sometimes it's harder to control a car with that much power. And your lighter now so I think it would be a interesting test
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And its even more funny that they gave it the crown even though it lost half of those road course track times and ALL of the 1/4 mile times. Bahhhh, its all good, I guess its got a more comfy ride than the GT500.
and it won half of them being down 100 rwhp and 300lb weight disadvantage, what's your point....
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I have a ZL1 on order. This, after driving BMWs for 20 years.

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I'm hoping the Camaro will fill the bill. It will outhandle and out run 99% of all vehicles out there and there is a lot of fun in that. I drive a lot, and if I'm not having fun I might as well be in a Prius.

All the arguing back and forth about road racing or drags leaves me a little amused because of the childishness of it all.
I see it as good and interesting debate. Where do you feel it's childish...Dad?
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and it won half of them being down 100 rwhp and 300lb weight disadvantage, what's your point....
Point is the ZL1 is not this GT500 road course killer this thread is making it out to be......Do you by chance drive in the Orange Park area with your ZL1?? Ive seen a black one around. Not to many around here.
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And its even more funny that they gave it the crown even though it lost half of those road course track times and ALL of the 1/4 mile times. Bahhhh, its all good, I guess its got a more comfy ride than the GT500.
If you want a comfy ride, try one of these.


It actually outlapped the gt500 on the LL a couple years ago.
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And its even more funny that they gave it the crown even though it lost half of those road course track times and ALL of the 1/4 mile times. Bahhhh, its all good, I guess its got a more comfy ride than the GT500.
You're missing the point, throw a bunch of HP (I do believe the GT500 engine is very very good) at a decent car and it will win. But that does not make it a great car. All that HP is a crutch for an old design. Ford knew that and kudos to them for keeping their old car relevant.
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