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a.morblu · 03-28-2013, 10:56 AM

Some people on here have said sure it can be a daily, just add this or just add that. Wrong! IMHO the z/28 will be a pure track only/weekend only garage queen because of one very important upgrade. Brakes! We don't know what the maintance cost will run on the carbon ceramics for the z/28, but if they run anywhere near what the zr1s you better be prepared to pony up some well earned dollars just for parts. Running around 1700 for just pads and another 2400 a piece for ceramics your could very well be looking at over 10k for a full rotor and brake job.

GM made an awesome track car and I can't wait to see them at the track!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-28-2013, 11:20 AM

A harsh reality for some.

bumblebeecamaro · 03-28-2013, 11:25 AM

I'm soooo glad I bought my ZL1. it's the perfect all around package.

Bad70supreme · 03-28-2013, 11:29 AM

I would swap them to SS brakes, and drive the piss out of it! Seems like this car will not be had by normal folk though! Makes me sad because i love the new look and ls7.. Would be nice if we can use the new body parts, I love the changes! Ill by this car used at some point if possible, I have a bad feeling were talking big coin even years down the road :(

2010_5thgen · 03-28-2013, 11:35 AM

90% of people will buy a z28 and not take it to the track..... id buy one...not use it as an everyday car, but I would do more street driving than track. although it would go to the track..... but it is a very streetable car. there should be nothing keeping it from not being able to be an every day(no snow) weather car.

Al C. · 03-28-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

I would swap them to SS brakes, and drive the piss out of it! Seems like this car will not be had by normal folk though! Makes me sad because i love the new look and ls7.. Would be nice if we can use the new body parts, I love the changes! Ill by this car used at some point if possible, I have a bad feeling were talking big coin even years down the road :(

Richy_Rich · 03-28-2013, 12:01 PM

only 1 speaker, A/C optional - it'd be a good DD.

So Cal Camaro · 03-28-2013, 12:13 PM

In addition to the brakes, don't forget how cheap the tires are to replace....I mean they are only 60 treadwear, so they are gonna last a long time right? They are only about $2500 for a set.....

swizlstik · 03-28-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

I'm soooo glad I bought my ZL1. it's the perfect all around package.

Bad70supreme · 03-28-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Al C.

Why the hell not? Easy to swap back for track days and not wast them on street driving! Thats just me though, Id put headers and a cam in it too and never look back! With thinking like that yours would sit in the garage and wast away.

Wizard1183 · 03-28-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

Why the hell not? Easy to swap back for track days and not wast them on street driving! Thats just me though, Id put headers and a cam in it too and never look back! With thinking like that yours would sit in the garage and wast away.

Nooo he can go sit in the garage and sip on coffee admiring it

obzidian · 03-28-2013, 12:42 PM

Just ask a zr1 owner how many times they have to replace their rotors and you'll get your answer.

Here's a hint: You're overreacting. If GM classifies the car as a streetcar then you can be assured those brakes have been tested for road abuse from us abusive owners.

Bad70supreme · 03-28-2013, 12:48 PM

My point is for as much as I would drive it, I would rather wear down a set of SS brakes and not worry about a 4k brake job in 3 years! Either way, good chance if this car is 75k I wont have one for a long time.

90503 · 03-28-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizard1183

Nooo he can go sit in the garage and sip on coffee admiring it

...lol...Not uncommon...Hell, I been doing that all morning with my lowly little SS...lol

03-28-2013, 10:56 AM	#1
a.morblu Drives: 2011 Sinister SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Circle City Posts: 489 View My Garage	If you think the new z/28 could be a DD, think again Some people on here have said sure it can be a daily, just add this or just add that. Wrong! IMHO the z/28 will be a pure track only/weekend only garage queen because of one very important upgrade. Brakes! We don't know what the maintance cost will run on the carbon ceramics for the z/28, but if they run anywhere near what the zr1s you better be prepared to pony up some well earned dollars just for parts. Running around 1700 for just pads and another 2400 a piece for ceramics your could very well be looking at over 10k for a full rotor and brake job. GM made an awesome track car and I can't wait to see them at the track!! __________________

03-28-2013, 11:20 AM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	A harsh reality for some. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-28-2013, 11:25 AM	#3
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	I'm soooo glad I bought my ZL1. it's the perfect all around package. __________________

03-28-2013, 11:29 AM	#4
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I would swap them to SS brakes, and drive the piss out of it! Seems like this car will not be had by normal folk though! Makes me sad because i love the new look and ls7.. Would be nice if we can use the new body parts, I love the changes! Ill by this car used at some point if possible, I have a bad feeling were talking big coin even years down the road :( __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

03-28-2013, 11:35 AM	#5
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	90% of people will buy a z28 and not take it to the track..... id buy one...not use it as an everyday car, but I would do more street driving than track. although it would go to the track..... but it is a very streetable car. there should be nothing keeping it from not being able to be an every day(no snow) weather car. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

03-28-2013, 12:01 PM	#7
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	only 1 speaker, A/C optional - it'd be a good DD. __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

03-28-2013, 12:13 PM	#8
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	In addition to the brakes, don't forget how cheap the tires are to replace....I mean they are only 60 treadwear, so they are gonna last a long time right? They are only about $2500 for a set..... __________________

03-28-2013, 12:42 PM	#12
obzidian Drives: 98 camaro turbo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: miami Posts: 293	Just ask a zr1 owner how many times they have to replace their rotors and you'll get your answer. Here's a hint: You're overreacting. If GM classifies the car as a streetcar then you can be assured those brakes have been tested for road abuse from us abusive owners. __________________ .....

03-28-2013, 12:48 PM	#13
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	My point is for as much as I would drive it, I would rather wear down a set of SS brakes and not worry about a 4k brake job in 3 years! Either way, good chance if this car is 75k I wont have one for a long time. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A