08-22-2012, 06:51 AM | #1 |
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Ok new plan, trade Bee for 1LE
Was looking at beefing up the Bee but the 1LE has so much of would I would want to put into her why not just get a new car with more of what I would want.
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08-22-2012, 09:01 AM | #2 |
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Probably a good move.
I would consider doing the same thing except that my car is so far modded that I would really take a hit.
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08-22-2012, 09:14 AM | #3 |
No fat chix, car scrapes.
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08-22-2012, 11:21 AM | #4 |
Do you even lift, bro?
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Another convert :P I get the feeling there will be more :P
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08-22-2012, 12:15 PM | #5 |
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I'm holding out another year for that other Z.
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08-22-2012, 01:38 PM | #6 |
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I'm kinda curious. I know that the Chevy engineers fixed the dreaded understeer of the SS with the 1LE package. What I want to know, being that most enthusiast will mod their motors, is will this 1LE package be able to handle higher horsepower, say between 500 and 550 hp? or Will we have to upgrade some suspension parts again? Being an enthusiast is a never ending journey.
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08-22-2012, 05:50 PM | #7 | |
Do you even lift, bro?
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08-22-2012, 05:59 PM | #8 |
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I am planning for around 500 hp. Not worried about the impact on handling at that level.
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08-22-2012, 06:01 PM | #9 |
Do you even lift, bro?
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Agreed, SCd will garner ballpark 500WHP. Should be perfect all around! :P
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08-22-2012, 06:02 PM | #10 |
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I'm going to enjoy no payments for a while and wait for the Z-28, although 1LE is tempting.
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08-22-2012, 06:32 PM | #11 |
Do you even lift, bro?
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I've had a car payment since.....2002, and just ordered a 1LE :P
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08-22-2012, 09:43 PM | #12 | |
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What I am hearing the 1LE can benefit from the same improvements as the ZL1. Cradle and differential bushings will tighten up the rear and minimize "Step out". Radius rod inserts will tighten up the steering. A beefier rear sway bar will completely eliminate the little bit of understeer left in the 1LE. (However once you do this you will have to relearn how to take curves quickly.) If you don't mind occasional scraping, add lowering springs to lower the center of gravity. And don't forget a track oriented alignment. If you do most of the work yourself all this will not be terribly expensive. And then there is the motor. Just with bolt-ons you can add 50 HP easy. Getting an LS3 above 500 crank HP however, you will need bolt-ons and a cam. Just like all Camaros the 1LE will beg for modding. Do all of the above and will need not fear the LS7 HP Camaro if it ever sees the light of day. Of course if the LS7 guy mods then you are back at a disadvantage. The game never ends. Although I do not want to spend the $$ to buy another Camaro, I sure wish the 1LE was around when I was buying. It seems to me if you like all around fast cars the 1LE is the best bang for the buck of any car.
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08-30-2012, 11:08 PM | #13 |
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I am thinking of trading my SS too. I will wait for the 3,400lb gen 6 Z28.
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08-30-2012, 11:11 PM | #14 |
Booooosted.
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Who's doing it, Lingenfelter?
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