I'm really disappointed from the camaro lap time in Nurburgring!!! - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hylton · 07-24-2008, 10:37 AM

8:20 is more than fine for an SS. What other car will get you those times for 30K?

Angrybird 12 · 07-24-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

23$ per person for a hop sure will do.

You know I was talking about the Airline tickets....

boxmonkeyracing · 07-24-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

You know I was talking about the Airline tickets....

that is airline tickets. didn't you know AMC is pretty much an airline? and who do I work for AMC. lol.

35th02ss · 07-24-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 4thGen

Was this with optimum conditions? Professional driver, dry track, and a proper tune?

No I remember Doug Houlihan saying that they ran into snow that day........

Also the ZR1 the baddest car that GM makes does it at 7:26. So here is a car with 200 more hp that is and was built for this does it in a 1 minute less..Get a grip people what more do you want........

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-24-2008, 11:24 AM

I was hoping for a little better quarter mile times, I'm never gonna be on a race track, it is all about the staight line with me....

I'm not dissapointed at al with the lap times. I think with all the hype we have recieved with the new corvette as clogged your mind. I think 8.20 is probably an average lap time for the type of car that the camaro is. Not dissapointed at all.

SilverTurtle · 07-24-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

I was hoping for a little better quarter mile times, I'm never gonna be on a race track, it is all about the staight line with me....

I'm not dissapointed at al with the lap times. I think with all the hype we have recieved with the new corvette as clogged your mind. I think 8.20 is probably an average lap time for the type of car that the camaro is. Not dissapointed at all.

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you take your new Camaro to the dragstrip... might just find that GM was a little shy about posting their best numbers and posted something closer to the average numbers

35th02ss · 07-24-2008, 03:25 PM

I think alot of people are going to be suprised when these cars hit the road.....

4thGen · 07-24-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 35th02ss

No I remember Doug Houlihan saying that they ran into snow that day........

Also the ZR1 the baddest car that GM makes does it at 7:26. So here is a car with 200 more hp that is and was built for this does it in a 1 minute less..Get a grip people what more do you want........

Not only that, but I believe the first released time for the ZR1 was 7:40 and people were talking crap because it was only 2 seconds faster than the Z06. Now it's down to 7:26. It's possible the right conditions weren't met for the Camaro to run faster.

*TAG UR IT* · 07-25-2008, 01:27 AM

^Possible? I'd say probable and more like dead on!

nester7929 · 07-25-2008, 01:35 AM

Unless I get really lost and find myself in Germany, I don't think I'll be running the Nurburgring anytime soon.

Tell me how fast it will go in a straight line, for about a quarter mile. I'm way more interested in that.

Supermans · 07-25-2008, 01:46 AM

You can be assured that Nurburgring will be revisited by the Top Gear crew or some other car show or magazine with the Camaro.. It should post better times with the proper conditions..

SilverTurtle · 07-25-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

You can be assured that Nurburgring will be revisited by the Top Gear crew or some other car show or magazine with the Camaro.. It should post better times with the proper conditions..

I wanna see that girl that they have driving for them at the 'Ring drive the Camaro there... that'd be friggin sweet

i3litzkrieg · 07-25-2008, 07:34 AM

hey big daddy ( the corvette) answers for the nurburgring challange , the camaro is a 100% muscle car that means 100% drag racing ,

like the people at gm says camaro have always been about sleek exterior and honest american power ( not comfort, handling and good interior ....well , thats changing but its kind of complicated)

on the other hand 8,20 mins is pretty good time , we all wanted the concept shape right?? let's pay the consequences , ( any way i can't even afford to run circuit, drag strip for the win

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Mr Twisty · 07-25-2008, 08:18 AM

This is a car that was basically built for the U.S. market. Ask people what kind of suspension they want, even in a sporty car. They want a compromise between floaty suspension and flat cornering. Even with todays technology that's alot to ask. Engineers weren't looking for the fastest lap time they could run, they were looking for a compromise, and at 8:20 they found it. Look at the cars they're running times close to, that's good company. If they would have tuned the car specifically for the track their time would have dropped significantly, but the drive to the track would also be somewhat uncomfortable.

If you drive your car to work and back, to WallyMarket, etc. you'll be happy. If you want to drop your track times it'll be easy enough with a strut/torsion bar change.

07-24-2008, 11:24 AM	#19
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I was hoping for a little better quarter mile times, I'm never gonna be on a race track, it is all about the staight line with me.... I'm not dissapointed at al with the lap times. I think with all the hype we have recieved with the new corvette as clogged your mind. I think 8.20 is probably an average lap time for the type of car that the camaro is. Not dissapointed at all. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

07-25-2008, 07:34 AM	#27
i3litzkrieg Drives: custom camaro 95 3.4 v6 300hp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mexico Posts: 59	hey big daddy ( the corvette) answers for the nurburgring challange , the camaro is a 100% muscle car that means 100% drag racing , like the people at gm says camaro have always been about sleek exterior and honest american power ( not comfort, handling and good interior ....well , thats changing but its kind of complicated) on the other hand 8,20 mins is pretty good time , we all wanted the concept shape right?? let's pay the consequences , ( any way i can't even afford to run circuit, drag strip for the win ) __________________ ''When I walk into the garage and see my Camaro, I don't see a piece of machinery.....I see a friend.'' someone at camaro5.com

07-25-2008, 08:18 AM	#28
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	This is a car that was basically built for the U.S. market. Ask people what kind of suspension they want, even in a sporty car. They want a compromise between floaty suspension and flat cornering. Even with todays technology that's alot to ask. Engineers weren't looking for the fastest lap time they could run, they were looking for a compromise, and at 8:20 they found it. Look at the cars they're running times close to, that's good company. If they would have tuned the car specifically for the track their time would have dropped significantly, but the drive to the track would also be somewhat uncomfortable. If you drive your car to work and back, to WallyMarket, etc. you'll be happy. If you want to drop your track times it'll be easy enough with a strut/torsion bar change. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Last edited by Mr Twisty; 07-25-2008 at 11:38 AM.

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07-24-2008, 10:37 AM	#15
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	8:20 is more than fine for an SS. What other car will get you those times for 30K?

07-24-2008, 03:25 PM	#21
35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 760 View My Garage	I think alot of people are going to be suprised when these cars hit the road.....

07-25-2008, 01:27 AM	#23
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07-25-2008, 01:35 AM	#24
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	Unless I get really lost and find myself in Germany, I don't think I'll be running the Nurburgring anytime soon. Tell me how fast it will go in a straight line, for about a quarter mile. I'm way more interested in that.

07-25-2008, 01:46 AM	#25
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	You can be assured that Nurburgring will be revisited by the Top Gear crew or some other car show or magazine with the Camaro.. It should post better times with the proper conditions..