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*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-29-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray23

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Who gives a shit about straightline performance only?

TY

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-29-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by maroman1138

Hell, my 1SS is pretty much a stripped down model with a badass LS3, nice Brembo brakes with the RS package and I paid 33 for it. So just dropping a 427 and some carbon fiber brakes is justification for (speculating at this point) a $50 - 60,000.00 price tag? something ain't right in the world. That b@tch should be way less than the ZL1. With my mods I would still be quicker than this Z (stock) and my mods were approx. 5 grand aaannd the Z is really not much lighter than my LS3. Sorry guys I just don't understand. You can opt out for A/C and it does not have magnetic ride suspension but has a suspension that's rougher than the SS's? Cmon' GM. That 427 ain't that damn much.

Lot quicker than a z how? Straight line? Cause that's not really the point

maroman1138 · 03-29-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Lot quicker than a z how? Straight line? Cause that's not really the point

What was the point? Price? I thought that is what we were talking about here.

Michael2000 · 03-29-2013, 06:07 PM

The good news the new Z/28 is not a decal and badge package. They really went all out.

The bad news is they really went all out, and priced me out of the market. I've had two Z/28's over my lifetime, a '73 and a '78. I was really hoping to make this one number "3", but not at this price. And not without the basics in terms of amenities for driving it on the street (like sound insulation, A/C and a radio).

Regardless, I hope they do well with the car.

Michael

Jimmy67 · 03-29-2013, 07:01 PM

I'ld like to see the LS7 as an option for the 1 or 2 SS/RS. I think a brake upgrade may be necessary but suspension wise, the platform should be able to handle it. That would make a well optioned / powerful street car that is affordable even with an 8k add for the engine package. 6spd manual or automatic like the ZL1.

camarohead · 03-30-2013, 12:45 PM

yea i was thinking of putting my 2010 ss up for sale and getting the z-28 but its going to be out of my price range. the z-28 name is now bigger than ever with this price range and not making so many. i guess its just an investment for the rich, for this car will be gold in 30 years.

FL1CK · 03-30-2013, 12:48 PM

If I could afford one it would be my daily driver and a track car...

King Nothing · 03-30-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by copper6122

Do you even drive one of these cars? If you don't, then I guess it's ok you don't know what your talking about. Relax you don't have a dog in this fight.

I may not drive one of these cars, but that doesn't mean I can't voice my opinion about it. Welcome to the internet where everyone has a voice. And when was the last time you built an engine or calculated CI? Do you know the formula? Do you know everything involved? The CI i posted is the CI for the LS3, so 2ci off for the new LT1 isn't a big whoop. Something changed in the stroke or the bore size is all, but I'm sure you knew that

Kyle2k · 03-30-2013, 03:20 PM

When you see carbon ceramic breaks you know it is going to be expensive. The other thing you need to think about is yes it is a stripper but the weight was engineered out of the car - not necessarily JUST stripped (yes carpet, speakers, ac) but the recaros, breaks, thinner glass, stripped wiring harness, forged wheels, r compound tires (or damn close) that is where the money is at. One could even bring up the ls7 is more expensive than the LSA - which is true but that is offset by not having mag ride like the zl1 - which would essentially put it at an equal price point until you add all the aforementioned goodies. Overall, I'm calling less than 70k. Some of the styling throws me off and I would venture the 6th gen will be an even better platform for a car of this nature. So while I wait and enjoy the Camaro I have - I have utmost respect and anyone that is looking at a z28 is getting a hell of a car. Hopefully this theme will cross into the 6th gen!

Jim968 · 03-30-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by King Nothing

Why not say your comment to Jim968 who thought the new LT1 is going to be a 5.5L.

You're very confused. I never said anything of the kind.

Bhobbs · 03-30-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by maroman1138

Seriously? Your going there? How many people in the 60's 70's, 80's and so forth actually took there Z's to the f&$kin track? Cmon buddy.

Are you saying that because few people actually run their car on the track that GM shouldn't build the Z/28 as a track car?

How many people drag their car? Should GM not put high horsepower engines in the Camaro because not everyone takes ther car to the drag strip?

Thrillz · 03-30-2013, 06:08 PM

The Z28 is for the rich only. Average folks need not apply. I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around this.

Jstephen · 03-30-2013, 06:14 PM

Wow. That is a bit shocking. I figured that it would be in the 50k range. Somewhere above the SS and below the ZL-1.
But the motor is expensive.

King Nothing · 03-31-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim968

You're very confused. I never said anything of the kind.

you are correct sir i misread it! my apologies

03-30-2013, 12:45 PM	#174
camarohead Drives: 2010 ss rs ls3 red-white rallys Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 729	yea i was thinking of putting my 2010 ss up for sale and getting the z-28 but its going to be out of my price range. the z-28 name is now bigger than ever with this price range and not making so many. i guess its just an investment for the rich, for this car will be gold in 30 years. __________________ eps cam 226/234 lsa 113+2, bfe 1 7/8 headers, rotofab cai, katech oil pump, 444 rwhp, 411 rwtq, eps tune, Blanchard performance install

03-30-2013, 12:48 PM	#175
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	If I could afford one it would be my daily driver and a track car... __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

03-30-2013, 03:20 PM	#177
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	When you see carbon ceramic breaks you know it is going to be expensive. The other thing you need to think about is yes it is a stripper but the weight was engineered out of the car - not necessarily JUST stripped (yes carpet, speakers, ac) but the recaros, breaks, thinner glass, stripped wiring harness, forged wheels, r compound tires (or damn close) that is where the money is at. One could even bring up the ls7 is more expensive than the LSA - which is true but that is offset by not having mag ride like the zl1 - which would essentially put it at an equal price point until you add all the aforementioned goodies. Overall, I'm calling less than 70k. Some of the styling throws me off and I would venture the 6th gen will be an even better platform for a car of this nature. So while I wait and enjoy the Camaro I have - I have utmost respect and anyone that is looking at a z28 is getting a hell of a car. Hopefully this theme will cross into the 6th gen! __________________

03-30-2013, 06:08 PM	#180
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	The Z28 is for the rich only. Average folks need not apply. I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around this. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

03-30-2013, 06:14 PM	#181
Jstephen Drives: 2012 Camaro RS LT2 45th Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Des Plaines, Illinois Posts: 167 View My Garage	Wow. That is a bit shocking. I figured that it would be in the 50k range. Somewhere above the SS and below the ZL-1. But the motor is expensive. __________________ JSTEPHEN 2012 45th Camaro RS LED DRL - RX CATCH CAN - VTC - ROTOFAB CAI

03-29-2013, 06:07 PM	#172
Michael2000 Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 467	The good news the new Z/28 is not a decal and badge package. They really went all out. The bad news is they really went all out, and priced me out of the market. I've had two Z/28's over my lifetime, a '73 and a '78. I was really hoping to make this one number "3", but not at this price. And not without the basics in terms of amenities for driving it on the street (like sound insulation, A/C and a radio). Regardless, I hope they do well with the car. Michael

03-29-2013, 07:01 PM	#173
Jimmy67 Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 3	I'ld like to see the LS7 as an option for the 1 or 2 SS/RS. I think a brake upgrade may be necessary but suspension wise, the platform should be able to handle it. That would make a well optioned / powerful street car that is affordable even with an 8k add for the engine package. 6spd manual or automatic like the ZL1.