03-09-2012, 12:47 PM | #15 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
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Did someone really call the Camaro ZL1 porky on the Camaro5 website? Allow me to show you porky...
ZR1 MSRP $111,000 ZL1 MSRP $54,995 Ring Times ZL1 7:41.27 ZR1 Cups 7:19.63 ZR1 OE 7:26.4
Our ZL1 is down 22 seconds to the ZR1 with Cup tires and 14 on production tires. If we even the playing field for the ZL1: Install Brembo GT-R Brakes Drop the ZL1 20mm with OEM MRC Get Mr. Link more seat time in the ZL1 at the Ring Our ZL1 is right there with the ZR1. Add the Cup tires and we pass the ZL1 on OEM rubber and again are on the tail of the ZR1. No tunes. No driveline modifications. All we added are better brakes and restricted to Corvette only ride height. Mr. Link's seat time is not a mod. The brake upgrade is BIG bucks with a retail of over $20,000. No worries. We have enough cash left over to add a SS nicely equipped 5th Gen Vert to our garage |
03-09-2012, 02:43 PM | #16 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009
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The 5th Gen Camaro is a very capable chassis, very comfortable to drive, very fun and can be very fast in the right hands...but the fact remains that it isn't a feather weight. That's the only point we are trying to get across.
Since we're now on the subject of the ZL1, check out this video of the ZL1 vs. the Boss 302 Laguna Seca. Despite the weight disadvantage the Camaro still comes out on top thanks to superior handling. Overall weight isn't the end all, be all of performance testing and I don't think anyone is trying to argue that... but the fact remains that compared to other performance cars in it's class it's a little heavy. Now check out the porky ZL1 handing it to the Boss! |
03-09-2012, 07:54 PM | #17 |
Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: CA, Bay Area
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If I can get the SS to 3700lbs dry, I would be happy.
Braille battery Lightweight wheels Rear seat delete Passenger seat delete Headers and exhaust I believe our cars are 3850lb wet right? So I can see 3700lb dry with those mods given that gas would be about 75lbs with a full tank and the mods should take care of the other 75lbs. Is this too optimistic or doable? |
03-09-2012, 08:04 PM | #18 |
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I've dropped 20 lbs off mine by me going on a diet.
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03-09-2012, 09:32 PM | #19 |
What should I name my car
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX
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20k for brakes?!
holy shnikes batman...
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Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s
Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat |
03-10-2012, 01:22 AM | #20 | |
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03-11-2012, 04:45 PM | #21 |
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I know Doc can shave weight on our Camaros but i didnt know He was working on members too. Way to go Doc!
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03-17-2012, 02:17 AM | #22 | |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
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