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brt3 · 03-24-2014, 02:47 PM

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brt3 · 03-24-2014, 04:01 PM

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brt3 · 03-24-2014, 04:33 PM

This is pretty insane. The GT3 is only .53 second per lap faster with a professional driver. Andy Pilgrim say's it best, regarding the GT3: "Simply put, less mechanical grip and the need for more rear downforce in the GT3 equals more sliding and longer slide-recovery times, and this would be more uncomfortable for average track-day warriors. I can say it's easier for me to go fast in the Z/28, and if I owned one, I'd sure go looking for GT3s to play with at any track day. If both of these are in my garage, it would be the GT3 for the street and the Z/28 for the track, every time."

DAMN!!!

Zfatuated · 03-24-2014, 04:36 PM

Damn.

March 24, 2014, a day that will go down in infamy!

lol!

Based on what I read off this forum for the past year, the average Camaro/Chevy guy has no idea what this means. Coming from the Porsche world, I can tell you it's...I can't find the word(s) to be honest. It's that meaningful.

How about "Off-The-F'ing-Hook Crazy Insane Nutty Wild"?

It's like the earth's rotation stopped and reversed. How about that?

prostcj · 03-24-2014, 04:43 PM

Is it jaded that I'm surprised the GT3 had a faster lap? I imagine that the Z/28 is quicker than the C7 Z51 around most tracks. Very impressive car.

tramtwo · 03-25-2014, 02:25 AM

and no mention of tail lights

Mikebrinda · 03-25-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

and no mention of tail lights

^ That was funny! We might have finally accumulated enough other information on the performance +- side to move the discussion beyond the taillights in the non-taillight threads.

MJanowich · 03-25-2014, 11:29 AM

What really got me was that the Z/28 is as fast as the Camaro GS.R from the Continental series.

Moreno1 · 03-27-2014, 10:23 AM

Anyone want a good laugh, go check out the porsche forum discussions on this topic.... some of the excuses these guys come up with... "I expect it was difficult for Pilgrim to drive the GT3 because of the rear wheel steering and the flipped weight distribution".... LOL!!

the word "pig" is thrown around a lot. little do they know, pigs can fly now

Mikebrinda · 03-27-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin Moreno

Anyone want a good laugh, go check out the porsche forum discussions on this topic.... some of the excuses these guys come up with... "I expect it was difficult for Pilgrim to drive the GT3 because of the rear wheel steering and the flipped weight distribution".... LOL!!

the word "pig" is thrown around a lot. little do they know, pigs can fly now

"Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn."

― Benjamin Franklin

Zfatuated · 03-27-2014, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

"Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn."

― Benjamin Franklin

Words of wisdom to live by.

Col. Brain · 03-27-2014, 11:01 AM

3000 cars huh?

This makes me happy

brt3 · 03-27-2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Moreno

Anyone want a good laugh, go check out the porsche forum discussions on this topic.... some of the excuses these guys come up with... "I expect it was difficult for Pilgrim to drive the GT3 because of the rear wheel steering and the flipped weight distribution".... LOL!!

the word "pig" is thrown around a lot. little do they know, pigs can fly now

Well, if we're talking the latest GT3, there's simply NO DOUBT that the Z/28 is nowhere near as hot as the Porsche...

SSSSMMMMOOOOKKKKIIIINNNN!!!!

Zfatuated · 03-27-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brt3

Well, if we're talking the latest GT3, there's simply NO DOUBT that the Z/28 is nowhere near as hot as the Porsche...

SSSSMMMMOOOOKKKKIIIINNNN!!!!

See, now you are just piling on and being cruel.

03-24-2014, 02:47 PM	#1
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	AutoWeek reviews Z/28 READ MORE HERE *EDIT: Removed cut and paste version since I've posted original and PDF versions below.* Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2014...#ixzz2wuYiGpRg __________________ Last edited by brt3; 03-24-2014 at 04:19 PM.

03-24-2014, 04:33 PM	#3
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	This is pretty insane. The GT3 is only .53 second per lap faster with a professional driver. Andy Pilgrim say's it best, regarding the GT3: "Simply put, less mechanical grip and the need for more rear downforce in the GT3 equals more sliding and longer slide-recovery times, and this would be more uncomfortable for average track-day warriors. I can say it's easier for me to go fast in the Z/28, and if I owned one, I'd sure go looking for GT3s to play with at any track day. If both of these are in my garage, it would be the GT3 for the street and the Z/28 for the track, every time." *DAMN!!!* __________________

03-24-2014, 04:36 PM	#4
Zfatuated Drives: BAC Mono Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 869	Damn. March 24, 2014, a day that will go down in infamy! lol! Based on what I read off this forum for the past year, the average Camaro/Chevy guy has no idea what this means. Coming from the Porsche world, I can tell you it's...I can't find the word(s) to be honest. It's that meaningful. How about "Off-The-F'ing-Hook Crazy Insane Nutty Wild"? It's like the earth's rotation stopped and reversed. How about that? __________________ 2014 Z/28, White "I wasn't asked to make it cheap...I was asked to make it FAST!" Mark Stielow, the new Z/28.

03-25-2014, 11:29 AM	#8
MJanowich Door ding magnet Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 288 View My Garage	What really got me was that the Z/28 is as fast as the Camaro GS.R from the Continental series. __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting."

03-24-2014, 04:43 PM	#5
prostcj Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 92	Is it jaded that I'm surprised the GT3 had a faster lap? I imagine that the Z/28 is quicker than the C7 Z51 around most tracks. Very impressive car.

03-25-2014, 02:25 AM	#6
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	and no mention of tail lights

03-27-2014, 10:23 AM	#9
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Anyone want a good laugh, go check out the porsche forum discussions on this topic.... some of the excuses these guys come up with... "I expect it was difficult for Pilgrim to drive the GT3 because of the rear wheel steering and the flipped weight distribution".... LOL!! the word "pig" is thrown around a lot. little do they know, pigs can fly now

03-27-2014, 11:01 AM	#12
Col. Brain Drives: 2012 Ram 1980 Malibu Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Otherside of the screen Posts: 362	3000 cars huh? This makes me happy