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ShnOmac · 09-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Just curious who would be interested in a Z/28 thats stripped down luxury wise? I am all for some luxury loss and weight savings but im probably in the minority on this one.

cliffy · 09-24-2009, 02:53 PM

To me the darn thing should have an LS7 in it with a track pack and weigh not an ounce over 3600. However they get that, by all means strip her.

<<<<<<<still don't understand why the wonderous Z06 motor that has handed the sports car world its ass the last few years is on the way out

moto-camaro · 09-24-2009, 06:47 PM

although i won't be buying for a few years, i'm definitely with you on this one Shnomac, totally agree. The Z/28 should be the automotive definition of badassery.
and i don't think you need all the fancy luxury materials and features to do that.

Stic5 · 09-24-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffy

To me the darn thing should have an LS7 in it with a track pack and weigh not an ounce over 3600. However they get that, by all means strip her.

<<<<<<<still don't understand why the wonderous Z06 motor that has handed the sports car world its ass the last few years is on the way out

Because believe it or not, The LS7 is actually significantly more expensive to make than the LSA. It's a great engine but if you have a cheaper one with more power...

Wolverine · 09-25-2009, 09:50 AM

I'm interested. I don't really need leather or a Bose stereo for example. However, I still want HID and HUD.

GM4lyfe · 09-25-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

Just curious who would be interested in a Z/28 thats stripped down luxury wise? I am all for some luxury loss and weight savings but im probably in the minority on this one.

I wouldn't buy one but I think it should be offered just like the old days. Cars nowadays are built solid and will still be heavy.

2cnd chance · 09-25-2009, 10:19 AM

YES YES YES!
Forget all that luxury crap, or offer 2 variants Z/28 1 (all-out performance) & Z/28 2 (performance and luxury).

GM4lyfe · 09-25-2009, 10:55 AM

Here is my Z/28 line up:
1Z/28: Just like the SS models
2Z/28: Same as above
3Z/28 1LE: Bare bones, no power seats/Recaro seats, no power windows, no power mirrors, rear seat deleate, no trunk liner, light weight hood & trunk, no carpet. HUD, minimal airbags. then of course, suspension, and brake upgrades.

How many people remember the 1LE package

Outlaw · 09-25-2009, 10:59 AM

Yeah a racing option would be cool. Totally stripped down and all about performance!

Zabo · 09-25-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GM4lyfe

Here is my Z/28 line up:
1Z/28: Just like the SS models
2Z/28: Same as above
3Z/28 1LE: Bare bones, no power seats/Recaro seats, no power windows, no power mirrors, rear seat deleate, no trunk liner, light weight hood & trunk, no carpet. HUD, minimal airbags. then of course, suspension, and brake upgrades.

How many people remember the 1LE package

It would work, if it were 1998. Nowadays every nail biting patsy would cry foul if this thing weren't packed to the gills with airbags and stuck inside a squishy camaro sized hamsterball. Friggin NHTSAA...

ironpeddler · 09-25-2009, 12:38 PM

Yeah, this will never happen. But i guess it never hurts to dream...

ShnOmac · 09-25-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ironpeddler

Yeah, this will never happen. But i guess it never hurts to dream...

Its okay dont be scairt.......

*GTAHVIT* · 09-25-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffy

To me the darn thing should have an LS7 in it with a track pack and weigh not an ounce over 3600. However they get that, by all means strip her.

<<<<<<<still don't understand why the wonderous Z06 motor that has handed the sports car world its ass the last few years is on the way out

builidng engines by hand is expensive.....

ahart04 · 09-25-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffy

To me the darn thing should have an LS7 in it with a track pack and weigh not an ounce over 3600. However they get that, by all means strip her.

<<<<<<<still don't understand why the wonderous Z06 motor that has handed the sports car world its ass the last few years is on the way out

for fun and curiosity, i took off traction and stabilitrack the other day and hit up this huge parking lot, sliding and turning, but mostly STICKING. now i know a parking lot is not a road course, but i have been schooled in road course racing and i don't think that the camaro underperforms.

to me saying it needs a 'track pack' is like saying it needs 'vtec'

a few hundred in aftermarket suspension pgrades will probably make your limits higher than you even dare to test.

09-24-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Stripped down Z/28? Just curious who would be interested in a Z/28 thats stripped down luxury wise? I am all for some luxury loss and weight savings but im probably in the minority on this one.

09-24-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
cliffy Chevy Power Forever Drives: 1969 Dusk Blue Z/28, 2015 Red Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Flagstaff AZ Posts: 317	To me the darn thing should have an LS7 in it with a track pack and weigh not an ounce over 3600. However they get that, by all means strip her. <<<<<<<still don't understand why the wonderous Z06 motor that has handed the sports car world its ass the last few years is on the way out __________________ Cliffy

09-24-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
moto-camaro CEO of the Internet Drives: the Roflcopter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	although i won't be buying for a few years, i'm definitely with you on this one Shnomac, totally agree. The Z/28 should be the automotive definition of badassery. and i don't think you need all the fancy luxury materials and features to do that. __________________

09-25-2009, 09:50 AM	#5
Wolverine Drives: RX-8 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind you! Posts: 456 View My Garage	I'm interested. I don't really need leather or a Bose stereo for example. However, I still want HID and HUD. __________________

09-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#8
GM4lyfe A GM nut-swinger! Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 262	Here is my Z/28 line up: 1Z/28: Just like the SS models 2Z/28: Same as above 3Z/28 1LE: Bare bones, no power seats/Recaro seats, no power windows, no power mirrors, rear seat deleate, no trunk liner, light weight hood & trunk, no carpet. HUD, minimal airbags. then of course, suspension, and brake upgrades. How many people remember the 1LE package __________________ 2004 GTO Quicksilver 2009 G8 Liquid Red 2005 CTS-V Black Raven

09-25-2009, 10:19 AM	#7
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	YES YES YES! Forget all that luxury crap, or offer 2 variants Z/28 1 (all-out performance) & Z/28 2 (performance and luxury).

09-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#9
Outlaw Drives: 2SS M6, IBM w/ Silver Rally Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	Yeah a racing option would be cool. Totally stripped down and all about performance! __________________ IT HAS ARRIVED 8/05/09!!!!:

09-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#11
ironpeddler Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 288	Yeah, this will never happen. But i guess it never hurts to dream... __________________ Black/silver stripes 2010 GT500 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akc1A-Jus_k ^^^ mustang dyno video

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