Do you want the Z28?

[jmliptak]

Kill it and then we can merge in all the attempts to open it back in a new thread and keep a count and post it on homepage to replace the countdown...

[playhard67]

close

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

OMG!!! How are these NO Z28 THREADS STILL GOING!!! Do you guys really think that GM will never have a Z28 again..Come on guys! Some of you have begged and begged and begged for GM to bring back the camaro, and they have....now you complain that a trim model has not been announced, you say that you won't buy one just because of a badge...bullsh*t...

That wasn't part of the deal. You didn't ask for a camaro with 600 hp Z28 that decimates all, and then some. We asked for a Camaro and GM is trying to provide it even in the face of rising gas prices....

Get over yourself and buy the SS while GM puts the final touches on the car for the Vert, and the all American Badass......wait for it............Z28!!!!

I all of you, but this is petty crap to complain about! Especially on a message board with some people who have worked their ass off to make this happen!

[fastball]

They can call it whatever they want, to me it's just a badge. The car looks like a Camaro, it's good enough for me. With the LS3 and a 6 speed stick, the herritage is there. So what if Z28 isn't on your deck lid?

Would it make a difference if it said "Chevy Citation II"?

[Congoman775]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

What do you mean by 'punish'? If you mean in terms of performance -- nothing could be further from the truth -- I think you'll be surprised that that the manual and automatics are nearly identical in terms of performance.

So is the 4.6 0-60 time that we heard for the Auto true?

and Same thing with the 4.9 for manual?

that seems like a significant gap in performance...

if its true im stuck on what ill end up buying...

[jmliptak]

Originally Posted by fastball

They can call it whatever they want, to me it's just a badge. The car looks like a Camaro, it's good enough for me. With the LS3 and a 6 speed stick, the herritage is there. So what if Z28 isn't on your deck lid?

Would it make a difference if it said "Chevy Citation II"?

Ever drive a Citation? That MIGHT be a deal killer

[stovt001]

You know, we have started talking about the Z28 as if it had to be the model with the supercharged 550 hp engine. And the thinking has gone that if gas prices and CAFE prohibit that engine, we can't have the Z28. But what if the Z28 represents something else? Picture this: An LS3 with CAI and upgraded exhaust, more aggressive gearing, lightened body and chassis, sound insulation removed, chassis bracing, lightweight wheels, stickier tires, lightweight and heavily bolstered seats with extra grippy upholstery, and the bare minimum luxury features. Maybe go even crazier: a removed backseat, an early application of GM's first DCT? Its not impossible. If we were going to reference the first generation, then our new Z28 wouldn't be an insane hp drag strip beast. It would go, stop, and turn with the very best of them. With the above mods, fuel economy might even be increased. So if we remain open minded, a whole world of possibilities for the Z28 is presented. Woohoo!

[joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010]

Originally Posted by Congoman775

So is the 4.6 0-60 time that we heard for the Auto true?

and Same thing with the 4.9 for manual?

that seems like a significant gap in performance...

if its true im stuck on what ill end up buying...

Yes it is true;

4.7 for auto w tapshift 13.2 1/4@106
4.9 for manual 13.3 1/4@~106(cant remember for sure)

[boxmonkeyracing]

I want my z28. lol. cry cry cry cry cry cry cry cry cry. no seriously I do want it but dang it's hard to just let it go even though I know it's down the road.

[Chemical]

Originally Posted by stovt001

You know, we have started talking about the Z28 as if it had to be the model with the supercharged 550 hp engine. And the thinking has gone that if gas prices and CAFE prohibit that engine, we can't have the Z28. But what if the Z28 represents something else? Picture this: An LS3 with CAI and upgraded exhaust, more aggressive gearing, lightened body and chassis, sound insulation removed, chassis bracing, lightweight wheels, stickier tires, lightweight and heavily bolstered seats with extra grippy upholstery, and the bare minimum luxury features. Maybe go even crazier: a removed backseat, an early application of GM's first DCT? Its not impossible. If we were going to reference the first generation, then our new Z28 wouldn't be an insane hp drag strip beast. It would go, stop, and turn with the very best of them. With the above mods, fuel economy might even be increased. So if we remain open minded, a whole world of possibilities for the Z28 is presented. Woohoo!

...maybe the rabbit hole goes deeper than we think. What if the Z28 is more than just a superchcarger, maybe no supercharger at all. What if a hybrid comes along, with 450 horses? or E85? The "muscle car of the next generation" ? BioDiesel? Electric?

Z28 doesn't necessarily need to have a 600HP engine, or does it? What do you think?

[Supermans]

Originally Posted by Chemical

...maybe the rabbit hole goes deeper than we think. What if the Z28 is more than just a superchcarger, maybe no supercharger at all. What if a hybrid comes along, with 450 horses? or E85? The "muscle car of the next generation" ? BioDiesel? Electric?

Z28 doesn't necessarily need to have a 600HP engine, or does it? What do you think?

There is already an e85 ethanol corvette ZO6 that will appear at the Indy500 as a pace car in vert and coupe form. However E85 is scarce in terms of where it can be found and it is difficult to use a food supply as fuel for automobiles when people in other countries are dieing of hunger over corn shortages of all things.. However an all electric hybrid that has massive torque and HP that uses no gasoline at all might kick start a new revolution. However at this point in time, nothing can beat a rock solid V8's sound and thunder on the road.. Not even the new all electric Tesla Roadster..

[Mindz]

Originally Posted by Supermans

There is already an e85 ethanol corvette ZO6 that will appear at the Indy500 as a pace car in vert and coupe form. However E85 is scarce in terms of where it can be found and it is difficult to use a food supply as fuel for automobiles when people in other countries are dieing of hunger over corn shortages of all things.. However an all electric hybrid that has massive torque and HP that uses no gasoline at all might kick start a new revolution. However at this point in time, nothing can beat a rock solid V8's sound and thunder on the road.. Not even the new all electric Tesla Roadster..

One car performs about the same and gives me the same feeling and sound as the v8 rumble with gravitational pull towards the back of the car. Check my Tribute to the the best car ever thread in "other cars" section.

[Jeff]

gonna miss it..

[Punk_rider]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Guys and gals....I, too, am surprised the Z28 is dead thread (or dying, or whatever...) is still going on. This back and forth thing is ridiculous and the complaining....it is getting annoying (and I know for fact that there's lots of others here who feel the same way). I continue to hear an echo of, be happy the Camaro is here...stop complaining...I'm right and you're wrong....

Can we please just let it go for now and talk about what has been confirmed for a little? ...instead of continuing to talk about other stuff that will happen down the road??? (most likely)...

Who's up for closing this thread? anyone?? who wants to keep it open?

Keep it open. As long as this thread's alive, any Chevy people (fbod ...) coming to the site will see there's a real demand for the Z28.

I want chevy to know and remember we are a lot to want ASAP a supercharged Z28 and that these passionate people do not care much about oil price.

We don't ask for a cheap large selling Z28. Make it a special serie, expensive if needed, but give us the CHOICE

[SSMOKN]

Chevy is already late to the dance....now they left their dancing shoes at home...
Lets go Chevy! I want my top dog!

[Punk_rider]

Originally Posted by Coupé

Chevy is already late to the dance....now they left their dancing shoes at home...
Lets go Chevy! I want my top dog!

Couldn't agree more ...

I'd add that the dancer is damn pretty, but can't dance without her shoes ...

[Mr. Wyndham]

you know...threats...as in your sig...really aren't the best way to get things done....

For the last time, the Z28 is NOT dead. Quit yer whining!

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Punk_rider

Keep it open. As long as this thread's alive, any Chevy people (fbod ...) coming to the site will see there's a real demand for the Z28.

I want chevy to know and remember we are a lot to want ASAP a supercharged Z28 and that these passionate people do not care much about oil price.

We don't ask for a cheap large selling Z28. Make it a special serie, expensive if needed, but give us the CHOICE

X1,000,000,000,000,000,000

That's all I'm trying to do and participate in I'm not trying to bitch, just express my desire for this kind of car in hopes if my baby is on the ropes, that GM might see there is a demand from a lot of us, and try to get her squared-away in a couple years. That's all

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

you know...threats...as in your sig...really aren't the best way to get things done....

For the last time, the Z28 is NOT dead. Quit yer whining!

Sig' edited

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by stovt001

You know, we have started talking about the Z28 as if it had to be the model with the supercharged 550 hp engine. And the thinking has gone that if gas prices and CAFE prohibit that engine, we can't have the Z28. But what if the Z28 represents something else? Picture this: An LS3 with CAI and upgraded exhaust, more aggressive gearing, lightened body and chassis, sound insulation removed, chassis bracing, lightweight wheels, stickier tires, lightweight and heavily bolstered seats with extra grippy upholstery, and the bare minimum luxury features. Maybe go even crazier: a removed backseat, an early application of GM's first DCT? Its not impossible. If we were going to reference the first generation, then our new Z28 wouldn't be an insane hp drag strip beast. It would go, stop, and turn with the very best of them. With the above mods, fuel economy might even be increased. So if we remain open minded, a whole world of possibilities for the Z28 is presented. Woohoo!

Everyone assumed that the Z28 was already designed and tested as a supercharged Camaro with 550 horses. To me, it seems as though it never crossed anyone's mind that the Z28 could be anything different than this preconceived notion. By prejudging the Z28, every created a big let down. GM never let on that the Z28 would exist at all this year, and now everyone is disappointed that GM isn't producing a 550-hp Z28. There are a lot of other ways to do a Z28 if they do one at all.

[Hylton]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Everyone assumed that the Z28 was already designed and tested as a supercharged Camaro with 550 horses. To me, it seems as though it never crossed anyone's mind that the Z28 could be anything different than this preconceived notion. By prejudging the Z28, every created a big let down. GM never let on that the Z28 would exist at all this year, and now everyone is disappointed that GM isn't producing a 550-hp Z28. There are a lot of other ways to do a Z28 if they do one at all.

I think it was that white mule with the black hockey stick stripes driving all over North America. I agree - if they can't do plan "A", get a plan "B" and do something based on what you already have approved.

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Everyone assumed that the Z28 was already designed and tested as a supercharged Camaro with 550 horses. To me, it seems as though it never crossed anyone's mind that the Z28 could be anything different than this preconceived notion. By prejudging the Z28, every created a big let down. GM never let on that the Z28 would exist at all this year, and now everyone is disappointed that GM isn't producing a 550-hp Z28. There are a lot of other ways to do a Z28 if they do one at all.

personally if it has 550 hp great. if not that's cool to. if it had 480 I'd be happy. I just want one with a race tuned suspension and at least 422 hp in manual form. that's all I really would like for a Z28. I didn't expect to hear anything at all about a Z28. But the rag that misquoted cheryl pritcher is what upset me. now that it's been cleared up I'm not freaking out.

I'm still eagerly waiting for a Z28. no matter what I'm waiting till 2010 to buy because of finances and waiting for either a Vert or Z28. hopefully if it's in the works we'll hear something by then. but yea.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

personally if it has 550 hp great. if not that's cool to. if it had 480 I'd be happy. I just want one with a race tuned suspension and at least 422 hp in manual form. that's all I really would like for a Z28. I didn't expect to hear anything at all about a Z28. But the rag that misquoted cheryl pritcher is what upset me. now that it's been cleared up I'm not freaking out.

I'm still eagerly waiting for a Z28. no matter what I'm waiting till 2010 to buy because of finances and waiting for either a Vert or Z28. hopefully if it's in the works we'll hear something by then. but yea.

The SS is getting a Nurburgring-tuned, top-of-the-line GM suspension. You can't get a better suspension without aftermarket parts. I don't see the problem with the SS being top tier as long as it is getting the best parts.

[Hylton]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

The SS is getting a Nurburgring-tuned, top-of-the-line GM suspension. You can't get a better suspension without aftermarket parts. I don't see the problem with the SS being top tier as long as it is getting the best parts.

What about a Z06 set-up?

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

The SS is getting a Nurburgring-tuned, top-of-the-line GM suspension. You can't get a better suspension without aftermarket parts. I don't see the problem with the SS being top tier as long as it is getting the best parts.

if they used lighter suspension parts and double adjustable shocks we can talk about the tune. because yes the nurburgring is the giant of all race tracks but they will keep the suspension road worthy so the avg buyer won't be like this is to hard of a ride. so that's what I mean by race suspension setup.