[GM4lyfe]

I find it entertaining how some people compare mag times as gold and determine their decision on a vehicle. Just skimming the forum with articles comparing the ZL1 against Boss 302 is one of the latest. This happens all the time and yes it will not stop. But seriously how many ZL1 owners are going to do it up at the track(road or drag)? Many are novice and inexperienced on driving a car with so much potential on the track that even a Mazda Miata will take your more sophisticated ZL1, Boss or whatever in the bends. Point is the more time you have with a car the faster you will be. Magazine editors, pro race car drivers(Randy P), are no different. These guys spend so little time with the car and post times, sit back and collect a check. Prime example. The ZR1, SS Camaro, GT500, Z06 have posted better times in the hand of an owner or someone that spends alot of time with a car than lets say your off the shelf publishisher. Most post better times than the manufature claims. Search around on Youtube and you can find the bone stock Z06's, and ZR1's deep into the 10's when they were quoted mid/high 11 sec cars and slower trap speeds.

Why do you think GM use the same guy to test the Camaro, Corvette suspension on the N-ring, because he knows the car. You put someone like John Heinricey, Ron Fellows, O'Connell, Jan Magnussen behind the wheel of these cars because they know them. I bet 95% of the people on the planet can't acheave the times set on the N-Ring. The point was to tune the suspension and show its full potential.

If you are a true enthusiast buy what your heart wants not what bragging rights you can get. There will always be someone faster.