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Old 03-05-2012, 10:35 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by Tob View Post
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Just offering my perception on the situation - nothing more.

IMVHO -- the Ford fans "screaming for a '12 to '12 comparison"...really ought not to be screaming. Given Randy Pobst's great respect for the Boss, I feel he was able to give it props where he could, despite its loss. I don't think the '12 GT500 would have done very well at all in a similar comparison.

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I saw the motor trend video where they said ZL1 launch control is just more consistent. But when he revved to 2k and let off the clutch with proper speed and feathered the throttle depending on traction he received a 3.8 0-60 speed. Faster than even the automatic
You're right. The key, though, is consistent vs fast. 10/10 times LC will get you an impressive time...while doing it yourself might get you there a little quicker even a pro-driver can botch up a manual launch from time to time - weekend warriors like us will mess up more often.

That said -- I'll be practicing both ways up until the Fest...hopefully I can get the hang of racing from a dig without computer help by then.

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I'm glad you said this and not me.

Zl1 is a sweet ride....but reading some of these threads, I'm starting to think the ZL1 can cure cancer.
If you breathe the exhaust in time with the firing order...it might!
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