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Old 06-28-2012, 06:10 PM   #366
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Originally Posted by eolson View Post
There's no way the GT500 can make up for the fact it is not as refined as the ZL1, or that the GT500 doesn't drive as easily fast, nor does it have a nice feeling over bumpy roads, that is a fact.
Very true. Any many seem to ignore or not unerstand that.

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Originally Posted by eolson View Post
People keep bringing up aftermarket suspensions for the GT500 that will match the ZL1. Yes, handling can be improved with aftermarket suspension, but you will never match the trade-off of handling vs. harshness that the MRC provides. Throw on some stiffer springs/dampers/bars/bushings and you'll be able to carry more speed in the corners, but your ride quality will suck and the suspension will be even less capable of handling bumps or curbing in the corners.

The GT500 does match the ZL1 on the road course track times. Fact... Erik
On a fast track, yes.

Tighter (Gingerman) or rough-surface tracks favor the ZL1.
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