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Originally Posted by Dropspeed
If we look at numbers only, stock for stock the ZL1 is faster with a professional driver than a 1LE. The Z/28 with less power is faster than a ZL1 stock for stock. So what does that tell us........we should all just but C7 ZO6 Corvettes!  < racers Math. |
Now that I can agree with. I am in NO way a Pro driver and am just an Hack of an older Drag race guy who has gotten into the track and AutoX thing the last few years. It is a lot more fun and less focused on the car you build that is for sure and I am certainly getting my kicks now that my kids have all grown up and left home. If you are still in the family phase guys don't get discouraged your time will come.
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Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver
I agree, and that is why I have never said the ZL1 was less capable. IMO, the ZL1 is faster and more capable but is also more difficult to handle, and by that I mean needs a more experienced driver to handle and drive it like it can be driven. It is heavier and more powerful, both of which increase the difficulty level, and again this should be taken as a compliment to you and all others that are out there kickin ass in their ZL1's at the track.
The 1LE is more subdued power wise, and more balanced, which makes it an easier car to handle and to track at the limit as well as to learn on for less experienced people. This is why I feel it is better suited for track duty. Not because it is faster, or more capable, because neither are true.
I hope I am getting my point across, because I feel like you think I am saying the 1LE is a better car or that anything I am saying is a negative against the ZL1, because I TRULY do not mean it to come across that way. I am pretty sure if I could afford a ZL1, I would have one, so trust me when I say I dont see the 1LE as better. It was just an amazing car that I am lucky enough to have been able to afford.
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That is very clear and the analogy of the Miata being more fun and track car but a lot slower makes perfect sense. I'm just not understanding the "Better" side of the discussion and I fully acknowledge this is partially my issue because when I show up at the track or AutoX in a sea of Miata's I just don't get it. Maybe its the years of drag racing that is cemented in my brain that makes me look at them and goe where is the sound and the power = more fun.
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Originally Posted by ST1LE
Think we can get a group buy going?  |
That would be AWESOME
a buddy of mine is waiting on his new Z06 here in Vancouver. He is a real track and racing nut so it'll be fun to see how that car really stacks up at the track against all sorts of different cars both stock, modified and Heavily Modified.