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kingbambino22 · 06-06-2014, 11:28 AM

FYI GM did try it out.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/04/...ith-z28-tires/

I call it Vera · 06-06-2014, 11:42 AM

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you need to rebalance the chassis to take advantage of the tires.

Can someone expand on what this means?
Whatever is entailed, I'm not interested in modding my car. I'm just curious what he is saying (more specifically)

Mean Green Z28 · 06-06-2014, 11:44 AM

prob have to do with the spring/damping rates and sway bars/etc. to control turn-in, etc. to get as much grip out of the better compound.

I call it Vera · 06-06-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

prob have to do with the spring/damping rates and sway bars/etc. to control turn-in, etc. to get as much grip out of the better compound.

So, a tune on MRC might fix it.
No one knows how to do that though . . .

JDP Sales · 06-06-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Can someone expand on what this means?
Whatever is entailed, I'm not interested in modding my car. I'm just curious what he is saying (more specifically)

Basically talking about sway bars. The ZL1 is setup for a staggered wheel and tire setup where the Z28 has a square setup.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

crangie · 06-07-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Basically talking about sway bars. The ZL1 is setup for a staggered wheel and tire setup where the Z28 has a square setup.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

So what sways bars do you recommend for get the needed setup to run this wheels and tires?

cam99 · 06-07-2014, 08:57 AM

I'd call it gm "marketing" to justify the cost and cement the Z28 as their ultimate corner carver. Their was very little information in that interview.

JDP Sales · 06-09-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crangie

So what sways bars do you recommend for get the needed setup to run this wheels and tires?

Well the cheapest route would be to go with the 1LE front bar. You could also go with the Z28 bars when they are released (not sure if they have yet or not) or the best option would be to go with a good set of adjustable sway bars like the ones from Detroit Speed. That way you can dial it in to your tire selection and driving style.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

zim2323 · 06-09-2014, 04:34 PM

Not trying to hi-jack a thread, but would this be viable for the 1LE? Considering that WAS designed with a square setup in mind. I'd love to get 305's at all 4 corners on mine.

Skylane765 · 06-09-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crangie

So what sways bars do you recommend for get the needed setup to run this wheels and tires?

It's the ride hight, springs and dampers, rear end, sway bars, brakes and computer set up. The whole package is tuned together.

Todd in Vancouver · 06-09-2014, 11:47 PM

We did have a discussion on the "mule" ZL1 that GM built with some Z/28 stuff for comparison. It was very obvious, to me anyways, that GM did not want to release those mule numbers. I have no doubt the Z/28 was faster but as I said in the other thread I'd sure like to know how much faster.

Skylane765 · 06-10-2014, 12:15 AM

It's not going to be cheap to make a Camaro like a Z28. By the way, the Z/28 does not say Camaro anywhere on it! But on the engine cover.

06-06-2014, 11:28 AM	#1
kingbambino22 Drives: KIA Forte GT2 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: everywhere and no where Posts: 318	ZL1 with Z28 wheel combo FYI GM did try it out. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/04/...ith-z28-tires/

06-07-2014, 08:57 AM	#7
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	I'd call it gm "marketing" to justify the cost and cement the Z28 as their ultimate corner carver. Their was very little information in that interview. __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

06-09-2014, 11:47 PM	#11
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	We did have a discussion on the "mule" ZL1 that GM built with some Z/28 stuff for comparison. It was very obvious, to me anyways, that GM did not want to release those mule numbers. I have no doubt the Z/28 was faster but as I said in the other thread I'd sure like to know how much faster. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

06-06-2014, 11:44 AM	#3
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 940 View My Garage	prob have to do with the spring/damping rates and sway bars/etc. to control turn-in, etc. to get as much grip out of the better compound.

06-09-2014, 04:34 PM	#9
zim2323 Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 193	Not trying to hi-jack a thread, but would this be viable for the 1LE? Considering that WAS designed with a square setup in mind. I'd love to get 305's at all 4 corners on mine.

06-10-2014, 12:15 AM	#12
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	It's not going to be cheap to make a Camaro like a Z28. By the way, the Z/28 does not say Camaro anywhere on it! But on the engine cover.