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serviceguy · 07-23-2020, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DasBaldDog

If I were to buy another track designated V8, it would be a Factory Five Type65 Coupe.

They seem very quality focused !

pzero · 07-23-2020, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DasBaldDog

If I were to buy another track designated V8, it would be a Factory Five Type65 Coupe.

That's the one I'm talking about. F5 Daytona Coupe. Such a beautiful car, timeless, classic, oh so nice. Drop a Chevy 427 and you got a bad mo-fo car....might be little too much power, but f#*k it.

GeneRoss · 07-23-2020, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pzero

That's the one I'm talking about. F5 Daytona Coupe. Such a beautiful car, timeless, classic, oh so nice. Drop a Chevy 427 and you got a bad mo-fo car....might be little too much power, but f#*k it.

That thing is sweet. Would love to hear how it compares to the Z/28 from the owner when he gets his.

I'd love to add a Viper ACR or T/A or a GT3RS. Gonna try to keep the Z/28. I love this thing.

Mark_Z28 · 07-24-2020, 08:14 AM

Just got word that the car was listed for 64900.
https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/i...let-camaro-z28

Just FYI, a stock Z was faster around a track than 800hp pro touring legend the big red camaro(69 with race chassis). Pretty much the benchmark when it comes to pro touring track car builds(know it doesnt relate to a factory five 65 coupe). Just a tidbit of information for all you guys with zs before you trade it in for something else.

AustexaSS · 07-24-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneRoss

That thing is sweet. Would love to hear how it compares to the Z/28 from the owner when he gets his.

A friend on mine owns one that I have driven a bit and I would love to own one, but without serious modifications to the chassis and drivetrain beyond what Factory Five's normal engineering already provides it will never match the Z/28 in terms of performance and handling. It's fun factor is absolutely top notch in my opinion and it is a real attention getter out on the road but you are not going to be setting any lap records at the track.

DasBaldDog · 07-24-2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AustexaSS

A friend on mine owns one that I have driven a bit and I would love to own one, but without serious modifications to the chassis and drivetrain beyond what Factory Five's normal engineering already provides it will never match the Z/28 in terms of performance and handling. It's fun factor is absolutely top notch in my opinion and it is a real attention getter out on the road but you are not going to be setting any lap records at the track.

I'm not out to set lap records.... you'd believe me if you saw what I bought to replace the Z/28.

I think the Daytona would be a friggin riot to drive. The Z/28 is an EVENT, it's something to be experienced.... but I'd never describe it as "humorous".

I think I finally hit that "Slow Car, Fast" stage. Can't afford "Fast Car, Fast", not in this economy

FLOW TIE · 07-24-2020, 02:19 PM

Best of Luck Duane! Post when you get the new ride!

*mlee* · 07-24-2020, 05:01 PM

I sure hope you got a good trade in number. These are highly sought after now days.

68camaroz28 · 07-26-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_Z28

Just got word that the car was listed for 64900.
https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/i...let-camaro-z28

Just FYI, a stock Z was faster around a track than 800hp pro touring legend the big red camaro(69 with race chassis). Pretty much the benchmark when it comes to pro touring track car builds(know it doesnt relate to a factory five 65 coupe). Just a tidbit of information for all you guys with zs before you trade it in for something else.

Faster than around what track? I’ve seen big red and that is a full blown race car with a 69 camaro body and as you noted a legend in some car circles. No way would a stock Z match let alone beat big red imo but I’ve been wrong before. LOL

hammdo · 07-26-2020, 01:35 PM

This was the teaser video...

Best times:

Z/28 - 1:36

Big Red - 1:41 before it crashed...

The times are noted while the video is playing but, the end of the video does not ‘summarize’ them...

-Don

Mark_Z28 · 07-27-2020, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 68camaroz28

Faster than around what track? I’ve seen big red and that is a full blown race car with a 69 camaro body and as you noted a legend in some car circles. No way would a stock Z match let alone beat big red imo but I’ve been wrong before. LOL

Don(Hammdo) beat me to it, but yea that's the point. Big red is as good as it gets.. I wouldn't think so either. But it did and then some. Think what it would take to build a car on that level. My point was just "know what you have", before you let it go.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 07-27-2020, 09:48 AM

Already auctioned in 2016 but I thought this was awesome the big red team would respect the 5th gen Z28 enough to do this and for a great cause.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3G68X5AbCSI

serviceguy · 07-28-2020, 08:48 PM

I appreciate everybody's response. This has been a great place to network with other owners. I bought mine new in 2014, knowing it was going to be a very special car. things change, interests change. It will make a great story someday !

70T/A400 · 12-23-2020, 08:50 AM

It's with great sadness to report I've sold my 2014 Red Z bought new in 2014, now has 614 miles.

Actually what is sad is you put in a tank of gas and drove it a few times. Is that what GM did all that durability testing for?

I've owned several 5th Gen Camaros, The Z by far is the best one ever.

How would you know? A tank of gas determines for you the Z/28 is better than a 1LE or a ZL1?

Cars are meant to be driven, to be seen and heard, not to be admired like a Rembrandt.

07-24-2020, 05:01 PM	#22
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,629 View My Garage	I sure hope you got a good trade in number. These are highly sought after now days. __________________

07-27-2020, 09:48 AM	#26
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,292 View My Garage	Already auctioned in 2016 but I thought this was awesome the big red team would respect the 5th gen Z28 enough to do this and for a great cause. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3G68X5AbCSI Attached Images

07-24-2020, 08:14 AM	#18
Mark_Z28 Drives: Black 2015 Z28 #457 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 214	Just got word that the car was listed for 64900. https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/i...let-camaro-z28 Just FYI, a stock Z was faster around a track than 800hp pro touring legend the big red camaro(69 with race chassis). Pretty much the benchmark when it comes to pro touring track car builds(know it doesnt relate to a factory five 65 coupe). Just a tidbit of information for all you guys with zs before you trade it in for something else.

07-24-2020, 02:19 PM	#21
FLOW TIE Drives: 2015 Z/28 #898 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 419	Best of Luck Duane! Post when you get the new ride!

07-28-2020, 08:48 PM	#27
serviceguy Drives: 2014 Z/28 # 89, 69 Camaro, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Flint MI Posts: 669	I appreciate everybody's response. This has been a great place to network with other owners. I bought mine new in 2014, knowing it was going to be a very special car. things change, interests change. It will make a great story someday !

12-23-2020, 08:50 AM	#28
70T/A400 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 49	It's with great sadness to report I've sold my 2014 Red Z bought new in 2014, now has 614 miles. Actually what is sad is you put in a tank of gas and drove it a few times. Is that what GM did all that durability testing for? I've owned several 5th Gen Camaros, The Z by far is the best one ever. How would you know? A tank of gas determines for you the Z/28 is better than a 1LE or a ZL1? Cars are meant to be driven, to be seen and heard, not to be admired like a Rembrandt.