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BrianInJackson · 01-08-2009, 03:18 PM

As to Xanthos's .97G skidpad claim. I don't mean to pick on anyone or start an arguement, but I have heard skidpad numbers for the SS as low as .90G, and as high as the .97G. I don't know if .97G is going to be realistic. Maybe I am wrong, we will see.

kevin2323 · 01-08-2009, 03:22 PM

i think the challenger was suppose to do it in .90 so the camaro should be much better...

UCF w00t · 01-08-2009, 03:25 PM

Previous skidpad was .90

stratman · 01-08-2009, 04:47 PM

All these track test numbers are great for debate but with the initial situation of the question being a "Stop light drag race" I think arguing tenths is silly. None of those numbers, if accurate to production, were done on a 5 year old stretch of road covered with crap. They are best case numbers and the best case appears to be close. So as many have said it’s probably going to come down to the driver. Now I am by no means a racer of any kind but in my opinion you often win a drag race because you’re a better driver (on that run at least) not necessarily because you have the better car.

Stratman does not condone or participate in illegal street racing of any kind. Yet.

Supermans · 01-08-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Drivers race but if same driver and same conditions, Camaro SS wins by 2 tenths of a second.

Basis:
370z 0-60 = 4.7 secs
G8 GXP 0-60 = 4.7secs

Camaro SS will be a tenth or 2 faster than the G8 GXP.

This is assuming the Camaro times are at 0-60 at 4.5 seconds which seems reasonable to be able to achieve stock considering the Camaro SS is lighter than the G8 GXP....

Rekt · 01-08-2009, 05:19 PM

Of course the Camaro will win. This is a Camaro forum!

ArcAngel · 01-08-2009, 07:12 PM

the real problem is how come the SS is even in a race against a V6. There is the issue. No one sees this? Our six should be the one blowing it away our 8 should not even be in the discussion

Rekt · 01-08-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

the real problem is how come the SS is even in a race against a V6. There is the issue. No one sees this? Our six should be the one blowing it away our 8 should not even be in the discussion

You truly know nothing about the VQ motor, do you?

ArcAngel · 01-08-2009, 07:21 PM

I truly owned a 350Z till last year so the reality is you truly didnt understand my post! It's stating that the V6 from GM is weak and that is the real fault of this Camaro. The Camaro's 6 should be the competition for the Z's 6. instead we are comparing GM's 8. Thats the point get it??

Dakota Kid · 01-08-2009, 07:30 PM

The Nissan 370 Z will BLOW away the V6 Camaro....not even close.

For that matter, so will the Infiniti G37.....not even close.

If you want to outsprint those cars, you will have to go for the SS.

UCF w00t · 01-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

I truly owned a 350Z till last year so the reality is you truly didnt understand my post! It's stating that the V6 from GM is weak and that is the real fault of this Camaro. The Camaro's 6 should be the competition for the Z's 6. instead we are comparing GM's 8. Thats the point get it??

Ummm no.

ArcAngel · 01-08-2009, 07:37 PM

What do you mean ummm NO. UMMM YES there should be no reason why our V6 can't compete against there V6 but year in year out there VQ engine out performs our sixes and matches our eights. We need more cylinders and displacement to do what they do with less, how is that not a problem? My point is your comparing apples and oranges imagine if nissan put a V8 in the Z it would eat our Camaro alive.

UCF w00t · 01-08-2009, 07:40 PM

It's called weight. The Camaro is simply a bigger car. It has 2 more seats. Much more trunk room, etc. The 370z isn't made to handle 422hp. You have to increase the thickness of drive train components to cope with the extra HP adding more weight. And the v6 in the 370z has an extra liter on the Camaro v6 to boot.

ArcAngel · 01-08-2009, 07:42 PM

yes i understand all that im comparing engines to engines

01-08-2009, 07:12 PM	#63
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	the real problem is how come the SS is even in a race against a V6. There is the issue. No one sees this? Our six should be the one blowing it away our 8 should not even be in the discussion __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-08-2009, 07:21 PM	#65
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	I truly owned a 350Z till last year so the reality is you truly didnt understand my post! It's stating that the V6 from GM is weak and that is the real fault of this Camaro. The Camaro's 6 should be the competition for the Z's 6. instead we are comparing GM's 8. Thats the point get it?? __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-08-2009, 07:37 PM	#68
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	What do you mean ummm NO. UMMM YES there should be no reason why our V6 can't compete against there V6 but year in year out there VQ engine out performs our sixes and matches our eights. We need more cylinders and displacement to do what they do with less, how is that not a problem? My point is your comparing apples and oranges imagine if nissan put a V8 in the Z it would eat our Camaro alive. __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-08-2009, 07:42 PM	#70
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	yes i understand all that im comparing engines to engines __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

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01-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#57
BrianInJackson Drives: toyota mr2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca Posts: 99	As to Xanthos's .97G skidpad claim. I don't mean to pick on anyone or start an arguement, but I have heard skidpad numbers for the SS as low as .90G, and as high as the .97G. I don't know if .97G is going to be realistic. Maybe I am wrong, we will see.

01-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#58
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	i think the challenger was suppose to do it in .90 so the camaro should be much better...

01-08-2009, 03:25 PM	#59
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	Previous skidpad was .90

01-08-2009, 04:47 PM	#60
stratman Goldmember Drives: 06 CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 172	All these track test numbers are great for debate but with the initial situation of the question being a "Stop light drag race" I think arguing tenths is silly. None of those numbers, if accurate to production, were done on a 5 year old stretch of road covered with crap. They are best case numbers and the best case appears to be close. So as many have said it’s probably going to come down to the driver. Now I am by no means a racer of any kind but in my opinion you often win a drag race because you’re a better driver (on that run at least) not necessarily because you have the better car. Stratman does not condone or participate in illegal street racing of any kind. Yet.

01-08-2009, 05:19 PM	#62
Rekt Drives: Z34 370Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 149	Of course the Camaro will win. This is a Camaro forum!

01-08-2009, 07:30 PM	#66
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	The Nissan 370 Z will BLOW away the V6 Camaro....not even close. For that matter, so will the Infiniti G37.....not even close. If you want to outsprint those cars, you will have to go for the SS.

01-08-2009, 07:40 PM	#69
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	It's called weight. The Camaro is simply a bigger car. It has 2 more seats. Much more trunk room, etc. The 370z isn't made to handle 422hp. You have to increase the thickness of drive train components to cope with the extra HP adding more weight. And the v6 in the 370z has an extra liter on the Camaro v6 to boot.