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*mlee* · 01-12-2014, 08:59 PM

How bout that Z/28 at 75K...

TrackClub · 01-12-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

First, this is off topic (again).

Second, it's old news here.

Third, it was not a formal lap hence "nothing" about it (other than it's scarey just watching it) can be verified.

Now back to your local Z/28 program.

First: can u pls review this thread and reply in kind to ALL off topic posts - lest I will feel special and it might just go to my head

Second: still some folks (just most recently) didn't know Ford goes to the Ring so thought I'd help - but I know: a road to hell is paved with good intentions LOL
Third: formal or informal it is a lap and frankly I couldn't "verify" anything about any "formal" lap anyway, unless I was there, present in person

Now back to your local z28 program which is obviously dead posts wise.
It would be so friggin boring without my posts - come on, be honest

SEVEN-OH JOE · 01-12-2014, 09:06 PM

If you have a modicum of auto interest, and have spent more than a moment on the 'net, Ford's presence on the 'Ring is far from a Top Secret mission.

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rburgring&sm=3

OldScoolCamaro · 01-12-2014, 11:17 PM

...lets start taking a list at that 75K shall we,....LOL

TrackClub · 01-13-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

If you have a modicum of auto interest, and have spent more than a moment on the 'net, Ford's presence on the 'Ring is far from a Top Secret mission.

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rburgring&sm=3

Your post was brilliant (I amost pissed myself)! My favourite is a vid of the top secret 1964 Ford Fairlane test, piloted by some dude with a Porsche helmet on. Oh no, they got a local P-car hotshoe talent...cheaters!!! No doubt testing a top secret suspension to go after the Z28 lap time...(Note: this makes me offically "on topic", ok?). But wait, the SVTPerformance vid is right at the top...a top secret "Ford Performance Divison", as recently labelled by an Aussie car website. OK, enough funny stuff and back to serious business: has anyone bought a Z28 yet?

tramtwo · 01-13-2014, 03:29 AM

Z/28 not z28... you're being snide... doesn't match your I'm a serious car guy and am interested in the facts to properly determine the magic ratio of performance per value ideal that I seek.

Don't know whats worse your bullshit questions or other's sincere attempts to answer them.

Give me the hammer I'll swing it.

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Norm Peterson · 01-13-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackClub

Norm, you had mentioned your friend tracks a ZL1? Any possibility obtaining a contact? Thanks.

Nobody I know (yet), just a name and a car on a motorsportreg.com list. Couldn't even tell you if he's a member here. But hopefully I'll be able to count him as a friend after next weekend (the event got rescheduled for weather reasons).

Next weekend is predicted to be a bit chilly for G:2 Supercars (or Trofeos, for that matter), so I doubt that heat soak is going to be a big factor.

Norm

TrackClub · 01-13-2014, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

Z/28 not z28... you're being snide... doesn't match your I'm a serious car guy and am interested in the facts to properly determine the magic ratio of performance per value ideal that I seek.

Don't know whats worse your bullshit questions or other's sincere attempts to answer them.

Give me the hammer I'll swing it.

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My bad: Z/28.

TrackClub · 01-13-2014, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Nobody I know (yet), just a name and a car on a motorsportreg.com list. Couldn't even tell you if he's a member here. But hopefully I'll be able to count him as a friend after next weekend (the event got rescheduled for weather reasons).

Next weekend is predicted to be a bit chilly for G:2 Supercars (or Trofeos, for that matter), so I doubt that heat soak is going to be a big factor.

Norm

Thanks! Seems with increased boost the car lasts about 25mins before going into safe mode even in fairly cold temp (60-75 degrees). Still searching for info on how it does unmodded (as that's how I'd run it motor wise). The general feeling I am getting is that LS FI motors might be? somewhat? suspect to heat soak on track (with prolonged use). But I hardly have a defo answer at this stage. Otherwise I like what a ZL1 has to offer as a package - that's for sure.

Norm Peterson · 01-13-2014, 09:48 AM

I'll try to remember to let you know in your ZL1 thread how it turns out next weekend, assuming he doesn't bail like one or two others already have.

Norm

TrackClub · 01-13-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I'll try to remember to let you know in your ZL1 thread how it turns out next weekend, assuming he doesn't bail like one or two others already have.

Norm

I appreciate it!

Doubleblank · 01-13-2014, 11:27 AM

I haven't seen any ZL1's out at MSR yet. But plenty of CTS-V's, FI Mustangs, etc. And they all (well, almost all) come into the paddock and start looking at their data bitching about temps, pulled timing, etc. But heck, it's almost always warm or hot here in Houston.

TrackClub · 01-13-2014, 01:49 PM

FYI: after some deliberations re choices/risks/costs/rewards - I've decided to really "pay attention" to Fbodfather's suggestion to listen to Number 3's comments and not push my luck. So LS7 or LT1 is it for me. If anyone has any further feedback on the ZL1 pls post them in that section - thanks in advance! Good luck to Z/28 - hope to see it on a track one day.

TFord · 01-13-2014, 02:17 PM

been awhile since I've posted, but I came across this post on FB and it annoyed me enough to respond to it so I figured I'd share.

Ya know that is nearly 4 times the price of a 1994 fully loaded Z28 that would go 150mph. It may have different, newer technology, but there is no freaking way its worth that kind of money. All the race ready gadgets can be purchased individually and put on another model Camaro and still be way lower than 75g. And for the record, for 75g, i would buy a Hennessy powered Cadillac and get more horses and a better ride. Period.

My response
you might want to do some research before posting crap like this. the The suspension on this car uses DSSV shocks and currently the Z28 is the only production car that uses it, the only other cars that use it are F1 cars. Mercedes is developing the same thing for one of their new high end performance cars. you cant buy these. this car isn't a daily driver its a track car that they made street legal. its putting up faster lap times at the Ring that the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, GT-R, LFA, and the 991 Porsche 911 Carrera S to name a few. Ignorant posts like this annoy me, the time you spent writing that crap you could have spent finding out why its priced the way it is. I won't buy one either because its not a daily driver and wasn't intended to be one. Its a race car thats street legal pure and simple. built in the spirit of the original Z/28 that was built specifically to race in the SCCA.

01-12-2014, 08:59 PM	#1023
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,970 View My Garage	How bout that Z/28 at 75K... __________________

01-12-2014, 11:17 PM	#1026
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...lets start taking a list at that 75K shall we,....LOL __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

01-13-2014, 11:27 AM	#1034
Doubleblank Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2014 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 414	I haven't seen any ZL1's out at MSR yet. But plenty of CTS-V's, FI Mustangs, etc. And they all (well, almost all) come into the paddock and start looking at their data bitching about temps, pulled timing, etc. But heck, it's almost always warm or hot here in Houston. __________________ ERL 500 ci Short Block, 2in ARH Headers, TSP LS7 Heads, LSXR/NW 102, Forgeline, MGW Shifter, StopTech BBK, Pfadt C/O's, Pfadt ASB's, etc, PowerFab Dynotune

01-12-2014, 09:06 PM	#1025
SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	If you have a modicum of auto interest, and have spent more than a moment on the 'net, Ford's presence on the 'Ring is far from a Top Secret mission. http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rburgring&sm=3

01-13-2014, 03:29 AM	#1028
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Z/28 not z28... you're being snide... doesn't match your I'm a serious car guy and am interested in the facts to properly determine the magic ratio of performance per value ideal that I seek. Don't know whats worse your bullshit questions or other's sincere attempts to answer them. Give me the hammer I'll swing it. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

01-13-2014, 09:48 AM	#1032
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	I'll try to remember to let you know in your ZL1 thread how it turns out next weekend, assuming he doesn't bail like one or two others already have. Norm

01-13-2014, 01:49 PM	#1035
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	FYI: after some deliberations re choices/risks/costs/rewards - I've decided to really "pay attention" to Fbodfather's suggestion to listen to Number 3's comments and not push my luck. So LS7 or LT1 is it for me. If anyone has any further feedback on the ZL1 pls post them in that section - thanks in advance! Good luck to Z/28 - hope to see it on a track one day.

01-13-2014, 02:17 PM	#1036
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	been awhile since I've posted, but I came across this post on FB and it annoyed me enough to respond to it so I figured I'd share. Ya know that is nearly 4 times the price of a 1994 fully loaded Z28 that would go 150mph. It may have different, newer technology, but there is no freaking way its worth that kind of money. All the race ready gadgets can be purchased individually and put on another model Camaro and still be way lower than 75g. And for the record, for 75g, i would buy a Hennessy powered Cadillac and get more horses and a better ride. Period. My response you might want to do some research before posting crap like this. the The suspension on this car uses DSSV shocks and currently the Z28 is the only production car that uses it, the only other cars that use it are F1 cars. Mercedes is developing the same thing for one of their new high end performance cars. you cant buy these. this car isn't a daily driver its a track car that they made street legal. its putting up faster lap times at the Ring that the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, GT-R, LFA, and the 991 Porsche 911 Carrera S to name a few. Ignorant posts like this annoy me, the time you spent writing that crap you could have spent finding out why its priced the way it is. I won't buy one either because its not a daily driver and wasn't intended to be one. Its a race car thats street legal pure and simple. built in the spirit of the original Z/28 that was built specifically to race in the SCCA.