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SummoneR · 01-25-2012, 07:00 PM

That car is a BEAST!!!! I am tempted to trade my 2SS ABM in for one! AUGH!

PQ · 01-25-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

you a bad man

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

426 rwhp is about 500 flywheel HP and I did it with light weight wheels, skinnies and drag radials.

What does the ZL1 have, suspension wise, that will help it in the 1/4 mile? Everything I have read about will only help it on the road course.

I only heard about the MR and air flow with the stronger driveline. I hadn't heard that there is a launcher mode any above the SS. Tires are better but the car was made for the road course. I think GM is pretty smart for it. Acceleration sells cars but I think this may change the muscle/pony game a bit.

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Originally Posted by blackonblack2010

I don't know about a launch control for a LS3 SS. But the ZL1 has one and according to other threads it has a no lift shift also, which means you don't have to lift the throttle when you push in the cluch and shift. Evidently this guy did not educate himself on this car before he drove it.

Not sure. I'll have to take your word for it.

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Originally Posted by jdenotter

I can't believe GM actually let an idiot like this drive the ZL1

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Awe, come on. That's not really fair to call him an idiot. He admited that he was a newb. And who would pass up the opportunity? I give him kudos for wanting to and doing it.

ShnOmac · 01-25-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I only heard about the MR and air flow with the stronger driveline. I hadn't heard that there is a launcher mode any above the SS. Tires are better but the car was made for the road course. I think GM is pretty smart for it. Acceleration sells cars but I think this may change the muscle/pony game a bit.

Well I wouldn't say its a all new launch control but it does sound like it's re-tuned for the ZL1 and it also has a drag launch setting. If I remember right it also optimizes the suspension for drag racing while in the drag mode.

htron50 · 01-25-2012, 07:47 PM

I've never seen the automatic mentioned with launch control. Anybody KNOW about the auto launch features? Similar?

PQ · 01-25-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

I've never seen the automatic mentioned with launch control. Anybody KNOW about the auto launch features? Similar?

Good question. The SS doesn't have it so I'd be curious to see how it's implemented.

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Well I wouldn't say its a all new launch control but it does sound like it's re-tuned for the ZL1 and it also has a drag launch setting. If I remember right it also optimizes the suspension for drag racing while in the drag mode.

I forgot about those.

Ya, according to that video and the OP video the guy driving in the OP of this thread did NOT have launch control on.

ShnOmac · 01-25-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

I've never seen the automatic mentioned with launch control. Anybody KNOW about the auto launch features? Similar?

My guess would be a aggressive traction control setting for "drag" mode. Just a guess though....

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Originally Posted by PQ

Ya, according to that video and the OP video the guy driving in the OP of this thread did NOT have launch control on.

The odd thing is he says he uses it during the second run but it just does not seem like it. Probably had it in the wrong setting......

PQ · 01-25-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

My guess would be a aggressive traction control setting for "drag" mode. Just a guess though....

The odd thing is he says he uses it during the second run but it just does not seem like it. Probably had it in the wrong setting......

OH heck ya. He didn't get it on successfully. When they had it on in the vid you just posted that thing was smooth as hell. Slipping a bit but much more controlled.

Too bad too. It would have been a good showing if he had run 13+ as a newb and then hit drag mode and run 21.3 or something.

ShnOmac · 01-25-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Too bad too. It would have been a good showing if he had run 13+ as a newb and then hit drag mode and run 21.3 or something.

Im not sure that would be good for sales....

Quick · 01-25-2012, 08:33 PM

I know the poor guy gets hammered for running a 13:50 but the other driver
who btw WON only ran a 13 flat.

Black GT · 01-25-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

For those thinking this doesn't bode well for the launch control and computer suspension 'technologies' boasted in this car, one thing we need to remember is this car is built for the course, NOT the strip. Apparently it has the same launch control as the SS. OR, that guy didn't know how to properly use it. Plus he is on stock tires.

But, but, but

The ZL1 has computer suspension,launch control, wide tires.

It'll hook better than any car on the road, even in stock form.

wadew2lt · 01-25-2012, 09:14 PM

Second post? Man, you're a pro! That was a great vid. Thanks for the find.

Hey, got my hands on the ZL1 brochure! It's like looking at my first Playboy!! WOW!!!

Russo · 01-25-2012, 09:18 PM

half a second slower than an ten year old mustang with 190 less hp...

Revo1 · 01-25-2012, 09:57 PM

Agh, crap. Only thing stuff like this does is sir up discontent with my 2SS...

Revo1 · 01-25-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Black GT

But, but, but

The ZL1 has computer suspension,launch control, wide tires.

It'll hook better than any car on the road, even in stock form.

Lol @ Mustang driver trolling Camaro forum.

01-25-2012, 07:00 PM	#127
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