06-28-2013, 04:09 PM | #295 | |
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Before, I only got one way to see this . . . and I was obviously connected
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06-28-2013, 04:19 PM | #296 |
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C5 is either having site issues lately or has some new kind of filter active that's starring-out words for some reason. Put a space or - to break up the starred-out word and tell us which character to eliminate to get the proper address.
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you'll have to remove the space between camaroscotty and copy/paste into url bar but i think this is the link sven was trying to share It's possible tran doesn't want that site being shared so i'll leave it up to the mods on whether to leave it or take it down... |
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06-28-2013, 04:52 PM | #298 | |
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I PM'd it to Norm. That looks correct. I am waiting for a reply from Scotty to see where he got it, it isn't referenced on his site. It probably makes sense though.
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If it's a fatigue issue rather than an outright overstress situation it'll likely withstand a few. But that's still a matter of 'when' rather than 'if'. Side note - I hope that anybody considering running a Z/28 at SCCA's "Pro-Solo" (a real drag race start down a short straight into a conventional autocross) or at the Optima Challenge "Speed-Stop-Squared" event (similar, with a shorter autocross segment plus a stop box at the end) finds a starting line technique that's as quick as possible while being as gentle on the mechanicals as possible. But at least the starting lines won't be prepped for grip other than by however much rubber gets laid down over the course of an event. Quote:
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It's probably too easy for enthusiasts of either road course or drag racing to misunderstand the other activity, at least on the surface. From the stands, drag racing looks and sounds harsh and abusive, while a quick lap on a road course or even at autocross commonly looks "too gentle" to qualify as a serious effort, let alone be any good. Many of the mods that work well for one activity are exactly the wrong things to do for the other, and some of the few in-detail mods that actually beneficial for both sports are rarely recognized as such (let alone with any understanding of why they might be). Norm |
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07-10-2013, 07:06 AM | #300 | |
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Found this in a thread discussing the ZL1 Differential & axles, figured it was worth quoting here . . .
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Given that weight was the enemy for the Z/28 to the extent that it has a different and lighter wiring harness, you shouldn't expect it to get a large iron case diff which is more rigid than what it would have been in aluminum. Even momentarily, excessive case distortion (such as under harsh dragstrip launch conditions) isn't good for long-term gear durability. Don't know anything about the Z/28's R&P size, though I'll bet it's less than 9.9". Norm |
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07-10-2013, 07:24 AM | #301 |
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I suspect you'll see the "fortified SS" version aka 1LE carrier/axles...
- Higher-capacity rear-axle half shafts to cope with increased levels of traction http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212140 UPGRADED HALF SHAFTS The half shafts of 1LE have been "beefed up" to handle the higher grip and handling of the 1LE rear tires. There is, however, an aluminum version of the 9.9 "on the shelf"... |
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07-10-2013, 10:08 AM | #303 |
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They are talking about hard launches such as the drag strip, the rear wasn't built to handle it like the ZL1.
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07-10-2013, 10:14 AM | #304 | |
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This is a street car and will easily handle autox launches and saturday night street fun etc...don't sweat it. I have never used launch control...but this car has it and doesn't that get you 95% the best launch anyway for a non pro? If you put drag radials on it, blower and mod it for the strip then you are on your own. |
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07-10-2013, 10:53 AM | #305 | |
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Pro-Solo specifically involves a full-blown drag strip launch, complete with a tree and redlighting potential. It doesn't have the track preparation of a strip, but there is no guarantee that that's enough to do anything more than extend the number of cycles to failure. Actually, if the reduced grip of a parking lot is enough to make wheel hop a big enough factor, the diff might die even sooner. Norm |
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why are you concerned about the diff failing? It has something like a quaife right and has a dedicated cooler right...I know the half shafts are thicker and hence better for drags on a zl1 but the weight is worse for a road course car. Porsche gt3s can burn out all day long...nobody is worried about the diff...i say relax...let the car come out...have some fun if you are lucky enough to get one.
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