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Frank in MD · 01-27-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Frank, at the risk of wasting a few hours of your time, take a gander through this thread (if you haven't seen it before). Weight reduction, with some GM "insider" assistance about mid-way through, was "rationalized" to the extent that may be Oshawa-enabled.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=149090&page=1

Thank you. I will give that a read.

I'd also like to add to the ZL1's 6 piston brakes, cross drilled and slotted.

2cnd chance · 01-27-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

Take out all the extra stuff that's not essential. No power seats, we're after performance here after all. All the wiring included w/ that, no ambient lighting. Manual windows, locks. Lightweight recaro racing seats, less sound dampening. Forged wheels, limit the max size to 18's. Smaller gas tank. Most folks aren't going to daily drive this car, fuel range isn't the objective.

Some of your ideas sound good especially the seats. I'm sure that would save 15+ lbs. However the crank windows which would never happen have been found to be both more in $ and weight. Also the car was designed with 20's I really doubt we'll see 19" let alone 18".

Frank in MD · 01-27-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Some of your ideas sound good especially the seats. I'm sure that would save 15+ lbs. However the crank windows which would never happen have been found to be both more in $ and weight. Also the car was designed with 20's I really doubt we'll see 19" let alone 18".

I realized after I posted.

How in blue hell can you put 6 piston brakes in 18" wheels and tires?

Which is why I'm not an engineer.

I would still like the cross drilled & sloted discs though....

Cuda7050 · 01-27-2012, 06:07 PM

I think your on the right track and we would definitely consider purchasing a 1LE or Z28, especially is its got another 40-50 HP with some weight reductions (Recaro seats). However, there's no way my wife will go for black wheels. I like them, but to get our money, the wheels have got to shine! Also a 3.91 gear would be great.

PYROLYSIS · 01-27-2012, 06:28 PM

Anybody else think that if they build this thing that there's a good chance it will come with PTM? With all those ZL1 components they would have to tie them all together.

v8 · 01-27-2012, 07:25 PM

Yes, build it, I even think the one color is realy cool, don't veer away from that, it will make the car unique. I guess I'll be selling my unique 45th for this one, dam it, and Ya at the same time!!!!!!

2cnd chance · 01-27-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Anybody else think that if they build this thing that there's a good chance it will come with PTM? With all those ZL1 components they would have to tie them all together.

I would say yes as a guess.

2cnd chance · 01-27-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by v8

Yes, build it, I even think the one color is realy cool, don't veer away from that, it will make the car unique. I guess I'll be selling my unique 45th for this one, dam it, and Ya at the same time!!!!!!

It won't be 1 color that's just the call out for the as shown 1LE.

Fightinfire921 · 01-29-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

It won't be 1 color that's just the call out for the as shown 1LE.

A different hood and color choices.

WadeWilson · 01-29-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HumanWiki

As light and balanced as possible... Honestly, I'd even like to see 18-19" wheel/tires on it OEM. High reving version of an LSx motor. No leather interior. No power adjustable seats. No Nav. No high powered stereo.. Race specific seating.. Hell, go Boss LS on it and pull the rear seat completely. Full suspension compliment from the likes of our usual aftermarket vendors.

If it's going to be pushed, built and sold as a road racer, it shouldn't look and feel like a luxury coupe on the inside.

I agree!! The weight must be reduced and smaller wheels are a must. It's not for me because I'm more than happy with my build, but I like the idea.

Fightinfire921 · 01-30-2012, 07:17 PM

LOWDOWN · 01-31-2012, 09:08 AM

Anyone else?

SinisterEcho · 02-01-2012, 08:03 PM

I would have hit maybe but my mouse got the better of me and changed my vote... even my computer knows i need to save some money lol....

*mlee* · 02-01-2012, 09:07 PM

Would be nice for someone wanting the platform for an LSX or Forged motor without having to buy the LSA... Other than that why not just get a ZL1..

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01-27-2012, 06:07 PM	#74
Cuda7050 Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 818	I think your on the right track and we would definitely consider purchasing a 1LE or Z28, especially is its got another 40-50 HP with some weight reductions (Recaro seats). However, there's no way my wife will go for black wheels. I like them, but to get our money, the wheels have got to shine! Also a 3.91 gear would be great. Last edited by Cuda7050; 01-27-2012 at 06:19 PM.

01-27-2012, 06:28 PM	#75
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Anybody else think that if they build this thing that there's a good chance it will come with PTM? With all those ZL1 components they would have to tie them all together. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

01-27-2012, 07:25 PM	#76
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Yes, build it, I even think the one color is realy cool, don't veer away from that, it will make the car unique. I guess I'll be selling my unique 45th for this one, dam it, and Ya at the same time!!!!!! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

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01-31-2012, 09:08 AM	#82
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Anyone else?

02-01-2012, 08:03 PM	#83
SinisterEcho Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arvada, Co Posts: 9,872 View My Garage	I would have hit maybe but my mouse got the better of me and changed my vote... even my computer knows i need to save some money lol.... __________________ My Mod Journal <-- Its updated... again!

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