12-27-2011, 10:41 PM | #71 | |
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Any concerns are customer-generated...in other words...from me: There's no way in hell I'm driving this car in the winter unless someone is dying, and all other vehicles in the house are broken down. I want it to stay nice as possible. That's not to say I don't believe it'll survive...but I'm not putting it through the salt. I wouldn't do it with an SS, either. |
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12-28-2011, 08:58 AM | #72 | |
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Vacuum-bagged carbon fiber is exactly that: after the part is formed, it is put in a bag which has vacuum applied to remove as much air as possible, making the part as dense and non-porous as possible, which enhances its ultimate strength after heating/curing. Tires. Hoods. Now what? |
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12-28-2011, 09:09 AM | #73 | |
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12-28-2011, 10:49 AM | #74 | ||
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It does suck help suck the car down to the road a little bit... I wouldn't drive my ZL1 through the living room to clean the carpets, though... |
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12-28-2011, 01:36 PM | #75 | |
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But it just might be worth it to see the look on the cat's face !
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12-28-2011, 01:43 PM | #76 | |
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That also means you shouldn't drive down dusty roads, dirt/sand roads, definitely nothing near a construction site. Skip all road construction routes. Etc. Skip driving behind any "big rig" anywhere within a mile or so of it due to lingering chemicals in the air from the exhaust. Stay away from cars leaking oil, burning oil or otherwise bad combustion from their tail pipes. You're going to need to avoid dense traffic altogether, because there's no telling what will get "sucked up" in to the engine bay. Some of you guys act like this car is some dainty little princess that can't handle even the slightest bit of stress. |
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12-28-2011, 01:48 PM | #77 | |
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12-28-2011, 06:06 PM | #78 | |
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Since then, all manner of erroneous info about "vacuum" has been propogated about the hood/car. An effective extractor hood will allow otherwise-trapped air to escape, decreasing lift. Whether it's made from c/f or LEAD is irrelevant. And, frankly, any Camaro sporting a big-ass rear blade spoiler SHOULD have an effective front splitter and/or extractor hood to stabilize and maintain the balance of the overall car, front-to-rear. Tall blade spoilers capture more air which then pushes down on the rear which, without a counterbalance, will LIFT the front...think "fulcrum", or "teeter-totter"... Admittedly, correct aero is less of an issue at legal highway speeds...but for those wanting to "Maxton Mile" their ZL1s, you'll be very happy GM spent some time in the 'tunnel. Just like the erroneous info being propogated about the use of summer-only tires by people with little/no first-hand experience in serious winter conditions, be they temperature- or snow-related. Wrong tire choice could cost you your ride...and worse... Rant over...back on-topic... |
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12-28-2011, 06:10 PM | #79 | |
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Don't be wimpy afraid of the cold weather !!!!!!! This car is going to make a statement and you shouldn't let a set of tires frighten you guys... Buy a set of All Season Performers if you are that worried and honestly those that say they are gonna use a ZL1 as a Daily Driver are full of BS.... and are they really gonna cover Powertrain/Drivetrain warranties if you race at the Track and you break something ????
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12-28-2011, 07:16 PM | #84 |
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Dragoneye, where's your LOCK?
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