09-13-2011, 06:09 PM | #1009 | |
I used to be Dragoneye...
|
Quote:
There's no arguing with that logic...hmmm... |
|
09-13-2011, 06:48 PM | #1010 |
Too Many Great Choices
Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: A Mountain Road
Posts: 7,454
|
I'm quite entertained...please continue.
|
09-14-2011, 10:55 AM | #1011 |
Account Suspended
Drives: '11 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kaiserslauthern, Germany
Posts: 1,268
|
You cannot equip the future Z28 with Magnetic Ride Control, MRC shock absorbers are banned in every major road racing organizations. This will be the one thing Chevrolet cannot use from the ZL1, SCCA even made Caddy change their shocks for the World Challenge. Caddy eventually went with Pratt & Miller for a bespoke rear suspension but it could be a great opportunity for a suspension company.
Anyway, don't put the MRC idea in Chevrolet's head please, people will be upset when they find out they are not eligible for stock classes and need to go up to touring, prepped or modified.. thinking they bought a track ready car while changing the shocks... The LS7 would be perfect for the Z28 and it only weighs about 30lbs more than the LS3. If the curb weight is kept below 4000lbs (I estimate 3940lbs) then the power to weight ratio would be a healthy 7.80. You could make some of that weight back if they would ditch the 20 inch wheels, 19 inch wheels would be big enough... 18s would be better. Last edited by thePill; 09-14-2011 at 11:12 AM. |
09-14-2011, 11:22 AM | #1012 |
Downright Upright
Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cruisin'...
Posts: 4,145
|
Pill...chill. NOT ONE of the "usual suspects", here, who express genuine buyer interest in an LS7-engined "enhanced" FE4 is demanding/seeking MR. In fact, we absolutely do NOT want it. Cost/complexity/weight reasons/implications are clearly understood, here.
As to a "track-ready" car, there's a mammoth difference between participating in an HPDE occasionally, and mixing it up with my friend Leh Keen every weekend... NO ONE is suggesting/demanding the Z/28 be a Racing Series champion "off the showroom floor"...just as Penske didn't, back in the day... Dragoneye...repeat this mantra: "LS7...LS7...LS7...LS7...LS7...LS7...LS7...LS7 ..." Gawd...I'm...getting...sleepy...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.../28... |
09-14-2011, 11:37 AM | #1013 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
Pill, How's the back?
|
09-14-2011, 11:46 AM | #1014 | |
Account Suspended
Drives: '11 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kaiserslauthern, Germany
Posts: 1,268
|
Still broke, the ruptured disc and the vertebrae have intermittent contact/crushing the L5 nerve root. It was hard for them to find due to the MRI being conducted while I was lying down, contact occurs within a range of motion under 30% in either direction. Still getting injections, now with X-ray guidance and exploring future options. I do plan on running the 2012 Gumball 3000 so hopefully I can be at least 80% by then.
I had an EMG done 2 weeks ago, I have permanent nerve damage below the right knee (calf, outside ankle, top of the foot and big toe). I can still walk and drive and I will eventually start the elliptical and swimming as soon as I am cleared. I will never regain the feeling in my foot but the calf is possible. Surgery is still a last option... Quote:
|
|
09-14-2011, 11:49 AM | #1015 | |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
Quote:
|
|
09-14-2011, 11:59 AM | #1016 | |
Downright Upright
Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cruisin'...
Posts: 4,145
|
Quote:
Here's hopin' you feel better soon... |
|
09-14-2011, 12:09 PM | #1017 | |
Account Suspended
Drives: '11 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kaiserslauthern, Germany
Posts: 1,268
|
If I do make the Gumball, throw me some decals and I can advertise for you (for free) from LA to NY. They need to be silver to match the Gumball decals. Evertime I get pulled over I make Youtube Don't worry about me, I have always made it through whatever comes my way...
Quote:
Last edited by thePill; 09-14-2011 at 12:29 PM. |
|
09-14-2011, 06:17 PM | #1018 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
|
If memory serves....the Camaro is doing quite well competing in sanctioned/recognized racing events...and there's no ZL1 OR Z28 model...I'd tend to believe both of these are tailored to the recreational racer...versus the professional one.
With regards to MR, since it was brought up - On a hypothetical Z28, I'd like to see it as an available option. Much like the GS Corvette offers. |
09-14-2011, 06:37 PM | #1019 |
Downright Upright
Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cruisin'...
Posts: 4,145
|
MR, as an option, will allow the Base Z/28 the opportunity to maintain/achieve a more realistic starting price-point. For those who might truly use it as a DD, it might be a worthy consideration. Since the ZL1 features it, adding the option to a ZEE would not be an onerous task.
But a "competent" enhanced FE4 is mandatory...for a starting point. |
09-14-2011, 06:57 PM | #1020 | |
I used to be Dragoneye...
|
Quote:
|
|
09-14-2011, 07:00 PM | #1021 |
Downright Upright
Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cruisin'...
Posts: 4,145
|
...competent enhanced FE4...and that-there EL ESS SEBEN en-gine, 'n some HD tidbits to whoa/corner with...
|
09-14-2011, 07:10 PM | #1022 |
Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 576
|
I would definitely trade in my SS if it had an LS7
__________________
2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior. |
|
|
Tags |
700 hp z/28 in 2014, the greatest camaro |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Transcript of Camaro ZL1 Q&A Webchat with Chevrolet | Tran | Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics | 42 | 12-22-2017 04:42 AM |
BREAKING: 2012 CAMARO ZL1 - 6.2L LSA Supercharged - 6MT Revealed! | Tran | Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics | 756 | 05-01-2013 06:22 AM |
Installation Camaro Needed for Manual for a Justice Install Package in SF Bay Area | Info@PeddersUSA.com | USA - California | 6 | 04-30-2010 08:02 PM |
The DEFINITIVE EXPLANATION OF CAMARO SUSPENSION, ISSUES, AND UPGRADES | Info@PeddersUSA.com | Suspension / Brakes / Chassis | 106 | 10-19-2009 06:08 PM |