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LOWDOWN · 01-14-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Maybe your freinds at ACS would produce the HW hood?

Initial order of 100...pm me, with your AMEX "Black" particulars, and "Bob's yer Uncle"...

Painted, chrome-painted, or paintable?

wildpaws · 01-14-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WYKOFF69Z

I like Smokin's hood.
It's bad ass!!

I like it too, but I think it would look much better without the mail slot in front of it.
Clyde

Fightinfire921 · 01-14-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wildpaws

I like it too, but I think it would look much better without the mail slot in front of it.
Clyde

yep! but then how would we know the sixes from eights?

LOWDOWN · 01-15-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WYKOFF69Z

yep! but then how would we know the sixes from eights?

Juzt put your ear near the tailpipez...

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2cnd chance · 01-15-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wildpaws

I like it too, but I think it would look much better without the mail slot in front of it.
Clyde

I agree no mailslot.

2cnd chance · 01-15-2012, 12:54 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189933

Lowdown and Pete (OK probably everyone in this section) I think you might find this interesting.

PYROLYSIS · 01-15-2012, 08:49 PM

I've never heard the ZL1 suspension referred to as FE5, would be nice if that was for a new model. If it is then that's one heck of a slip up.

OldScoolCamaro · 01-16-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189933

Lowdown and Pete (OK probably everyone in this section) I think you might find this interesting.

Hmmmm, nice...special FE5 suspension....service/parts literature recently released...

...and please...don't bring back the mailslot<unless they can plumb cold air induction, which I highly doubt>. I think that was a design mistake of the past, all show and no go aspect of unfunctional aesthetics.

2cnd chance · 01-16-2012, 08:26 PM

Yes no function = fail!

2cnd chance · 01-18-2012, 08:41 PM

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...2_laguna_seca/

Interesting read. How would the 1LE do in this test? Any guesses?

LOWDOWN · 01-19-2012, 08:20 AM

The same question could be asked of a Base BOSS vs. the LS...

I think a 1LE, with an LS3 and 3.73 gears, would give a Base BOSS all it could handle (pun intended) and more. I think the upgrades given the BOSS LS means "something more" than an LS3 is required for a non-ZL1 to match/better the LS...

Any ideas as to what THAT might be?!

*DGthe3* · 01-19-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...2_laguna_seca/

Interesting read. How would the 1LE do in this test? Any guesses?

More of the same, just a narrower margin. A 1LE would have an even more decisive advantage in the corners but it would lose a bit on the straights.

One thing I'd like to point out: the ZL1 out handled the Mustang largely because of the stiffer chassis, better weight distribution, and an independent rear suspension. I'm sure the MR shocks played a role too. Hmm ... where have I seen that before? That a lot of the mechanical stuff that makes the Camaro heavy, also improves its handling? That the Camaro is a better platform than the Mustang to make a great handling car? I'm not sure, but I think it some moderator on a Camaro website that has been saying that stuff for quite some time now.

2cnd chance · 01-19-2012, 11:43 AM

OK OK, we hear ya'.
And that is why is posed the question. It was as much the chassis and suspension as it was the 580 hp. The Boss LS was only marginally slower than the ZL1 in 1/4 mile numbers. That having been said would the 1LE with less weight and less power even come close on the road course?

LOWDOWN · 01-19-2012, 11:55 AM

YES!

As I mentioned, take these two to Waterford Hills or any other tight track, where monster power is of little/no benefit, and watch the MRC'd Camaro WITH EQUAL POWER-TO-WEIGHT AND CLOSER CURB WEIGHT dance the BOSS right into the grass...

A 1LE with more juice (or a ZEE) would do that.

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01-15-2012, 12:54 PM	#1504
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189933 Lowdown and Pete (OK probably everyone in this section) I think you might find this interesting.

01-16-2012, 08:26 PM	#1507
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Yes no function = fail!

01-18-2012, 08:41 PM	#1508
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...2_laguna_seca/ Interesting read. How would the 1LE do in this test? Any guesses?

01-19-2012, 08:20 AM	#1509
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	The same question could be asked of a Base BOSS vs. the LS... I think a 1LE, with an LS3 and 3.73 gears, would give a Base BOSS all it could handle (pun intended) and more. I think the upgrades given the BOSS LS means "something more" than an LS3 is required for a non-ZL1 to match/better the LS... Any ideas as to what THAT might be?!

01-19-2012, 11:43 AM	#1511
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	OK OK, we hear ya'. And that is why is posed the question. It was as much the chassis and suspension as it was the 580 hp. The Boss LS was only marginally slower than the ZL1 in 1/4 mile numbers. That having been said would the 1LE with less weight and less power even come close on the road course?

01-19-2012, 11:55 AM	#1512
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	*YES!* As I mentioned, take these two to Waterford Hills or any other tight track, where monster power is of little/no benefit, and watch the MRC'd Camaro WITH EQUAL POWER-TO-WEIGHT AND CLOSER CURB WEIGHT dance the BOSS right into the grass... A 1LE with more juice (or a ZEE) would do that.