05-21-2014, 05:12 PM | #1 |
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Who's going to Thunderhill on Saturday 5/24?
Track Masters Racing is having a "sale" on their Saturday track day at Thunderhill. I am tracking my ZL1 for the first time. However, I have tracked my previous car about 10 times since 2001 at Thunderhill. It would be great if some other members of the forum are going. I will be either driving up late on Friday night or early Saturday morning from San Jose.
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Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca |
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I know a few are going in June, cant wait to hear your feedback on the track.
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05-21-2014, 06:25 PM | #3 |
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I will be there! I am competing in the NASA time trial, class TT2. Looks like Track Masters and NASA are sharing the track that day.
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05-21-2014, 08:41 PM | #4 |
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Great. I'll introduce myself at the track. Mike
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Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca |
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05-22-2014, 10:51 PM | #6 | |
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Who is going in June, what day(s)? I want to go this summer but want some fellow C5 guys to hang out with.
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05-23-2014, 11:17 AM | #7 | |
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If you're thinking about June, try to sign up ASAP. Hope to see you at the track one day. Todd
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I am already on the waiting list for both days. I know Luke from Blu808 is going too.... damn... wish I got in sooner. I'm thinking about July 5-6 with sfspeed (formerly sf city tech) I've ran with them before at Laguna and they are chill folks
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05-24-2014, 08:35 PM | #10 |
jealous
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05-25-2014, 11:45 PM | #11 |
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Who's going to Thunderhill on Saturday 5/24?
http://youtu.be/gIXTaUwovYI
The track day at Thunderhill was great. It was my first track day with the ZL1, but I had been going to Thunderhill for over the past 13 years. Here is a recap of the day. The weather was very hot. It started out at 75 degrees at 7am and hit a 100 by noon. We were running the bypass, (no cyclone). My Harry's lap timer recorded one/first lap and then would turn off with video. With out video, it worked fine, but I didn't use it in the earlier sessions. My fastest recorded lap was a 2.11 at 4:30 pm. I probably went faster during the early part of the day. Heat soak was an issue. The water temp hit 248 and the oil temp was about 270. Leaving the track at 5:00 pm the A/C would not turn on till I drove a few miles down the road. Cruising down the highway at 75MPH, the water temp dropped to 190 and oil temp was below 210, even though it was still 100 degrees. The car would lose power after about 3 laps in each session. Each session lasted 20-25 minutes. I really think the ZL1 is an awesome car and these were the bright spots-
What could be improved-
Some other thoughts-
My opinions- A ZL1 is a great car, but a stripped 1LE for $20K less is a bargain. The Z/28 is an awesome car, but for $20K more than a ZL1 and $40K more than a 1LE takes some serious thought and skills to justify it. I do at most 3-4 track days a year, and daily drive my ZL1. The magnetic shocks, stereo, sound deadening, and tires make it much more livable. Orange Crush 1LE was running 2.03 lap times over the cyclone(longer and more difficult). So a prepared(slicks, wing and etc.) car/1LE is the proof. Buy whatever you can afford, Gen 5 Camaros kick ass!!
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Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca Last edited by LagunaSecaZL1; 05-26-2014 at 12:04 PM. |
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I didn't run the 2:03 over the cyclone, I did that at the beginning of the warm-up session Saturday. More about that in another post. I agree about the pedals not being heel-toe optimal, I have a pedal set that I will soon install to remedy that. That ZL1 is quite a machine, and unless the car is primarily for track use as mine is, it's the one I'd choose over the 1LE. Congrats on your successful maiden voyage. Todd
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Forged 416 road course stroker. 514 RWHP, 497 RW Ft-Lb 1 Camaro, 75 Vipers: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697 Buttonwillow Raceway: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389086 |
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05-26-2014, 11:47 AM | #13 |
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Todd, nice meeting you too. I was really impressed with my ZL1. Your 1LE looks awesome with the big wing, CCW and race numbers. It is really fast, and shows how much good preparation is worth. Best of luck on the engine "problem". Keep us informed on the outcome. I'll let you know about my next track day. I want a ride in your machine!
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Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca |
05-26-2014, 11:49 AM | #14 |
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And a picture of your 1LE Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca |
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