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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-15-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,293
Posted By Apexslayer
Castrol SRF

Castrol SRF
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-10-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,734
Posted By Apexslayer
If by street you mean daily driver then get two...

If by street you mean daily driver then get two sets of tires - the OEM and a set of street tires. If by street you mean occassional and mainly good weather just use OEMs.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-14-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,887
Posted By Apexslayer
How is this much different from the ZLE?

How is this much different from the ZLE?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-29-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By Apexslayer
Take a look - tell us what you see...

Take a look - tell us what you see...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-28-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,711
Posted By Apexslayer
There is nothing like the thrill/excitement of...

There is nothing like the thrill/excitement of that first 50 mile country drive once you take a car out of winter storage!!
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-06-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By Apexslayer
The ECU will adjust to the fuel rating, but to be...

The ECU will adjust to the fuel rating, but to be on the safe side I would take it easy until this tank is empty.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-01-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,055
Posted By Apexslayer
My Canard Story: I was instructing a student at...

My Canard Story: I was instructing a student at Pitt Race in Cayman based race car. At 90 mph on the back straight the car started to swerve left and right as if the driver was trying "scrub his...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-28-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,888
Posted By Apexslayer
increase tire pressures, fill tank, add stabil...

increase tire pressures, fill tank, add stabil (use battery tender if you have access to electricity in storage, if you don't consider disconnecting negative)
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-20-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,715
Posted By Apexslayer
Well said! I like modifying my cars just as much...

Well said! I like modifying my cars just as much as the next guy (or gal), but for most track drivers, unless this is a 100% track modified car, there is no need to waste too much time or money on...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-12-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,762
Posted By Apexslayer
Great chart... ...Are those runs back to back...

Great chart... ...Are those runs back to back same day? As for brake fluid, its hard to go wrong with Castrol SRF. If you you ever find yourself killing SRF, then there's another issue.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-11-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,762
Posted By Apexslayer
The 1LE will out brake any other trackcar...

The 1LE will out brake any other trackcar (excluding high-priced 200k plus exotics) with just about any good brake pad including OEMs. Just not sure you see any true benefits from any of the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-10-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,762
Posted By Apexslayer
Stick with the OEM pads - unless you are running...

Stick with the OEM pads - unless you are running long endurance races, its hard to beat their performance, and thats before you consider how cheap they are.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-13-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,693
Posted By Apexslayer
Proper break-in is in the manual...

Proper break-in is in the manual...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-01-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 15,994
Posted By Apexslayer
If you are using solely as a DD then go Zl1. If...

If you are using solely as a DD then go Zl1. If you plan to track it then go ZLE.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-22-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,763
Posted By Apexslayer
Its probably the nannies... ...be careful as you...

Its probably the nannies... ...be careful as you adjust settings. A couple years ago at Pitt Race, a Corvette driver kept complaining about the nannies interfering at the kink. He turned everything...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-19-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,482
Posted By Apexslayer
Alternator

Alternator
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-14-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,780
Posted By Apexslayer
There are no major issues to look out for and as...

There are no major issues to look out for and as you already noted, its hard to beat the performance per $. The other big advantage is the low cost of consumables such as brakes and tires compared to...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-29-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,930
Posted By Apexslayer
The only downside is the cost. I run those on my...

The only downside is the cost. I run those on my bikes which go long periods unused (i'm too cheap to put in the cars)
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-27-2022, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Apexslayer
Only applies to the 1LE...

Only applies to the 1LE...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-23-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,213
Posted By Apexslayer
There is a lot to unpack in this thread due to...

There is a lot to unpack in this thread due to the complexity of vehicle design and suspension tuning, but there a few rules of thumb 1) For cars - builders/manufacturers always go with the stiffest...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-21-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,219
Posted By Apexslayer
I've been ordering from gmpartsdirect since I...

I've been ordering from gmpartsdirect since I bought my 1LE in 2018 - never had an issues. Parts usually arrive in a couple of days. Weird that your experience has been so different.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-09-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,528
Posted By Apexslayer
Definitely read the high performance manual...

Definitely read the high performance manual supplement - I printed out a copy and kept it with my trackday stuff. Two simple reminders - remember to remove the rain deflector under the hood and...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-03-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,116
Posted By Apexslayer
Did you get it from a dealer or an individual?...

Did you get it from a dealer or an individual? Sorry for the questions, I sold mine back to the dealer due to an ankle injury and it was the same colour blue with about that many miles. Also - at...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-03-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,116
Posted By Apexslayer
One other thought - remember to remove that black...

One other thought - remember to remove that black water redirector (i forget the official name) underneath the hood when doing track days (its held on by three bolts and is made to be taken off for...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-03-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,116
Posted By Apexslayer
Congrats on the purchase! You are using it the...

Congrats on the purchase! You are using it the way its supposed to be used. Couple of thoughts:
1) Try the OEM Supercar 3Rs - they take a lap to warm up, but after that they are great.
2) Don't...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-24-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,811
Posted By Apexslayer
ZL1!

ZL1!
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-19-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,207
Posted By Apexslayer
I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to...

I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to do. Are you looking for a permanent replacement or are you planning to switch between the two as per your later post?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-07-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,461
Posted By Apexslayer
Wow! First i'm seeing that video - I have new...

Wow! First i'm seeing that video - I have new respect for the 1LE!!! Listening to those tires sing was amazing!!!
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-18-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,127
Posted By Apexslayer
5yrs - lol - good point - I just noticed that

5yrs - lol - good point - I just noticed that
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-17-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,127
Posted By Apexslayer
If you are doing traditional track days, the OEM...

If you are doing traditional track days, the OEM pads are perfect.
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