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Originally Posted by Spartan268
So to cut it short. Gearing aside, if it's the regular SS which has less downforce, it would have a better speed at the end of it all compared to the 1LE? If so, I guess we should say the PP2 and 1LE should be left for the track days only as dragging them is counter-productive to their designs and intent.
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Yes, but it only comes into play at higher speeds. This won't effect 0-60 times. The ZL1 vs. ZL1 1LE Nurburgring videos shows that the ZL1 1LE reaches a lower top speed on that course, but turns a faster lap time. But it's not just the aero that makes the ZL1 1LE turn faster lap times, there are many other improvements over the regular ZL1, like DSSV dampers, bigger wheels/tires, etc... BUT, it is all about the aerodynamics when it comes to the top speed on that track, because DSSV dampers aren't slowing you down at high speeds. The bigger wheels and tires are, because they add more drag. And the added aero definitely slowed the car down in terms of top speed on that track.
And the same can be said for the Mustang vs. Camaro H2H here. The Camaro has bigger tires, and hence, more drag at high speeds.
But in short, yes, adding aero bits for increased downforce will negatively effect high speeds and top speeds. If road course and/or canyon carving is not your thing, you could skip these parts.