09-12-2018, 10:30 AM | #29 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017
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I liv in Abu Dhabi and lots of my Camaro buddies have ZL1’s. I see 5th and 6th gen ZL1’s all the time. As far as the difference, I have been on Yas Marina Circuit with both GT3’s and GT3 RS’s. While my 1LE is no slouch, I just can’t keep pace with either of them. If I had a ZL1 I think it would be much closer since I would have down the straight power.
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09-12-2018, 10:57 AM | #30 |
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991.2 GT3 = about 3x the price of a ZL1 In the US. Stripped base GT3s are just not ordered. RS is even more and this is before markup!
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09-12-2018, 11:02 PM | #31 |
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On the track I use “track” setting and “race” mode. In GT3 I always use PDK Sport/PASM sport and leave traction control on. I’ve tried both on track in auto and manual. PDK beats A10 in both. Noticeably smoother on downshifts.
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09-13-2018, 03:52 PM | #32 | |
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Interesting comparison, the thing i was thinking about more is corner exit since the GT3's power band is so linear you can mash the throttle and just fly away from anyone behind you in corners, i am sure i would have to be more careful in the ZL1. Lets see i will be taking it easy the first couple laps i do for sure. Ordered the car in black, just awaiting delivery now |
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09-13-2018, 03:54 PM | #33 | |
Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 , Golf MK7 R Join Date: Aug 2018
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09-13-2018, 03:57 PM | #34 | |
Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 , Golf MK7 R Join Date: Aug 2018
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The A10 i would leave in Auto since it is very close ratio and i would rather be focused on my braking , entry and exit points. |
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09-13-2018, 04:08 PM | #35 | |
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09-14-2018, 02:41 AM | #36 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Abu Dhabi
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Yeah I couldn’t make it as I was out of town. What are you driving? I have the only 6th gen 1LE in all of the UAE and it is also the only factory Garnet Red car here. I kinda stick out lol.
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09-14-2018, 03:41 PM | #37 |
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09-14-2018, 04:15 PM | #38 | |
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09-14-2018, 04:25 PM | #39 |
Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 , Golf MK7 R Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Dubai
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Agreed, having a smart traction control system helps too. I have driven a Mclaren 675LT and 720S with the same driving style as the gt3 and they took it really well the car does everything for you in terms of putting the power down gradually as you straighten the wheel coming out of corners, sure, where is the fun in that as some would say however the goal is to be as fast as possible so in that case technology is nice to have
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09-15-2018, 10:00 AM | #40 |
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Too bad that the A10 wasn't available on the C7 Corvettes. This transmission was developed from a mix venture of top engineering expertise from Chevrolet and Ford in order to develop together the best american performance automatic transmission achievable for multi use: ZL1, Raptor, etc. Probably not yet as precise as a PDK from Porsche but still an amazing development and very close to the performance of a DCT transmission. It was to big to fit it on a Corvette. Too bad.
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