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72MachOne99GT · 08-21-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jesserayjames

You don't make any sense, no ricers for me, I'll start with my 2SS/RS 6M.................................. JRJ

He actually makes perfect sense.

If someone says, well, for the price difference between A and B, I could do C...

Then just buy a rolling shell from a miata or foxbody, or civic.

New cars are horrible investments, horrible dollar to performance ratio cars, and horrible everything.

I know, I jus bought a 55K one.

MrDew · 08-21-2012, 10:00 PM

Yeah, thats what has me confused too! Just saw the report on the cts-v (wagon) and they said it ran 12.5 in the 1/4. That thing is heavier, has less power and less tire... how is that possible that they run the same time? Really wonder what happens once it cools down...

cybercoaster · 08-22-2012, 08:56 AM

My SS ran low 13s stock and then with CAI and headers I was running 12.9. So I would think it was the driver/track/conditions. I have not ran my ZL1 yet. I really want to see how this launch control and no lift shift works

bada · 08-22-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

My SS ran low 13s stock and then with CAI and headers I was running 12.9. So I would think it was the driver/track/conditions. I have not ran my ZL1 yet. I really want to see how this launch control and no lift shift works

It was not the track or conditions. That only leaves the driver or the car.

BoostedX2 · 08-22-2012, 10:29 AM

Wish we could see that car on a dyno with heat soak!!

KKreme15 · 08-22-2012, 10:40 AM

Clearly the driver, guys. Car is capable of very close to 12 flat on stock rubber (number1gmfan's runs a could of months ago in a yellow one).

KMPrenger · 08-22-2012, 10:42 AM

IF the temps really were good, then that has to mean the track prep, or driver was having issues.

Yes the ZL1 has underperformed a bit on the strip, but there is zero reason why a car with well over 100 HP and over 100TQ can't run more than a tenth or so better than a stock M6/SS.

Car should have been hitting mid 12s for sure...and even that is slower than what we'd all expect.

mr02Z/28 · 08-22-2012, 05:48 PM

Wow......12.90-12.80, hot or not....kinda slow..... my '02 Z/28 stock ran a 13.10 on a 91 degree day..... ok i have a cat back exhaust... nothing else...

I bought mine used about 5 years ago for $8,900......

Bolt-onC6 · 08-22-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Stick or auto? Either way that's crawlin' for the car's power level.

Oh but it looks good John! Kinda like a good looking woman that won't put out.

SUKXOST · 08-22-2012, 06:00 PM

Driver mod! GM "CLAIMS" that the 1LE will run 12.9X in stock form. With 580HP I'd expect more as well. Practice! We talkin' 'bout PRACTICE!?!

mr02Z/28 · 08-22-2012, 06:09 PM

So, what you are saying is, that a good percentage of buyers of the 2012 ZL1s are novice track racers ???? LoL..... I stated it before, they buy a 580HP $60,000 Camaro and think they are gonna run a 11sec 1/4 mile right off the bat and in reality it doesn't always happen.....

C5RocksC5 · 08-22-2012, 06:13 PM

[QUOTE=SUKXOST;5479066]Driver mod! GM "CLAIMS" that the 1LE will run 12.9X in stock form. With 580HP I'd expect more as well. Practice! We talkin' 'bout PRACTICE!?![/QUOTE]

I wonder how many people got that. Allen Iverson.

SUKXOST · 08-22-2012, 06:15 PM

[QUOTE=pdari;5479126]

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Originally Posted by SUKXOST

Driver mod! GM "CLAIMS" that the 1LE will run 12.9X in stock form. With 580HP I'd expect more as well. Practice! We talkin' 'bout PRACTICE!?![/QUOTE]

I wonder how many people got that. Allen Iverson.

Was waiting for that!

Taser Deployed · 08-22-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mr02Z/28

So, what you are saying is, that a good percentage of buyers of the 2012 ZL1s are novice track racers ???? LoL..... I stated it before, they buy a 580HP $60,000 Camaro and think they are gonna run a 11sec 1/4 mile right off the bat and in reality it doesn't always happen.....

A good percentage of ZL1 owners are probably more like me. We purchased the car because it was more exclusive than any other production camaro, looked better than any current camaro (IMO at least), and was 580hp. Lets be real for a minute. I'm sure less than half of the owners cars will ever see a track or a drag strip. If I wanted a car to put on the track or strip it wouldn't have been this car. Hell my police cruiser will see more action than my Z ever will.

08-22-2012, 10:42 AM	#21
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	IF the temps really were good, then that has to mean the track prep, or driver was having issues. Yes the ZL1 has underperformed a bit on the strip, but there is zero reason why a car with well over 100 HP and over 100TQ can't run more than a tenth or so better than a stock M6/SS. Car should have been hitting mid 12s for sure...and even that is slower than what we'd all expect. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-22-2012, 06:00 PM	#24
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	Driver mod! GM "CLAIMS" that the 1LE will run 12.9X in stock form. With 580HP I'd expect more as well. Practice! We talkin' 'bout PRACTICE!?! __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

08-21-2012, 10:00 PM	#16
MrDew Drives: 2012 ZL1 #165 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Switzerland (no longer Houston, TX) :-( Posts: 479 View My Garage	Yeah, thats what has me confused too! Just saw the report on the cts-v (wagon) and they said it ran 12.5 in the 1/4. That thing is heavier, has less power and less tire... how is that possible that they run the same time? Really wonder what happens once it cools down...

08-22-2012, 08:56 AM	#17
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	My SS ran low 13s stock and then with CAI and headers I was running 12.9. So I would think it was the driver/track/conditions. I have not ran my ZL1 yet. I really want to see how this launch control and no lift shift works

08-22-2012, 10:29 AM	#19
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	Wish we could see that car on a dyno with heat soak!!

08-22-2012, 10:40 AM	#20
KKreme15 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 1,645	Clearly the driver, guys. Car is capable of very close to 12 flat on stock rubber (number1gmfan's runs a could of months ago in a yellow one).

08-22-2012, 05:48 PM	#22
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,141 View My Garage	Wow......12.90-12.80, hot or not....kinda slow..... my '02 Z/28 stock ran a 13.10 on a 91 degree day..... ok i have a cat back exhaust... nothing else... I bought mine used about 5 years ago for $8,900......

08-22-2012, 06:09 PM	#25
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,141 View My Garage	So, what you are saying is, that a good percentage of buyers of the 2012 ZL1s are novice track racers ???? LoL..... I stated it before, they buy a 580HP $60,000 Camaro and think they are gonna run a 11sec 1/4 mile right off the bat and in reality it doesn't always happen.....

08-22-2012, 06:13 PM	#26
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	[QUOTE=SUKXOST;5479066]Driver mod! GM "CLAIMS" that the 1LE will run 12.9X in stock form. With 580HP I'd expect more as well. Practice! We talkin' 'bout PRACTICE!?![/QUOTE] I wonder how many people got that. Allen Iverson.