How much is too much power?

mr965 · 03-01-2017, 11:26 PM

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...fast-to-be-fun

396ssrat · 03-01-2017, 11:43 PM

I'd say anything over 1200 is getting excessive for a street car. I think the author must be more acclimated to Ford power or lack thereof.

zl1_tommy · 03-02-2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mr965

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...fast-to-be-fun

Oh my god this guy sucks lol. What a horrid review.

speedyman · 03-02-2017, 08:56 AM

Very poor article and not just in the regard to horsepower. I'm guessing that this guy has some serious Liberal convictions and thinks that a Prius might be the best car for all of us. 650 HP is more than enough for the majority of power junkies out there. I'm just out of a C7 Z06 and can tell you that this car is waaaay faster than I expected. The Zl1 appears to extremely close in its performance metrics and I am really looking forward to owning one but in manual form this time around. I doubt if I'll really feel any difference in acceleration. The power to weight ratios that have been achieved with the Z06 and ZL1 are really more than what can be used on the street and quite formidable on any track. There will always be a few who want more and that's just fine.

NB2017ZL1 · 03-02-2017, 09:04 AM

:Article sucks. Lol

B_Davis · 03-02-2017, 09:06 AM

"Manual-mode downshifts could be quicker. The transmission also didn't feel too willing to lose multiple cogs at a time in manual mode."

This is concerning ...

Joe's_cool_1le · 03-02-2017, 09:09 AM

I think that dude is clearly close to retirement in age or at the very least in mind!

63falcondude · 03-02-2017, 09:21 AM

It's all relative but too much power for me would be when you're spinning in 3rd+ gear on warm street tires in good weather.

2NASSTY · 03-02-2017, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by B_Davis

"Manual-mode downshifts could be quicker. The transmission also didn't feel too willing to lose multiple cogs at a time in manual mode."

This is concerning ...

This got my attention this also. Especially considering this Guy didn't like too much power, but he did notice this.

Sounds like totaling different algorithms with clutch activation in manual mode.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-02-2017, 10:23 AM

Article sucks.

But let me answer his question that he starts the article with...

Can'tHave2MuchHP

Really though, however much is still decently drivable and reliable is just fine. Much over 850 RWHP and you'll be breaking stuff left and right no matter the car. Below that and everything is pretty fun while still being reliable.

KenB925 · 03-02-2017, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B_Davis

"Manual-mode downshifts could be quicker. The transmission also didn't feel too willing to lose multiple cogs at a time in manual mode."

This is concerning ...

Not the first time I've seen this complaint, usually followed by 'leave it in auto'

speedyman · 03-02-2017, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

It's all relative but too much power for me would be when you're spinning in 3rd+ gear on warm street tires in good weather.

Loss of traction in 3rd gear at speed may not be considered "too much power" by some but it is surely more power than the car is capable of using during street use on a street worthy suspension. Overkill can be very cool.

hawk02 · 03-02-2017, 10:36 AM

I will agree with one thing from the article -- driving on the freeway this car is hard to keep under 80. It is so planted and well mannered at high speeds that it's easy to feel like you're doing 70 when in fact the speedometer says 90.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-02-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

I will agree with one thing from the article -- driving on the freeway this car is hard to keep under 80. It is so planted and well mannered at high speeds that it's easy to feel like you're doing 70 when in fact the speedometer says 90.

Damn it, forget it, I'm not buying the car now....

03-01-2017, 11:26 PM	#1
mr965 Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: west coast Posts: 439	How much is too much power? http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...fast-to-be-fun

03-01-2017, 11:43 PM	#2
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	I'd say anything over 1200 is getting excessive for a street car. I think the author must be more acclimated to Ford power or lack thereof. Last edited by 396ssrat; 03-01-2017 at 11:55 PM.

03-02-2017, 09:04 AM	#5
NB2017ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1,349	:Article sucks. Lol __________________ 2017 ZL1

03-02-2017, 09:21 AM	#8
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	It's all relative but too much power for me would be when you're spinning in 3rd+ gear on warm street tires in good weather. __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

03-02-2017, 10:36 AM	#13
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,442 View My Garage	I will agree with one thing from the article -- driving on the freeway this car is hard to keep under 80. It is so planted and well mannered at high speeds that it's easy to feel like you're doing 70 when in fact the speedometer says 90. __________________

03-02-2017, 08:56 AM	#4
speedyman Account Suspended Drives: ATS4 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SW PA Posts: 223	Very poor article and not just in the regard to horsepower. I'm guessing that this guy has some serious Liberal convictions and thinks that a Prius might be the best car for all of us. 650 HP is more than enough for the majority of power junkies out there. I'm just out of a C7 Z06 and can tell you that this car is waaaay faster than I expected. The Zl1 appears to extremely close in its performance metrics and I am really looking forward to owning one but in manual form this time around. I doubt if I'll really feel any difference in acceleration. The power to weight ratios that have been achieved with the Z06 and ZL1 are really more than what can be used on the street and quite formidable on any track. There will always be a few who want more and that's just fine.

03-02-2017, 09:06 AM	#6
B_Davis Drives: 16' Corvette Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: KY Posts: 44	"Manual-mode downshifts could be quicker. The transmission also didn't feel too willing to lose multiple cogs at a time in manual mode." This is concerning ...

03-02-2017, 09:09 AM	#7
Joe's_cool_1le Drives: Black 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,319	I think that dude is clearly close to retirement in age or at the very least in mind!

03-02-2017, 10:23 AM	#10
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Article sucks. But let me answer his question that he starts the article with... Can'tHave2MuchHP Really though, however much is still decently drivable and reliable is just fine. Much over 850 RWHP and you'll be breaking stuff left and right no matter the car. Below that and everything is pretty fun while still being reliable.

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