ZL1 1LE Tracked, now I can review... - Page 3

glamcem · 08-07-2017, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macaro

Thank you. No, if anything I'd say it has neutral to a touch of oversteer compared with what I'm used to on the 5th gen. I didn't touch the rear at this point.

cool thanks

Andi · 08-07-2017, 04:05 PM

Has GM published the factory [street] alignment for these cars yet?

17CamaroZL1 · 08-07-2017, 04:14 PM

Very nice write up!! Good luck on dropping your times. The main thing is having fun while doing it.

Racer56 · 08-14-2017, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the write up and the progress you are making at LRP in the 1LE.

I currently track a 2015 Z-28, with some suspension mods, stock motor. Have only driven it at LRP once last season and didn't push it very hard. I am now considering a new ZL1 1LE specifically for the track.

One question: When you change (reduce) the front camber, is the rear camber left alone? I ask this because I have always thought that if you reduce front camber (more neg) you should also reduce the rear.

As for driving at LRP, you will most definitely continue to go faster. I have been racing there since 1970. I turned a 57.1 lap there about 5 years ago in my Cayman.

I am a National PCA, BMW and Ferrari instructor. I would be happy to ride with you and try to help in any way I am able.

ronaldcohn@gmail.com

trakdayz · 08-14-2017, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer56

Thanks for the write up and the progress you are making at LRP in the 1LE.

I currently track a 2015 Z-28, with some suspension mods, stock motor. Have only driven it at LRP once last season and didn't push it very hard. I am now considering a new ZL1 1LE specifically for the track.

One question: When you change (reduce) the front camber, is the rear camber left alone? I ask this because I have always thought that if you reduce front camber (more neg) you should also reduce the rear.

As for driving at LRP, you will most definitely continue to go faster. I have been racing there since 1970. I turned a 57.1 lap there about 5 years ago in my Cayman.

I am a National PCA, BMW and Ferrari instructor. I would be happy to ride with you and try to help in any way I am able.

ronaldcohn@gmail.com

Nice!
Will you be making it to LRP on the 25th and 26th for NASA?

Dwille · 08-23-2017, 08:15 PM

Wow great review.

My first track day will be next Wednesday at COTA. I can't wait and your review makes me even more anxious to get on track.

Macaro · 08-27-2017, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwille

Wow great review.

My first track day will be next Wednesday at COTA. I can't wait and your review makes me even more anxious to get on track.

Thanks, can't wait to hear your first day was...post up some thoughts when you can.

Macaro · 09-09-2017, 02:05 PM

Sorry to bring back my thread here but I'm just home from another track event. Did the 9/8/17 Track Night in America up at Palmer Motorsports Park. This was only my second time at Palmer but I enrolled in Advanced. I was somewhat concerned about that given my lack of familiarity with the track but the ZL1 1LE didn't disappoint! It was a MONSTER at this track. I think unlike my home track of Lime Rock, Palmer is not so particular about your line, each corner has multiple ways through, some fast and some slow. But it rewards power and grip and those are two things the ZL1 1LE has in spades. I was getting tips from a guy driving a heavily modified Mustang and, for the last session I was following him, he let me bye and I was gone. Fastest lap was a 1:50.x which is WAY better than my 1:58 from last year in my 2014 ZL1. This car is just amazing. Here is the video:

mr965 · 09-09-2017, 02:53 PM

I'd love to hear a comparo between a well driven ZL1 A10 with minor mods.

Mlbraptor · 09-09-2017, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr965

I'd love to hear a comparo between a well driven ZL1 A10 with minor mods.

I would too !!!

Biscuit.fr · 09-09-2017, 06:16 PM

Very nice
What is the difference between sport 1, sport 2 and race ?
Why did you choose sport1?
Any issue with your PDR mic? Sound is sometime kind of disrupted...
I'm waiting to race my A10!!!!!

Macaro · 09-09-2017, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscuit.fr

Very nice
What is the difference between sport 1, sport 2 and race ?
Why did you choose sport1?
Any issue with your PDR mic? Sound is sometime kind of disrupted...
I'm waiting to race my A10!!!!!

I know there is a description of the different modes somewhere. Honestly I see it as a sliding scale for how much the nannies intervene. This was only my second time at the track (and 3rd track day with the new car) so I left it on Sport 1 to allow for more intervention. I'm going back to Palmer next month and, as long as conditions warrant it, I'll try Sport 2 or Race.

The PDR is great but the quality of the video and the mic do leave something to be desired. My GoPro had the PDR beat years ago but the PDR is so damn convenient that I've not touched my GoPro since I picked up the new car. Both windows were down and the wind noise can get pretty bad on the mic...I don't know of a fix.

A10? Yeah, I'm sure it would be in the power lots more than I was. I pretty much ran in 3rd except on the straight. I may drop a gear here and there to squeeze even more next time out.

cdb95z28 · 09-09-2017, 08:56 PM

Great write-up, the more details the better! Thank You!

BIGTIME · 09-09-2017, 09:29 PM

Great write up. I really appreciate the feedback. I recently decided Im going the ZL1 route after years of tracking a Lexus ISF. Ive done 24 track days in 3 years and am looking to step up a couple of notches. Ive never owned a GM product so am curious about reliability. Awesome to see you using your beat as was designed. I feel bad when I see these things at car shows with perfect paint. They should have battle scars lol

08-07-2017, 04:05 PM	#30
Andi Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 35	Has GM published the factory [street] alignment for these cars yet? __________________ Cheers, Andi '18 Camaro ZL1 1LE '15 Charger Hellcat

08-07-2017, 04:14 PM	#31
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,017	Very nice write up!! Good luck on dropping your times. The main thing is having fun while doing it. __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! Bone Stock https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA Full exhaust, lower pulley, E35 -10.36 at 133 mph 690 DA straight from the street with a slight spin at launch. TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

08-14-2017, 03:33 PM	#32
Racer56 Drives: 2015 Z-28 white Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Gardiner NY Posts: 94	Camber Thanks for the write up and the progress you are making at LRP in the 1LE. I currently track a 2015 Z-28, with some suspension mods, stock motor. Have only driven it at LRP once last season and didn't push it very hard. I am now considering a new ZL1 1LE specifically for the track. One question: When you change (reduce) the front camber, is the rear camber left alone? I ask this because I have always thought that if you reduce front camber (more neg) you should also reduce the rear. As for driving at LRP, you will most definitely continue to go faster. I have been racing there since 1970. I turned a 57.1 lap there about 5 years ago in my Cayman. I am a National PCA, BMW and Ferrari instructor. I would be happy to ride with you and try to help in any way I am able. ronaldcohn@gmail.com __________________ 1969: Bought new Z-28 2015: Bought new Z-28 Selected rides from past to present: Brabham BT-18 F-3/C ('70) Chevron B-17 F-3/C ('71) 911S/T 2.3 liter IMSA ('72) The one that got away March 73B F-Atlantic ('73-74) 944S2 '89 SP-3, Super Cup (2007-'11) Boxster S 2000, F Stock (2010-'11) Cayman S 2009 ITC, GTB1 (2012-15) 2000 Spec Miata (2014-15) 2016 Carrera GTS Current 2016 MB E-63AMG wagon Current 2015 Camaro Z-28 track car (modified) Current 2009 Cayman S GTB1 (couldn't stay away) Current

09-09-2017, 08:56 PM	#41
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,818	Great write-up, the more details the better! Thank You! __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD "KEEP THE FAITH"-Fbodfather

08-23-2017, 08:15 PM	#34
Dwille Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 228	Wow great review. My first track day will be next Wednesday at COTA. I can't wait and your review makes me even more anxious to get on track.

09-09-2017, 02:05 PM	#36
Macaro Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lakeville, CT Posts: 340	Sorry to bring back my thread here but I'm just home from another track event. Did the 9/8/17 Track Night in America up at Palmer Motorsports Park. This was only my second time at Palmer but I enrolled in Advanced. I was somewhat concerned about that given my lack of familiarity with the track but the ZL1 1LE didn't disappoint! It was a MONSTER at this track. I think unlike my home track of Lime Rock, Palmer is not so particular about your line, each corner has multiple ways through, some fast and some slow. But it rewards power and grip and those are two things the ZL1 1LE has in spades. I was getting tips from a guy driving a heavily modified Mustang and, for the last session I was following him, he let me bye and I was gone. Fastest lap was a 1:50.x which is WAY better than my 1:58 from last year in my 2014 ZL1. This car is just amazing. Here is the video:

09-09-2017, 02:53 PM	#37
mr965 Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: west coast Posts: 439	I'd love to hear a comparo between a well driven ZL1 A10 with minor mods.

09-09-2017, 06:16 PM	#39
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	Very nice What is the difference between sport 1, sport 2 and race ? Why did you choose sport1? Any issue with your PDR mic? Sound is sometime kind of disrupted... I'm waiting to race my A10!!!!!

09-09-2017, 09:29 PM	#42
BIGTIME Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 69	Great write up. I really appreciate the feedback. I recently decided Im going the ZL1 route after years of tracking a Lexus ISF. Ive done 24 track days in 3 years and am looking to step up a couple of notches. Ive never owned a GM product so am curious about reliability. Awesome to see you using your beat as was designed. I feel bad when I see these things at car shows with perfect paint. They should have battle scars lol

User Name		Remember Me?
Password