My "Factory Stock" 1/4 mile rant.

96MrBass · 02-07-2017, 01:32 PM

Is it just me or is this stock 1/4 thing getting crazy? Don't get me wrong I have always been a straight line fan but the 5gen ZL1, 1LE and the new line up of Camaros have opened up my eyes to a broad range of performance. In my opinion I think we all know ANY one of these manufacturers can drop in a bunch of HP and go low to mid 10's maybe even 9.99 . I think GM has been doing a great job at turning out an all around performance car in the Camaro. Heck it's only bragging rights until you hit the streets anymore I mean the SS is now capable of high 11's

. Now you'll get the hellcat fans they'll want to say it's small ya can't see out of them. The stang guy's will say it's ugly lol but IMO it's easier and cheaper going straight .Rant Over flame on

SpeedIsLife · 02-07-2017, 01:35 PM

Well that was a rant alright.

96MrBass · 02-07-2017, 01:40 PM

Lol yeah I get tired of debating a few 3 or 4 tenths between factory car's. We go at it pretty hard at work with each other

Eric SS · 02-07-2017, 01:41 PM

I'm just happy the pony car wars are in full swing again and they are trying to outdo each other in everything.

96MrBass · 02-07-2017, 01:42 PM

It's definitely forcing all manufacturers to keep pace.

speedyman · 02-07-2017, 03:34 PM

It is nearly impossible to be anywhere near consistent on street tires. You could spin badly with a 2.3 second 60 and run a 12.2, then hit the sweet spot next time and reproduce the factory claimed 11.4. Quarter mile E.T. is highly dependent on your traction at the launch. Quarter mile trap MPH is a far better barometer of what type of car you will have on the street. Cars that trap 105 are quick on the street while cars that post 125 or better are monsters.

93oh · 02-07-2017, 04:58 PM

They are all fast enough to kill ya... let's face facts we are all old now and better suited to cars and coffee as opposed to street racing....

96MrBass · 02-07-2017, 05:24 PM

I guess I should have clarified didn't necessarily mean the street. I was generally talking manufacturers 1/4 time's and bragging rights. These days lightly modded cars are turning in some good times.

speedyman · 02-07-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 93oh

They are all fast enough to kill ya... let's face facts we are all old now and better suited to cars and coffee as opposed to street racing....

OMG is that the truth.

396ssrat · 02-07-2017, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 93oh

They are all fast enough to kill ya... let's face facts we are all old now and better suited to cars and coffee as opposed to street racing....

Some are opposed to Cars and Coffee as compared to any kind of racing on a sanctioned track too.

Michigan1LTRS · 02-07-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 396ssrat

Some are opposed to Cars and Coffee as compared to any kind of racing on a sanctioned track too.

Might be commies.

MoreSpeed · 02-08-2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

I'm just happy the pony car wars are in full swing again and they are trying to outdo each other in everything.

Agreed. Anyone remember this 85 hp wonder or the dark years between 2002 and 2009 when Camaro was not even produced.

93oh · 02-08-2017, 04:16 AM

I don't know if 2002-2009 were the dark years. They kept fouling the car up from 1994-2002 and haven't gotten it right until now.. 4th Gen was ugly as can be and weird insofar as engine was under the cowl and 5th Gen was a boat with limited space. With those things in mind, thankfully they paired weight and found out they had a superchargedotor to fit in it or else Chevrolet would have missed the mark.

bluHawk141 · 02-08-2017, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 93oh

I don't know if 2002-2009 were the dark years. They kept fouling the car up from 1994-2002 and haven't gotten it right until now.. 4th Gen was ugly as can be and weird insofar as engine was under the cowl and 5th Gen was a boat with limited space. With those things in mind, thankfully they paired weight and found out they had a superchargedotor to fit in it or else Chevrolet would have missed the mark.

From 94 to 02 what do you think was an attractive car? The mustangs sure didn't do a thing for me. I couldn't say the f-bodies were beautiful, but the Firehawk and ws6 looked menacing at the time.

02-07-2017, 01:32 PM	#1
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	My "Factory Stock" 1/4 mile rant. Is it just me or is this stock 1/4 thing getting crazy? Don't get me wrong I have always been a straight line fan but the 5gen ZL1, 1LE and the new line up of Camaros have opened up my eyes to a broad range of performance. In my opinion I think we all know ANY one of these manufacturers can drop in a bunch of HP and go low to mid 10's maybe even 9.99 . I think GM has been doing a great job at turning out an all around performance car in the Camaro. Heck it's only bragging rights until you hit the streets anymore I mean the SS is now capable of high 11's . Now you'll get the hellcat fans they'll want to say it's small ya can't see out of them. The stang guy's will say it's ugly lol but IMO it's easier and cheaper going straight .Rant Over flame on __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

02-07-2017, 01:40 PM	#3
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	Lol yeah I get tired of debating a few 3 or 4 tenths between factory car's. We go at it pretty hard at work with each other __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

02-07-2017, 01:42 PM	#5
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	It's definitely forcing all manufacturers to keep pace. __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

02-07-2017, 05:24 PM	#8
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	I guess I should have clarified didn't necessarily mean the street. I was generally talking manufacturers 1/4 time's and bragging rights. These days lightly modded cars are turning in some good times. __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

02-07-2017, 01:35 PM	#2
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	Well that was a rant alright.

02-07-2017, 01:41 PM	#4
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	I'm just happy the pony car wars are in full swing again and they are trying to outdo each other in everything.

02-07-2017, 03:34 PM	#6
speedyman Account Suspended Drives: ATS4 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SW PA Posts: 223	It is nearly impossible to be anywhere near consistent on street tires. You could spin badly with a 2.3 second 60 and run a 12.2, then hit the sweet spot next time and reproduce the factory claimed 11.4. Quarter mile E.T. is highly dependent on your traction at the launch. Quarter mile trap MPH is a far better barometer of what type of car you will have on the street. Cars that trap 105 are quick on the street while cars that post 125 or better are monsters.

02-07-2017, 04:58 PM	#7
93oh Drives: 2017 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136	They are all fast enough to kill ya... let's face facts we are all old now and better suited to cars and coffee as opposed to street racing....

02-08-2017, 04:16 AM	#13
93oh Drives: 2017 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136	I don't know if 2002-2009 were the dark years. They kept fouling the car up from 1994-2002 and haven't gotten it right until now.. 4th Gen was ugly as can be and weird insofar as engine was under the cowl and 5th Gen was a boat with limited space. With those things in mind, thankfully they paired weight and found out they had a superchargedotor to fit in it or else Chevrolet would have missed the mark.

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