I’ll miss the 1LE, but... - Page 5

Boost Creep · 10-29-2018, 12:31 PM

P cars are awesome, always loved them, but with a five figure income it's not something I'd ever touch. And I don't think I could ever figure out all the 911 996 997 GT3GT2 RS turbo Carrara designations.
Was always a BMW fan as well.
Can't beat German engineering, but the cost and sometimes the complexity isn't my cup of tea.

mjk3888 · 10-30-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LE Red Dragon

From the video above. It doesnt look like he will be getting passed on a track. But maybe the drag strip.

There was a significant handling and braking advantage at Road Atlanta from the video above. Might have been a driver mod snuck in the mix also.

He seemed like a decent driver minus the fact that he wasn't great at giving a point by (notice the flashing high beams and horn to get him to check his mirror, lol)

Mostly the advantage is Tires. On a smaller track I actually think the advantage would be larger. It definitely seemed to have a 2-3 mph advantage over me on the back straight.

NickyRacerBoy · 10-30-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GuywithL86

Lol, this post should be an example the internet encyclopedia for the term “fanboy”

Anyone that knows me I am "love all car guy"

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Originally Posted by GuywithL86

Oh didn’t realize he owned both, ok he can say whatever he wants

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

He is referring to a GT3 RS, not a GT2 RS

OMG I WISH it was a GT2RS!!!!

NickyRacerBoy · 10-30-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven87

That is a beautiful Porsche. Congrats on owning both.

Would love to see more pics of the GT3.

Here you go...sorry for HIJACK

Scargoes · 10-30-2018, 06:19 PM

Congrats to the OP for buying the car he wanted. I'd own a Porsche if I could afford the one I wanted. I bought my 1LE because it was the one V8 'Pony" car that made my BP rise. Not really a Vette fan, nor a Viper fan. If it wasn't for the fact I have never owned a V8 RWD car before I'd still have been building my other dream car, a bike engined Lotus 7 clone. As much as I love my Camaro, part of me still pines for a small light weight car.

BrianF · 10-31-2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

Here you go...sorry for HIJACK

In my mind I know that boxster 6 is crammed back there, but when you actually see it, good lord.

Raven87 · 10-31-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

Here you go...sorry for HIJACK

Wow. Just... wow. I had the chance to drive a GT3 (non-RS) when in Denver and absolutely loved EVERYTHING about that car.

Congrats to you - that RS is a piece of art and a mechanical marvel.

Thank you for the pictures.

Bosse'sBoss · 11-01-2018, 06:02 AM

Congrats for your new car. Both cars are special on their own way. The Camaro SS 1LE is the best performance car for the $. But Porsches are very special cars, just be ready to pay more for maintenance.
I owned a '02 Porsche Carrera and it was great at the track but very costly on repairs not very reliable but my actual Stingray Z51 is the same thing, great performer but very unreliable. My prior 5th gen Camaro ZL1 and my '11 Mustang GT 5.0 were more reliable and always had a smile while driving them without having to worry about maintenance costs. On my future I see a 6th gen Camaro SS 1LE or ZL1 great cars for the price. I love to glance and read about Porsche performance but no way I would go back to them or to a Corvette.
Please share us more about your experience comparing your Cayman to your previous SS1LE

Bosse'sBoss · 11-01-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mjk3888

Sorry I had too. LOL! The 718 S did have some serious speed on the back stretch but was no match for the 1LE's grip!

Awsome driving

I play it on my big screen tv and enjoyed looking at your laps, you sure beat the ass of a Porsche Carrera, Cayman and even a Stingray that you passed like nothing. For sure your SS 1LE is a great car.

Aragorn · 11-01-2018, 09:43 PM

Why were some of those drivers waiving you by?
Very nice video.

Bosse'sBoss · 11-01-2018, 10:10 PM

Is a rule on track, slower car moves to the right and waiving faster car behind to pass him

TrackClub · 11-01-2018, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn

Why were some of those drivers waiving you by?
Very nice video.

It is called a "point by". The car being passed points which side they wish the over taking car to go. Usually they stay on the usual "line" into a corner and the passing car over takes on the inside of the corner entry. With some exceptions re: specific track/corner/run group designation/etc.

Ps nice going MJK

Rockmonstir · 11-03-2018, 07:11 PM

Thanks guys, just got back from the drag strip to see if the numbers were true. The slips don’t lie 🤙🏽, the car is amazing and handles like a dream in the canyons. I can’t wait to get her on the track 😁

TrackClub · 11-03-2018, 11:05 PM

Whoa!

10-29-2018, 12:31 PM	#57
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	P cars are awesome, always loved them, but with a five figure income it's not something I'd ever touch. And I don't think I could ever figure out all the 911 996 997 GT3GT2 RS turbo Carrara designations. Was always a BMW fan as well. Can't beat German engineering, but the cost and sometimes the complexity isn't my cup of tea. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

10-30-2018, 06:19 PM	#61
Scargoes Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dessert Posts: 486	Congrats to the OP for buying the car he wanted. I'd own a Porsche if I could afford the one I wanted. I bought my 1LE because it was the one V8 'Pony" car that made my BP rise. Not really a Vette fan, nor a Viper fan. If it wasn't for the fact I have never owned a V8 RWD car before I'd still have been building my other dream car, a bike engined Lotus 7 clone. As much as I love my Camaro, part of me still pines for a small light weight car. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment 1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track

11-01-2018, 06:02 AM	#64
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,463	Congrats for your new car. Both cars are special on their own way. The Camaro SS 1LE is the best performance car for the $. But Porsches are very special cars, just be ready to pay more for maintenance. I owned a '02 Porsche Carrera and it was great at the track but very costly on repairs not very reliable but my actual Stingray Z51 is the same thing, great performer but very unreliable. My prior 5th gen Camaro ZL1 and my '11 Mustang GT 5.0 were more reliable and always had a smile while driving them without having to worry about maintenance costs. On my future I see a 6th gen Camaro SS 1LE or ZL1 great cars for the price. I love to glance and read about Porsche performance but no way I would go back to them or to a Corvette. Please share us more about your experience comparing your Cayman to your previous SS1LE __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

11-01-2018, 10:10 PM	#67
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,463	Is a rule on track, slower car moves to the right and waiving faster car behind to pass him __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

11-03-2018, 07:11 PM	#69
Rockmonstir Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 112 View My Garage	Thanks guys, just got back from the drag strip to see if the numbers were true. The slips don’t lie 🤙🏽, the car is amazing and handles like a dream in the canyons. I can’t wait to get her on the track 😁 Attached Images __________________ I pick things up then put them back down.

11-01-2018, 09:43 PM	#66
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Why were some of those drivers waiving you by? Very nice video.

11-03-2018, 11:05 PM	#70
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	Whoa!

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