[RSFR]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

Great video! What exhaust do the 2 cars have? They sounded quite different during the first part of the video.

ZL1 has a bone stock exhaust. The 1LE has a Hooker Blackheart catback with secondary cat deletes.

[Coryz71]

Cool video.

Thanks!

[SteveV]

The Guy driving the A10 ZL1 (the OP I believe) was definitely a better and more aggressive driver than the ZL1 1LE driver.

Good video though.

Where in Texas is this track?

[SteveV]

What's even more impressive is the fact that, as I recall, the OP drives with one hand.

Kudos!

[angryBits]

That first shot in the beginning, the ZL1 1LE looks flatter in the turns. However that could be due to aggressive or lack of aggressive driving.

[RSFR]

Originally Posted by SteveV

The Guy driving the A10 ZL1 (the OP I believe) was definitely a better and more aggressive driver than the ZL1 1LE driver.

Good video though.

Where in Texas is this track?

It's right in Austin off 183. It's called The Driveway Austin.

[philpacs]

The Carbotech brake pads could make the difference with everything else equal but it's not so it's hard to judge but pads can make a noticeable difference. If anything it could show how important track pad are but then again it could be the drivers. Good to see a ZL

[Badmojo]

Great video, the ZL1 1LE driver starts speeding up when you are in the lead. I bet both drivers learned a bunch. Thanks for sharing.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Great driving RSFR, you really beat the ZL1 1LE with your ZL1 A10. even that you were short on tires compared to his wider track tires.

[RSFR]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

Great driving RSFR, you really beat the ZL1 1LE with your ZL1 A10. even that you were short on tires compared to his wider track tires.

We were on identical tires. We both had a brand new set of Goodyear 3R tires to try and make it as even as possible.

It has been my contention that the reason the 1LE seems so much faster than a ZL1 on track is mostly because of the difference in tires. Not because of the suspension, or aero, or whatever. I know this wasn't a perfect test to conclusively prove that, but I feel like it helps solidify my guesses.

It was also a lot of fun to make the vid.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by RSFR

We were on identical tires. We both had a brand new set of Goodyear 3R tires to try and make it as even as possible.

It has been my contention that the reason the 1LE seems so much faster than a ZL1 on track is mostly because of the difference in tires. Not because of the suspension, or aero, or whatever. I know this wasn't a perfect test to conclusively prove that, but I feel like it helps solidify my guesses.

It was also a lot of fun to make the vid.

You are probably spot on.

While I have no doubt that the DSSV shocks on the ZLE are a little better performing when it comes to triple digit speed and track work, the MRC is no slouch either and from a car control standpoint, I believe the MRC can keep pace with the DSSV shocks, the difference is probably more of driver confidence from the faster acting DSSV that it give the driver.

I am not sure about aero though and how much that plays into it, I have never driven a car with aero at speed to know what kind of effect it has.

In the end as long as your suspension/bushing set can handle the increased grip from stickier tires, the biggest difference can be related to the avail. grip of tires, as it's the only thing in contact with the road.

[RSFR]

Originally Posted by TRZ06

You are probably spot on.

While I have no doubt that the DSSV shocks on the ZLE are a little better performing when it comes to triple digit speed and track work, the MRC is no slouch either and from a car control standpoint, I believe the MRC can keep pace with the DSSV shocks, the difference is probably more of driver confidence from the faster acting DSSV that it give the driver.

I am not sure about aero though and how much that plays into it, I have never driven a car with aero at speed to know what kind of effect it has.

In the end as long as your suspension/bushing set can handle the increased grip from stickier tires, the biggest difference can be related to the avail. grip of tires, as it's the only thing in contact with the road.

I have aero coming and will see what kind of difference it makes. I have a pretty good baseline now around that track and can see what kind of difference parts make.

Also shooting to install the GM solid rear bushing kit in the Spring sometime.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by RSFR

I have aero coming and will see what kind of difference it makes. I have a pretty good baseline now around that track and can see what kind of difference parts make.

Also shooting to install the GM solid rear bushing kit in the Spring sometime.

You will love that cradle bushing mod. By far the best thing I have done to my SS 1LE.

Have you swapped cars and driven both on track? Would love to get feedback on the MRC VS DSSV as far as composure and body/chassis control between the two.

[RSFR]

Originally Posted by TRZ06

You will love that cradle bushing mod. By far the best thing I have done to my SS 1LE.

Have you swapped cars and driven both on track? Would love to get feedback on the MRC VS DSSV as far as composure and body/chassis control between the two.

I have not. I probably should, though.