[unavailablezl1]

Another ZL1 1LE write up...I could not find if someone posted this

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...ws&date=062817

[mkorgan]

This from R&T....

"Lapping with everything shut off is like bondage without a safe word. It’s not that you can’t trust the 1LE, but it’s easy to dial up trouble from that supercharged V8. Too much engine at any point sends the tail wagging. Provided you didn’t do anything too stupid, the Goodyears promptly return you to the safe side of the limit. But an unchecked and poorly driven 1LE can be an unforgiving master. "

Just a thought for those that have little experience on the track and decide to make this car your entry point.

[shaffe]

Good write up there by R&T

[TheRedhead]

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

I always keep it in Sport mode, and tried the Track mode on the street recently and it is really not much stiffer. It is in no way too harsh.

If one would have ridden in my 2014 Mustang GT TP, with the fully adjustable suspension from Ford Racing set at performance. THAT was rough and that is all I drove it in. It was rougher than anything I have owned. But it stayed flat in corners, I just hated the Lincoln Log that's why I sold it.

I had a full BMR drag suspension on my 14 Track Pack. Did it ride like things were going to fall off and bounce me every which way? Sure did.

Did it cut a 1.4x 60'? Sure did...

[TheRedhead]

Also...

Road and Track, Motor Trend, Auto __________, etc.

Pick one.

They're all about "driver's cars". Not track cars. They're reviewing a ZL1 1LE, then ten minutes later jumping into a Navigator, then a Sonata in the afternoon.

They're looking at the car from a perspective of the average consumer.

[unavailablezl1]

Originally Posted by TheRedhead

Also...

Road and Track, Motor Trend, Auto __________, etc.

Pick one.

They're all about "driver's cars". Not track cars. They're reviewing a ZL1 1LE, then ten minutes later jumping into a Navigator, then a Sonata in the afternoon.

They're looking at the car from a perspective of the average consumer.

You are right, then they are not Driver's Cars, they are Consumer Cars with all of the bells and whistles and cup holders. But you correct

[TheRedhead]

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

You are right, then they are not Driver's Cars, they are Consumer Cars with all of the bells and whistles and cup holders. But you correct

I guess my point is, you could lap the ring with the Nav on and the ventilated seats on full blast while listening to Satellite radio...

But you'll feel pebbles in the road.

Therefore, it's a shitty driver's car.

[396ssrat]

Surprised Import Trend didn't bitch about the pushrod engine.

[formoutofchaos]

its truly an amazing video that driver was at the limits in the car! I do wish they could take down all the GTR times! for some reason i hate that car! its so fast but zero personality

[meadowz06]

The ZL1 is amazing. Trust me, we Corvette guys are not too happy, but the ZL1 has upstaged the Corvette.

[396ssrat]

May as well read the National Inquirer as MT

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by meadowz06

The ZL1 is amazing. Trust me, we Corvette guys are not too happy, but the ZL1 has upstaged the Corvette.

How so? The C7 Z06/Z07 was faster than the ZL1 1LE at Laguna, which as of right now is the only track we have times for for both cars.

Or is it bc of the ring time or the fact they did it at a much lesser cost

[JB'sZL1]

Originally Posted by shaffe

How so? ... the ring time or the fact they did it at a much lesser cost

I would venture to guess those two things.

[meadowz06]

Originally Posted by shaffe

How so? The C7 Z06/Z07 was faster than the ZL1 1LE at Laguna, which as of right now is the only track we have times for for both cars.

Or is it bc of the ring time or the fact they did it at a much lesser cost

The new Z06 is a huge disappointment. It has overheating problems. And GM could not get a ring time because of said overheating. On the street, the ZL1 is just as fast. Notice how the new ZR1 has a more open front for cooling. GM knows they dropped the ball with the Z06.