Racing the ZL1

OminouSS · 04-04-2017, 04:20 PM

I don't care what the genre, be it road course, drag, autoX, TT, open wheel, heck...Rally it too! I am wondering how many people (and who) are taking the ZL1's out to the events. More than that, I am hoping to learn from any of those who are preparing their cars for their specific setup. Specifically: brakes, wheels, tires, roll bar, forced air, fire supression, seats etc, oh and BRAKES.

I can find 5th gen ZL1 stuff all day long but our cars are significantly different and I'm discovering the install is often different as is the part #'s. Same thing goes for 6th Gen 1LE's although it's a little more helpful.

Additionally, where the heck are all the videos? I don't see any '17 ZL1 in the track segment of the forum. I know it's new and most are just now getting theirs but all I see are SS & 1LE's right now. Lots to learn from other's approach to driving this specific car. It is different than anything I've experienced. Let me check your style

If you are tracking or plan to, please put your name here so I can follow you, if you do not mind. Perhaps we can all learn from each other. Did I mention brakes?

Rob #287

Mr. Meh · 04-04-2017, 04:55 PM

Most of the country is still cold, snowy and rainy and these tires (same with 1LE) don't play well in low temps or inclement weather. You'll have to wait until spring/summer to see more videos. Just a fact of nature. There's not even that many of them out, in places where it's track weather and owned by people that will track them.

OminouSS · 04-04-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Meh

Most of the country is still cold, snowy and rainy and these tires (same with 1LE) don't play well in low temps or inclement weather. You'll have to wait until spring/summer to see more videos. Just a fact of nature. There's not even that many of them out, in places where it's track weather and owned by people that will track them.

What, you guys don't race in Domes?

Yeah, good point on the videos but I'm hoping there are people spending every weekend they have in the snow, working on their cars to get them ready. All I'm doing is driving. Let's see what race mods are going on.

mr965 · 04-04-2017, 06:49 PM

Unfortunately mine is stuck at the rail yard waiting for transport to dealer. Was hoping to get broken in by Apr 20 track day but no luck. Now planning for 5/4. We can't all be as lucky and living in Cali. I saw you had 80 degrees yesterday?

Artos · 04-04-2017, 07:10 PM

tagged...hell, it was in the mid 90's down here with heat index in the 100's!! Not ready for summer. Send some more cold air down fellas!!

I need all the 411 on this stuff too...not only the car set up, but the necessary gear as well. Think I would get razzed wearing my motocross helmet?? Lol, I am at ground zero / ignorance on this track stuff, but looking forward to it.

OminouSS · 04-04-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mr965

We can't all be as lucky and living in Cali. I saw you had 80 degrees yesterday?

Careful there, all we have going for us is the weather. Got my fingers crossed for you and that choo choo train.

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Originally Posted by Artos

Think I would get razzed wearing my motocross helmet?? Lol, I am at ground zero / ignorance on this track stuff, but looking forward to it.

Yes! You will. As did I when I forgot my auto helmet and only my bell moto5 was in the trailer! hehehe

17CamaroZL1 · 04-05-2017, 01:07 PM

I'll be doing the drag strip and autocross. Planning to leave everything stock for quite a while though. Want to see how the A10 and rest of the car holds up before I void my warranty. 185 more miles before I open her up and see what she's got.

swizlstik · 04-05-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mr965

Unfortunately mine is stuck at the rail yard waiting for transport to dealer. Was hoping to get broken in by Apr 20 track day but no luck. Now planning for 5/4. We can't all be as lucky and living in Cali. I saw you had 80 degrees yesterday?

Please share lots of pics when yours comes in. My second favorite color.

OminouSS · 04-05-2017, 05:38 PM

I've added the guys who are tracking (one way or another) to my contacts. I'd be interested in learning how you get things set up for your competition. Feel free to reach out to me as well. I can try to help out where I have first-hand experience.

MoreSpeed · 04-10-2017, 11:40 PM

I am going 285 19's square with Bridgestone RE71R's and lighter weight Forgelines Rims with different offsets front and rear. Hate to lose the millimeters on the rear, but I am going to start this car with AutoX until I am used to it, and the RE71R's keep me in stock AS.

Even on the track, I will probably stay with the 19's (since so much more race rubber selection), but go wider on the rear. I will also not use RE71R's on the track. They heat up too quickly (but great autox tire).

I am going to try to get as much camber as I can initially without plates, etc.. that take me out of stock.

Did full nose Xpel Film to protect somewhat from the tire marbles on the track.

Will probably install a fire extinguisher because it is cool and adds some red accents to the car and you never know around the pits although I doubt it would be much use if I crashed.

Blown67 · 04-10-2017, 11:46 PM

I've done some autocross with mine and did a track day yesterday. This thing has amazing handling and cornering ability. Definitely do change the brake fluid, had a 6th gen SS out there boil the fluid and lose brakes not allowing more runs. I had mine changed to the Motul RBF600 and was able to make 7-20 minute sessions and still have adequate brakes by the end. Tires how well but definitely get eaten up, I started 30psi cold and were about 36-37 at track temps.
I have some PDR videos but out of town for work so will be a bit till I can post them.

04-04-2017, 04:20 PM	#1
OminouSS Drives: Red Hot track candy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,092	Racing the ZL1 I don't care what the genre, be it road course, drag, autoX, TT, open wheel, heck...Rally it too! I am wondering how many people (and who) are taking the ZL1's out to the events. More than that, I am hoping to learn from any of those who are preparing their cars for their specific setup. Specifically: brakes, wheels, tires, roll bar, forced air, fire supression, seats etc, oh and BRAKES. I can find 5th gen ZL1 stuff all day long but our cars are significantly different and I'm discovering the install is often different as is the part #'s. Same thing goes for 6th Gen 1LE's although it's a little more helpful. Additionally, where the heck are all the videos? I don't see any '17 ZL1 in the track segment of the forum. I know it's new and most are just now getting theirs but all I see are SS & 1LE's right now. Lots to learn from other's approach to driving this specific car. It is different than anything I've experienced. Let me check your style If you are tracking or plan to, please put your name here so I can follow you, if you do not mind. Perhaps we can all learn from each other. Did I mention brakes? Rob #287 __________________ Baby born 11/08/16. Left birthing place 11/25/16. Arrived home 12/6/16: '17 Red Hot ZL1. Stock.

04-05-2017, 01:07 PM	#7
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,016	I'll be doing the drag strip and autocross. Planning to leave everything stock for quite a while though. Want to see how the A10 and rest of the car holds up before I void my warranty. 185 more miles before I open her up and see what she's got. __________________ 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!!!

04-05-2017, 05:38 PM	#9
OminouSS Drives: Red Hot track candy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,092	I've added the guys who are tracking (one way or another) to my contacts. I'd be interested in learning how you get things set up for your competition. Feel free to reach out to me as well. I can try to help out where I have first-hand experience. __________________ Baby born 11/08/16. Left birthing place 11/25/16. Arrived home 12/6/16: '17 Red Hot ZL1. Stock.

04-10-2017, 11:40 PM	#10
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	I am going 285 19's square with Bridgestone RE71R's and lighter weight Forgelines Rims with different offsets front and rear. Hate to lose the millimeters on the rear, but I am going to start this car with AutoX until I am used to it, and the RE71R's keep me in stock AS. Even on the track, I will probably stay with the 19's (since so much more race rubber selection), but go wider on the rear. I will also not use RE71R's on the track. They heat up too quickly (but great autox tire). I am going to try to get as much camber as I can initially without plates, etc.. that take me out of stock. Did full nose Xpel Film to protect somewhat from the tire marbles on the track. Will probably install a fire extinguisher because it is cool and adds some red accents to the car and you never know around the pits although I doubt it would be much use if I crashed. __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

04-04-2017, 04:55 PM	#2
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	Most of the country is still cold, snowy and rainy and these tires (same with 1LE) don't play well in low temps or inclement weather. You'll have to wait until spring/summer to see more videos. Just a fact of nature. There's not even that many of them out, in places where it's track weather and owned by people that will track them.

04-04-2017, 06:49 PM	#4
mr965 Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: west coast Posts: 439	Unfortunately mine is stuck at the rail yard waiting for transport to dealer. Was hoping to get broken in by Apr 20 track day but no luck. Now planning for 5/4. We can't all be as lucky and living in Cali. I saw you had 80 degrees yesterday?

04-04-2017, 07:10 PM	#5
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	tagged...hell, it was in the mid 90's down here with heat index in the 100's!! Not ready for summer. Send some more cold air down fellas!! I need all the 411 on this stuff too...not only the car set up, but the necessary gear as well. Think I would get razzed wearing my motocross helmet?? Lol, I am at ground zero / ignorance on this track stuff, but looking forward to it.

04-10-2017, 11:46 PM	#11
Blown67 Drives: 1967 Camaro, 2017 HBM ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 68	I've done some autocross with mine and did a track day yesterday. This thing has amazing handling and cornering ability. Definitely do change the brake fluid, had a 6th gen SS out there boil the fluid and lose brakes not allowing more runs. I had mine changed to the Motul RBF600 and was able to make 7-20 minute sessions and still have adequate brakes by the end. Tires how well but definitely get eaten up, I started 30psi cold and were about 36-37 at track temps. I have some PDR videos but out of town for work so will be a bit till I can post them.

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