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Old 11-26-2016, 03:07 PM
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What kind of clearance do you have at the splitter and mid rocker, in case of speed bumps.
About 4.25" mid rocker.
Old 11-30-2016, 02:59 PM
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They should have put that CTS V motor the Grand Sport. Since they're not using it at this time. Now you have the Camaro going faster but looking uglier by far than the GS.
Old 11-30-2016, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fastnow
They should have put that CTS V motor the Grand Sport. Since they're not using it at this time. Now you have the Camaro going faster but looking uglier by far than the GS.
What engine are they using in the Cadillac V? Do you think maybe the ZO6 engine? I do....

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Originally Posted by 2fastnow
They should have put that CTS V motor the Grand Sport. Since they're not using it at this time. Now you have the Camaro going faster but looking uglier by far than the GS.
Umm, that's pretty much what you call a Z06.

The point of the GS was to have a naturally aspirated track animal.
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Old 11-30-2016, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fastnow
They should have put that CTS V motor the Grand Sport. Since they're not using it at this time. Now you have the Camaro going faster but looking uglier by far than the GS.
Not on the track, apples n' oranges. BTW have you seen the GS's track performance information.??

Originally Posted by graj6
Umm, that's pretty much what you call a Z06.

The point of the GS was to have a naturally aspirated track animal.
Exactly!

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Originally Posted by Bill17601
What engine are they using in the Cadillac V? Do you think maybe the ZO6 engine? I do....
Correct
ZO6 has the LT4 motor
CTS-V3 has the LT4 motor
Old 11-30-2016, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by graj6
Umm, that's pretty much what you call a Z06.

The point of the GS was to have a naturally aspirated track animal.
Oh your right. Stand corrected
Old 11-30-2016, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve @ WeaponX
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ZO6 has the LT4 motor
CTS-V3 has the LT4 motor
They should have done a high hp LT1 with like 525 hp and offered a weight reduction package for those that would want it. Personally I hope the ZR1 is higher hp and more Z06 then full on ACR. I don't think any of the track guys are calling for more hp but rather more cooling and less weight.
Old 11-30-2016, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tbrenny33
I don't think any of the track guys are calling for more hp but rather more cooling and less weight.
And more aero.
Old 11-30-2016, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jcsperson
And more aero.
Your right, more aero as well.
Old 11-30-2016, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tbrenny33
They should have done a high hp LT1 with like 525 hp and offered a weight reduction package for those that would want it. Personally I hope the ZR1 is higher hp and more Z06 then full on ACR. I don't think any of the track guys are calling for more hp but rather more cooling and less weight.
That's what I meant. Those CTS V's were 550 hp, that would have been perfect for the GS. But with the less weight, super performance of the Caddy's motor, that would have probably matched the Z06.
Supercharger systems weigh on average 90 to 110 pounds. They screw with the tested geometry of the great Z06's handling/performance. It take a 100 HP just to run these chargers. I like Aluminum cubic inches instead.
Old 12-03-2016, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Garret
yeah, for all 10% of you that want an M7...LOL J/K....I'm sure it's like 25%.
I picked mine up today I made a mistake and bought my C6 in an auto but I wasn't going to do this again. This is a car that screams to be manual!
Old 12-11-2016, 10:57 PM
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Picked this up yesterday
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Old 12-11-2016, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MrVetteAddiction
Picked this up yesterday
Please post more pics, or better yet take a video, I want a better view of this blue and red combo.
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Originally Posted by jmoses52
Please post more pics, or better yet take a video, I want a better view of this blue and red combo.
Don't have a video but here are a couple more pics
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:32 PM
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What a beautiful car!
Old 12-19-2016, 04:59 PM
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Old 12-19-2016, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MrVetteAddiction
Picked this up yesterday
Very cool!
Didn't realize there was black trim on front wheel wells.
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Congrats. The chrome wheels look great with that combo. Gorgeous car.

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Congrats. The chrome wheels look great with that combo. Gorgeous car.
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