Camaro
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Northern Virginia
The only reason I'd consider a Camaro over a C7 would be if I really needed a back seat. But the '16 will have to be hugely improved over the '15 for me to consider it over other 4 seat cars.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I'd really like a backseat so I could take my two dogs. It is a real problem because it prevents my wife and I from taking many trips with the Vette. The Camaro just is so blocky looking and I just love the Vette so much. I guess I should not let appearance dictate but it does. Guess I should try a Camaro and see. Nah.
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Heel & Toe
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11
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From: Acworth Georgia
No inferiority complex here.
Camaro owners want to race Corvettes because many of the Camaro owners have an inferiority complex with Corvette Stingray owners.
If a Camaro is keeping up with the way you drive your Stingray, then yes, you are doing something wrong.
You didn't provide any additional details, so we have no way of helping you figure out why an inferior car such as a Camaro is keeping up with your Stingray.
If a Camaro is keeping up with the way you drive your Stingray, then yes, you are doing something wrong.
You didn't provide any additional details, so we have no way of helping you figure out why an inferior car such as a Camaro is keeping up with your Stingray.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Tellico Plains Tennessee
I never street race, got that out of my system years ago. But I LOVE goading other drivers into a race and NOT racing them. My favorite is coming back from Road Atlanta with my 10 year old grandson in the passenger seat of my C4. C4 has Headman long tube racing headers, true dual exhaust, no cats, and Flowmaster 50 series mufflers. Sounds awesome. I pulled onto the interstate as a late model Mustang was coming along side. I accelerated until I had my mufflers near his passenger door. I told my grandson "watch this". I blipped the throttle to let the pipes talk but kept my steady speed. Man, that Rustang took off like a bat outa hell. We watched him disappear down the road, laughing our butts off. I told my grandson "He raced me because he already thinks my car is better and he wanted to try and prove different. I have nothing to prove". People who street race are always wanting to prove something about themselves or their cars. Just my own opinion. 
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Salado TX
Here's another C7 owner considering the Camaro. Not everyone is a "Corvette" guy, some of us are just car guys and like them all. The C7 is my first Corvette because it's the first one that I actually like the looks of since the C2.
Cruising
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11
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From: Acworth Georgia
I can't be reading this thread because I am at work. But if I were I would have to say that my Z06 just arrived at my dealer this morning. And the C7 vert in the picture will be leaving.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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My last post was directed at the Original Poster (OP), not you. Congrats on the Z06 though.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Chandler AZ
My fiance just traded in his ZL1 for a 1LE SS. The S/C motor did not do well in the Arizona heat, plus the 12 to 13 MPG LSA motor was killing him, but man did that car pull hard. We never got a side by side race against my C7 before he traded it in (both cars manual, I have slightly more driving experience), but no doubt in my mind that if he had a good launch he would take me. Now, the 1LE on the other hand - still a great car, pulls super hard, but I think a slight advantage would go to my Vette. That being said, it's super easy to mod the LSX cars so a few bolt ons and it could definitely take out a Vette. And to go a step further, the '16 SS cars will have the LT1 motor so due to the weight difference, it is likely going to become a "driver's race."
I love Camaros, I had an LS1 Z28 in college. I wouldn't feel inferior if a Camaro were to beat me in a race, I would probably give them a thumbs up! I bought a Corvette because it is fast enough for me and it is easily one of the best looking cars on the road today. There will always be someone that is faster than you!
I love Camaros, I had an LS1 Z28 in college. I wouldn't feel inferior if a Camaro were to beat me in a race, I would probably give them a thumbs up! I bought a Corvette because it is fast enough for me and it is easily one of the best looking cars on the road today. There will always be someone that is faster than you!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Chester County PA
You know people mod their cars, right?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,579
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From: Chester County PA
My fiance just traded in his ZL1 for a 1LE SS. The S/C motor did not do well in the Arizona heat, plus the 12 to 13 MPG LSA motor was killing him, but man did that car pull hard. We never got a side by side race against my C7 before he traded it in (both cars manual, I have slightly more driving experience), but no doubt in my mind that if he had a good launch he would take me. Now, the 1LE on the other hand - still a great car, pulls super hard, but I think a slight advantage would go to my Vette. That being said, it's super easy to mod the LSX cars so a few bolt ons and it could definitely take out a Vette. And to go a step further, the '16 SS cars will have the LT1 motor so due to the weight difference, it is likely going to become a "driver's race."
I love Camaros, I had an LS1 Z28 in college. I wouldn't feel inferior if a Camaro were to beat me in a race, I would probably give them a thumbs up! I bought a Corvette because it is fast enough for me and it is easily one of the best looking cars on the road today. There will always be someone that is faster than you!
I love Camaros, I had an LS1 Z28 in college. I wouldn't feel inferior if a Camaro were to beat me in a race, I would probably give them a thumbs up! I bought a Corvette because it is fast enough for me and it is easily one of the best looking cars on the road today. There will always be someone that is faster than you!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Chester County PA
Indeed, but I still dislike the looks of the 5th gen Camaro. I do prefer the new nose over the 2014, but the Prelude tails are no bueno.