ZR1 Ringtime News! ;)
12-19-2017, 08:08 PM
#101
Safety Car
The other bit I've noticed with Corvette spec Cup 2s is that they are too stiff (run flat) to keep contact with the ground in bumpy high speed sections. That makes them tricky to drive compared to a radial slick or even non-runflat Dot tires that have more passive damping.
Best tires good for both road and track use are the ones fitted as OEM to my buddy's Viper TA, the Pirelli Corsa System Assymetrico. They have a 60 treadwear rating, but they seem to last and last, with driving on the street and to the track, and then setting some fast lap times and then back home and back on the street. They are just not available in many sizes, and are being replaced by the new Corsas which have only a few sizes. No experience with those new ones.
Last edited by SBC_and_a_stick; 12-19-2017 at 08:11 PM.
12-25-2017, 04:35 PM
#102
For those whom Santa dropped off 'em Gran Turismo overnight...
4-time F1 World Driving Champion Lewis Hamilton on how to drive the Ring:
4-time F1 World Driving Champion Lewis Hamilton on how to drive the Ring:
Last edited by sunsalem; 12-25-2017 at 04:36 PM.
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Shaka (02-01-2018)
01-01-2018, 09:00 AM
#103
Pro
JVP with all due respect your point makes complete sense yet they still in the 4th year of the Z06 have never decided to go back and get an official lap time. I can care less and still like the car but it sure would silence a lot of the doubters. I think it's fair to say there are a lot of Corvette fans that are probably surprised that a time was never released for the Z06.
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Rodbuster56 (02-13-2018)
01-23-2018, 08:00 PM
#105
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...wheelie-stuff/
01-23-2018, 08:20 PM
#106
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Now that the Corvette's back on its wheels! ;)
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3,837 lb (55/45%)
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/
And an 110.7" WHEELBASE
Amazing Fundamentals!
The CC brakes, LT5, and A10 have to be worth 15s! More New eLSD, and electronic chassis control updates! Remove and strip 100 lbs!? Bigger aero!
And the Mustang's coming!
Cheaper to make, vehicle utility, price point competitors, sales volume, and That mid-engined - for another half hearted C7 attempt!?
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/
And an 110.7" WHEELBASE
Amazing Fundamentals!
The CC brakes, LT5, and A10 have to be worth 15s! More New eLSD, and electronic chassis control updates! Remove and strip 100 lbs!? Bigger aero!
And the Mustang's coming!
Cheaper to make, vehicle utility, price point competitors, sales volume, and That mid-engined - for another half hearted C7 attempt!?
Last edited by johnglenntwo; 01-24-2018 at 10:05 PM.
01-24-2018, 05:13 AM
#107
Banned Scam/Spammer
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3,837 lb (55/45%)
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/
And an 110.7" WHEELBASE
Amazing Fundamentals!
The CC brakes, LT5, and A10 have to be worth 15s! More New eLSD, and electronic chassis control updates! Remove and strip 100 lbs!? Bigger aero!
And the Mustang's coming!
Cheaper to make, vehicle utility, price point competetors, sales volume, and That mid-engined, for another half hearted C7 attempt!?
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/
And an 110.7" WHEELBASE
Amazing Fundamentals!
The CC brakes, LT5, and A10 have to be worth 15s! More New eLSD, and electronic chassis control updates! Remove and strip 100 lbs!? Bigger aero!
And the Mustang's coming!
Cheaper to make, vehicle utility, price point competetors, sales volume, and That mid-engined, for another half hearted C7 attempt!?
I can't figure out your last jumbled mess of words. Is there a sentence or thought in there? What does "...and That mid-engined, for another half hearted C7 attempt!?" mean?
01-24-2018, 07:46 AM
#108
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Sure! ;)
Maybe GM will let a new Z28 set a sub-7 min time before the ZR1......
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...wheelie-stuff/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...wheelie-stuff/
All things considered it's easy to see GM's continuing focus that way!
Computer technology dialing in more of the run of the mill cars is an easy and cost effective concept!
Last edited by johnglenntwo; 01-24-2018 at 07:59 AM.
01-24-2018, 08:50 AM
#109
Scraping the splitter.
Evaluating the Camaro programs ability to move forward with existing Technology toward that sub 7s Ringtime is easy!
All things considered it's easy to see GM's continuing focus that way!
Computer technology dialing in more of the run of the mill cars is an easy and cost effective concept!
All things considered it's easy to see GM's continuing focus that way!
Computer technology dialing in more of the run of the mill cars is an easy and cost effective concept!
As if you're the only one on this forum, or the face of the planet, to be able to deduce that Team Camaro is endeavoring to make the car a better performer and "computer technology" is integral to that increased performance.
Any 10-year old with a Car & Driver magazine subscription and a few minutes of reading time could draw the same conclusion.
S.
01-24-2018, 09:09 AM
#110
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
What does that have to do with The Ringtime!? ;)
No sh*t, Sherlock.
As if you're the only one on this forum, or the face of the planet, to be able to deduce that Team Camaro is endeavoring to make the car a better performer and "computer technology" is integral to that increased performance.
Any 10-year old with a Car & Driver magazine subscription and a few minutes of reading time could draw the same conclusion.
S.
As if you're the only one on this forum, or the face of the planet, to be able to deduce that Team Camaro is endeavoring to make the car a better performer and "computer technology" is integral to that increased performance.
Any 10-year old with a Car & Driver magazine subscription and a few minutes of reading time could draw the same conclusion.
S.
)Ironically, I've realized you indicated I was stupid for reiterating the simplicity
of a Camaro sub7 build!?YOU are always good fun, and above reproach!
Last edited by johnglenntwo; 02-08-2018 at 07:09 AM.
01-24-2018, 10:27 AM
#111
Scraping the splitter.
01-26-2018, 11:59 AM
#113
Burning Brakes
That McLaren Senna addition...will be STUPID quick on a track. 2650lbs...800hp...and built for the track. The NFGT = no chance. ZR1 = no chance. GT2RS = no chance.
The only question is, will it ever see the track? Will they ever run it at the ring or elsewhere? Most people are tossing around their million dollar cars on track.
Think about how quick the 720s already is...then take out 300-400lbs, add 70 'McLaren' HP and a track suspension. WOW.
The only question is, will it ever see the track? Will they ever run it at the ring or elsewhere? Most people are tossing around their million dollar cars on track.
Think about how quick the 720s already is...then take out 300-400lbs, add 70 'McLaren' HP and a track suspension. WOW.
01-26-2018, 12:18 PM
#114
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
After the P1 modded thing!? ;)
That McLaren Senna addition...will be STUPID quick on a track. 2650lbs...800hp...and built for the track. The NFGT = no chance. ZR1 = no chance. GT2RS = no chance.
The only question is, will it ever see the track? Will they ever run it at the ring or elsewhere? Most people are tossing around their million dollar cars on track.
Think about how quick the 720s already is...then take out 300-400lbs, add 70 'McLaren' HP and a track suspension. WOW.
The only question is, will it ever see the track? Will they ever run it at the ring or elsewhere? Most people are tossing around their million dollar cars on track.
Think about how quick the 720s already is...then take out 300-400lbs, add 70 'McLaren' HP and a track suspension. WOW.
Good stuff these days!
Last edited by johnglenntwo; 01-26-2018 at 03:39 PM.
01-26-2018, 01:17 PM
#115
That McLaren Senna addition...will be STUPID quick on a track. 2650lbs...800hp...and built for the track. The NFGT = no chance. ZR1 = no chance. GT2RS = no chance.
The only question is, will it ever see the track? Will they ever run it at the ring or elsewhere? Most people are tossing around their million dollar cars on track.
Think about how quick the 720s already is...then take out 300-400lbs, add 70 'McLaren' HP and a track suspension. WOW.
The only question is, will it ever see the track? Will they ever run it at the ring or elsewhere? Most people are tossing around their million dollar cars on track.
Think about how quick the 720s already is...then take out 300-400lbs, add 70 'McLaren' HP and a track suspension. WOW.
I hadn't heard the specs on the Senna yet...
IIRC, 2650 lbs. is the weight of GTLM cars.
McLaren must be getting ready for a Le Mans campaign.
01-26-2018, 03:37 PM
#117
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
High Tech Too!? ;)
Good thing it's light!?
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...n-differential
Anyway, interesting, and it did work in that special P1 run, I assume! The GT2 RS does the same thing into turns, but, locks the diff. straightening out!
https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknF...ette_C7.R.html
GTLM Limited Slip Differential!
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...n-differential
Anyway, interesting, and it did work in that special P1 run, I assume! The GT2 RS does the same thing into turns, but, locks the diff. straightening out!
https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknF...ette_C7.R.html
GTLM Limited Slip Differential!
Last edited by johnglenntwo; 01-26-2018 at 09:53 PM.
02-01-2018, 05:00 PM
#119
Le Mans Master
02-01-2018, 07:46 PM
#120