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Old 03-16-2017, 09:49 AM
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I think it will follow suit along with ZL1-LE the rear wing looks the same.

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Old 03-16-2017, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by xlr8ion
ZL1-LE wing
similar Yes, the same, No.. look closer, its different.
Old 03-16-2017, 10:16 AM
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Awesome videos, thanks for sharing. This thing is LOUD.

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Anybody else notice the Nurburgring helmet?
ha, nice catch!
Old 03-16-2017, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Quinten33
Anybody else notice the Nurburgring helmet?
Not at first...well done, sir.

Originally Posted by TRANS DAMM
similar Yes, the same, No.. look closer, its different.
IF the wing is made for Function over Form, then it can't be the same.
The aero characteristics of the Camaro in front of the rear wing area is significantly different than a C7.
Old 03-16-2017, 01:45 PM
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Can't take credit for the photo. Looks like they drove the ish out of it!
Old 03-16-2017, 02:26 PM
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A few things I noticed that I haven't seen mentioned:
*Rear wheels are GS wheels. Sure, they are not going to be the stock wheels, but...here is where it gets interesting. The tire has to be the one that they will use stock. That means it fits on a 12" wheel. I'm thinking the new tires are still 335 section. By contrast the Viper runs 13" to use wider 355 section tires. I've used 355 on track on this car and they clear, but GM is not going to go to a wider tire.
*The wing is a little different than C&D's front page. Look at where the mounts are.
Old 03-16-2017, 02:31 PM
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Two more vids, again courtesy of Skank:

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Old 03-16-2017, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SBC_and_a_stick
Two more vids, again courtesy of Skank:
https://youtu.be/h625wIvCsng

https://youtu.be/OzvPSXLXMtg

Again, thank you skank and SBC and a stick.
Intriguing videos.
Old 03-16-2017, 02:51 PM
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That last pic is the best view yet. I'd been wondering why the ZR1 mules appeared to have Stingray-style sharply angled fender vents and not the more upright Z06 vents. Looks like the ZR1 gets new fenders that match the wide front bumper without add-on spats. If upgrading to carbon fiber it's a good time to change the vent design too.
Old 03-16-2017, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVE396LT1
Is it just me or is the wing lower than what we've seen in previous shots? I thought it was up on some fairly tall stands, but this one looks closer to the deck lid.
I believe Skank said they were testing 2 different wings, both the higher one and the lower one.
Old 03-16-2017, 05:15 PM
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SKANK..... more video and pics
Old 03-16-2017, 06:37 PM
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Just returned from Laguna Seca... I cant improve on the pics/vids already posted. I did see some Camaro's being tested and on the way out observed a heavy camo Vette without a rear wing flying around the track.
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Old 03-16-2017, 07:01 PM
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Old 03-16-2017, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ZL-1
That last pic is the best view yet. I'd been wondering why the ZR1 mules appeared to have Stingray-style sharply angled fender vents and not the more upright Z06 vents. Looks like the ZR1 gets new fenders that match the wide front bumper without add-on spats. If upgrading to carbon fiber it's a good time to change the vent design too.
It looks to me like these fender vents are the same or similar to the z06 vents. The z06 ones just appear larger with all of the black paint like a push up bra.




ACS z06 fender vent without the insert

Old 03-16-2017, 07:27 PM
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Are those center locking wheel caps?

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Old 03-16-2017, 07:30 PM
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no sir
Old 03-16-2017, 08:57 PM
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Thanks guys! Appears the ride height has been lowered some especially in the front compare to the AWD look. Those rear wings will be a hot item.

What's sticking out the back?

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Old 03-16-2017, 09:04 PM
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^^^^

Exhaust pipe extentions, angled away from the side of the track with the sound booth.
Old 03-16-2017, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lrobe22
It looks to me like these fender vents are the same or similar to the z06 vents. The z06 ones just appear larger with all of the black paint like a push up bra.




ACS z06 fender vent without the insert




I think the have side vent off... you can see the mounting points
Old 03-16-2017, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dmaxx3500
big cubic inches and open exhaust,maybe no super-charger
I doubt it. That taller hood is likely there for a reason... I'd expect a larger supercharger.


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