Goodbye Corvette, hello ...
02-18-2012, 08:42 AM
#101
Race Director
06-07-2012, 07:47 AM
#104
Racer
Thread Starter
First Impression
Brothers,
I have not forgotten about you guys... just traded in the C6 yesterday for the new 2012 Camaro ZL1. The wife was a little sentimental to see her go and I'll admit I am too.
Well... the new piece is bad azz to the bone let me just tell you that. 580 hp & about 500 to the rear wheels is serious.
I got the A6 this time and the pull is just so linear and non-stop. Been up to 121 in a straight line so far and its still pulling very strong.
The ride is incredible with the mag ride shocks and i noticed a 0.96 g corner on just my first drive and that wasn't even pushing it. This car is going to be a lot of fun. Hate to get rid of the Corvette but just not enough room right now.
Come see me at Cars and Coffee at Kringle Candle in MA if your around this Sunday.
I have not forgotten about you guys... just traded in the C6 yesterday for the new 2012 Camaro ZL1. The wife was a little sentimental to see her go and I'll admit I am too.
Well... the new piece is bad azz to the bone let me just tell you that. 580 hp & about 500 to the rear wheels is serious.
I got the A6 this time and the pull is just so linear and non-stop. Been up to 121 in a straight line so far and its still pulling very strong.The ride is incredible with the mag ride shocks and i noticed a 0.96 g corner on just my first drive and that wasn't even pushing it. This car is going to be a lot of fun. Hate to get rid of the Corvette but just not enough room right now.
Come see me at Cars and Coffee at Kringle Candle in MA if your around this Sunday.
congrats and enjoy.
06-11-2012, 03:26 PM
#108
Le Mans Master
It's one beast of a car and turns heads! I got behind a Red ZL1 in normal daily traffic and people were switching lanes to get a closer look. Counted a few thumbs up drivers after leaving a stop light.
Happy cruising!
Happy cruising!
06-11-2012, 09:10 PM
#109
Safety Car
Closer than you might think. Nurburgring Times:
7:19.63 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (2012)
7:22.68 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 (2012)
7:26.40 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (2009)
7:41.27 Camaro ZL1 (2012)
7:59.00 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51
While it's not gonna beat a ZR1 or a Z06, it would be a worthy competitor to the base C6.
OP Congrats on your purchase!
7:19.63 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (2012)
7:22.68 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 (2012)
7:26.40 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (2009)
7:41.27 Camaro ZL1 (2012)
7:59.00 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51
While it's not gonna beat a ZR1 or a Z06, it would be a worthy competitor to the base C6.
OP Congrats on your purchase!
By a mean of deduction, wouldn't be surprised to see the z51 posting a 7:39 with the rolling start.
The camaro zl1 is very impressive!
06-12-2012, 12:49 PM
#110
Melting Slicks
It's all good......enjoy!
06-12-2012, 01:05 PM
#111
Melting Slicks
You are right, it corners better. 1.03g...better than a ZR1.
^^^ This 
Yes, he did trade his Vette for it, so he is a trader.
Or did you mean traitor?
They do look nice but it just boils down to this.
When you see a Camaro, you say, "there's another Camaro", but when you see a VETTE, you say,"that's a damn nice Vette". The pony cars are simply reworked ideas. Boring styling and over-priced heavyweights. People will be impressed with the power (such as yourself) but at the end of the day it's still another Camaro driving down the road or sitting in the garage.
We see that the ZL1 beats the GS by .1.........I mean really? 580HP beats 430HP by .1 second? That's 1/10th of a second. So, if I add headers/exhaust (costing $1,500) raising my HP somewhat will it be the same? Very doubtful! So, my less expensive GS (or any base car) is beating the more expensive ZL1 now. I wonder what those numbers would be.
The Camaro will be a nice car for my daughter perhaps................I'll keep the Vette!
When you see a Camaro, you say, "there's another Camaro", but when you see a VETTE, you say,"that's a damn nice Vette". The pony cars are simply reworked ideas. Boring styling and over-priced heavyweights. People will be impressed with the power (such as yourself) but at the end of the day it's still another Camaro driving down the road or sitting in the garage.
We see that the ZL1 beats the GS by .1.........I mean really? 580HP beats 430HP by .1 second? That's 1/10th of a second. So, if I add headers/exhaust (costing $1,500) raising my HP somewhat will it be the same? Very doubtful! So, my less expensive GS (or any base car) is beating the more expensive ZL1 now. I wonder what those numbers would be.
The Camaro will be a nice car for my daughter perhaps................I'll keep the Vette!
So I drove a C6,..WUHUU!!!! 
jm2cnts.Yes, he did trade his Vette for it, so he is a trader.
Or did you mean traitor?
