2012 Camaro ZL1 550 HP Supercharged - Page 2

jalaan1 · 02-09-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I'll take a CTS-V instead.

Same basic motor, waaay better looking and 4 doors.

ditto on that!!!!!

in coupe or wagon.

Homeslice · 02-09-2011, 08:59 PM

Never liked V8's all that much........Too much noise making everyone know what you're up to.......And there's always a half-second delay after you blip the throttle before it revs up..... not to mention the throttle springs are usually way too stiff

Put a blown six in it, cut 800 lbs, and give me some windows I can actually see out of, and I might be interested.

Avatard · 02-11-2011, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Never liked V8's all that much........Too much noise making everyone know what you're up to.......And there's always a half-second delay after you blip the throttle before it revs up.

That doesn't describe my mouse motors.

I use a spread-bore mechanical secondary carb, and careful pump shot tuning to get throttle response that's nearly instantaneous.

fasternyou929 · 02-09-2011, 10:57 PM

No interior shots, but it's GM so I figure it's safe to assume the dash and console components will still be Playskool quality for $50k.

Adeptus_Minor · 02-10-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

No interior shots, but it's GM so I figure it's safe to assume the dash and console components will still be Playskool quality for $50k.

That's been my gripe with GM for many years now.
Fit, finish, and materials really don't get distinctly better as the price tag goes up.
(this isn't universally true, mind you, but not far from it)

z06boy · 02-10-2011, 08:55 AM

I'll just keep my old 2002 car that's long been paid for...similar power and close to 1000 lbs. less.

L8 Braker · 02-10-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

No interior shots, but it's GM so I figure it's safe to assume the dash and console components will still be Playskool quality for $50k.

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...auto-show.html

z06boy · 02-10-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by L8 Braker

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...auto-show.html

Not too bad imho. Those gauges are kind of in a weird spot...sucks to have to take your eyes off of the road to look down at them I would think.

That's why I like the headsup display that I have in the Vette which also helps you see your speed instantly when the popo pops up from over the hill or around the corner.

The front of the Camaro looks decent I think...not too crazy about the back of it and yes 4,000 lbs. is a lot.

Homeslice · 02-10-2011, 09:47 AM

Interior looks OK, but it's sad when a base-model Civic has more side-support in the seats. How are you going to do any high-performance driving when you're swimming in your seat?

And I wonder if that oil pressure gauge actually reacts to changing RPM & temperature like it's supposed to, or does it just stay in a "normal" range all the time to prevent clueless people from getting scared.

101lifts2 · 02-10-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

....And I wonder if that oil pressure gauge actually reacts to changing RPM & temperature like it's supposed to, or does it just stay in a "normal" range all the time to prevent clueless people from getting scared.

It reads the gauge pressure....do you see an L or H there?

02-09-2011, 08:59 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Never liked V8's all that much........Too much noise making everyone know what you're up to.......And there's always a half-second delay after you blip the throttle before it revs up..... not to mention the throttle springs are usually way too stiff Put a blown six in it, cut 800 lbs, and give me some windows I can actually see out of, and I might be interested. Last edited by Homeslice; 02-09-2011 at 09:33 PM..

02-10-2011, 09:47 AM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Interior looks OK, but it's sad when a base-model Civic has more side-support in the seats. How are you going to do any high-performance driving when you're swimming in your seat? And I wonder if that oil pressure gauge actually reacts to changing RPM & temperature like it's supposed to, or does it just stay in a "normal" range all the time to prevent clueless people from getting scared. Last edited by Homeslice; 02-10-2011 at 09:49 AM..

02-09-2011, 10:57 PM	#4
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	No interior shots, but it's GM so I figure it's safe to assume the dash and console components will still be Playskool quality for $50k.

02-10-2011, 08:55 AM	#6
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I'll just keep my old 2002 car that's long been paid for...similar power and close to 1000 lbs. less.