ZL1 beats new GT500

Iceagetlc · 06-19-2012, 11:09 AM

I came into this topic expecting the gt500 to be down by at least 2 seconds. I love the fact that it's too much power for a racetrack and still laps a near identical time as a car who's skippad ratings are some of the highest production G's recorded. Long live the muscle car era.

chris410 · 06-19-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceagetlc

I came into this topic expecting the gt500 to be down by at least 2 seconds. I love the fact that it's too much power for a racetrack and still laps a near identical time as a car who's skippad ratings are some of the highest production G's recorded. Long live the muscle car era.

I hope they do a review similar to the "budge supercar shootout" and have Randy Pobst run them the same way he did with the GT500, Z06, and GTR in this video:

GT-R vs Z06 vs GT500: 5-Figure Supercar Shootout! - YouTube

However, I would like to see the GTR replaced with the ZL-1. Let's be real here...the GTR is on its own level, that car is simply a MONSTER especially in 2013 having 550HP.

BTW...How are you liking your 2013? (off-topic: if you run into the 1st to 2nd gear grind issue, several people have found that either switching to the MGW shifter or removing the rubber boot cures the problem. )

Iceagetlc · 06-19-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chris410

I hope they do a review similar to the "budge supercar shootout" and have Randy Pobst run them the same way he did with the GT500, Z06, and GTR in this video:

GT-R vs Z06 vs GT500: 5-Figure Supercar Shootout! - YouTube

However, I would like to see the GTR replaced with the ZL-1. Let's be real here...the GTR is on its own level, that car is simply a MONSTER especially in 2013 having 550HP.

BTW...How are you liking your 2013? (off-topic: if you run into the 1st to 2nd gear grind issue, several people have found that either switching to the MGW shifter or removing the rubber boot cures the problem. )

Ever since my 350z years ago, I've learned not to shift 1-2 while the wheels are spinning. Ever since learning that little facet of information I've never had a problem with the 1-2 shift. I'd rather save my transmission than risk it for a .02 second better 1/4 time. But regardless I will research what you've told me. Thanks

chris410 · 06-19-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceagetlc

Ever since my 350z years ago, I've learned not to shift 1-2 while the wheels are spinning. Ever since learning that little facet of information I've never had a problem with the 1-2 shift. I'd rather save my transmission than risk it for a .02 second better 1/4 time. But regardless I will research what you've told me. Thanks

I do the same thing, I actually find that NOT speed shifting leads to better times in these cars. On the street, I do not even bother with 1st since it simply bakes tires even if I baby it. I think maybe when I put the drag radials on it will help. I am envious of your traction control, how well does it work on the street? Have you come across any ZL-1's? in my area I have only seen on and that was at a dealership (black ZL-1 which looked pretty nice)

Iceagetlc · 06-19-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chris410

I do the same thing, I actually find that NOT speed shifting leads to better times in these cars. On the street, I do not even bother with 1st since it simply bakes tires even if I baby it. I think maybe when I put the drag radials on it will help. I am envious of your traction control, how well does it work on the street? Have you come across any ZL-1's? in my area I have only seen on and that was at a dealership (black ZL-1 which looked pretty nice)

Until this car I wasn't aware that this type of traction control even existed. Advancetrac even in first gear turns it into a freaking rocket. No power cutting felt at all.

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Iceagetlc Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 139 Drives: '11 STI Limited S2 Rep Power: 16	I came into this topic expecting the gt500 to be down by at least 2 seconds. I love the fact that it's too much power for a racetrack and still laps a near identical time as a car who's skippad ratings are some of the highest production G's recorded. Long live the muscle car era.