ZL1 at the drag strip
03-20-2014, 07:16 PM
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Yes, this car loves the turns.. you can definitely tell, even on the street. Drag strip is a different story.
03-21-2014, 09:21 PM
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Took my ZL1 out to the strip for the first time, best for the night was a 12.63 @ 113. Couldn't hook well off the line at all, 2.0 60's all night. Didn't air down the tires much so I'll try that next time out. Not the fastest, but was still lots of fun being 100% stock and my daily driver!
Here's a vid of the run. Still learning how to work the gopro, so the sound could be better...but enjoy!
2013 ZL1 Camaro the the track - YouTube
Here's a vid of the run. Still learning how to work the gopro, so the sound could be better...but enjoy!
2013 ZL1 Camaro the the track - YouTube
04-03-2014, 12:15 PM
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I got the book, made the necessary changes, added dual flux capacitors in series and I'm coming after you tonight. I'll be lining up against you on the Nelson Comp side.
02-26-2015, 03:19 PM
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Hold up a sec..
ZL1's stock are only running around 12.5 and trapping 115ish? I'm seriously considering getting one as my new (and hopefully last, for a very long time) daily driver. But those times seem slow no? Especially with 305 width tires out back these cars are that hard to get off the line?
My current daily is an M235i xDrive - I love it and it's extremely quick in the corners but it just doesn't compare to the raw power of an LS car in the straightaways and that's what I'm looking to replace.. is the ZL1 not a good choice? I know it's heavy but you figure with 580HP and 305 rear tires it should be trapping a lot more than ~115?
Not trying to troll at all, I think the ZL1 is badass otherwise I wouldn't even consider buying one, just trying to get info
ZL1's stock are only running around 12.5 and trapping 115ish? I'm seriously considering getting one as my new (and hopefully last, for a very long time) daily driver. But those times seem slow no? Especially with 305 width tires out back these cars are that hard to get off the line?
My current daily is an M235i xDrive - I love it and it's extremely quick in the corners but it just doesn't compare to the raw power of an LS car in the straightaways and that's what I'm looking to replace.. is the ZL1 not a good choice? I know it's heavy but you figure with 580HP and 305 rear tires it should be trapping a lot more than ~115?
Not trying to troll at all, I think the ZL1 is badass otherwise I wouldn't even consider buying one, just trying to get info
02-26-2015, 03:45 PM
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Yup, hard to launch consistently until you figure out the method. Then it's like a clock. Car needs a tune really....but it will still be a very picky approach. Roots blower makes low end torque and burns off tires too.
02-27-2015, 11:13 AM
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I'd be going A6 as there's way too much traffic/congestion in my area.. as a daily an M6 would drive me insane where I live
03-30-2015, 12:55 AM
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The A6 can launch hard, you just need good tires that grip. In stock form, this car is not meant for drag racing.
I haven't been able to make it out to the track lately, but i am hoping to add a set of drag wheels and head back out there soon to see what it can do with some traction.
I haven't been able to make it out to the track lately, but i am hoping to add a set of drag wheels and head back out there soon to see what it can do with some traction.
