LOL go cobalt
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LOL go cobalt Good article with C/D testing cars finally
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tning-lap.html
cobalt beat the 300hp mustang on the track
Not to mention i put two cars on one(2001 though to be fair) myself bone stock
"Amazingly enough, that performance made the Cobalt SS 0.3 second quicker than the 300-hp Ford Mustang GT. The Mustang was actually a couple mph quicker than the Cobalt on the straightaways, but the Ford suffered from weak brakes and a floppy chassis. After only two laps, the brakes started to give ground and the soft suspension allowed the car to move around too much to go quickly through the high-speed esses of Sector Two. The Cobalt averaged 4.7 mph faster through that part of the track. On the plus side, cornering grip and balance were decent. With more suspension control, the Mustang would have taken better advantage of these attributes."
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tning-lap.html
cobalt beat the 300hp mustang on the track
Not to mention i put two cars on one(2001 though to be fair) myself bone stock"Amazingly enough, that performance made the Cobalt SS 0.3 second quicker than the 300-hp Ford Mustang GT. The Mustang was actually a couple mph quicker than the Cobalt on the straightaways, but the Ford suffered from weak brakes and a floppy chassis. After only two laps, the brakes started to give ground and the soft suspension allowed the car to move around too much to go quickly through the high-speed esses of Sector Two. The Cobalt averaged 4.7 mph faster through that part of the track. On the plus side, cornering grip and balance were decent. With more suspension control, the Mustang would have taken better advantage of these attributes."
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oh and the viper getting respect because someone with ***** drove it..
"The Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe’s 3:01.6 lap — only a half-second behind the 277-pound-lighter Z06 — was surprisingly quick. The Viper was easy to drive fast — almost too easy, because it felt a little soulless at first. The engine sounded flatulent, the shifter was clunky, and the Dodge wanted to understeer everywhere. But when we leaned on it hard, it came alive: The steering weighted up, and we dialed out the understeer with gobs of V-10 torque. But the most amazing thing was that despite 510 horses and 535 pound-feet of torque, it took serious wrangling to get the tail out — and when we did, the slide was progressive and neat. Through the uphill esses the car was awesome, the most planted and confidence inspiring of the bunch.
The Corvette Z06, in contrast, was brutal and tricky to drive at the limit. With the stability- and traction-control systems off, it loved sideways action, whether the driver lifted at the entrance to a corner or was flooring it out the exit. The Z06 had serious brakes, talkative steering, and the most compelling engine note, but driving it fast was spooky, if oversteer makes you nervous. Mastering this car was challenging and satisfying, but drivers needed to be on their game. Still, with a lap of 3:01.1, it was the fastest of the LL3s and awfully close to taking overall honors."
"The Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe’s 3:01.6 lap — only a half-second behind the 277-pound-lighter Z06 — was surprisingly quick. The Viper was easy to drive fast — almost too easy, because it felt a little soulless at first. The engine sounded flatulent, the shifter was clunky, and the Dodge wanted to understeer everywhere. But when we leaned on it hard, it came alive: The steering weighted up, and we dialed out the understeer with gobs of V-10 torque. But the most amazing thing was that despite 510 horses and 535 pound-feet of torque, it took serious wrangling to get the tail out — and when we did, the slide was progressive and neat. Through the uphill esses the car was awesome, the most planted and confidence inspiring of the bunch.
The Corvette Z06, in contrast, was brutal and tricky to drive at the limit. With the stability- and traction-control systems off, it loved sideways action, whether the driver lifted at the entrance to a corner or was flooring it out the exit. The Z06 had serious brakes, talkative steering, and the most compelling engine note, but driving it fast was spooky, if oversteer makes you nervous. Mastering this car was challenging and satisfying, but drivers needed to be on their game. Still, with a lap of 3:01.1, it was the fastest of the LL3s and awfully close to taking overall honors."
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the regular vette is my favorite among the group. its the perfect blend of precision, comfort, and power.
And the regular Vettes will be almost affordable to normal folks within a year or two....
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
the regular vette is my favorite among the group. its the perfect blend of precision, comfort, and power.
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
ok no maggie 
off topic but did anyone even make any front mount turbo kits for those cars yet?
off topic but did anyone even make any front mount turbo kits for those cars yet?
and ATI's are sweet but the Kenne Benne 2.6 blower is 6-700 whp on stock ls2.
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yes theres a few
and ATI's are sweet but the Kenne Benne 2.6 blower is 6-700 whp on stock ls2.
and ATI's are sweet but the Kenne Benne 2.6 blower is 6-700 whp on stock ls2.
heatsoak much?