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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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So is the new camaro still going to have the 10 Bolt!? And will it have IRS?
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It will have IRS.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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How good is IRS strength wise? as good as 12 bolt? 9"? Dana 60? Weight?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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Its all new. Similar to whats in the G8, which goes on sale in january.
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Hopefully it will at least be as strong as the Vette's.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Well dang thats sucks, I was hoping for a straight axle car. Im more into drag racing then road racing. I would think they would use the same one as the vette or GTO.
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The vette and the GTO are both IRS.
I was hoping for a strait axle as well. Mustang has strait axle now even on the Cobra. I think its due to the platform ZETA that the Camaro is being built on that does not allow a strait axle. I am hoping that maybe an aftermarket strait axle will be avalible for the Camaro if possible.
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We need something that's at least as strong as a 12 bolt. Hopefully, GM will make a stronger rear option.
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yeah i agree, i cant imagine a 100hp stronger motor and a 10 bolt
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IRS=pain in the *** belive me.
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The IRS "taxes" your RWHP
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I like to see Ranger make a write up on launching 5th gen. He seems to have skills with a IRS, V8, and on near stock power levels on street tires. Ive only seen his Z06 launches, but I think he could do a 5th gen.
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I like how you put that

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