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BigAls87Z28 03-23-2009 06:46 PM

Durrrr...
Camaro FTW. There is a lot of talk of the numb steering on the Camaro.

thunder 03-23-2009 07:02 PM

when MT tested did their camparo how did the mustang out handle the camaro. the Mustang has a live rear axle while the camaro has a independent set up

HeadlessNorseman 03-23-2009 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder (Post 563895)
when MT tested did their camparo how did the mustang out handle the camaro. the Mustang has a live rear axle while the camaro has a independent set up

Because live rear axle is FTW

Tru2Chevy 03-23-2009 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thunder (Post 563895)
when MT tested did their camparo how did the mustang out handle the camaro. the Mustang has a live rear axle while the camaro has a independent set up

The Mustang tested had the Track Pack, supposedly that tightens the car up quite a bit. The Mustang is also a few hundred pounds lighter than the Camaro, and that helps too. The said clearly that the Mustang and Camaro are neck and neck on smooth pavement, but if there are any bumps / imperfections / etc, the Camaro stays rock solid, and the Mustang starts chasing it's own tail....

- Justin

HeadlessNorseman 03-23-2009 09:39 PM

I didnt realize/it wasnt pointed out they did a 13.0 on a freezing cold asphalt street! It probably does have mid-low 12s in it, of course with someone with a lot of practice behind the wheel. probably a good amount off the 0-60 as well. I demand a retest

BigAls87Z28 03-23-2009 11:13 PM

The Mustang's track package seems to be a well sorted unit, but its costly adn drives the cost of the GT to north of the 2SS pricing.
Think of Mustang's track package as turning it up to 11, while Camaro SS's is only turned up to 8 or 9.

procamaroz28 03-24-2009 10:08 AM

wow the v6 isnt bad at all...

Frosty 03-24-2009 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isphius (Post 563939)
Because live rear axle is FTW

:werd: I couldn't stand the IRS in the 'vette.

BonzoHansen 03-24-2009 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isphius (Post 563939)
Because live rear axle is FTW

In drag racing, not handling. Unless every track and road was smooth as glass.

DaSkinnyGuy 03-24-2009 02:12 PM

Yea so im suprised by how this looks.........8-)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...MAROREADY1.jpg

thunder 03-24-2009 02:50 PM

what benefits does a live rearaxle have in drag racing? i would imagine that it doesnt really matter so much

BonzoHansen 03-24-2009 03:03 PM

I'd think longevity and strength

BigAls87Z28 03-24-2009 06:11 PM

IRS had always had a problem of taking repeat beatings when compared to the live axle. The camaros IRS was designed for this specific purpose.

qwikz28 03-25-2009 04:01 PM

does camaro have electric steering?

BigAls87Z28 03-25-2009 05:36 PM

No, variable ratio hydraulic power steering directly from the Corvette. Pretty cool stuff.

ws6 jim 03-25-2009 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28 (Post 563565)
I thought there was an artic white?
I dunno why anyone would buy a white car....but thats me.

Originally I saw white on palette and it said interim availability. I wouldn't get white either.

Slow-V6 03-25-2009 09:42 PM

I might have to get me a nice RS!!

thunder 03-25-2009 09:52 PM

the v6 is sick but i already made the mistake of buying a V6 once. i need me a V8

DevilDougWS6 03-25-2009 10:43 PM

IRS sucks for drag.....especially with big torque, not sure how strong those halfshafts are....but they wont last long through hard launches.

that camaro daskinnyguy posted is SEXY! like the ZR1 almost.

qwikz28 03-25-2009 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28 (Post 564924)
No, variable ratio hydraulic power steering directly from the Corvette. Pretty cool stuff.

so whats with the numb steering claims?

procamaroz28 03-25-2009 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilDougWS6 (Post 565114)
IRS sucks for drag.....especially with big torque, not sure how strong those halfshafts are....but they wont last long through hard launches.

that camaro daskinnyguy posted is SEXY! like the ZR1 almost.

i guess that means, just like 4th gens, its not gonna be long till we see solid 12 bolts and 9" upgrades availible

even most cobra owners toss out their irs

DevilDougWS6 03-25-2009 11:21 PM

probably, i wouldnt be surprised if moser and strange already has kits being worked on. maybe even a nice 4-link style....

someone has headers out already as well......

DevilDougWS6 03-25-2009 11:26 PM

here they are:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11353

PlanDefeat 03-26-2009 02:34 AM

This car is a beaut and everyones gonna want a piece of the pie, however i'm still a nobile fan of the 4th gen mentality. Over time parts have become cheap, nothing really too complicated or impossible when fixing it... I can't imagine the electronic and mechanical hell for modifying (all the damn airbags, braking system, independent rear axle L99 4 cyl shutdown) uhh I can see imagine how many people will mess with that on their own and fail miserably. Although changing spark plugs and wires will finally leave skin left on my hands and arms. Simply the 4th gens are definitely hands on when it comes to modifying, yes the interior is a little disgusting at times especially here looking at the new 5th gen but it was easy and fun to be stripped apart. Now that we got that over with... waiting on the trans-am lol

Savage_Messiah 03-26-2009 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlanDefeat (Post 565168)
This car is a beaut and everyones gonna want a piece of the pie, however i'm still a nobile fan of the 4th gen mentality. Over time parts have become cheap, nothing really too complicated or impossible when fixing it... I can't imagine the electronic and mechanical hell for modifying (all the damn airbags, braking system, independent rear axle L99 4 cyl shutdown) uhh I can see imagine how many people will mess with that on their own and fail miserably. Although changing spark plugs and wires will finally leave skin left on my hands and arms. Simply the 4th gens are definitely hands on when it comes to modifying, yes the interior is a little disgusting at times especially here looking at the new 5th gen but it was easy and fun to be stripped apart. Now that we got that over with... waiting on the trans-am lol

4th gens have airbags and brakes

there will be no trans am


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