(Ask Al) SS 1LE Ring Lap Time?

mjk3888 · 10-11-2017, 09:00 AM

Part 1:
Very simple. We saw the 6th gen SS 1LE testing alot out at the ring along side of the ZL1. What was the best recorded lap the GM test team got from the SS 1LE? We had hero lap times run from the ZL1 and ZL1 1LE but never got any time for the SS 1LE. Even if we don't have an official lap time I'm sure Al is aware of the approximate times the SS 1LE was running.

Part 2:
What PTM settings and tire pressures were used to achieve the best results? I know the Manual says to target 37 PSI hot, but as an AutoXer I have learned at least at low speed situations the Goodyears much prefer 30-31 PSI hot. Was the HP Supplement Track Alignment used?

detltu · 10-11-2017, 09:07 AM

They supposedly have a rule about posting times if they don't have a video. I would love to see a lap time for the SS 1LE though. More times the better. Video is always better, but I would love to see how it compares to the 5th gen lineup that we have times for.

mjk3888 · 10-11-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by detltu

They supposedly have a rule about posting times if they don't have a video. I would love to see a lap time for the SS 1LE though. More times the better. Video is always better, but I would love to see how it compares to the 5th gen lineup that we have times for.

I get that, but its not breaking any rules to give us an approximate range.

High or Low 7:30's range? Maybe 7:40's?

vtirocz · 10-11-2017, 11:40 AM

I would also like to know the Ring time for the base SS as well!

hotlap · 10-11-2017, 12:26 PM

+1

mjk3888 · 10-11-2017, 12:37 PM

I know they have some times for it even if its not an actual hero lap.

Thirty3 · 10-11-2017, 05:15 PM

Al, please tell!!

TrackClub · 10-11-2017, 09:14 PM

Yes Al, please give us the Ring time even if it is unofficial etc. BTW a fantastic job on the 1LE - a huge thank you to you and your team for making it a reality! Keep'em coming!

WhyUMad1LE · 10-11-2017, 09:26 PM

Would be cool to know. Either way I'm glad they kept the SS 1LE this generation, otherwise I wouldn't have bought a Camaro. Great job with the package.

mjk3888 · 10-12-2017, 07:43 AM

I wonder if this gets enough traction and gets sent to Al if we can make it a 2 part question. Approx Ring Times and any Setup info he can tell us. Did they run the exact track spec alignment and tire pressures mentioned in the Performance Supplement or did they max out the Camber adjustments and run lower pressures?

FlashBang23 · 10-12-2017, 07:45 AM

+1 for 1LE ring times! As others above have said it's an exceptional package.

Yanbags · 10-12-2017, 08:55 AM

Very interested to hear as well! Great follow up question regarding the alignment setup and tire pressures.

*DGthe3* · 10-12-2017, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mjk3888

I get that, but its not breaking any rules to give us an approximate range.

High or Low 7:30's range? Maybe 7:40's?

It still might be.

The reason they don't release times without a video is for validity. Otherwise they're just spitting out a number that, as far as anyone knows, they could be 100% completely making up -and they get enough doubters as it is.

My guess is that if Al were to give an approximate range, it would be wide enough that it would be pretty much meaningless anyway and thereby defeating the purpose of providing an answer in the first place. Or at least ... thats what I would probably do if I were in his shoes.

But I could be wrong as I don't know all the details on policies like this.

mjk3888 · 10-12-2017, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

It still might be.

The reason they don't release times without a video is for validity. Otherwise they're just spitting out a number that, as far as anyone knows, they could be 100% completely making up -and they get enough doubters as it is.

My guess is that if Al were to give an approximate range, it would be wide enough that it would be pretty much meaningless anyway and thereby defeating the purpose of providing an answer in the first place. Or at least ... thats what I would probably do if I were in his shoes.

But I could be wrong as I don't know all the details on policies like this.

Then it wouldn't hurt to Ask Al O. worst case is he says he can't tell but he can maybe elaborate on the Setups they found most successful.

10-11-2017, 09:00 AM	#1
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	(Ask Al) SS 1LE Ring Lap Time? Part 1: Very simple. We saw the 6th gen SS 1LE testing alot out at the ring along side of the ZL1. What was the best recorded lap the GM test team got from the SS 1LE? We had hero lap times run from the ZL1 and ZL1 1LE but never got any time for the SS 1LE. Even if we don't have an official lap time I'm sure Al is aware of the approximate times the SS 1LE was running. Part 2: What PTM settings and tire pressures were used to achieve the best results? I know the Manual says to target 37 PSI hot, but as an AutoXer I have learned at least at low speed situations the Goodyears much prefer 30-31 PSI hot. Was the HP Supplement Track Alignment used? __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link Last edited by mjk3888; 11-15-2017 at 08:24 AM.

10-11-2017, 09:07 AM	#2
detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	They supposedly have a rule about posting times if they don't have a video. I would love to see a lap time for the SS 1LE though. More times the better. Video is always better, but I would love to see how it compares to the 5th gen lineup that we have times for. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

10-11-2017, 11:40 AM	#4
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	I would also like to know the Ring time for the base SS as well! __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

10-11-2017, 12:26 PM	#5
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	+1 __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

10-11-2017, 05:15 PM	#7
Thirty3 Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Land of 10,000 lakes. Posts: 76	Al, please tell!! __________________ 2018 SS 1LE

10-11-2017, 09:14 PM	#8
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	Yes Al, please give us the Ring time even if it is unofficial etc. BTW a fantastic job on the 1LE - a huge thank you to you and your team for making it a reality! Keep'em coming!

10-11-2017, 09:26 PM	#9
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Would be cool to know. Either way I'm glad they kept the SS 1LE this generation, otherwise I wouldn't have bought a Camaro. Great job with the package.

10-12-2017, 07:43 AM	#10
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	I wonder if this gets enough traction and gets sent to Al if we can make it a 2 part question. Approx Ring Times and any Setup info he can tell us. Did they run the exact track spec alignment and tire pressures mentioned in the Performance Supplement or did they max out the Camber adjustments and run lower pressures? __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link

10-12-2017, 07:45 AM	#11
FlashBang23 Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	+1 for 1LE ring times! As others above have said it's an exceptional package. __________________ 17 Summit White SS 1LE PDR / Borla S type Catback / XPEL Ultimate PPF

10-12-2017, 08:55 AM	#12
Yanbags Drives: '17 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 104	Very interested to hear as well! Great follow up question regarding the alignment setup and tire pressures.