100% stock ZL1 1LE - 1:58.7 VIR

kramard · 10-27-2019, 09:23 PM

I know there's been some talk about the AT vs MT (and I'm still a firm believer the a10 IS faster via no lift shifting on the straights) however was able to rip off a 1:58.7 at VIR on Friday. Too my knowledge a non-slick zl1 1le hasn't gone faster.

If the laptimers start at the same s/f line (which appears they do) - I'm 1.2 seconds ahead of the C/D auto lightning lap exiting oak tree. Excuse the claim at the end, I REALLY wanted to break 1:59 and this was only my second time ever at VIR with the car so I wasn't sure the conditions, traffic, and most importantly, the driver were gonna be able to align to pull it off.

Fastest lap starts at 4:00

The car is amazing. Lots of fun.

BlueinTN · 10-27-2019, 09:26 PM

very nice...posted in before the haters.

SCCAForums · 10-27-2019, 09:35 PM

Nice lap! I don't believe the A10 is any quicker for 'one hot lap'... maybe a tenth at best. If those would read the review from the Lightning lap A10 results, they said the 'difference' in laptimes was mostly the 'coaching' they received from Bill Wise/GM showing them where they could go later into the brakes, and faster in the corners.

If you don't shift well... the A10 will make a huge difference... if you shift well... it's honestly a tenth or two at best. Now... if we're talking the Drag Strip... the A10 is going to hold that crown all day long!

Best regards,
Dave

Gunkk · 10-28-2019, 04:31 AM

That's some nice driving!

ZRacerLE · 10-28-2019, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramard

I know there's been some talk about the AT vs MT (and I'm still a firm believer the a10 IS faster via no lift shifting on the straights) however was able to rip off a 1:58.7 at VIR on Friday. Too my knowledge a non-slick zl1 1le hasn't gone faster.

If the laptimers start at the same s/f line (which appears they do) - I'm 1.2 seconds ahead of the C/D auto lightning lap exiting oak tree. Excuse the claim at the end, I REALLY wanted to break 1:59 and this was only my second time ever at VIR with the car so I wasn't sure the conditions, traffic, and most importantly, the driver were gonna be able to align to pull it off.

Fastest lap starts at 4:00

The car is amazing. Lots of fun.

Awesome!

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 10-28-2019, 07:42 AM

Great driving! Congrats on the accomplishment. I've heard that yelling makes you temporarily stronger when lifting heavy objects, but in your case it also makes you faster!

RUQWIKR · 10-28-2019, 08:10 AM

Good speed up the Climbing Esses! Thanks for posting.

SJFGTO · 10-28-2019, 08:36 AM

Congrats!!! Excellent driving!

full*throttle*therapy · 10-28-2019, 08:42 AM

F*cking. Animal.

Vigilante375 · 10-28-2019, 09:31 AM

That's some good driving for sure.

Aren't all the drivers for the Lightning Lap series not even professional drivers? Hence the reason why they have coaches. I'd wonder how much faster a professional driver could be with all the cars they've tested.

KMPrenger · 10-28-2019, 09:39 AM

Just signed in to say how damn awesome that was.

Congrats.

*radz28* · 10-28-2019, 11:29 AM

Many KUDOS to you. Driver mod' right there.

Dave-ROR · 10-28-2019, 11:30 AM

Great lap!

kropscamaro16 · 10-28-2019, 11:35 AM

damn good driving and thanks for #savingthemanuals need to get you some gloves tho! i hate the feel of the suede wheel on the streets but on the track with gloves its awesome

10-27-2019, 09:26 PM	#2
BlueinTN Drives: gas powered Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TN Posts: 315	very nice...posted in before the haters. __________________ 2018 ZL1 ZLE Oldblueaccord <<< MY YOUTUBE PAGE!

10-28-2019, 08:36 AM	#8
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	Congrats!!! Excellent driving! __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

10-28-2019, 09:39 AM	#11
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Just signed in to say how damn awesome that was. Congrats. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-28-2019, 11:29 AM	#12
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	Many KUDOS to you. Driver mod' right there. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

10-28-2019, 11:30 AM	#13
Dave-ROR Drives: A few Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 854	Great lap! __________________ -Dave HPDE/DD: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE \|\| HPDE/DD: 2015 Subaru BRZ \|\|Tow Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 8.1L \|\| Weekend toy: 1994 MR2 Turbo \|\| The other weekend toy: 1993 MR2 Turbo \|\| Track car: 1998 Integra Type-R \|\| Race car: 1996 Integra GS-R \|\| New race car build: 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback Too many cars.. never.

10-27-2019, 09:35 PM	#3
SCCAForums Drives: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 388	Nice lap! I don't believe the A10 is any quicker for 'one hot lap'... maybe a tenth at best. If those would read the review from the Lightning lap A10 results, they said the 'difference' in laptimes was mostly the 'coaching' they received from Bill Wise/GM showing them where they could go later into the brakes, and faster in the corners. If you don't shift well... the A10 will make a huge difference... if you shift well... it's honestly a tenth or two at best. Now... if we're talking the Drag Strip... the A10 is going to hold that crown all day long! Best regards, Dave

10-28-2019, 04:31 AM	#4
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	That's some nice driving!

10-28-2019, 07:42 AM	#6
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Great driving! Congrats on the accomplishment. I've heard that yelling makes you temporarily stronger when lifting heavy objects, but in your case it also makes you faster!

10-28-2019, 08:10 AM	#7
RUQWIKR Drives: 1LEs Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW - Texas Posts: 1,319	Good speed up the Climbing Esses! Thanks for posting.

10-28-2019, 08:42 AM	#9
fullthrottletherapy Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 323	F*cking. Animal.

10-28-2019, 09:31 AM	#10
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,370	That's some good driving for sure. Aren't all the drivers for the Lightning Lap series not even professional drivers? Hence the reason why they have coaches. I'd wonder how much faster a professional driver could be with all the cars they've tested.

10-28-2019, 11:35 AM	#14
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	damn good driving and thanks for #savingthemanuals need to get you some gloves tho! i hate the feel of the suede wheel on the streets but on the track with gloves its awesome __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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