Dang no Camaro, Mach1 no show, type r too bouncy, m2 destroys.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by Eldi Z

Taking the discussion a bit off the track comparisons, for those of us using our SS 1LEs mainly as their daily service vehicle and just wishing to enjoy the performance / handling on the public roads.
What would be your take under these "daily" circumstances, when comparing to the M2/M2C ?

Good, responsive, composed handling isn't something that's limited to 7/10ths and harder track driving.

Differences between those cars might be harder to pick up on in 5/10ths and under street driving, though.


Norm

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Good, responsive, composed handling isn't something that's limited to 7/10ths and harder track driving.

Differences between those cars might be harder to pick up on in 5/10ths and under street driving, though.


Norm

Well said Norm. I too think that one would need to push these cars at a track to notice differences. I always run mine in base Touring on the streets and the car feels super hooked up and responsive under these conditions anyway. Having said that, apart from perhaps a mildly spirited ramp entry, i never speed on public roads. Cheers!

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Well said Norm. I too think that one would need to push these cars at a track to notice differences. I always run mine in base Touring on the streets and the car feels super hooked up and responsive under these conditions anyway. Having said that, apart from perhaps a mildly spirited ramp entry, i never speed on public roads. Cheers!

Same here.


I've actually taken a few datalogs running through one of my "unofficial test loops". At half a lat-g the car still feels completely stuck down, and that's generally enough to run down most other cars. Up above 0.8g, differences between 285/35-18 MPSS on 11" wide wheels and 265/40-18 MPSS on 9.5" wide wheels do appear.


Norm