01-06-2012, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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How do I make this compete with a new 5.0?
Wife won't let me get my Z06 until she has a "fun car" of her own. She likes the looks of the Camaro but driving the 5.0. And honestly I agree with her.
I am a Chevy guy at heart but after driving the 5.0 and the SS back to back I was really disappointed. The 5.0 was much more nimble and 1st gear was way better. I just can't warm up to the idea of buying a 5.0 over a 6.2. There is only 300 lb difference in the cars so I guess I am not sure why the 6.2 is so doggy compared to the the 5.0. Is it detuned that much? Anyway, REALLY want to find an excuse to get the SS. Just want to be know what you guys are doing to make it competetive but also keeping it in the "Female Daily Driver Friendly" category. Meaning I am not sure she will be thrilled about waking up the neighbors every morning with a cam and loud exhaust. Any other ideas? Thanks! |
01-06-2012, 10:17 AM | #2 |
Part of it is that live rear axle. It's fun to drive because the car can really throw you around and you feel it in the seat of your pants. Of course that can also bite you in the rear when the rear end starts coming around when you least expect it. I've owned an 05 GT, 08 Bullitt, and a 2010 Roush. All of them were a lot of fun to drive but all of them were a little on the unpredictable side.
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01-06-2012, 10:21 AM | #3 |
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She's not too picky. BUT my buddy is a BIG Ford guy. He is ordering a 5.0 and I can't bare the thought of him having a quicker car out of the box. I'd never hear the end of it. lol
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01-06-2012, 10:26 AM | #4 |
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Next time you go for a test drive. Turn traction control off on both cars. That will give you a much better comparison of how the cars drive. The Camaro isn't doing itself any favors with the normal ST TC settings...
also there's the low octane issue. they may be running low octane in the camaro which really detunes the car... I'd drive them both with everything off that may help you make a more accurate decision. But I think in terms of "feel" the 5.0 is gonna be tough to beat. Good luck
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01-06-2012, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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Just a thought...you should buy for "her" whatever it is you would want!!..If she can handle a mustang or a camaro, odds are it won't be long before she takes over the Z06, and you're in the "other" car!!! lol
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01-06-2012, 10:34 AM | #6 |
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I am guess that if the SS or 5.0 scares her, the Z06 with a Lingenfelter 660 package will give her a heart attack....lol
I know the dynamic of the car wont change. I just want to make sure I can at least keep up with 5.0 0-100 |
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01-06-2012, 10:41 AM | #8 |
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Its not that the 6.2 is "doggy", the 5.0 is DOHC so as far as power, it isnt far off from the 6.2.
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01-06-2012, 10:41 AM | #9 |
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Well.....It would be hard for even ME to justify buying a ZL1 over the '13 GT500 for the same money. Plus you get too much money wrapped up in it than it get hard to use as a daily driver.
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01-06-2012, 10:47 AM | #10 |
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Tell her to go buy whichever one makes her happy, then you go buy your Z06. Done.
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...either you're a chevy family or a ford family!!! lol |
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01-06-2012, 10:52 AM | #12 | |
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I don't see the big deal.
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01-06-2012, 10:59 AM | #13 |
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I don't understand,... 5.0 being faster than SS?
I just don't get it, I hear so many of you guys comment and worry about how fast a new 5.0 is? Now don't get me wrong, the 5.0 is not a slow car, and I think in the real world it would be a dead even race, more than likely coming down to who the better driver is! I've read countless articles and watched countless reviews and races about these two cars, and I'm sorry it's a 50/50 battle. I have not seen either car dominate the other in any performance catagory! And if you read that the mustang is faster in one magazine, you will read the camaro is faster in another? Pick the one that looks the best..............................The Camaro
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01-06-2012, 11:00 AM | #14 |
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I'm not sure why your concerned about what your friend drives. There are a lot of much faster cars out there.
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