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AIminiS10 · 09-20-2012, 09:19 PM

So, I went down to Cecil County Raceway to get some runs in on a Wednesday night. My goal was a 12.1 around 118 mph.

My ZL1 is bone stock including factory Goodyears. I have raced it quite a few times now and was getting 12.6-12.8's in warmer weather. Last night was about 55 degrees and a DA of about 545 ft.

Best time slip was: 12.07 @ 120
Best mph slip was: 12.19 @ 121

Goal is 11's all stock and I know it has it in her. PGM 5 was useless for launching. I had to do it the old fashioned way and use skill. PGM 5 is good, but it isn't consistent like GM says it is.

Below is the best time slip:

and a quick shot staged taken from a buddy:

2010 SSRS · 09-20-2012, 09:21 PM

your ZL1 looks awesome, cool air is definitely so much better, congrats

*mlee* · 09-20-2012, 09:22 PM

Very Nice... Thanks for posting.

Auto or Manual?

DanSS24 · 09-20-2012, 09:25 PM

awesome times and great job. no disrespect, but who cares what the trolls says. This is awesome news considering it's bone stock.

*mlee* · 09-20-2012, 09:30 PM

That makes you #1 on the ZL1 bone stock fast list...

Post up over here and get on the list...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013

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Blown355 · 09-20-2012, 09:32 PM

Wow, that's a great time!! Congrats!!
Took my car to the track last Friday night, unfortunately it was rained out. 70 degrees when I got there.

AIminiS10 · 09-20-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

your ZL1 looks awesome, cool air is definitely so much better, congrats

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by mlee

Very Nice... Thanks for posting.

Auto or Manual?

I love dragging this thing and the tires are holding up better than I thought they would. I have about 30 passes on them so far.

Manual trans

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Originally Posted by jimmy5

The ford trolls are not going to like this one bit.

There was a '13 gt500 there but his best time was a 12.4. I don't know how his driving skill was. Another guy was there with a '12 5.0 auto and running 12.44's bone stock. I was very impressed!

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Originally Posted by DanSS24

awesome times and great job. no disrespect, but who cares what the trolls says. This is awesome news considering it's bone stock.

I am really trying for 11's bone stock since people say it can't be done. The mph is there for it. Another guy was there with a benz running 11.80's at 118 which was really impressive

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Originally Posted by mlee

That makes you #1 on the ZL1 bone stock fast list...

Post up over here and get on the list...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013

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Sweet, I looked for this list and never found it. Thanks for the link!

2012 IngotSilver 5.0 · 09-20-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy5

The ford trolls are not going to like this one bit.

I drive a Ford, and I'm no troll.

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Originally Posted by AIminiS10

So, I went down to Cecil County Raceway to get some runs in on a Wednesday night ...

Best time slip was: 12.07 @ 120
Best mph slip was: 12.19 @ 121

Good Job!

I'm happy to see the ZL1's are running as fast as they should.

*mlee* · 09-20-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AIminiS10

Manual trans

Dang I'm glad to see M6... maybe there's hope for me yet...

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Originally Posted by 2012 IngotSilver 5.0

I drive a Ford, and I'm no troll.

Good Job!

I'm happy to see the ZL1's are running as fast as they should.

You are absolutely right, you and a whole bunch of others are not.

big dave · 09-20-2012, 09:52 PM

It's about time these cars start running what they should. I knew it would happen once the cooler weather came in. Gotta luv that mph too. No doubt an 11 second car with a little better 60' and possibly some better air.

I don't think the GT500s are really concerned about the ZL's in the 1/4. It really isn't even a contest...nor should it be. The hp/weight advantage the GT500 has is just too much to overcome.

Either way, both cars are extremely fast...and probably a bit too much hp for the average driver to handle...

AIminiS10 · 09-20-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

It's about time these cars start running what they should. I knew it would happen once the cooler weather came in. Gotta luv that mph too. No doubt an 11 second car with a little better 60' and possibly some better air.

I don't think the GT500s are really concerned about the ZL's in the 1/4. It really isn't even a contest...nor should it be. The hp/weight advantage the GT500 has is just too much to overcome.

Either way, both cars are extremely fast...and probably a bit too much hp for the average driver to handle...

Finding the sweet spot for launching this thing is a pain. I started to get it last night but it was getting late and I had an hour drive home. I want to go down with a little better air and see what I can do.

big dave · 09-20-2012, 10:08 PM

Well you're very fortunate to be on the East Coast, and to be so close to some of the best tracks around. I normally wait til December to go to the track to try for new bests. Nothing beats -1500' da.

b_williams_82 · 09-20-2012, 10:18 PM

What RPM were you launching at? And we're you gradually getting on the throttle to avoid slipping? My local track hasn't been open since I've had mine!

*mlee* · 09-20-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AIminiS10

Finding the sweet spot for launching this thing is a pain. I started to get it last night but it was getting late and I had an hour drive home. I want to go down with a little better air and see what I can do.

I'm all ears..

. did you use launch control or not. I know you used PTM5 but have you tried All Off yet?

09-20-2012, 09:21 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	your ZL1 looks awesome, cool air is definitely so much better, congrats __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-20-2012, 09:22 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,508 View My Garage	Very Nice... Thanks for posting. Auto or Manual? __________________

09-20-2012, 09:25 PM	#4
DanSS24 Drives: Dream Cars in my head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 1,290	awesome times and great job. no disrespect, but who cares what the trolls says. This is awesome news considering it's bone stock. __________________ Wishful thinking...but I sure can dream big.

09-20-2012, 09:30 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,508 View My Garage	That makes you #1 on the ZL1 bone stock fast list... Post up over here and get on the list... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013 __________________

09-20-2012, 09:32 PM	#6
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	Wow, that's a great time!! Congrats!! Took my car to the track last Friday night, unfortunately it was rained out. 70 degrees when I got there. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

09-20-2012, 09:19 PM	#1
AIminiS10 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 - #1564 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 250	Cooler weather = great drag times So, I went down to Cecil County Raceway to get some runs in on a Wednesday night. My goal was a 12.1 around 118 mph. My ZL1 is bone stock including factory Goodyears. I have raced it quite a few times now and was getting 12.6-12.8's in warmer weather. Last night was about 55 degrees and a DA of about 545 ft. Best time slip was: 12.07 @ 120 Best mph slip was: 12.19 @ 121 Goal is 11's all stock and I know it has it in her. PGM 5 was useless for launching. I had to do it the old fashioned way and use skill. PGM 5 is good, but it isn't consistent like GM says it is. Below is the best time slip: and a quick shot staged taken from a buddy: __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 #1564 1969 Chevy Chevelle 2000 Honda CBR 929rr 2013 Focus ST (daily)

09-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#10
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	It's about time these cars start running what they should. I knew it would happen once the cooler weather came in. Gotta luv that mph too. No doubt an 11 second car with a little better 60' and possibly some better air. I don't think the GT500s are really concerned about the ZL's in the 1/4. It really isn't even a contest...nor should it be. The hp/weight advantage the GT500 has is just too much to overcome. Either way, both cars are extremely fast...and probably a bit too much hp for the average driver to handle... __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab

09-20-2012, 10:08 PM	#12
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	Well you're very fortunate to be on the East Coast, and to be so close to some of the best tracks around. I normally wait til December to go to the track to try for new bests. Nothing beats -1500' da. __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab

09-20-2012, 10:18 PM	#13
b_williams_82 Drives: 2013 ZL1 #142 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NM Posts: 759	What RPM were you launching at? And we're you gradually getting on the throttle to avoid slipping? My local track hasn't been open since I've had mine! __________________ Order # QHQWJF Current Status: 4200 VIN 142 1100, (04/25/12): 2000, (05/21/12): 2500, (5/22/12): 3000, (5/22/12): 3100, (5/31/12): 3300, (5/31/12): 3400, (6/7/2012): 3800, (6/15/2012): 4000, (6/15/2012): 4104, (6/15/2012): 4106, (6/19/2012): 4150, (6/19/2012), 4200, (7/16/2012), 4300, (7/18/2012), 4B00, (6/15/2012) , 5000, (7/25/2012) 6000, Delivered to the customer (8/2/2012)