What did you do with your Z today IV

MightyBobo · 06-10-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I wouldn't say that's necessarily true. It's fine learning on a powerful car as on long as you have a lot of open space to spin and not hit anything.

I didn't say its bad or good to learn on a fast car - I'm just saying, it's easier to find the limits of a slower car safely than it is a fast car which will not hesitate to bite you in the *** without question.

Would you rather teach someone to drive on the track in a well-prepped Miata, or a freaking ZL-1 where its a right foot twitch away from potential doom? I don't care what wizz-bang techno options are available personally lol.

Fire · 06-10-2012, 01:45 PM

I'm hoping to get to your neck of the woods next summer/fall and will have to find a track to play on. Looks like the Sandhills Open Road Challenge is the beginning of Aug. Would like to plan a vaca around it.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

And here's my former collection.

So don't think I'm some Camaro hater or something :-p. My point is just that the arguments about this ridiculous sum to get on the track are kinda silly - the cost to get the Z track ready is less than $1000, total. That's chump change for someone getting on the track - you should know this. This isn't "a lot of work" - its a weekend at most, and for many could be all be done in a single day.

Nice collection..

I would have Done a Pro Touring Job on the 69.. You cannot believe what happens when you modify the suspension and brakes on these old cars...They become insane on the track.. Value wise, it is about the same if you leave the number's matching driveline in them..Everything else can be changed back to stock by a purist who buys it...

But to me ,comparing the ZL-1 to a 370z is apples to oranges..

My Wife had to have the 370Z , and it is a very sweet car... If she wanted a Camaro, you bet I would have gotten a ZL-1..No SS for me..

But In my house the 370Z will stay stock.. my wife will not have me tracking her "baby"..

But again, the 370Z is a sweet car..

m4a1mustang · 06-10-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I didn't say its bad or good to learn on a fast car - I'm just saying, it's easier to find the limits of a slower car safely than it is a fast car which will not hesitate to bite you in the *** without question.

Would you rather teach someone to drive on the track in a well-prepped Miata, or a freaking ZL-1 where its a right foot twitch away from potential doom? I don't care what wizz-bang techno options are available personally lol.

I don't want to teach anyone to drive in anything to be honest.

MightyBobo · 06-10-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

I'm hoping to get to your neck of the woods next summer/fall and will have to find a track to play on. Looks like the Sandhills Open Road Challenge is the beginning of Aug. Would like to plan a vaca around it.

Summit Point (Shenandoah) is an amazing track, and I strongly recommend it. TrackDaze.com has all the deet's. I should be there in October.

Fire · 06-10-2012, 01:49 PM

I've done some soloracing. The classes start off slow and build your driving ability. They are run expecting that people will come back and develop your skill. I'm sure it will take me two years atleast until I will going out on the track solo and running at the cars top speeds for the track.

MightyBobo · 06-10-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't want to teach anyone to drive in anything to be honest.

You wanted to teach me how to drive stick, fgt. Love youuuuu....

Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 01:50 PM

Funny how if you buy a ZR-1 , they include a driving school in the purchase price, from what i have heard.

They should throw a class in when you buy the ZL-1...

But an HPDE class would be cool...

m4a1mustang · 06-10-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

You wanted to teach me how to drive stick, fgt. Love youuuuu....

Yeah, but that vehicle had 4 stationary legs.

Fire · 06-10-2012, 01:51 PM

Oh sorry Mighty I meant Bucket LOL but MD isn't that far away from me. I'm going to Carlisle Pa again in two weeks to the GM show.

MightyBobo · 06-10-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Nice collection..

I would have Done a Pro Touring Job on the 69.. You cannot believe what happens when you modify the suspension and brakes on these old cars...They become insane on the track.. Value wise, it is about the same if you leave the number's matching driveline in them..Everything else can be changed back to stock by a purist who buys it...

But to me ,comparing the ZL-1 to a 370z is apples to oranges..

My Wife had to have the 370Z , and it is a very sweet car... If she wanted a Camaro, you bet I would have gotten a ZL-1..No SS for me..

But In my house the 370Z will stay stock.. my wife will not have me tracking her "baby"..

But again, the 370Z is a sweet car..

Mine was hardly numbers matching at all. It was a great candidate. But sadly, I got orders to Fort Meade, and lost my garage that I had - a single E5 cant afford that ****, here. So, it had to go to a good home, and I sold the 2000 and got the 370 so I could start hitting the track.

ZL-1 to 370 is definitely Apples to Oranges.

If you already have a great track car, who cares about tracking the 370Z? lol

Fire · 06-10-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't want to teach anyone to drive in anything to be honest.

I want you to teach me the pass in the grass Dragon style m4.

m4a1mustang · 06-10-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

I want you to teach me the pass in the grass Dragon style m4.

That's a skill that can't be taught.

Fire · 06-10-2012, 01:55 PM

I know what you mean about finances in the service 6 years in the Marines and only an E4. Long story but I couldn't get promoted in my MOS.

Fire · 06-10-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's a skill that can't be taught.

WTH m4. I'll just watch as you do it then.

Oh and film it ofcourse so we can study it.

06-10-2012, 01:45 PM	#167 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I'm hoping to get to your neck of the woods next summer/fall and will have to find a track to play on. Looks like the Sandhills Open Road Challenge is the beginning of Aug. Would like to plan a vaca around it. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

06-10-2012, 01:49 PM	#171 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I've done some soloracing. The classes start off slow and build your driving ability. They are run expecting that people will come back and develop your skill. I'm sure it will take me two years atleast until I will going out on the track solo and running at the cars top speeds for the track. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

06-10-2012, 01:50 PM	#173 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Funny how if you buy a ZR-1 , they include a driving school in the purchase price, from what i have heard. They should throw a class in when you buy the ZL-1... But an HPDE class would be cool... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

06-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#175 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Oh sorry Mighty I meant Bucket LOL but MD isn't that far away from me. I'm going to Carlisle Pa again in two weeks to the GM show. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

06-10-2012, 01:55 PM	#179 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I know what you mean about finances in the service 6 years in the Marines and only an E4. Long story but I couldn't get promoted in my MOS. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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