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12-06-2006, 04:21 PM
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Do we like the IRS for the 5TH gen
Hey guys and gals tell me what you think of the 5TH gen getting IRS good or bad?
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12-06-2006, 05:31 PM
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I think it's a good thing. Handling should benefit over a solid axle.
I don't understand why some people get so bent out of shape over IRS. Corvettes have had them since 1963. It must have something going for it for GM to keep using it the past 43+ years in their "top of the line" performance car.
As far as the strip, I had MUCH better 60' times at the strip in my 85 Vette than I ever had in my 95 Z, 96 Z, or 01 SS. A buddy of mine gets INSANE 60' times with his 03 Cobra's IRS.
As far as durability, if it can stand up to the abuse of a 505 horse Z06, it should be just fine in a (hopefully  ) 450+ hp Camaro.
Last edited by Ron78Z&01SS; 12-06-2006 at 05:34 PM.
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12-06-2006, 05:38 PM
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For a daily driven sports car, I'd prefer IRS.
I say it's the best thing to happen to the Camaro as far as I'm concerned. The last few sports cars I've had were IRS, and compared to the live-axle cars I've owned, they are nicer to drive.
For the drag racers, or ultra high HP guys, a live axle may be better...
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12-06-2006, 05:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron78Z&01SS
As far as the strip, I had MUCH better 60' times at the strip in my 85 Vette than I ever had in my 95 Z, 96 Z, or 01 SS.
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Your '85 Vette is lighter than your Camaros, with more rearward weight distribution.
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Originally Posted by Ron78Z&01SS
As far as durability, if it can stand up to the abuse of a 505 horse Z06, it should be just fine in a (hopefully ) 450+ hp Camaro. |
It won't be the same setup. Corvette uses a transaxle; I think it's safe to assume that the Camaro transmission will be up front with the engine and that there will be a more traditional gearbox in back.
That said, GM has proven that they can build (or at least source) an IRS that can handle lots of power. 
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1987 Buick Grand National - best ET 13.66, best MPH 101.5, best 60' 2.08 - 253hp/334tq - 93 chip, RJC, meth, Hooker catback, 160 t-stat, shift kit, no-hop bars
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12-06-2006, 09:40 PM
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I'm looking forward to the Camaro "graduating" to a more new-age suspension setup (instead of using a ~20-year-old design  ) but I just hope that they build it strong enough to handle the abuse that WILL be thrown at it by many buyers  . We don't need a repeat of the 3rd/4th-gen's 10-bolt made of glass .
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1973 Camaro: Dad's - 355, TH350, 4.10's.
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12-06-2006, 11:41 PM
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If the new z06 can run 11s with IRS i have no problem with the new Camaro being IRS. Its about time it upgrades.
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12-07-2006, 06:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikes 1994 z28
If the new z06 can run 11s with IRS i have no problem with the new Camaro being IRS. Its about time it upgrades.
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Try 10's .
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2002 Z28: M6, 3.73's, Strano Suspension (HP3) - Goes, Turns, Stops, and even Flies.
1993 Z28: Road Race car - LT1/T56 - SoloSprint #95 - Goes, Blows, Goes and Blows.
1973 Camaro: Dad's - 355, TH350, 4.10's.
1981 Z28: 383 c.i., TH350, 3.42's - sold August, 2000.
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12-07-2006, 11:59 AM
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Motor trend tested a Lingenfelter Twin turbo C6 with a stock rear end and when they dragged it it blew the rear end to peices. That being said, it also had 750
horse power and they had done a few runs and it was a stick, so they revved it and dropped the clutch, so it was a hoge shock load
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12-07-2006, 01:55 PM
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Heck yeah, IRS is a GREAT thing for the new Camaro!
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12-07-2006, 10:41 PM
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I would be more than happy w/o IRS.
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12-07-2006, 11:25 PM
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Great ride! Great handling! Sounds like its time for some fun on the twisties. Tail of the Dragon, here I come! 
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12-08-2006, 10:39 AM
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I can't believe I'm supporting the I.R.S., but on the new Camaro, it would be a good thing.
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12-08-2006, 10:56 AM
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IRS sux. So does fuel injection. I really never trusted those new fangled round wheels either.
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12-08-2006, 11:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Z284ever
IRS sux. So does fuel injection. I really never trusted those new fangled round wheels either.
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Yeah, those triangular wheels we used back in the day were the ****!
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1987 Buick Grand National - best ET 13.66, best MPH 101.5, best 60' 2.08 - 253hp/334tq - 93 chip, RJC, meth, Hooker catback, 160 t-stat, shift kit, no-hop bars
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12-08-2006, 11:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JakeRobb
Yeah, those triangular wheels we used back in the day were the ****!
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The square ones were much more stable. I've seen plenty of round wheeled cars lose control. It's an inherent flaw in the rounded wheel.
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