[z28barnett]

I just got a new EVO RS.

My other car is 95 Z28.

Quite a difference between the two.

The Evo makes the Z28 feel like a caddy, very brutal suspension over broken up pavement.

Low gearing 3500 rpm at 75. Got 24mpg running at 70-75 on the highway. Not that much better than a Z28.

Sure likes to eat bugs, the bottom breather of the Z28 is a nice feature around all of the grass hoppers.

Very high grip and quick turn in, fast steering.

lots of power from about 3000 rpm, feels like it would take the LT1 pretty easily at least up to 100 or so.

I think the Z28 has the edge in aerodynamics at highway speeds and greater.

Still getting used to the EVO, so I have not pushed it really hard yet, first 600 miles under 5k rpm. Revs to 7k now that I am past 600 miles.

Smooth reving engine, AWD not very noticeable but it has an active center diff and in corners you can feel it working some.

I think some new shocks, Bilstein would be nice. Some people are converting stock struts to KONI DA. I imagine that would cost cubic dollars.

The bilsteins that fit it are a high dollar adjustable type, or they make an OEM Bilstein for the MR version.

So far the only mods are a radio and speakers.

Anybody want a 95 LT1 with C5 Brakes 1LE stuff and Koni DA's?

I guess the new Camaro is too late for me, best of luck with it though. I hope Chevy keeps the weight down like others have pointed out.

[z28barnett]

Illegal in Canada? I had not heard that, did they give a reason?

I know they have them in England, Japan of course, but not canada?

The AWD would be nice up there also, can you get the Subaru STi ?

[Crazy Canuck]

Illegal in Canada? I had not heard that, did they give a reason?

I know they have them in England, Japan of course, but not canada?

The AWD would be nice up there also, can you get the Subaru STi ?

yeap... supposedly they use the political 5mph bumper collision thing.
heck, the GTO is illegal in Canada too... i think they are just pissed @ closing the plant in here for the Camaro and not have the GTO built here... my opinion.
The only way you can bring one in, is as a race car, non plated vehicle.

[z28barnett]

5mph bumpers, I guess the US now allows 3mph.

I was checking out the foam under the rear bumper, it is nothing but the white foam that you see $.99 coolers made out of. I don't think they will ever get 5mph out of that foam.

Shutting down Camaro production was one of the dumbest things Chevy ever did.

Z28/Evo

Illegal in Canada? I had not heard that, did they give a reason?

I know they have them in England, Japan of course, but not canada?

The AWD would be nice up there also, can you get the Subaru STi ?

yeap... supposedly they use the political 5mph bumper collision thing.
heck, the GTO is illegal in Canada too... i think they are just pissed @ closing the plant in here for the Camaro and not have the GTO built here... my opinion.
The only way you can bring one in, is as a race car, non plated vehicle.

I am forming some similar opinions.

I am thinking about modding the Z28 and beating on it. Touch the EVO and I void the warranty.

I would rather fix the Z28, Evo is pretty complex. Race cars break so I think the Z28 would be better in the cost peformance ratio.

Perhaps time to put that CC305 cam in.

I feel a little dumb for having two sports cars. It makes the insurance companies happy though.

Thanks for the thoughts and insight, still planning to keep the Z28 also.

Z28 - Evo

I've had my 95 Z28 since 1997 and I also had a used 03 Evo and then an 04 Evo RS that I bought new in 04. I was planning to sell my Z28 when I got my Evo but I'm sure glad that I didn't. I use the Evo as a commuter and weekend traveler and the Z28 as a motorsports car. The Evo is fast but the Z28 is a bit more satisfying to drive fast and I especially didn't like autocrossing the Evo as much (nor was I as fast in it as I am in my Z28--I know, sounds crazy but my Z28 isn't stock either). To me, the Evo is a fantastic road car. Good grip, handling, gas mileage (I get an average of 20 in town with about 350 whp), room, visability, etc., but after owning one for 3 years, I've decided that for future high performance purchases, I will most likely stick with larger displacement (3L+) rear wheel drive platforms.