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12-31-2010, 07:37 AM | #23 |
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That is quite impressive too me. I hope to pick up a 11 GT 500 when I get back stateside. I miss my 03 Cobra...T76 Turbo and 811rwhp
I also can't help but notice how far behind the M3 the Mustang GT was. All I have been hearing is how it is all over the M3. Then again, I guess they didn't test the M3 this time. I am still very impressed with the 5.0 Mustang overall though...Ford got that one right.
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12-31-2010, 01:53 PM | #24 |
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The new Mustangs are damn impressive. The new GT laptime is faster than the old GT500 lap time, if I am not mistaken. And the GT500 is faster than the similar in weight and power CTS-V coupe. I think the Boss will equal the GT500 next year when they test it, and the Boss LS may very well come in at 3:02.
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12-31-2010, 04:49 PM | #25 |
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....I am just kidding.
The Mustang 5.0 still did great even if it was slightly behind the M3. The ditto goes for the IS-F and the new Vette Z06 (Z7) version.
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12-31-2010, 06:08 PM | #26 |
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It's not bad at all. I visited Griggs and drove their shop car. Yes there is a little NVH, but nothing obnoxious. Also, I am doing the panhard version, not the watts link version.
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12-31-2010, 06:13 PM | #27 |
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Sorry, I'm a performance guy first, a snob second. Not vice versa.
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I agree in the respect the Mustang is a little to plasticy for me on the interior, but it is also over $20k cheaper fully loaded than to a stripper M3. Dave
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12-31-2010, 10:35 PM | #30 |
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Whats interesting I wonder what the V6 Mustang would have done it in...it was bouncing off the speed limiter for 15 seconds per lap at 114mph. I think it would have been the Evo.
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Shhhhh! You're supposed to be a snob first and performance enthusiast second on this site...but don't tell anyone I told you...I don't want them to start busting my balls too.
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My GT500 has been issue free from day one. On the other hand my previous E90 M3 had a few small issues right after I got. One of these issues required the preset buttons on the nav to be replaced. I'm not saying my experience proves anything, but if you are going to be narrow minded then obviously the Ford is more reliable. |
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01-01-2011, 06:00 PM | #35 |
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I'm just busting ballz ... don't take it so seriously - I've driven and raced all sorts of cars of all kinds of makes and owned a ton too.
In the past, the Bustang's rep was one of bad handling and cheap build quality - if this has improved, that's great... and I'm glad Ford and GM are getting their shit together. The new Bustang chassis has been surprisingly nimble as a race car (see Continental Challenge) ...so I believe the lap times and the low-level hype. It appears that modded car for car the M3 and the Bustang will be fairly even at the track - they are both equally heavy and similar power and the Ford is less $$$. Although you will sacrifice in some interior build-quality and OE parts quality, it IS a cheaper car - not intended for comparison. That being said - I have never seen great lap times at the race tracks from these cars in all my years there ... so I look forward to the challenge - and hope to uphold the ///M track reputation. |
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What also stopped me from buying a Mustang was I'm really sick of this "retro" theme for US made muscle. I want to see a completely thoroughly modern version of the Mustang before I jump back into the herd. I have owned at least 10 Mustangs during my youth and have always loved them, but you know you are getting older when you start to care on how the interior is buttoned together... Dave
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Mastek... what is your best time at Auto Club Speedway in your M3? (Assuming you track your car there?).
I'd like to compare to my IS-F times... Dave
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The M3s were both DCT. The latest M3 tested had pilot sport cup+ tires.
Each time they complained of DCT not yielding downshifts at times. Last edited by sensi09; 01-03-2011 at 05:17 PM.. |
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Not bad... a few seconds slower then my Stock IS-F...
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Pretty much same weight, similar power and stock suspension?? ... great driving. |
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LOL, Thanks... yeah... car really worked well there... Lexus did an article on it.. after it stirred up some of the TTB competitors in the class... Here's the link:
http://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdriver...010_08_31.html Yeah, most complain about the stock stiff suspension, but on the track, with Race Rubber, and good Brake Pads, the car honestly felt right at home.
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