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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Best "street" 0-60 as reported by "track apps"?
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<blockquote data-quote="mike69440" data-source="post: 13160966" data-attributes="member: 3142"><p>Correct, I don't care that much.</p><p></p><p>The wear and tear of repeated hard launches vs. the fun of practicing to get a good launch is simply not worth it for me. </p><p>I'm a 58 year old fart, who in earlier bracket racing days a quarter century or more ago, would have given a blank look at anyone who just said something like that. </p><p>Now I cringe at the sight of street squirrels that launch their WRX, etc by revving till it bumps of the rev limiter and then they sidestep the clutch. I’m shocked most of the time the car survives. Got to give the Japanese engineers credit!</p><p>PS I’ve grenaded a Ford 9” rear end. Really embarrassing calling the tow truck, really fun repairing it on jack stands.</p><p></p><p>With my 03, I amuse myself in other ways, like find the traction limit accelerating out of a curve, or seeing just how fast you can go without moving the boost needle (125). </p><p></p><p>Also, on finding rare conditions of a nice summer day when the tires and road is hot, and the road has some grippy texture to it, I have got a good launch or two out of the Cobra. Never timed it however, just seat of pants. </p><p></p><p>I’ve found getting some good wheel spin pretty much eliminates axle hop, then letting the car hook works best. Controlling wheel spin with a modded well tuned Cobra is actually is not difficult using the right foot. I Imagine the GT 500 with solid axle does not hop, but must be tough to control with 3.31 gears, i.e. bog or spin, even with an advanced TC.</p><p></p><p>I think 3.73 gears would help a lot, not from the standpoint of a quicker 0-60, as with 3.73 you would have to shift, but 3.73 gears would make for more consistent, easier, and controllable launches.</p><p>Unlike a stock 03 Cobra, the GT500 is not lacking for power, Traction and control determine the 0-60 time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mike69440, post: 13160966, member: 3142"] Correct, I don't care that much. The wear and tear of repeated hard launches vs. the fun of practicing to get a good launch is simply not worth it for me. I'm a 58 year old fart, who in earlier bracket racing days a quarter century or more ago, would have given a blank look at anyone who just said something like that. Now I cringe at the sight of street squirrels that launch their WRX, etc by revving till it bumps of the rev limiter and then they sidestep the clutch. I’m shocked most of the time the car survives. Got to give the Japanese engineers credit! PS I’ve grenaded a Ford 9” rear end. Really embarrassing calling the tow truck, really fun repairing it on jack stands. With my 03, I amuse myself in other ways, like find the traction limit accelerating out of a curve, or seeing just how fast you can go without moving the boost needle (125). Also, on finding rare conditions of a nice summer day when the tires and road is hot, and the road has some grippy texture to it, I have got a good launch or two out of the Cobra. Never timed it however, just seat of pants. I’ve found getting some good wheel spin pretty much eliminates axle hop, then letting the car hook works best. Controlling wheel spin with a modded well tuned Cobra is actually is not difficult using the right foot. I Imagine the GT 500 with solid axle does not hop, but must be tough to control with 3.31 gears, i.e. bog or spin, even with an advanced TC. I think 3.73 gears would help a lot, not from the standpoint of a quicker 0-60, as with 3.73 you would have to shift, but 3.73 gears would make for more consistent, easier, and controllable launches. Unlike a stock 03 Cobra, the GT500 is not lacking for power, Traction and control determine the 0-60 time. [/QUOTE]
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