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http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=27853
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=27853
Hoyt Clagwell said:thanks for the article.
NOT A SPORTS CAR ???
about the weight:
"...it's bulk enough to keep from calling this Shelby a sports car. ... it shakes like a wet dog as the nicely-riding, street tuned springs and shocks begin to lose control of the forces in motion."
"The GT500's handling is awesome. Turn-in was precise and the line around corners accurate and linear. With the new Mustang's elongated wheelbase, the big engine's heft is carried mainly between the axles, for minimal understeer. We found ourselves nit-picking our apexing and car placement, pleasantly surprised that the big Shelby would let us. This is real progess over even last year's Mustang Cobra, much less a '68 GT-500."
Formula51 said:Thats definitely good to hear. But poor weight distribution is poor weight distribution any way you slice it. Sounds like the suspension geometry and shock package might be getting the most out of the unbalanced design and that is certainly good to hear. It does not change the fact that it is unbalanced and heavy, and therefore could be worlds better.
I guess you could say the same thing about 450rwhp and similar tq-dont ya think?Fourcam330 said:In what country and on what highway/road do you suppose you'll be able to fully exploit the handling limits of a GT500 on street tires?
E. Green Cobra said:I guess you could say the same thing about 450rwhp and similar tq-dont ya think?
Fourcam330 said:A person can mash the throttle and appreciate brutal acceleration just about anywhere in any gear. If you lived in London it might be a different story ;-)
jshen said:I do it all the time...right up to the posted speed limit.........
Fourcam330 said:Exactly. Though much to my dismay apparently in Florida and Texas you can get a ticket for that... :shrug: