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Old 10-29-2011, 09:18 PM   #3
Rice Killer
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Originally Posted by Z_Rocks View Post
I've driven the GT500 and the problems I encountered with the car:
A) Straight axle - Not the best solution especially with lots of power in a twisty road.
B) Front too heavy - Step on the break and turn at the same time. You loose end before you can blink your eyes.
C) To me, the car doesn't give confidence that you can push her. This is where you loose the enjoyment, because you don't trust her what she is going to do.
Very true, it is very prone to oversteer. I am going to look up weight distribution on it quick. We know the ZL1 is 51/49, without looking I think that's correct. And you nailed it when you said the GT500 doesn't do well on a twisty road, especially if there is even the smallest of bumps.
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