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Old 02-11-2013, 09:52 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by b4z View Post
Also "tank slapper" is a term that I've had heard used for cars sideways as well.
Tail snapping from sideways one way to sideways the other (and maybe repeat) is the way I've always understood it for cars.



kg - FWIW, damping is the correct term. The topic is "damped vibrations", not "dampened vibrations" which suggests that somehow a vibration is getting wet like what you do to a washcloth.

But I agree with the point about how last year's hero (in any of these comparos) always tends to become this years doggie-doo if they don't come out on top again.


What I'd take away from that comparison is
(1) the P Zero isn't nearly as good at this as the GY G.2 when the chips are really down, and
(2) that 255 tires and 9" wheels are a little on the narrow side even though the Mustang is a little lighter than the Camaro on its 285s and 10"/11" wheels.

Further, I doubt that Ford would deny that the GT suspension tuning gives away a fair bit to the Boss / Boss LS that they refused to supply.


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