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Originally Posted by ThaCamaroKid

I agree the live axle kills it completely, FOR a live axle they do handle well but if you compare to competition that just hurts them too much

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Yes but think about if from Ford's standpoint. Probably 90-95% of Mustang GTs owners that race these cars will do it on the drag strip, for this purpose the present rear-end axle setup is ideal. Try launching a SS at 3500-5000 rpms with DRs or slicks and see what happens.

All of us being honest here, how often do we compete with another car in the curves, whether it be on the track or the street. I have been running fast cars for nearly 30-years, I can't ever recall racing somebody through the curves. Not that I wouldn't like to give it a try someday.

What you have to remember is Ford's fan base for the mustang is the 1/4 mile, they focus on it. If they happen to get a car that handles well in the package it's just a bonus. Proven by examples like the 2013 GT500, 5.0 and 2013 Boss (while promoted as a corner carver, it still can lay down serious 1/4 mile times).