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SoCalCamaro93 · 10-10-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Fanboy

At least you own up to your "fanboy....ism" we can respect that.

I think, at this point, that it should be less of an argument of who is better and more of an argument in regards to which company will be the first to bow-out of the horsepower war, especially with all these predicted regulations against "racecars."

Mustang Fanboy · 10-10-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCamaro93

At least you own up to your "fanboy....ism" we can respect that.

I think, at this point, that it should be less of an argument of who is better and more of an argument in regards to which company will be the first to bow-out of the horsepower war, especially with all these predicted regulations against "racecars."

I think we are quickly approaching the limit. My guess is we'll end up topping out at close to 500hp give or take, with the real advancements being in tranmission design and traction management. Fuel economy will be high on the list as well, as will suspension technology.

The masses really only need so much horsepower before insurance companies start stepping in and raping us with rates. Hell, with the amount of idiots in their crowd killers leaving cars and coffee, I'm surprised my 2016GT rates are so low.

Epx998 · 10-10-2016, 10:53 PM

I test drove the 5.0 when shopping, it didn't compare to the SS. Can't imagine the GT35 0 is all that different at the end of the day.

bruinmd · 10-10-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Epx998

I test drove the 5.0 when shopping, it didn't compare to the SS. Can't imagine the GT35 0 is all that different at the end of the day.

Then your imagination either needs some tweaking or you need to get yourself into a GT350.

There is absolutely no comparison to a Mustang GT. The GT350 is absolutely ferocious and that engine is an engineering marvel.

ST1LE · 10-11-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bruinmd

Then your imagination either needs some tweaking or you need to get yourself into a GT350.

There is absolutely no comparison to a Mustang GT. The GT350 is absolutely ferocious and that engine is an engineering marvel.

Yeah, there really is no comparing the vehicles from a driving experience standpoint!

Norm Peterson · 10-11-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Epx998

I test drove the 5.0 when shopping, it didn't compare to the SS. Can't imagine the GT35 0 is all that different at the end of the day.

Acceleration-wise it should be about the same difference as the 5th gen Z/28 is over its base SS cousin. At least over the top half of the GT350's rev range, which might take some driver adjustment to get used to using. Not that the under-3500 range is all that weak on an absolute scale, just that it is compared to what lives up higher or in engines of considerably larger displacement.

On the handling side the non-R GT350 vs GT, even vs the GT/PP, should compare about the same as the 5th gen 1LE vs the same base SS.

Norm

formoutofchaos · 10-19-2016, 04:24 AM

This was the most exciting
Thread I have read here !

Zodiac · 10-19-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

This was the most exciting
Thread I have read here !

I'm gonna have to agree with you. It was like watching The Ringer. Drool cups not included.

formoutofchaos · 10-20-2016, 12:10 AM

I found a place to rent a Shelby for a day but there is a 5k deposit I may do it I wanna see how it compares !

derklug1 · 10-20-2016, 12:16 AM

It's ok, but I am so looking forward to putting it up for the winter. Can't wait to get back in the Ranger.

Honestly, the car is a different beast from anything I have ever had. The handling is much better than my Boss, the transmission is much better than the Boss. The ride in regular mode is as good as most sedans, better than most performance cars (thank you GM for the shocks). The lack of down low torque is something that takes a little getting used to, but it's not like the car is a slug below 5000. Above 3000, and all the way to 8000, the noise and power is like the best Tabernacle Choir followed by a fire and brimstone preacher. The strangest thing is shifting from 2nd to 6th when you enter the highway. All said, I think I'll keep it.

formoutofchaos · 10-20-2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by derklug1

It's ok, but I am so looking forward to putting it up for the winter. Can't wait to get back in the Ranger.

Honestly, the car is a different beast from anything I have ever had. The handling is much better than my Boss, the transmission is much better than the Boss. The ride in regular mode is as good as most sedans, better than most performance cars (thank you GM for the shocks). The lack of down low torque is something that takes a little getting used to, but it's not like the car is a slug below 5000. Above 3000, and all the way to 8000, the noise and power is like the best Tabernacle Choir followed by a fire and brimstone preacher. The strangest thing is shifting from 2nd to 6th when you enter the highway. All said, I think I'll keep it.

Comparing to the boss I get that , compare to a c7 or camaro SS I'd like to see that ? Have you driven those ?

Awesome that you have one ! I can't wait to hear and drive one .....

TheReaper · 10-20-2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by derklug1

It's ok, but I am so looking forward to putting it up for the winter. Can't wait to get back in the Ranger.

Honestly, the car is a different beast from anything I have ever had. The handling is much better than my Boss, the transmission is much better than the Boss. The ride in regular mode is as good as most sedans, better than most performance cars (thank you GM for the shocks). The lack of down low torque is something that takes a little getting used to, but it's not like the car is a slug below 5000. Above 3000, and all the way to 8000, the noise and power is like the best Tabernacle Choir followed by a fire and brimstone preacher. The strangest thing is shifting from 2nd to 6th when you enter the highway. All said, I think I'll keep it.

I've owned a few Mustangs and I was like a little kid driving the 350. It handles like a go-cart and sounds like it came strait from Hell. If it would have been the right color I would still be driving it. I'd love to drive the 350R but I would probably have a stroke.

derklug1 · 10-20-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

Comparing to the boss I get that , compare to a c7 or camaro SS I'd like to see that ? Have you driven those ?

Awesome that you have one ! I can't wait to hear and drive one .....

Haven't driven a C7, but have driven an SS, a supercharged SS, a GT500, and numerous European entries. The Camaros are different from the GT 350 in rawness, they feel angry, like a bear in a cage poked once too often. Handling on the GT350 is way above what a SS is capable of. Haven't been in a 1LE, so can't compare that. I could almost do a Camaro if it wasn't for the interior. I can never get it adjusted to where I feel right. Granted, I haven't been in a gen 6, maybe it would be better. C6 Z06 was faster and handled better, but it should, it is in a different class. Europeans were, by and large, not as good in performance, but better interiors. Once again, a price point difference. The first time I took a GT350 on the track, I knew this was the car for me, and I had to have one. Then the practical side came out and I had to wait until I found one at MSRP.

formoutofchaos · 10-22-2016, 02:21 AM

saw a GT350 today and pulled into the gas station to check it out, super nice guy we talked for a while and he got on the exhaust for me... DAMMMM!!!! i do love the presence it is so mean...... but I did feel the mustang with a bunch of bolt ons to make it better exotic engine etc i ask myself is this the car its supposed to be? I wonder how that engine will hold up over time driving it

10-20-2016, 12:16 AM	#136
derklug1 Drives: 2016 GT350 Join Date: May 2015 Location: grand rapids mi Posts: 145	It's ok, but I am so looking forward to putting it up for the winter. Can't wait to get back in the Ranger. Honestly, the car is a different beast from anything I have ever had. The handling is much better than my Boss, the transmission is much better than the Boss. The ride in regular mode is as good as most sedans, better than most performance cars (thank you GM for the shocks). The lack of down low torque is something that takes a little getting used to, but it's not like the car is a slug below 5000. Above 3000, and all the way to 8000, the noise and power is like the best Tabernacle Choir followed by a fire and brimstone preacher. The strangest thing is shifting from 2nd to 6th when you enter the highway. All said, I think I'll keep it. __________________ "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

10-10-2016, 10:53 PM	#129
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	I test drove the 5.0 when shopping, it didn't compare to the SS. Can't imagine the GT35 0 is all that different at the end of the day.

10-19-2016, 04:24 AM	#133
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	This was the most exciting Thread I have read here !

10-20-2016, 12:10 AM	#135
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	I found a place to rent a Shelby for a day but there is a 5k deposit I may do it I wanna see how it compares !

10-22-2016, 02:21 AM	#140
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	saw a GT350 today and pulled into the gas station to check it out, super nice guy we talked for a while and he got on the exhaust for me... DAMMMM!!!! i do love the presence it is so mean...... but I did feel the mustang with a bunch of bolt ons to make it better exotic engine etc i ask myself is this the car its supposed to be? I wonder how that engine will hold up over time driving it