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Craig · 06-19-2010, 10:02 PM

Head over to the ricer boards and you'll occasionally see them ridicule the Corvette and it's equally archaic leaf-spring rear suspension, while completely side-stepping the fact that they can only wish their own cars handled as well. At the end of the day results are all that matters and right now the consensus is that it's the Mustang, complete with its archaic SRA, that offers best-in-class handling and driving enjoyment.

Certainly neither car is perfect and both have their shortcomings. Stock-for-stock and mod-for-mod the Mustang will always be the nimbler car due to its weight advantage and more precise steering rack. Meanwhile Camaro will always be the more refined and smoother riding car thanks to its IRS. Of course everyone is going to overweight the categories their particular choice of car excels in, but I will say this. I've been to a lot of dragstrips, autocrosses, and road racing events. I've chewed the fat with owners of just about every make imaginable, and never ever once have I heard any enthusiast or gearhead say "yeah, but how's the ride quality?"

DeathChill · 06-19-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSARMY

Okay, can you send me $2,000 please. I need an MRI.

Thanks concerned comrade.

That's not how it works. Everyone pitches in a little and everyone benefits as a whole.

ANYWAYS, it would be interesting if they could get a stock Camaro to run back-to-back with the Mustang for comparison purposes.

Bob Cosby · 06-19-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

...Of course everyone is going to overweight the categories their particular choice of car excels in...

Bingo.

1GMFanatik · 06-19-2010, 10:21 PM

Back on topic here... When do we find out which car was faster in the quarter?? LOL!

1GMFanatik · 06-19-2010, 10:26 PM

Ok... Seen the times.. Heat is a HORRIBLE killer for just about all motors unfortunately.

eric n · 06-19-2010, 10:43 PM

I think from magazine testing it's clear that the mustang has a significant quickness advantage, also handling advantage, interior quality advantage, pretty much a better car from every magazine conparison.

That said, I'm sure GM will address a lot of this in the next year or so. Ultimately isn't it great that both cars are in production and stomping the hell out of every similarly priced ricers. The Mustang and Camaro are brothers in 8 cylinder arse kicking. Both are super performance bargains and a lot of fun. Pick the one you like, drive safely on the street and kick butt when you can do so without undue danger to others.

DeathChill · 06-19-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by eric n

I think from magazine testing it's clear that the mustang has a significant quickness advantage, also handling advantage, interior quality advantage, pretty much a better car from every magazine conparison.

That said, I'm sure GM will address a lot of this in the next year or so. Ultimately isn't it great that both cars are in production and stomping the hell out of every similarly priced ricers. The Mustang and Camaro are brothers in 8 cylinder arse kicking. Both are super performance bargains and a lot of fun. Pick the one you like, drive safely on the street and kick butt when you can do so without undue danger to others.

I don't agree with the significant quickness advantage, though everything else is spot on. This year the Mustang (in my opinion) is the better all around car.

bobby35ny · 06-19-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathChill

I will never understand the stance taken on this. There's definitely a reason for socialized medicine and it requires you to think of someone beyond yourself, but hey whatever floats your boat.

LOL, Whats next? Gov't should feed my kids too?

And the 2011 Mustang will have the edge because of the weight and overall gearing.

-bobby

KungFuHamster · 06-19-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

And the 2011 Mustang will have the edge because of the weight and overall gearing.

how does that make you feel? and how do you think the General should respond?

wbt · 06-19-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KungFuHamster

how does that make you feel? and how do you think the General should respond?

I personally think GM made a mistake by not offering gearing options for 2011. They "missed the boat".

4.10 for the M6
3.73 for the A6

The ONLY reason I can deduce as to why is because of supply and demand. Not sure the manufactures could have met it since the gear sets were so late to market. I know I would have gladly paid $500 extra for a gear option vs. having to pay $1,200 aftermarket for the gear, install kit and the labor that goes with it.

2012 may offer more options. Who knows....

Huggerorange73 · 06-19-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KungFuHamster

how does that make you feel? and how do you think the General should respond?

I'm guessing the same way you guys felt last year when the Camaro kicked the Mustangs ass up and down the strip.

Mustang doesn't have the MASSIVE advantage the Camaro had last year, you guys are getting stupid with this stuff now.

KungFuHamster · 06-20-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

I'm guessing the same way you guys felt last year when the Camaro kicked the Mustangs ass up and down the strip.

Mustang doesn't have the MASSIVE advantage the Camaro had last year, you guys are getting stupid with this stuff now.

hmmm...lemme see...nope, i felt fine when the new camaros came out.

mid 13's dont really scare me too much?

Huggerorange73 · 06-20-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KungFuHamster

hmmm...lemme see...nope, i felt fine when the new camaros came out.

mid 13's dont really scare me too much?

I'm still waiting to see Mustang tailights....post up a pic so I can see them okay?

SSC Super Venom · 06-20-2010, 12:10 AM

I let my buddy race me in my 2010 IOM 2SS and he is a better driver and I still beat him in my 2011 Mustang GT...

I give the advantage to the Mustang. I did have my Camaro first so its my true love. But the Mustang is damn fun to cheat with!

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06-19-2010, 10:02 PM	#6819
Craig Drives: ‘23 SS1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 290	Head over to the ricer boards and you'll occasionally see them ridicule the Corvette and it's equally archaic leaf-spring rear suspension, while completely side-stepping the fact that they can only wish their own cars handled as well. At the end of the day results are all that matters and right now the consensus is that it's the Mustang, complete with its archaic SRA, that offers best-in-class handling and driving enjoyment. Certainly neither car is perfect and both have their shortcomings. Stock-for-stock and mod-for-mod the Mustang will always be the nimbler car due to its weight advantage and more precise steering rack. Meanwhile Camaro will always be the more refined and smoother riding car thanks to its IRS. Of course everyone is going to overweight the categories their particular choice of car excels in, but I will say this. I've been to a lot of dragstrips, autocrosses, and road racing events. I've chewed the fat with owners of just about every make imaginable, and never ever once have I heard any enthusiast or gearhead say "yeah, but how's the ride quality?"

06-19-2010, 10:21 PM	#6822
1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 154 View My Garage	Back on topic here... When do we find out which car was faster in the quarter?? LOL!

06-19-2010, 10:26 PM	#6823
1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 154 View My Garage	Ok... Seen the times.. Heat is a HORRIBLE killer for just about all motors unfortunately.

06-19-2010, 10:43 PM	#6824
eric n US muscle car lover! Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 6m, brembos Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 82	I think from magazine testing it's clear that the mustang has a significant quickness advantage, also handling advantage, interior quality advantage, pretty much a better car from every magazine conparison. That said, I'm sure GM will address a lot of this in the next year or so. Ultimately isn't it great that both cars are in production and stomping the hell out of every similarly priced ricers. The Mustang and Camaro are brothers in 8 cylinder arse kicking. Both are super performance bargains and a lot of fun. Pick the one you like, drive safely on the street and kick butt when you can do so without undue danger to others.

06-20-2010, 12:10 AM	#6832
SSC Super Venom Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Mustang GT + 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 173 View My Garage	I let my buddy race me in my 2010 IOM 2SS and he is a better driver and I still beat him in my 2011 Mustang GT... I give the advantage to the Mustang. I did have my Camaro first so its my true love. But the Mustang is damn fun to cheat with!