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PYROLYSIS · 10-20-2014, 07:15 AM

The results are not surprising. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ck_mustang_gt/

Burt · 10-20-2014, 08:18 AM

I'm not either. When it comes down to which car performs the best, the 1LE is going to win every time. The only thing I'm not thrilled about is that my car didn't come with the 1LE package

Erik427 · 10-20-2014, 08:31 AM

Confused, please help. I could have sworn that Motor Trend said before that the Stang was to harsh on the street. Now I read that the 1LE is. What gives, or am I blind?

J-vette · 10-20-2014, 08:37 AM

Agreed, the results are not surprising but still impressive. Just wish chevy had put the lt1 in the 15s though. But then this would make it unfair.

tooslow · 10-20-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik427

Confused, please help. I could have sworn that Motor Trend said before that the Stang was to harsh on the street. Now I read that the 1LE is. What gives, or am I blind?

no way the Mustang is harsher on the street than the 1LE.

big hammer · 10-20-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by J-vette

Agreed, the results are not surprising but still impressive. Just wish chevy had put the lt1 in the 15s though. But then this would make it unfair.

they would have sold a lot if they did that. and it would make an instant collectors car.

PYROLYSIS · 10-20-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik427

Confused, please help. I could have sworn that Motor Trend said before that the Stang was to harsh on the street. Now I read that the 1LE is. What gives, or am I blind?

They were saying that the suspension seemed harder and more tied down on the Mustang on the street and that it seemed soft on the track. 1LE should ride stiffer due to the rear mono shocks.

Burt · 10-20-2014, 09:37 AM

they seemed to think the Mustang was a bit too firm on the street, but still not enough for the track, whereas the Camaro is definitely too harsh to be a cruiser, but it works whenever you push it.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-20-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

no way the Mustang is harsher on the street than the 1LE.

I'd have to agree. 1LE is about as rough as it gets on ride quality. I'd be surprised if the stang was worse.

Erik427 · 10-20-2014, 10:27 AM

Thanks for clarifying this.....I must have my eyes checked.

AZCamaroFan · 10-20-2014, 10:36 AM

CAMARO Wins again

and the mustang is heavy now too

PYROLYSIS · 10-20-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I'd have to agree. 1LE is about as rough as it gets on ride quality. I'd be surprised if the stang was worse.

I love the way it rides and don't mind the harshness. I hit a pot hole in my fourth gen yesterday and the rear end is still shaking. Bumps are felt hard but absorbed quickly with the 1LE.

BobDigi5060 · 10-20-2014, 12:29 PM

Good read.

Burt · 10-20-2014, 01:41 PM

I haven't driven a 1LE extensively (just around the block, basically) and while it was definitely firm and stiff, it's not harsh, and doesn't crash/get upset by bumps. It's no land yacht, but I think there's a difference between a stiff car and a car that rides badly. The 1LE is on the good side if that line.

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10-20-2014, 08:18 AM	#2
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	I'm not either. When it comes down to which car performs the best, the 1LE is going to win every time. The only thing I'm not thrilled about is that my car didn't come with the 1LE package __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

10-20-2014, 09:37 AM	#8
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	they seemed to think the Mustang was a bit too firm on the street, but still not enough for the track, whereas the Camaro is definitely too harsh to be a cruiser, but it works whenever you push it. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

10-20-2014, 01:41 PM	#14
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	I haven't driven a 1LE extensively (just around the block, basically) and while it was definitely firm and stiff, it's not harsh, and doesn't crash/get upset by bumps. It's no land yacht, but I think there's a difference between a stiff car and a car that rides badly. The 1LE is on the good side if that line. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

10-20-2014, 08:31 AM	#3
Erik427 Drives: 1970 Camaro, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Huntington WV Posts: 89	Confused, please help. I could have sworn that Motor Trend said before that the Stang was to harsh on the street. Now I read that the 1LE is. What gives, or am I blind?

10-20-2014, 08:37 AM	#4
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	Agreed, the results are not surprising but still impressive. Just wish chevy had put the lt1 in the 15s though. But then this would make it unfair.

10-20-2014, 10:27 AM	#10
Erik427 Drives: 1970 Camaro, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Huntington WV Posts: 89	Thanks for clarifying this.....I must have my eyes checked.

10-20-2014, 10:36 AM	#11
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	CAMARO Wins again and the mustang is heavy now too

10-20-2014, 12:29 PM	#13
BobDigi5060 Drives: 97' A4, 08' Mustang, 15' Legacy Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: TX Posts: 114	Good read.