SS_Firehawk

I didn't want to start another thread so I'm resurrecting this one haha.

Some might know my dad has a 11' Mustang GT track pack. Has a CAI, shaker hood scoop feeding the CAI, GT500 Mufflers, and a tune. This was during the winter and was about 20 degrees outside with a lot of dry salt on the road. With factory 9.5 in rears, I could gun it in third gear and it was breaking traction. Definitely had more power than my Z. To be fair, I've never driven my Z in 20 degree weather at only a couple hundred feet above sea level. I've only seen my Z break traction in 3rd on cement with a crest (it was kinda violent when it did haha). The Coyote motor screams pretty good. The interior while nice, I prefer the driver centric interior of the Z. I'm not taking anything away from the GT because it's tastefully done and was impressed. He had a Hurst shifter with a cue ball grip, definitely notchy, but easy to find gears. It was easy to rev match (I'm a rookie) and the clutch was very easy to modulate. I did notice transition and body roll were much more prominent with the GT. Suspension is definitely softer. He did have lowering springs on as well that dropped it about an inch. The brakes felt fine. I was impressed to find the rear's are vented disk as well. I felt no ill issues with the live axle rear end. I will say the car just felt so much larger than the Z, I felt like I was sitting on the car and not inside. Visibility was a non issue. The steering was vague compared to the Z's. Definitely felt American in that aspect. Steering wheel was ergonomic. Overall I feel the Mustang GT was impressive. I still prefer the Z, as it gives me everything I need and nothing I don't. These cars cater to two different markets and buyers. And I admit, I giggled like a school girl when I stabbed the throttle and it was breaking loose at 80mph. I think I still made the right decision to just boost my car as I'm still madly in love with it haha.

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