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Gas Hed · 02-13-2009, 10:44 AM

It's a risk in my opinion. I wonder what kind of market research data they have to go down this road again (no pun intended).

Here's my skepticism:
"Taurus SHO suspension and steering have been sport-tuned to provide discriminating drivers with precise control, confident handling, communicative feedback and a compliant ride,” said Pete Reyes, Taurus chief engineer.

I've heard that before on new American designs only to be sorely dissapointed on test drives. IMO you need to mate handling with that kind of power. I guess proof will be in the pudding...

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Gas Hed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 12 Drives: 04 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 219	It's a risk in my opinion. I wonder what kind of market research data they have to go down this road again (no pun intended). Here's my skepticism: "Taurus SHO suspension and steering have been sport-tuned to provide discriminating drivers with precise control, confident handling, communicative feedback and a compliant ride,” said Pete Reyes, Taurus chief engineer. I've heard that before on new American designs only to be sorely dissapointed on test drives. IMO you need to mate handling with that kind of power. I guess proof will be in the pudding...