Originally Posted by m4a1mustang The biggest differences I see are the brakes. The rear rotors are considerably larger and the fronts are bigger as well. There are some better shots
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Convert, the content of your posts doesn't bother me as much as your self-righteous attitude.
I read the article. Ok the thing was rubbish. But you didn't have to rant on me. I feel that was unwarranted. |
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From a pure looks perspective I'd like to see a larger rear rotor, but the smaller one does allow you to run a 15" wheel with slicks on the back, which Ford definitely took into consideration since so many people drag race these cars.
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I am frustrated with the GT500. The engine is killer! Yet they didn't upgrade the transmission behind it to allow drivers to shift it fast. The wheel-base is long. Yet they didn't put the wheels out back to take advantage. They dumped a lot of money into track-tuning the suspension around VIR but they put 2-piston brakes out back. They spent time/money with coating cylinder bores and they answer to driveline vibration is a 2-piece driveshaft that weighs over 20 pounds MORE than a 1-piece aluminum one. They just did so much of the car SO RIGHT! and then totally screwed up the package on nickel/dime stuff. |
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Still, for what it is, it's amazing. Here is a better show illustrating the new brakes: And some neat little canards on the red one:
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That's Ford for you. And remember this is a $55k dragster not a $150k exotic. Ford had to make compromises.
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And yes, those are 6-pot fronts.
With both cars you can clearly see the lower control arms. Not sure what R&T was thinking...
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I like the regular Mustang front with the Boss 302 valence.
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I'm going to remain hopeful that 6-pots up front mean better things all around and they are just systematically testing it. Ford has a real winner if they can tweak the bean counters arm juuuuust a touch! |
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IC, the rears are a good bit larger:
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