Suspension theory BMW vs F-body
03-30-2009, 05:34 PM
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03-30-2009, 07:08 PM
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[QUOTE=ramairjohn2000;11309843]..........imagine if he drove a mustang for his races, egads, regardless
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Haha........ he does race Mustangs too.....And the the 09 Stangs with the "trak pack" handle like a **** from what I hear.....
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Haha........ he does race Mustangs too.....And the the 09 Stangs with the "trak pack" handle like a **** from what I hear.....
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04-09-2009, 02:07 PM
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True, but the average 4th gen car still has a similar front to rear weight bias even with a 150lb motor weight advantage. Swapping an LS1 into a thirdgen eliminates most of the front wheel weight bias, not to mention the power advantage over the TPI engines.
I'm torn about the 5th gen cars - too big, too heavy, aero doesn't look all that good, and probably can't stick a big enough tire underneath it. But when you compare it to the Challenger and Mustang, it will be competitive head to head. I think it is embarassing that Detroit's pony cars get bigger and heavier, yet the Nissan 370Z is lighter than it's predecessor - obviously faster in all ways too. Why can't GM just build a 3300lb f-body with cutting edge aero, 425hp LS3, bulletproof brakes, good riding suspension, and a killer interior for $40K - I would buy one in a heartbeat. Instead I want to buy older F-bodies and mod them myself.
I'm torn about the 5th gen cars - too big, too heavy, aero doesn't look all that good, and probably can't stick a big enough tire underneath it. But when you compare it to the Challenger and Mustang, it will be competitive head to head. I think it is embarassing that Detroit's pony cars get bigger and heavier, yet the Nissan 370Z is lighter than it's predecessor - obviously faster in all ways too. Why can't GM just build a 3300lb f-body with cutting edge aero, 425hp LS3, bulletproof brakes, good riding suspension, and a killer interior for $40K - I would buy one in a heartbeat. Instead I want to buy older F-bodies and mod them myself.
