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I'm officially NOT getting the factory HIDs. The non-HID lights just look so **** sexy and mean. The factory HIDs look retarded, and it disappoints me because I am a huge fan of HIDs and projectors. Ford dropped the ball on that design. Hopefully I can pick up some of the projectors and do a retrofit into the standard lights. If not, 4300k plug and play kit for me!
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The Z06 owners still complain about not having enough traction. I'd like to see how the chassis dynamics on the '11 GT pan out because 412 hp on a 3400-3600 lb chassis is pretty **** wicked. The GT500KR demonstrated its ability to handle even worse than the GT500 for MY2010 - too much power without any improvements in the chassis.
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The Z06 owners still complain about not having enough traction. I'd like to see how the chassis dynamics on the '11 GT pan out because 412 hp on a 3400-3600 lb chassis is pretty **** wicked. The GT500KR demonstrated its ability to handle even worse than the GT500 for MY2010 - too much power without any improvements in the chassis.
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The problem with the Z06 is it has Good Year run flats. The OEM Good Year Super Car tires do not provide the greatest traction. If they were the Pilot Sport 2s like on the ZR1 they'd hook better.
I'd love to see legit track times between the Z06 and ZR1 if they had the same rolling stock, run on the same day, with the same drivers.
Anyways back to the GT, traction is going to be a problem.....
I'd love to see legit track times between the Z06 and ZR1 if they had the same rolling stock, run on the same day, with the same drivers.
Anyways back to the GT, traction is going to be a problem.....
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It seems Goodyear can't make any decent tires. I haven't found a single Goodyear that is worth buying except for the TripleTreds and even they have quite a few quality issues.
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Michelin is where it's at. Cup for track, PS2 for street performance, A/S Plus if you want a decent performing yet long lasting A/S tire.
Only bad thing, of course, is cost. Rears for my GT500 were $450 each.
Michelin also seems to understand that cars are shipping with 19" rims now. Can't say the same for other manufacturers.
Only bad thing, of course, is cost. Rears for my GT500 were $450 each.
Michelin also seems to understand that cars are shipping with 19" rims now. Can't say the same for other manufacturers.
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Ugg, I think I will pass on this as well. That is just too much. As much as I would love to have factory hids its not worth that much to me. The stock headlights are just one mark short of being pitiful on the Sn95 and S197 imo. We put some Hid's on the S197 and while its not ideal and as good as something from the factory it was a MAJOR improvement.
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[quote=laserred38;5787228]I'm officially NOT getting the factory HIDs. [
I agree absolutely. Whilst I'd appreciate the better lighting the Mustang HIDs provide, the design is lacklustre in my opinion. To rock my Mustang world, Ford should take a leaf out of the Camaro headlight design and give is a halo/HID combo that looks mean as Hell
[I agree absolutely. Whilst I'd appreciate the better lighting the Mustang HIDs provide, the design is lacklustre in my opinion. To rock my Mustang world, Ford should take a leaf out of the Camaro headlight design and give is a halo/HID combo that looks mean as Hell
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