Now that I've driven both... (gt v. gt500)
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Diablo GT90 took the time to share his thoughts and impressions of the two cars...he never said it was gospel nor the final word on the two cars...he never claimed to be a professional test driver.
So he's new to driving stick- he's still able to do something that 90% of drivers lack the ability to do.
I thought it was good info and well written...and I think I know what he's getting at. The difference between the GT and the GT500 is smaller than ever as of the 2011 and 2012 model years. Of course the GT500 will be faster when you run them against the stopwatch but its not hard to imagine how under certain conditions, it might not feel that way.
So he's new to driving stick- he's still able to do something that 90% of drivers lack the ability to do.
I thought it was good info and well written...and I think I know what he's getting at. The difference between the GT and the GT500 is smaller than ever as of the 2011 and 2012 model years. Of course the GT500 will be faster when you run them against the stopwatch but its not hard to imagine how under certain conditions, it might not feel that way.
I seem to have figured out how to shift better from 1-2. I think I may have just been letting out the clutch a half second early, so that was almost certainly driver error. But, this still proves a point that to a newb stick driver, the gt500 is easier to drive smoothly than the gt.
Not sure if I ever hit full boost. I hit it pretty hard in third on an on ramp, but dont want to say I floored it completely. It definitely moves pretty well. I'm sure I'll have more opportunities to drive it, and maybe once I get better at driving you guys can ask me to compare things and I will be able to give you accurate feedback.
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As for the other guy, all I did was convey the conversation we actually had. I wasn't trying to belittle the GT500 in any way. I love them, and after we spoke he showed me his car, which had the EXACT blue stripes I was looking for, and a great sounding exhaust, which he seemed to enjoy showing me. Good guy. Sheesh.
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I think this is a bit douche-like to "call" in that the official EPA gas mileage rating on the sticker that came on my car says it gets 17 city and 26 highway. So why would 25 mpg be a surprise?
As for the other guy, all I did was convey the conversation we actually had. I wasn't trying to belittle the GT500 in any way. I love them, and after we spoke he showed me his car, which had the EXACT blue stripes I was looking for, and a great sounding exhaust, which he seemed to enjoy showing me. Good guy. Sheesh.
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But a 2.5% gain in HP is NOTHING.
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Ford designed the car to run on 87, so it's completely safe. Ford is not going to allow you to use a fuel that is going to cause any sort of engine damage. If it says it can run on 87 then it's COMPLETELY safe to run it on 87.
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So I drive a 2005 GT and have seen 28mpg on the highway... I don't disbelieve 25+ on the 5.0s
Also, in places that have 87-89-91 vs places that have 87-89-93, they still typically have a $0.10 bump to each higher octane level. Given the same price for 87 octane in both places, that would lead to the 93 being the same cost as the 91. Therefore why would it matter if the 91 and 93 offer the same benefits? They're the same price...
Also, in places that have 87-89-91 vs places that have 87-89-93, they still typically have a $0.10 bump to each higher octane level. Given the same price for 87 octane in both places, that would lead to the 93 being the same cost as the 91. Therefore why would it matter if the 91 and 93 offer the same benefits? They're the same price...
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But ever since the '80's Sunoco has become mostly a yankee thing in my mind - I don't see any in the South anymore, but I recall seeing them everywhere in New York / Canada when I last visited there, and some had like 5 different octanes to pick from: 87, 89, 91, 93 and 95 octane!! Maybe more than that...
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You probably pay about 25 cents more a gallon for 93 as compared to 87. If you drive your car year round you'll pay at least $200 more per year for gas.
If someone said they could boost your engine 10HP for $200 would you pay it?
Perhaps, but if that same upgrade was going to cost you $200 EVERY year would you think it was worth it?
I'd bet no one would buy that upgrade and everyone would say it's not worth that kind of money just for 10HP (which again would be impossible to feel). So why waste that money on 93 (or 91) octane?
If someone said they could boost your engine 10HP for $200 would you pay it?
Perhaps, but if that same upgrade was going to cost you $200 EVERY year would you think it was worth it?
I'd bet no one would buy that upgrade and everyone would say it's not worth that kind of money just for 10HP (which again would be impossible to feel). So why waste that money on 93 (or 91) octane?
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You probably pay about 25 cents more a gallon for 93 as compared to 87. If you drive your car year round you'll pay at least $200 more per year for gas.
If someone said they could boost your engine 10HP for $200 would you pay it?
Perhaps, but if that same upgrade was going to cost you $200 EVERY year would you think it was worth it?
I'd bet no one would buy that upgrade and everyone would say it's not worth that kind of money just for 10HP (which again would be impossible to feel). So why waste that money on 93 (or 91) octane?
If someone said they could boost your engine 10HP for $200 would you pay it?
Perhaps, but if that same upgrade was going to cost you $200 EVERY year would you think it was worth it?
I'd bet no one would buy that upgrade and everyone would say it's not worth that kind of money just for 10HP (which again would be impossible to feel). So why waste that money on 93 (or 91) octane?
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I'm running an aftemarket tune as implied in the post you quoted.