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Old 2/9/10, 06:37 PM
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Standard HID's? Now every GT500 is going to look cross-eyed
Old 2/9/10, 08:00 PM
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Way to go FORD................You guys Rock!!!!
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Ordered mine yesterday with the Race Red/ white stripe combo!! The package is just too bad *** to pass up on!
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Originally Posted by cgoeschel
Ordered mine yesterday with the Race Red/ white stripe combo!! The package is just too bad *** to pass up on!

Awesome!
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Old 2/9/10, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bpmurr
There is not a 150 lbs difference in the front. It's 100 lbs for the non SVT PP GT500. I really wish people would get their facts straight. Reading comprehension is at an all time low....

I'm looking forward to someone doing a test between the 2010 and 2011 without the SVT PP. The biggest difference between 2010 and 2011 will be for vert drivers.

At most the 2011 GT500 is 120 lbs lighter overall than the 2010 and that's with the SVT PP.
The 150 was a typo. Ford states 120 in their press release. That being said, the difference in weight along with the EPAS should feel different to enthusiasts.
Old 2/9/10, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ttgt500
The 3 second quote is an SVT PP 2011 versus a 2010. Tires have a huge part in that. The G2 Goodyears are R COMPOUND!

The non SVT PP 2011 is 100 lbs lights TOTAL, and doesn't wear R compound shoes.
We are talking about the PP here, aren't we?

The PP still has street tires. Put some R compounds on the car and it would be another 3-5 seconds faster (loose rule of thumb)
Old 2/9/10, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by max2000jp
We are talking about the PP here, aren't we?

The PP still has street tires. Put some R compounds on the car and it would be another 3-5 seconds faster (loose rule of thumb)
The PP has the Goodyear Supercar G2 which are R compound. This is per Ford.
Old 2/10/10, 08:36 AM
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It's the small stripes a standard or only in STV package?
Old 2/10/10, 09:06 AM
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You guys think this will effect the current price of '10 GT500s? I have a feeling that '10GTs and base models are going to take a beating in resale value. Though the improvements on the GT500 are not as radical it is still very impressive. I guess it is good having the Camaro around.

It is funny that the 07-09 GT500 saw no mechanical changes yet this new gen GT500 does so much in just one model year.

I'm glad I did not buy a 2010.
Old 2/10/10, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by eci
The PP has the Goodyear Supercar G2 which are R compound. This is per Ford.
R compounds:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/comp.jsp

The new GY's are probably comparable to Pilot PS2, which are a street tire (Max Performance).
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Originally Posted by 97GT03SVT
I'm glad I did not buy a 2010.
As a 2010 owner I'm not upset I bought one. I got a hell of a price and at the end of the day saved thousands over a new 2011 (not to mention I've been driving it since July). That money will allow me to have a 2010 that's much faster than a stock 2011 even with the SVT package. The only way I'll get a 2011 at this point is to find someone dumb enough to buy my 2010 for what I paid.

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Old 2/10/10, 12:52 PM
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The more I look at the svt PP the more the stripes dont' bother me and I really like the wheels. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get a little more performance out of an already potent machine. Best part is its under warranty...
Old 2/10/10, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
The more I look at the svt PP the more the stripes dont' bother me and I really like the wheels. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get a little more performance out of an already potent machine. Best part is its under warranty...
I ordered mine with the SVT pack, and I am not looking back !!
I think the stripes are growing on me anyway...
Old 2/10/10, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RickyD
I ordered mine with the SVT pack, and I am not looking back !!
I think the stripes are growing on me anyway...
Congrats!

Funny thing is, now the normal stripes are looking a bit too wide and need an outline
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Originally Posted by 97GT03SVT
You guys think this will effect the current price of '10 GT500s? I have a feeling that '10GTs and base models are going to take a beating in resale value. Though the improvements on the GT500 are not as radical it is still very impressive. I guess it is good having the Camaro around.

It is funny that the 07-09 GT500 saw no mechanical changes yet this new gen GT500 does so much in just one model year.

I'm glad I did not buy a 2010.
Maybe, I've seen two used GT500's on a Kia and Chevy lot and both of them were asking 40k for low mileage 2007+ cars.
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Are the small stripes for all 2011 or just SVT Package?
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Just the SVT PP.
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That is cool, something just a "Little" Different than the standard, yet giving the Full Shelby Stripes for those who like the originals.

I personnally like the larger Shelby Stripes... I think they should have went with one Stripe for the SVT package, that would Look better.
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Originally Posted by Phantom26
I think they should have went with one Stripe for the SVT package, that would Look better.
I think Shelby would have a problem with that since that's what they do for the Super Snake.


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