Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
06-28-2006, 11:34 AM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
Originally Posted by Fat Nick
But the difference is a LS7 Camaro would probably go for less than a Shelby w/600hp. Think about the markups on the current Shelby's.
I personally doubt either one will be made.
I personally doubt either one will be made.
06-28-2006, 12:02 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
I don't care how much power they put into a mustang it'll never match at vette to me... that's why Ford makes the GT (handling)
Now a Camaro/Mustang rivalry would be sweet.
You do not have to have anything special to get a FGT or Z06, just money.
Oh and the car companies won't restrict... it's the Insurance companies and lobbiests who want everyone to drive a hybrid who could step in.
Now a Camaro/Mustang rivalry would be sweet.
You do not have to have anything special to get a FGT or Z06, just money.
Oh and the car companies won't restrict... it's the Insurance companies and lobbiests who want everyone to drive a hybrid who could step in.
06-28-2006, 12:13 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
There is a natural limit to this hp war...its called traction.
*gasp* an awd version of a mustang/camaro being actually quicker than their rwd counterparts and more liveable as a DD.
*gasp* an awd version of a mustang/camaro being actually quicker than their rwd counterparts and more liveable as a DD.
06-28-2006, 12:28 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
Originally Posted by JKim
There is a natural limit to this hp war...its called traction.
*gasp* an awd version of a mustang/camaro being actually quicker than their rwd counterparts and more liveable as a DD.
*gasp* an awd version of a mustang/camaro being actually quicker than their rwd counterparts and more liveable as a DD.
or put mickey thompsons on them from the factory.. haha
06-28-2006, 12:32 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
AWD would drive up the prices, plus everything would need to be redesigned and beefed up for the hp they are putting down stock, much less if they were modded.
06-28-2006, 12:50 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
It would be cool to see an American equivilant to the Skyline GT-R, but honestly, there would be mass protests from the majority of american car enthusiasts and media. They can't just up and change the RWD drivetrain on muscle cars, it would be marketing suicide even if it did perform better.
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
What the fuck. Why you guys trying to turn American icons into some dumb tuner shit? AWD? Skyline? That shit doesn't appeal to the masses or real Chevy/Ford enthusiasts, who are the ones buying the cars.
Look at the aftermarket already well established for basically both platforms. Its all the same parts with a little tweaking. Now your talking about switching driveline platforms around. Creating for more expense in both average price, which is already getting pretty high up there, and in aftermarket price.
Leave 'em like they both are and let 'em go at it. Nothing like a good old fashing HP war.
Look at the aftermarket already well established for basically both platforms. Its all the same parts with a little tweaking. Now your talking about switching driveline platforms around. Creating for more expense in both average price, which is already getting pretty high up there, and in aftermarket price.
Leave 'em like they both are and let 'em go at it. Nothing like a good old fashing HP war.
06-28-2006, 01:24 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby's fightin' words...
Originally Posted by MAD_DOHC
What the fuck. Why you guys trying to turn American icons into some dumb tuner shit? AWD? Skyline? That shit doesn't appeal to the masses or real Chevy/Ford enthusiasts, who are the ones buying the cars.
Look at the aftermarket already well established for basically both platforms. Its all the same parts with a little tweaking. Now your talking about switching driveline platforms around. Creating for more expense in both average price, which is already getting pretty high up there, and in aftermarket price.
Leave 'em like they both are and let 'em go at it. Nothing like a good old fashing HP war.
Look at the aftermarket already well established for basically both platforms. Its all the same parts with a little tweaking. Now your talking about switching driveline platforms around. Creating for more expense in both average price, which is already getting pretty high up there, and in aftermarket price.
Leave 'em like they both are and let 'em go at it. Nothing like a good old fashing HP war.
If AWD was superior, wouldn't top fuel be using it?