and they say the 928 is big and fat
01-04-2008, 05:05 PM
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Curb weight on a 2007 Mustang is about 3500lbs. I think you looked at GVW.
Everything else is true... solid axle Mustangs handle like pigs, all have the same boring exhaust note (although better than Chevy engines), but they are usually quick in a straight line. Although in the hands of a good driver, they are a fun ride around a road course.
Everything else is true... solid axle Mustangs handle like pigs, all have the same boring exhaust note (although better than Chevy engines), but they are usually quick in a straight line. Although in the hands of a good driver, they are a fun ride around a road course.
01-04-2008, 05:53 PM
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Mustangs always had a unique and very nice exhaust tone
Funny story, here you have to have a very comprehensive Government test of all parts of your auto every 2/3 years.
Last test they told me there was a new rule! It is not allowed that the exhaust sticks out beyond the back of the car - they encouraged me to saw off the too long bits!! See foto. Sounds a lot better now!!; somehow I think the testers also thought new rule is stupid
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01-04-2008, 06:08 PM
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I spent some time with Griggs Racing at an event where they were trying to recrute us for the V8Supercar challenge series. I mentioned that the solid axle must be a disadvantage, and Bruce Griggs was quick to disagree and actually talked about its advantages if set up properly, vs a independent suspension. I dont know enough to comment on what he said, but he is the Mustang guy here on the west cost and a pretty good racer himself. 
He is also based out of a shop at Sears Point.
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He is also based out of a shop at Sears Point.
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01-04-2008, 06:16 PM
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01-04-2008, 06:17 PM
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The "advantage" of the solid rear axle is lack of camber change plus most race tracks are rather smooth free of potholes (at least on the track ) The qualifier " if set up properly " makes the comment pretty meaningless ! Until I see F-1 cars running solid axles ... I think I know what is the superior design
) The qualifier " if set up properly " makes the comment pretty meaningless ! Until I see F-1 cars running solid axles ... I think I know what is the superior design
01-04-2008, 06:40 PM
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The qualifier " if set up properly " makes the comment pretty meaningless !
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01-04-2008, 06:52 PM
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Put the usual dual Flowmaster 40 or Borla catback exhaust with an H-pipe on any SBF and they all sound the same. It doesn't matter whether it's a Mustang, Cobra, Bronco, or F-150. Without much effort, you can make a Dodge or Chevy sound the same.
01-04-2008, 07:12 PM
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I find it interesting that when you park the 928 next to a new Mustang, the 928 looks really tiny. Even though it really isn't a small car...
01-04-2008, 07:43 PM
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01-04-2008, 08:02 PM
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