GT350
07-11-2016, 06:40 PM
#1336
We all understand outsourcing. We all know what it's done to our economy. This parts outsourced to China and Mexico used in the Shelby shouldn't be the end of the conversation. It should be the beginning.
07-11-2016, 07:02 PM
#1337
Nordschleife Master
My last post on this matter : I have learned time and time again...there's a reason these cars are cheaper. They would undoubtedly use better materials,make the cars more exotic/better build quality/lighter etc...but the cost would be unrealistic for their target customers.
Don't get me wrong : the performance package is GREAT for the money. It's a great car,but in my humble opinion,it's not Porsche GT great. And yes,I am biased. Yes,I have drank Kool-Aid...but nowhere near the excessive amounts that have been consumed on these last 89 pages. And when you come on here making ridiculous and pompous claims about some cars that are most likely better,be ready to eventually get called out!
Don't get me wrong : the performance package is GREAT for the money. It's a great car,but in my humble opinion,it's not Porsche GT great. And yes,I am biased. Yes,I have drank Kool-Aid...but nowhere near the excessive amounts that have been consumed on these last 89 pages. And when you come on here making ridiculous and pompous claims about some cars that are most likely better,be ready to eventually get called out!
07-11-2016, 07:03 PM
#1338
Race Car
I'll bet you're really fun at CarsnCoffee.
07-11-2016, 07:05 PM
#1340
Race Car
My last post on this matter : I have learned time and time again...there's a reason these cars are cheaper. They would undoubtedly use better materials,make the cars more exotic/better build quality/lighter etc...but the cost would be unrealistic for their target customers.
Don't get me wrong : the performance package is GREAT for the money. It's a great car,but in my humble opinion,it's not Porsche GT great. And yes,I am biased. Yes,I have drank Kool-Aid...but nowhere near the excessive amounts that have been consumed on these last 89 pages. And when you come on here making ridiculous and pompous claims about some cars that are most likely better,be ready to eventually get called out!
Don't get me wrong : the performance package is GREAT for the money. It's a great car,but in my humble opinion,it's not Porsche GT great. And yes,I am biased. Yes,I have drank Kool-Aid...but nowhere near the excessive amounts that have been consumed on these last 89 pages. And when you come on here making ridiculous and pompous claims about some cars that are most likely better,be ready to eventually get called out!
07-11-2016, 07:11 PM
#1342
Nordschleife Master
Like EVO best Sports Car of the year?! Or 2nd place in EVO's best track car of the year?! Or perhaps TOP Gear's best Sport car of the year?!
Please...as I've said : just like with alcohol,too much Kool-Aid can make you sick...
07-11-2016, 07:19 PM
#1344
Nordschleife Master
But seriously...far from me the thought that the 350 is " terrible "...
07-11-2016, 07:23 PM
#1345
Race Car
and Top Gear? Really? That's like watching Mr. Bean do cars - it's comedy.
07-11-2016, 07:28 PM
#1346
Nordschleife Master
An R would struggle to stay with a standard 991 GT3. It would hang with great effort only because of its' huge shoes. Period. Is that still an accomplishment for a $65K sport coupe. Yes. You bet.
Problem is you have to pay $20K over to get one.
Once the new Z28 hits and the new mid engine Corvettes hit you'll be able to get one at list.
Again, buy a used Basic 302 Boss, put headers, tune, a set of decent coil overs (call Strano) and 305 R888s square with light wheels and you are there also with less $$$$. And you don't have to worry about chipping or scratching your new GT350. Hell, you will even have $$$ to put in a roll cage or roll bar with a harness and 5 point belts. Still $$$$ to spare. Now you have a fast track attack weapon that is safe for the track.
Problem is you have to pay $20K over to get one.
Once the new Z28 hits and the new mid engine Corvettes hit you'll be able to get one at list.
Again, buy a used Basic 302 Boss, put headers, tune, a set of decent coil overs (call Strano) and 305 R888s square with light wheels and you are there also with less $$$$. And you don't have to worry about chipping or scratching your new GT350. Hell, you will even have $$$ to put in a roll cage or roll bar with a harness and 5 point belts. Still $$$$ to spare. Now you have a fast track attack weapon that is safe for the track.
07-11-2016, 07:31 PM
#1347
Nordschleife Master
Speaking of " YANKS "...Motortrend gave best sports car to the AMG GT and the GT4 came 2nd. If you think that grandma paddle shifter fat pig is more of a sports car than the GT4,you have another thing coming...
07-11-2016, 07:39 PM
#1348
An R would struggle to stay with a standard 991 GT3. It would hang with great effort only because of its' huge shoes. Period. Is that still an accomplishment for a $65K sport coupe. Yes. You bet.
Problem is you have to pay $20K over to get one.
Once the new Z28 hits and the new mid engine Corvettes hit you'll be able to get one at list.
Again, buy a used Basic 302 Boss, put headers, tune, a set of decent coil overs (call Strano) and 305 R888s square with light wheels and you are there also with less $$$$. And you don't have to worry about chipping or scratching your new GT350. Hell, you will even have $$$ to put in a roll cage or roll bar with a harness and 5 point belts. Still $$$$ to spare.
Problem is you have to pay $20K over to get one.
Once the new Z28 hits and the new mid engine Corvettes hit you'll be able to get one at list.
Again, buy a used Basic 302 Boss, put headers, tune, a set of decent coil overs (call Strano) and 305 R888s square with light wheels and you are there also with less $$$$. And you don't have to worry about chipping or scratching your new GT350. Hell, you will even have $$$ to put in a roll cage or roll bar with a harness and 5 point belts. Still $$$$ to spare.
I disagree. Given the same driver, a Boss with coilovers, headers, and 305 R888s will not be as fast as a 350R. It has severely less downforce, would still be slightly down on power, does not corner as well as the S550 (due to its wider track width & IRS) and would be burning up the trans & diff without coolers.
I agree the 350Rs performance isn't as appealing with an ADM, but it's still less than half the price of a GT3.
07-11-2016, 07:44 PM
#1349
Race Car
I'll try to stay away from that argument. It's your opinion... AFAIK,EVO is one of the most respected publications...
Speaking of " YANKS "...Motortrend gave best sports car to the AMG GT and the GT4 came 2nd. If you think that grandma paddle shifter fat pig is more of a sports car than the GT4,you have another thing coming...
Speaking of " YANKS "...Motortrend gave best sports car to the AMG GT and the GT4 came 2nd. If you think that grandma paddle shifter fat pig is more of a sports car than the GT4,you have another thing coming...
And about a dozen other publication awards which are posted in this thread.