Thanks for the info, though I'm happy the GT350 is made of this material, I disagree with part of your post. The purpose of galvanization, is the zinc plating will actually "sacrifice" itself by covering over the exposed steel, preventing rust. If the GT350 is constructed this way, I'm happy. Thanks for the input!
The electro galvanized coating can be scratched and rust can form. Trust me. I've been in the body shop business for 45 years. Also I have 15 years in the steel business. We're I used to work we produced this and many types of steel. Modern vehicles have electro galvanized steel with E coat coating that is submerged in a bath. This allows the best rust protection. But once that surface is damaged rust will form. No galvanized coating can keep rust away forever. Try putting acid on it once and watch what happens real fast.
Tell the boys on Rennlist - GT4 fanboys will love that :lol:
I got pissed at ford for a few things. I was intent on dumping my gt350. Drove a gt3 again. drove a gt4. drove a viper ACR. Drove a 458....
I traded a '13 Carrera S X51 in on my '16 GT350 and also couldn't be happier! A few years back also traded in a '02 Turbo on a '14 GT500....and even earlier a '10 C63 in on a '12 GT500. So yeah guess you can say I've replaced some Euro stuff with Fords ;)
I may put my 430C up for sale in April. Let me know if you are ready to pull the trigger.
GT4 felt underpowered to me and was boring. The GT350 sounds so much better and just all around more fun to drive putting a big grin on my face. Similar performance on the track for 40K less.
You will miss it! Yeah, they can cry all they want when they see my tail lights and hear the roar of that exhaust!! Waiting for my GT350R is killing me.
Right on!
Mid and rear engine cars are a little too hooked up - especially those with small displacement NA engines. I agree that they aren't as exciting to drive as front engine RWD vehicles.