Wasn't impressed with the PP. Bouncy and unsettled with any application of decent power. Guess that's why I've replaced everything but the radiator and brakes. I can't imagine any situation where a PP stays even remotely close to a 350. 100 extra hp and much better suspension and tires. A 17 Camaro SS would be a better comparison.
It didnt because the gt spun a ton and he had to let out to find traction then get back in it. He lost some ground because of it. Watch it again.
Thank god some else is observant. Its funny how all the people cry about the gt350 not being set up for drag. Guess what folks the gt drags like shit stock as well.
I have a friend and neighbor with an impressive garage of vehicles. I've spent some time chasing his GTR, AMG GT, and Z06 (Z07) on curvy roads. After the latest round of changes I'm actually getting closer to the Z07 which is brutally fast on a curvy road. I'm not a Corvette guy but that thing basically goes as fast as you dare on a good road.
Yeah, he lost some traction in 2nd, but I didn't hear him lift much if at all. Tires spun for a bit then he hit 3rd gear. He was already ahead quite a bit by the time he hit 3rd gear.
His car was trying to go sideways. He had to let out some to find traction. Doesnt take much to lose a good amount of ground.
With the power difference, the SC GT should have been pulling away the whole time after he hit 3rd gear ... especially as the air drag started really kicking in when you need big HP to keep a decent acceleration rate.
Giving up ground because of trying to find traction will ruin that and lessen an advantage. Its not like the gt is a 140+ trapping car. Its a 130mph trapping car vs a 120mph trapping car. Its not going to leave it like its in reverse.
In the video from 0:18 to 0:24 all I can see is the seat's head rest. The passenger side window is down, and I see nobody there at time 0:18. You can see the seat's head rest pretty good at time 0:21 - 0:23. If he has a passenger, they must be tiny and their helmet is well below the top of the head rest.
I think you've misunderstood what I'm saying here. I would think the gtpp with a supercharger, tune and upgraded wheels, suspension would would be a task for the stock gt350. Maybe I should put it this way. Can I throw $10-15,000 at my gtpp and be at or above the level of the gt350?
Yes.
My bad. I would still say that's a minimum amount. I Think a stock PP suspension does alright at stock power levels, but it's really easy to overpower it. After adding power mine would basically oscillate when trying to apply power out of corners. Really unsettling. The 350 can use its power so on a tighter twisty track the PP driver better be good and ready to work. I'm not saying anyone needs to go out for a full blown Cortex system but a decent set of coilovers and some select pieces from BMR, Steeda, etc. really tighten the car up. I'm glad Ford finally went IRS, it's just if you want power and handling it needs lots of work and unfortunately some cash.
