If the tires were the main reason, why wouldn't Randy say that? I remember reading something that Billy Johnson wrote, saying the carbon fiber wheels would take a certain amount of time off the lap times all else equal (something like 1 or 2 seconds, can't remember exactly what he said). The aero is probably another second, with the tires about 2 seconds, is my guess, but would love for Randy or Billy to confirm.
The 140 mph in the climbing esses that the CFTP GT500 hit was also about what the GT3 RS was at, IIRC. Impressive.
He's ONLY saying that because now he realizes the CFTP GT500 will likely be significantly faster around a track than the ZLE, contrary to what he has claimed all along (I haven't been to the sight in like 5 or 6 weeks so I wouldn't know what else he's saying since Randy drove the car at VIR). That way, when he learns it is actually faster, he can claim, "well it should be faster, it has like 900 hp!". He's insufferable.You gotta love that little retard.Today hes saying the GT500 is under rated to the tune of .900hp.
There's no way the wheels by themselves take that much off. 1 second is maybe believable.
No doubt, but was assuming a certain level of competence.
Yeah, I found the post, he said about 1 second: "It's truly a shame to see GT350R owners shelve their carbon wheels, because they are a SIGNIFICANT part of the equation that makes the GT350R a world-class car, and quite special. They improve lap times by ~1 second over and equivalent weight Al wheel, and improve that turn-in feel, communication through the steering, and overall make the car perform better and feel lighter than it is, in ways that aluminum wheels cannot.
Everyone thinks they are right and honestly, I've been seeing this same argument play out since the 350. People who bought the Non-R want to feel good and justify saving a few bucks by claiming that it's only tires or whatever...and people with Rs or CFTP want to justify their purchase by insisting that there's more to it. I'll just say this - I don't care if the non R 350 or the base 500 is 70..or even 95% of the top tier with tires. It has ALWAYS been that last 5% (or whatever number makes your butt hurt less) that is the most expensive and potentially even diminishing returns. As far as just tires - it's tires and the more aggressive tuning to take advantage of them, IMO ;)
The terminator is one of the few cars that's 16yrs old and can still hang with mild mods.If we look back at 2003 Cobra, for it's time it was a fantastic car, this GT500 is the new place holder What levels will be achieved with instant power, all wheel drive, electric powered Shelby combined with what is available now? That's really something to look forward to. It sounds crazy but it's coming.
