First Shelby GT350 in the 11's quarter-mile (11.96 @ 116 MPH)

[redline727]

I knew this car would end up at the drag strip. But I didn't expect people to judge the car by it so much. Especially based off of all reviews about it's power curve. Neither was I expecting this car to launch all that great or have an astounding 60'.

I wonder if Cobra Jet owners will take their CJ's to Laguna and be upset if their lap times don't stack up...

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[Nataphen]

For drag radials, that's not a good 60'. They were saying that track prep was poor. That 60' seems to indicate that

 

[DrumReaper]

I knew this car would end up at the drag strip. But I didn't expect people to judge the car by it so much. Especially based off of all reviews about it's power curve. Neither was I expecting this car to launch all that great or have an astounding 60'.

I wonder if Cobra Jet owners will take their CJ's to Laguna and be upset if their lap times don't stack up...

That's a great thought...:cheers:

 

[bdub85]

For drag radials, that's not a good 60'. They were saying that track prep was poor. That 60' seems to indicate that

Yeah that's a shitty 60'. 11.8 or better wouldn't be unrealistic with a better 60'.

 

[5.0 435]

You got it right here. I have always liked both the Mustangs and Camaros over the years for their "American" heritage though I have never owned either. My biggest gripe against them are the "fans" of both and the constant bickering back and forth on which is better and so on. I could care less! My wife's JEEP will beat both of them 0-60 stock. On the streets, running from light to light is usually a 0-60 match for a lane change. Not something that will get you put in jail like a 1/4 mile run will! But that's not why I ordered my gt350 anyway.

I have been with Nissan Z's for the last 15 years simply because they look cool, have "okay" power, and handle very very well. I was going for a GTR in the long run, though my wife wanted me to get a 911. I was going to "settle" for a Challenger SRT because of $$ and we both agreed with that one.

Then...

Ford announced the GT350 and I realized... I could have both American Muscle and a car that can handle and We can drive it everyday and not have to spend a crap load of $$$. :cheers: :ford:

Though that's not the end of the story on why I went with Ford... aka: I was born and raised in San Jose. If that means anything to anyone? ;)

Yeah the 65 / 66 K code mustang was produced there that was used to make the Shelby GT 350. So you both have the same city you were born in. Congrats.

 

[stanglife]

closer look. def doing all the track "tricks" - shallow staging...

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[Nataphen]

Lost traction and axle hopped on the harder launch, so he had to slip the clutch like you would on stock tires. There's definitely more in it.

 

[Voodooo]

I wanna know what suspension mods it has.

 

[LETHAL]

I'm fairly impressed with the trap speeds. Use those as a guide as to the power these cars are making.

 

[Grimace427]

For drag radials, that's not a good 60'. They were saying that track prep was poor. That 60' seems to indicate that

Yeah I ran a 1.88 60' with the stock 255 Pirellis on my 2011 GT in 34 degree weather at MIR. I'd venture a guess the stock GT350 suspension is unloading the rear tires preventing a solid launch.

 

[DrumReaper]

I wanna know what suspension mods it has.

I thought the car was stock and only a tune and e85 was used...

 

[DWC_SmOziLLa]

Hey, that's my video!

 

[Voodooo]

I thought the car was stock and only a tune and e85 was used...

The description and Viedo say it has drag radials and BMR suspension pieces.

 

[DrumReaper]

Gotcha... Thanks Voodoo. I don't have access to the video yet. I knew about the DRs but not the suspension pieces. Interesting. Maybe it was a wheelie bar?... ;)

 

[Sasuketr]

These times are not great, a lot of heat will come from the camaro people when the stock ss dips in 11's as well!

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