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I noticed a similar situation during the Ferrari/Porsche half mile race. The Ferrari was charging up hard on the Porsche and then that hard charge appeared to stop when it drew even with the Porsche (one of the final scenes shot from the Ferrari), like the driver backed off the throttle. At...

If the car is primarily for street use, I would choose the GT500. I had a GT350, and while it handled great, its low end power was a bit soft, especially below 2K rpm. The FPC did sound pretty good, but I found its switchable exhaust was either too loud in Sport or Track modes or too quiet in...

I saw a red Supra at a local dealer...$20K over msrp. Yea, um, no thanks. Cute little sports car - though I wouldn't say it's great looking - but no way is it worth anything over msrp, IMO. If in the future there's a higher performance model with a manual, and it's available at msrp or less...

The mid engined C8 is a step forward from front engined cars like the GT350, namely, in areas such as balance, traction and exotic feel/looks. However, the C8’s LT2 engine is a derivative of the C7’s LT1 engine which, as smooth and powerful as it is, lacks a bit of character, IME. So, if that’s...

Not sure I would. While the C7Z is a fantastic car, there are a couple of things about it that would give me pause. First, the wheels are prone to developing cracks and leaking air. Many C7 Z06 and Grandsport owners have reported this issue, which is supposedly due to the combination of...

+1 on the clean hands comments above. Though I don't over do it with the hand washing, I always make sure I wash up if I stop off for lunch and my hands are greasy from the food. Sweat, oil and grease can take its toll on an Alcantara/microsuede steering wheel and make it look worn. If...

Can a pre-filter be used on the stock paper filter? Thanks

Mine also makes the thud when I put it into first gear. Although, frequency and intensity have lessened significantly over time (15k miles, now).

I wonder if the latest ecu software coincides with the change over to the cartridge style oil filter, which was fitted to later-build '17's. My 07/17 build has the cartridge filter.

I daily my '17 GT350 (14K miles, moderate-to-spirited use, no track). Oil consumption is low, I've added less than two quarts of oil between changes. The engine has been reliable, no issues.

People often place too much importance on objective performance, namely acceleration, when it’s only one part of a road car’s appeal. Racing is different, performance is everything (and reliability, of course). If outright speed was the be all end all, people wouldn’t pay big premiums for the...

I haven't used Meguiar's HCW, but I have used Mother's new CMX. I can't say much about its durability since I've just recently applied it, but it does have a nice look that's very glossy and reflective. Application/removal (which is like a regular spray wax, not like HCW) is easy, too. The...

I also have Jaeger Brothers guards. They’ve solidly built and never come loose (at least at normal road speeds, I don’t track the car). One small issue...the adhesive strip on the little foam spacer that buts up against part of the side skirt is coming a bit loose, but it’s not a big deal and...

Daily driver, 11k miles, no track, no mods, moderate-to-spirited driving...will likely get 15k miles out of them.

Look for one with a silicone blade. They work well and last longer than rubber.

I think the GT350's overall quality, fit and finish is pretty decent, though there's certainly some room for improvement. My car's magnetic metallic, so panel gap irregularities, which are there if you look for them, aren't very noticeable. However, certain quality issues have bothered me...

Interesting, thanks.

Clean mitts and occasional maintenance keep alcantara looking new. I always wash up after stopping off for a meal, and every month or so I wipe the wheel down with a damp, white cotton towel (microfiber is fine, but cotton lifts the nap a little better IME). The alcantara stays looking good...

These changes likely offer worthwhile performance benefits, although in terms of appearance, I prefer the original track pack rear spoiler and I think the wheels could have been differentiated a little more (maybe in person they are).

When a situation like this happens, Ford customer service should contact the selling dealer and handle the issue for the customer. Have the servicing dealer perform the repairs and the selling dealer is charged - end of story. The customer should not be doing all the leg work, i.e. making a...