Voodoo Theory

[Twin Turbo]

What other whispers have you heard? :gossip:

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[JoeDogInKC]

Goodness gracious! I almost asked some questions myself, but figured that we'd have heard from FiveOhBrian or DMV on some of this, so I didn't bother.

< $50k SVT with ~500hp = SOLD

 

[WestRace]

I am not surprised. The Mustang has always been an affordable performance car - same as was the Boss and Boss LS. The basic design is very good already. They just have to add more hp, more aggressive suspension tuning, carbon brakes ... and probably removing some weight here and there.

 

[tbonez3858]

I've also heard sub 50,000 dollar whispers

Thats one way to take my money Ford....

 

[DoctorV8]

better quality job with the disastrous Ford GT.

I ignored this when you referenced it earlier in this thread, but it seems that you have some sort of a cross to bear with the FGT.

The early teething issues they had were well documented, and more than thoroughly addressed by Ford. There were over 3500 cars built that were not subject to the recalls, and my 2005 #1119, along with the vast majority of others out there, have performed impressively and reliably. As most enthusiasts know, the GT's prodigious performance, stunning looks, and overall desirability have been demonstrated as their values have steadily risen year after year.

Hardly what could be referred to as "disastrous."

 

[Pablo GT350]

I ignored this when you referenced it earlier in this thread, but it seems that you have some sort of a cross to bear with the FGT.

The early teething issues they had were well documented, and more than thoroughly addressed by Ford. There were over 3500 cars built that were not subject to the recalls, and my 2005 #1119, along with the vast majority of others out there, have performed impressively and reliably. As most enthusiasts know, the GT's prodigious performance, stunning looks, and overall desirability have been demonstrated as their values have steadily risen year after year.

Hardly what could be referred to as "disastrous."

Agree.... and nice resume

 

[c3po]

I ignored this when you referenced it earlier in this thread, but it seems that you have some sort of a cross to bear with the FGT.

The early teething issues they had were well documented, and more than thoroughly addressed by Ford. There were over 3500 cars built that were not subject to the recalls, and my 2005 #1119, along with the vast majority of others out there, have performed impressively and reliably. As most enthusiasts know, the GT's prodigious performance, stunning looks, and overall desirability have been demonstrated as their values have steadily risen year after year.

Hardly what could be referred to as "disastrous."

Quite the garage full of cars you have. I'm curious: I really have a soft spot for that 458 Italia. How do you rank it compared to your other exotics? I understand that "ranking" it is purely subjective but is there anything that makes it stand out from your others?

 

[DoctorV8]

Quite the garage full of cars you have. I'm curious: I really have a soft spot for that 458 Italia. How do you rank it compared to your other exotics? I understand that "ranking" it is purely subjective but is there anything that makes it stand out from your others?

The 458 is the most balanced and sophisticated sports car in my garage. The magnetic ride shocks allow both superior body control at the track and a smooth highway ride.

The motor, while lacking the grunt of the ZR1 or GT500, is an absolute joy to wind out to 9000 rpm, and the lighting fast dual clutch trans makes it easy to keep it in its sweet spot. If the upcoming GT350s motor replicates this to some degree, it will be an unqualified hit.

 

[C00KIE M0NSTER]

The 458 is the most balanced and sophisticated sports car in my garage. The magnetic ride shocks allow both superior body control at the track and a smooth highway ride.

The motor, while lacking the grunt of the ZR1 or GT500, is an absolute joy to wind out to 9000 rpm, and the lighting fast dual clutch trans makes it easy to keep it in its sweet spot. If the upcoming GT350s motor replicates this to some degree, it will be an unqualified hit.

Post pictures of your cars in the Off-Topic section so we know you're not fraudin'. :hail:

 

[DoctorV8]

You can PM me for a link to pics if you like.

 

[c3po]

The 458 is the most balanced and sophisticated sports car in my garage. The magnetic ride shocks allow both superior body control at the track and a smooth highway ride.

The motor, while lacking the grunt of the ZR1 or GT500, is an absolute joy to wind out to 9000 rpm, and the lighting fast dual clutch trans makes it easy to keep it in its sweet spot. If the upcoming GT350s motor replicates this to some degree, it will be an unqualified hit.

Thanks! Yeah, that magnetic ride Tech I hear was actually borrowed from Cadillac (GM). I'm sure it's expensive, but the mag articles really rave about them. I think Ford needs to develop it own similar version. We'll see how it plays out with the 2015's but my guess is that more than a few meetings within Ford's Developement teams have been centered around it.

 

[cj428]

The Ford GT is a solid car. The haft shaft bolts were the only major glitch, easily replaced. Some have had problem's with the trap door on the fuel fill tube and the gauges (made by auto meter) have been failing because of a resister in the gauge. The gauges are the biggest concern because Ford hast issued a fix as of yet.

 

[w3rkn]

Thanks! Yeah, that magnetic ride Tech I hear was actually borrowed from Cadillac (GM). I'm sure it's expensive, but the mag articles really rave about them. I think Ford needs to develop it own similar version. We'll see how it plays out with the 2015's but my guess is that more than a few meetings within Ford's Developement teams have been centered around it.

This^

Active suspension.. v6turbo..

 

[Cruzinaround]

With a FPC wouldn't Ford be able to have either the Coyote or the Trinity platform sit lower under hood? Thus allowing for better clearance to meet the UK requirements for a pedestrian crumple zone and allow them to get back on track for either adding a Supercharger or a Turbocharger setup for a Mach1 or GT500 edition vehicle?

Just my thinking ..or perhaps over thinking. But, if the Flat plane crank is used then the need for a large crankcase would not be needed since the counter weighted crankshaft isn't necessary.

How exactly does Ferrari or Jaguar address this configuration with regards to vibration?

 

[Topnotch]

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