It has been on again/off again for 18 months or so, but the latest I saw (as of a cuple days ago) it is still on. They will build that car. There is no reason for them not to.
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It has been on again/off again for 18 months or so, but the latest I saw (as of a cuple days ago) it is still on. They will build that car. There is no reason for them not to.
9secondko: Your uneducated post is hard to respond to, sorry.
I think you need to hop over to the paddle shifter, awd, LC, fart can, automatic type cars so you can go fast using ZERO skill and be much more happy.
I think you need to hop over to the paddle shifter, awd, LC, fart can, automatic type cars so you can go fast using ZERO skill and be much more happy.
Plus, you can post any kind of crazy on those forums and it will seem normal! :lol:
I suspect the only thing that has been "on again/off again" is the speculation.
So, I have a 2011 GT500, what's it gonna take to keep up with the Z28 on the street? Traction is my issue, and 1-2 shift problem. I'm talking the street, not strip. My guess is the Z28 will take us no problem off the line on the street, then the 1-2 hampers the GT500 further for some of the unlucky ones. I'm really more worried about the 1-2 problem than traction. Ford should have fixed this crap.
I hope so!
I'm not worried about the Z28 at all. I hope they build it. Will be something else for the snake to eat. Besides I feel bad always punishing the poor Slomaros and Vettes. The Z28 will help Chevy try and get in the mix. Most can't afford to buy the Slomaro and then supercharge it. But to finance straight out will give more competition. Might even make Ford improve on the GT500 provided the Chevy can even compete
1-2 shift reared its head tonight, if I didn't have that I'd feel better about it.
You're gonna need to swap in a built auto trans and add a TVS supercharger just like the Z/28's kicking our stock butts already have and you should be able to beat them 10 out of 10 times on the street, anything less then that and you risk loosing due to a bad launch or missed shift.
I say this because the heavy Cadilliac CTS-V coupe already beats the 2011 GT500 most of the time you line the two up. The lighter z/28 auto should have no problem beating me at a red light if I don't have my DR's on.
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Well, this tread claims the 1-2 shift issue has been resolved. I'll find out if my dealer has any clue about this in the morning. If not I'll have to find out what dealer does know.
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If it's fact that's one thing down, then traction's next.
I hate auto's, my fix will be 1-2 correction, hopefully, traction, pulley or Whipple
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If it's fact that's one thing down, then traction's next.
I hate auto's, my fix will be 1-2 correction, hopefully, traction, pulley or Whipple
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Shelby Code Red, I don't think it will be a Model, maybe a Special Edition, you could probably buy a NICE Ford GT for as mush as it would cost, seeing as it was built by Nelson Racing Engines..
I wasn't going to comment, because I've made my case many times before, but dude that's such a pathetic display of driving skill on the GT500. Did you see the launch? Have you ever driven a new model GT500? You do realize we don't have LC, paddle shifters, awd or autos in these beasts right? It takes "Practice" and a lot of it to drive these cars fast consistently (guess what sport, most can't do it so they complain, like you). That's why most of us who can drive with skill Love the GT500s or at least respect them. Those that have little driving skill always complain about these cars....blah blah no traction, nose heavy, can't turn. Can't turn: the 10s & 11s are basically at 1g, wtf you talking about? Do you really think your going to push any car over their handling limits on the street pulling 1g+, no way or your an idiot and going to kill someone. My bad your a professional car racer? What ever happened to controlling the clutch and gas pedal to get good launches or adding a few bolt on mods to help? Ahh, it's now clear; you like the "Easy Mode" where you can sit back and mash the loud pedal while texting your BF and still go fast like everyone else. I loved my C6 Z06, which I just sold for my 2010, but I at least only comment on things I know about. Get some knowledge and experience, take your meds then get back with us. Btw I saved almost 20k buying my 10 instead of a new ZO6, I put in about 4-5k in mods and will beat any stock ZO6 in a 1/4, and hang close on a course...my bad you already knew this, your all knowing.
Good post unlike some vette owners who claim they owned a Termy or a GT500 then proceed to bash the Cobra because they think they are an authority while heaping praise on their vettes.
I can't wait to get my 2010 on the track this spring. I know with the 2.8 KB I need a drive shaft. But, I owned 99, 01 and 2003 Cobras, all with IRS. I was pulling 1.5x sixty footers in my 2003 and that came from learning to slip the clutch while applying the throttle running my 99 and 01 Cobras. I think I could pull low 1.60's in this 2010 and never break the DS but I do not want to take a chance. The only half shaft I broke on my 2003 with probably over 300 passes on it was when I bought a set of BFG DR's and ran on one of the stickiest tracks in NC, Farmington. It broke when I slammed second unlike most that popped in first. I am very curious what it will run.
Yeah, that's the kind of bull shit that has made GM such a big fat loser. Building a blown Camaro just to put the GT500 in second place. Real smart business strategy. They'll lose money to do it.
They better hurry because the clock is ticking on GM. Their star is about to burn out like our Idiot in Chief. It's all smoke and mirrors. Their comeback is built on a foundation of sand. GM is about to be owned by people who eat fish heads.
I just put one of the fastest CTS-V's in the country in check!
Car went 10.50 @ 132 then he added 100 shot. Just prior he had blown his stock motor and rebuilt it so he could beat me.
I ran him on a pump gas tune with 18 psi when I first put the 3.6LC'd on......ran from him badly. He blamed it on his heavy passenger and the fact I didn't have one. He talked about how he was coming for me for months!
I was able to get with Jon Lund while he was in Fl. for some Jack and Coke's. The cars are always secondary........and a C-16 tune w/23 psi I made 100hp more at the tires.
Finally the CTS-V with the new motor, Pulley'd upper and lower with full bolt ons plus his new nitrous kit! We raced!
He was surprised to see I was out from the hit and he was not able to recover.
My GT500 > Most likely "Thee" fastest CTS-V in the world!
Car went 10.50 @ 132 then he added 100 shot. Just prior he had blown his stock motor and rebuilt it so he could beat me.
I ran him on a pump gas tune with 18 psi when I first put the 3.6LC'd on......ran from him badly. He blamed it on his heavy passenger and the fact I didn't have one. He talked about how he was coming for me for months!
I was able to get with Jon Lund while he was in Fl. for some Jack and Coke's. The cars are always secondary........and a C-16 tune w/23 psi I made 100hp more at the tires.
Finally the CTS-V with the new motor, Pulley'd upper and lower with full bolt ons plus his new nitrous kit! We raced!
He was surprised to see I was out from the hit and he was not able to recover.
My GT500 > Most likely "Thee" fastest CTS-V in the world!
What are these CTS-V's running at the track with JUST tires. There are 2010 and 2011 GT500's running LOW 11's at 122-124 with just slicks. There are stock blower GT500's running in the mid 10's as well.
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