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2020+ Shelby GT500 Mustang
Suspension/cornering geometry gt500 va zl1 1le
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 15998124" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>The Camaro didn't win its class but rather it finished third (in GS).</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1513571[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The Camaro team gambled and stayed on slicks IIRC, while many of the other teams went to rain tires. It dried up quickly and the teams with rain tires were running waay slower on each lap. The issue became one of when to pit so as to minimize how much further they fell behind. I was right there when the call was made to switch to rain tires and it absolutely made sense. So in this case the Camaro got a huge bump up front by defying conventional wisdom.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Camaro and Mustang chassis are very close. All I can say is that if you compare the various suspension links (size, weight), driveshaft(s), K-members, axles, hubs, brakes, etc (the list goes on), the S550 chassis has yet to be "streamlined" if you will. If you stand under each and compare it becomes blatantly obvious - The S550 has quite a bit of fat that could be trimmed. GM moved the battery to the trunk (passenger side) which is a common sense decision from an enthusiasts mindset. Add to that the fact that the 1LE cars have had rev matching, a Performance Data Recorder, and a functional front tow hook, it becomes clear to me who has their ear close to the ground.</p><p></p><p>The rumors about heft and the GT500 have me thinking that Ford has addressed none of these deficiencies. I seriously hope they prove me wrong and release a car that makes numerous tweaks to chassis components that really should have been done in 2015. I do expect them to play catchup on some other items I mentioned.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Camaro absolutely has an advantage via the rulebook at present. Since the Camaro isn't in the running to win anything this season, I believe that the sanctioning body is trying to encourage more teams to run a Camaro next year and to add to the field (not simply convert one for another) by loosening the reins a bit such that the Camaro looks as appealing as can be. This race was an example that I believe showed much of that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 15998124, member: 83412"] The Camaro didn't win its class but rather it finished third (in GS). [ATTACH=full]1513571[/ATTACH] The Camaro team gambled and stayed on slicks IIRC, while many of the other teams went to rain tires. It dried up quickly and the teams with rain tires were running waay slower on each lap. The issue became one of when to pit so as to minimize how much further they fell behind. I was right there when the call was made to switch to rain tires and it absolutely made sense. So in this case the Camaro got a huge bump up front by defying conventional wisdom. The Camaro and Mustang chassis are very close. All I can say is that if you compare the various suspension links (size, weight), driveshaft(s), K-members, axles, hubs, brakes, etc (the list goes on), the S550 chassis has yet to be "streamlined" if you will. If you stand under each and compare it becomes blatantly obvious - The S550 has quite a bit of fat that could be trimmed. GM moved the battery to the trunk (passenger side) which is a common sense decision from an enthusiasts mindset. Add to that the fact that the 1LE cars have had rev matching, a Performance Data Recorder, and a functional front tow hook, it becomes clear to me who has their ear close to the ground. The rumors about heft and the GT500 have me thinking that Ford has addressed none of these deficiencies. I seriously hope they prove me wrong and release a car that makes numerous tweaks to chassis components that really should have been done in 2015. I do expect them to play catchup on some other items I mentioned. The Camaro absolutely has an advantage via the rulebook at present. Since the Camaro isn't in the running to win anything this season, I believe that the sanctioning body is trying to encourage more teams to run a Camaro next year and to add to the field (not simply convert one for another) by loosening the reins a bit such that the Camaro looks as appealing as can be. This race was an example that I believe showed much of that. [/QUOTE]
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