The GT500 will hold its value alot better than the 15 GT.
What car to buy next: 2015 GT Track Pack or 2010 gt500 with 4k miles
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15gt. If it was a 2011 GT500 I'd spend more time thinking about it, but that heavy iron block upfront is a big negative IMO.
2015 if you want handling. It's not just SRA vs IRS, the front and rear suspension have been completely changed. Every review I've read said the handling is drastically improved, even just driving aggressively on the street.
Are u kidding. 2010 gt5 hundos barely can eclipse the 2011 5.0s. 2015 all day
2015 with a tvs.
2015 with the IRS and a whipple.
Whipple is pointless for auto x. I would go with the 2015
The '10 is pretty dated.. '15 hands down
lol right? Might as well go with the shelby if you just want to roast tires at an AutoX event.
Honestly I wouldn't do autocross since it's mostly for Miati' type cars. I'd look more into actual road courses where cars can stretch their legs, and also so that Miati' species of cars won't stand a chance.
For autocross I'd just join the Miati' crowd. On a road course you could use a griggs type suspension for the Shelby and not worry about 2015 GT's simply because the Shelby has the chance to use everything to it's advantage.
Autocross and Mustang doesn't make much sense to me unless it's a small 65-66 or 1979-04 mustang.
For autocross I'd just join the Miati' crowd. On a road course you could use a griggs type suspension for the Shelby and not worry about 2015 GT's simply because the Shelby has the chance to use everything to it's advantage.
Autocross and Mustang doesn't make much sense to me unless it's a small 65-66 or 1979-04 mustang.
I agree with you on the GT500 holding it's value, but what do you mean about "way more potential???"
have you? a gt500 doesnt exactly handle like a school bus. a stock one isnt great but modded they do ok. ive seen people autoX with GT500s before. not the fastest on the course but they had a good time. unless OP is trying to compete and win trophies in which case neither car would be a great choice.
OP, how often do you plan to auto X it? are we talking occasional fun or quite often? would you be doing road course days more than autox?
if you're talking about taking it out every now and then for a fun day on the track/autox then pick whatever you want. if you plan to pour money into making it competitive than thats a different story. and you should probably look at other cars for that.
someone mentioned the track pack 15 having better brakes than the GT500. yes, it does BUT, that's not necessarily what you want for autoX. those brakes are massive, and heavy. sure, you can spend $$$ and get lighter rotors for them but you cant make them any smaller. most track guys, from what ive seen, try to get the diameter of the wheels to be as small as possible. those 15" front brakes on the front of the track pack cars dont allow for very small wheels. most 18" wheels will not fit. forget about 17s.. not a lot of choices for tires in 19", especially for super sticky tires. and theyre $$$.
Doesnt this go against your Hellcat weight debate? Also, a griggs suspension isnt going to solve the ironblock + supercharger combo the GT500 has (front heavy weight).
What happens when a griggs setup is applied to the '15 GT?
GT500 all the way. Your forged, and only 2500 away from a 650rwhp car
DO some suspension and call it a day
DO some suspension and call it a day
Talking about HP potential.
this.
From edmunds:
2010 GT500
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3,924
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) 58/42
2015 GT
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3,705
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) 53/47
Autocross/road course, 650rwhp is useless on a road course, especially in autoX. :nonono:
No brainer with what you get on a newer updated car. I honestly see the OP getting the GT500 and end up spending money for heat soak/drop weight just to be competitive. Look at his avatar pic, 650rwhp would look like a spin fest in autoX.
2010 GT500
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3,924
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) 58/42
2015 GT
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3,705
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) 53/47
Autocross/road course, 650rwhp is useless on a road course, especially in autoX. :nonono:
No brainer with what you get on a newer updated car. I honestly see the OP getting the GT500 and end up spending money for heat soak/drop weight just to be competitive. Look at his avatar pic, 650rwhp would look like a spin fest in autoX.
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