Concept Mustang GT-R
04-07-2004, 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by Boozehound
Actually, those aren't what I was referring to. It looked like a mirror that came straight out of the pod up to the height of the spoiler and had a smaller wing that looked to be about 4-5" long on it. I understand why it was there, but the sanctioning body stepped in.
Actually, those aren't what I was referring to. It looked like a mirror that came straight out of the pod up to the height of the spoiler and had a smaller wing that looked to be about 4-5" long on it. I understand why it was there, but the sanctioning body stepped in.
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04-07-2004, 10:41 AM
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Hanzo, you're looking for these:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/7788/F1.htm
Look at the picture of the revised 300B. Sure the caption says that they were removed because they skirted FIAs new rules, but you have to think that aesthetics played some role. Watching ugly-a$$ cars turn laps isn't good for business...
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/7788/F1.htm
Look at the picture of the revised 300B. Sure the caption says that they were removed because they skirted FIAs new rules, but you have to think that aesthetics played some role. Watching ugly-a$$ cars turn laps isn't good for business...
04-07-2004, 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by Boozehound
A few other things from the Ford info:
- It really isn't a ground up racecar - it's 85% from the new GT.
- I can't believe it has a solid rear axle for what's supposed to be some wicked road course car... Even the current Cobra has IRS. I understand the solid rear axle for drag racing, but what's this car trying to be?
A few other things from the Ford info:
- It really isn't a ground up racecar - it's 85% from the new GT.
- I can't believe it has a solid rear axle for what's supposed to be some wicked road course car... Even the current Cobra has IRS. I understand the solid rear axle for drag racing, but what's this car trying to be?
04-07-2004, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by Boozehound
Hanzo, you're looking for these:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/7788/F1.htm
Look at the picture of the revised 300B. Sure the caption says that they were removed because they skirted FIAs new rules, but you have to think that aesthetics played some role. Watching ugly-a$$ cars turn laps isn't good for business...
Hanzo, you're looking for these:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/7788/F1.htm
Look at the picture of the revised 300B. Sure the caption says that they were removed because they skirted FIAs new rules, but you have to think that aesthetics played some role. Watching ugly-a$$ cars turn laps isn't good for business...
04-07-2004, 11:45 AM
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Boozehound, they're called "x-wings". the reason they're outlawed is because of "safety" (too much grip, yadda yadda), so they disallowed use of a wing proper (composed of a few aerofoil elements), but still allow flip-ups, single aerofoil wings (at a lower height than before), dams, channels and venturis.
04-07-2004, 12:19 PM
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Safety's the story, but do you really think it'd make for good ratings to have the "x-wings" running on every car (making them hideous)? If Lada had a racing series that was comprable to F1, would anyone wanna watch?
Ike - I guess you wanted to see: "Retains 85 percent of 2005 Mustang’s body components and reinforced versions of the race-inspired suspension designs." So it uses a new powertrain, has a gutted interior, a cage, and moderately reworked suspension. The point was that it started life essentially as a GT.
My entire point here is that either it's a race-car and damn-the-looks, or it's a SHOW car intended to generate excitement. It does have racing implications down the line, BUT this particular car and it's look may not have anything to do with whatever racecars Ford chooses to produce. As such, I think they could've produced something better looking. It's all subjective.
Ike - I guess you wanted to see: "Retains 85 percent of 2005 Mustang’s body components and reinforced versions of the race-inspired suspension designs." So it uses a new powertrain, has a gutted interior, a cage, and moderately reworked suspension. The point was that it started life essentially as a GT.
My entire point here is that either it's a race-car and damn-the-looks, or it's a SHOW car intended to generate excitement. It does have racing implications down the line, BUT this particular car and it's look may not have anything to do with whatever racecars Ford chooses to produce. As such, I think they could've produced something better looking. It's all subjective.
04-07-2004, 12:56 PM
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I like it! But I don't like the fact that this Mustang is leaning towards a more Japanese look. American Musclecars don't go that route and shouldn't. It just doesn't fit right.
04-10-2004, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by Boozehound
Bubble - so if I go tear the interior out of my 8 and put a recaro in there, a 5 point harness, and a monster spoiler on the deck, does that make my car a racecar? No. There are more factors than a freaking INTERIOR in a racecar.
Bubble - so if I go tear the interior out of my 8 and put a recaro in there, a 5 point harness, and a monster spoiler on the deck, does that make my car a racecar? No. There are more factors than a freaking INTERIOR in a racecar.
04-10-2004, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by bubble
Ford gets them right all the time. That's why the Cobra kicks the 8's *** all over the place.
I think the GTR looks like *** but I would be more than happy to sport that mother.
Ford gets them right all the time. That's why the Cobra kicks the 8's *** all over the place.
I think the GTR looks like *** but I would be more than happy to sport that mother.
04-11-2004, 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Xyntax
I like it! But I don't like the fact that this Mustang is leaning towards a more Japanese look. American Musclecars don't go that route and shouldn't. It just doesn't fit right.
I like it! But I don't like the fact that this Mustang is leaning towards a more Japanese look. American Musclecars don't go that route and shouldn't. It just doesn't fit right.
04-13-2004, 01:43 PM
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Originally posted by Boozehound
Just for $hits and giggles, have y'all seen the spy shots of the new mustang Cobra? Very nice. Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!
Just for $hits and giggles, have y'all seen the spy shots of the new mustang Cobra? Very nice. Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!
04-13-2004, 02:43 PM
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You see, the thing is, I'm lazy and I'd rather just post a link...
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=08716348
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=08716348
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