TheKurgan Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I got a little excited going up a very curvy hill and thought I was going to lose it, but I was surprised and the tires did not even squawl. The car kind of just felt like it rolled a little bit and then tires just dug into the pavement like the thing was on rails man!! I saw those videos of the euro cars against the Roush and the Roush mustang was completely sideways going through the corners, but I seriously think this car would not do that. Actually now that I'm thinking about that video, the driver was probably just doing that on purpose...it's very easy to do with all the power in the car. Maybe he just couldn't handle it This is by far the best handling car I've ever driven. They should come out with a Shelby Racing game for Xbox or something which was based upon the actual cars to spec and include all the aftermarket products to choose from to dress it up :D ...just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riharely Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I got a little excited going up a very curvy hill and thought I was going to lose it, but I was surprised and the tires did not even squawl. The car kind of just felt like it rolled a little bit and then tires just dug into the pavement like the thing was on rails man!! I saw those videos of the euro cars against the Roush and the Roush mustang was completely sideways going through the corners, but I seriously think this car would not do that. Actually now that I'm thinking about that video, the driver was probably just doing that on purpose...it's very easy to do with all the power in the car. Maybe he just couldn't handle it This is by far the best handling car I've ever driven. They should come out with a Shelby Racing game for Xbox or something which was based upon the actual cars to spec and include all the aftermarket products to choose from to dress it up :D ...just a thought. Yes I always find that the car holds on and I get scared and back off BEFORE the car starts to lose it. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I got a little excited going up a very curvy hill and thought I was going to lose it, but I was surprised and the tires did not even squawl. The car kind of just felt like it rolled a little bit and then tires just dug into the pavement like the thing was on rails man!! I saw those videos of the euro cars against the Roush and the Roush mustang was completely sideways going through the corners, but I seriously think this car would not do that. Actually now that I'm thinking about that video, the driver was probably just doing that on purpose...it's very easy to do with all the power in the car. Maybe he just couldn't handle it This is by far the best handling car I've ever driven. They should come out with a Shelby Racing game for Xbox or something which was based upon the actual cars to spec and include all the aftermarket products to choose from to dress it up :D ...just a thought. Adjust your front sway bar to the last hole and it gets a little tighter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTHERO Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Adjust your front sway bar to the last hole and it gets a little tighter.... Yes, i am thinking of doing this during the winter off months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riharely Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Adjust your front sway bar to the last hole and it gets a little tighter.... Is that adjustment up or donw? I haven't looked under the car yet. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoShelbyGT Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Adjust to the hole closest to the end of the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy_merged Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 oooooooh i didnt know i could adjust that :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Is that adjustment up or donw? I haven't looked under the car yet. Happy Thanksgiving to all! It's actually side to side. :D Glad to see you back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Adjust to the hole closest to the end of the bar. Won't that make the car less stiff? If I understand correctly (not a good assumption) moving to the end of the bar will increase the moment arm from the wheel to the sway bar. So the sway bar appears less stiff. Or am I not thinking about it properly? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Won't that make the car less stiff? If I understand correctly (not a good assumption) moving to the end of the bar will increase the moment arm from the wheel to the sway bar. So the sway bar appears less stiff. Or am I not thinking about it properly? :blink: Sounds right to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I love the way my SGT handles right out of the box, and I'm sure Shelby gave us the ride this car deserves. Why mess with what ain't broken? Just my .02C, carry on gents and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srf73 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 FWIW 1638 came from SAI with the front bar on the softest setting (holes nearest the end). SAI set these things up to be better balanced and less prone to understeer (push in NASCAR terms), ie the front end pushes to the outside of the corner. It will push more if you adjust it to the holes farther from the end. I was quite impressed to find SAI went for the handling settings on this car. Had this been a typical Detroit product it probably would have had max understeer dialed in. Understeer is "safer" for the average motorist. It's easier and more instinctive for the average Joe (or Jane) to backoff the gas if they are entering a corner too quickly. Backing off, unless you really overcooked it, tends to bring the front back and reduce push. From a product liability POV, this is much better than having the car swap ends and spin. Todd csm1638 Happy Turkey Day All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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