Shelbyaddict Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hello Everyone: I would greatly appreciate your expert opinions/information on the following topic. I have plans on acquiring a shelby gt500 next year but my wife has expressed concern about the car's stopping ability. Since the car has a weight distribution of 57% front to 43% rear she is concerned as to how well the car will handle "panic stops" at high speed, >100mph. Not wanting to cause too much marital discord I am hoping you all can provide me with factual information that I can review with her to lessen this concern. This matter came up after she spoke to a friend who had heard rumors that the car's rear end is all over the place when panic stops are made at high speed. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 According to the Motortrend article (scanned here http://www.stangsunleashed.com/forums/inde...?showtopic=4027 ) it did pretty well in the 100 - 0 braking test. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hello Everyone: I would greatly appreciate your expert opinions/information on the following topic. I have plans on acquiring a shelby gt500 next year but my wife has expressed concern about the car's stopping ability. Since the car has a weight distribution of 57% front to 43% rear she is concerned as to how well the car will handle "panic stops" at high speed, >100mph. Not wanting to cause too much marital discord I am hoping you all can provide me with factual information that I can review with her to lessen this concern. This matter came up after she spoke to a friend who had heard rumors that the car's rear end is all over the place when panic stops are made at high speed. Thanks for your input. Panic stops at 100 MPH could be unpredictable in any car depending on the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADGT500 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 According to the Motortrend article (scanned here http://www.stangsunleashed.com/forums/inde...?showtopic=4027 ) it did pretty well in the 100 - 0 braking test. - Tony Well I took some friends of mine out for a quick ride from 0-100 (or so) and after letting off the accelerator I slammed on the brakes just to give them a feel for the stoppong power as well as the acceleration of the car and ALL of them were just as suprised with the stopping ability as they were with the speed capabilities. Had they not had their belts on they might have gone through the front windshield (at least that is the comment one of them made after his ride). I guess they weren't expecting me to slam the brakes since there was no traffic in front of us so it scared the hell out of them and I was getting off on it. It really surprised me too the first time I slammed the brake pedal down (gotta know your car inside and out and what better way than to do it than to practice before the real thing happens and you are left wondering can I pull it off or not!. Lucky we got anti-lock brakes and they work like a timex watch (I used to hate anti-lock brakes but now I can appreciate them much more than before). Kinda of like a carnival ride I suppose (only much better)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 It brakes far better then anything else she has ever driven period. Straight as an arrow to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELITE 1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 The brakes are fantastic, I had to slam on the brakes on the freeway yesterday, my wife said that if she did not have her seatbelt on, she probably would have smacked her head on the windshield. I could not feel any lightness in the rear under heavy braking, it does nose dives like a mother though. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hello Everyone: I would greatly appreciate your expert opinions/information on the following topic. I have plans on acquiring a shelby gt500 next year but my wife has expressed concern about the car's stopping ability. Since the car has a weight distribution of 57% front to 43% rear she is concerned as to how well the car will handle "panic stops" at high speed, >100mph. Not wanting to cause too much marital discord I am hoping you all can provide me with factual information that I can review with her to lessen this concern. This matter came up after she spoke to a friend who had heard rumors that the car's rear end is all over the place when panic stops are made at high speed. Thanks for your input. To say the least, it's safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hello Everyone: I would greatly appreciate your expert opinions/information on the following topic. I have plans on acquiring a shelby gt500 next year but my wife has expressed concern about the car's stopping ability. Since the car has a weight distribution of 57% front to 43% rear she is concerned as to how well the car will handle "panic stops" at high speed, >100mph. Not wanting to cause too much marital discord I am hoping you all can provide me with factual information that I can review with her to lessen this concern. This matter came up after she spoke to a friend who had heard rumors that the car's rear end is all over the place when panic stops are made at high speed. Thanks for your input. If your wife knows more about braking distances then you do, then you don't need this car, you need a Pinto & a new wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing530000 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 i did read in the car and driver test against the viper and the vette . they were very impressed with the brakes. stateing they thought they would give up after only a few laps. but the brakes never did after many hot laps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Don't slam the new guys, they may not understand we are joking. Even if we're not. Sorry... I should have said a ESCORT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Sorry... I should have said a ESCORT! Thats taking it easy on him. Could've said Chevy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Thats taking it easy on him. Could've said Chevy. I wouldn't even wish that on my enemies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06ragtopGT Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 It brakes far better then anything else she has ever driven period. Straight as an arrow to boot. +1 and no fade at all. No way is it all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I don't think brakes on this car were an afterthought at all. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrichard Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Sorry... I should have said a ESCORT! A Pinto and a new escort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 There is always a choice, how about a Yugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 There is always a choice, how about a Yugo Too much power will hurt anybody....Too much Yugo, well you know And for Too much worrying by your wife = No Shelby GT500 for the guy who had to asked the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGT500 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 One of the Ford Bold Moves episodes showed a GT500 doing a panic stop on a test track. It appeared to stop very well except for front end nose dive. The front splitter was very close to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 One of the Ford Bold Moves episodes showed a GT500 doing a panic stop on a test track. It appeared to stop very well except for front end nose dive. The front splitter was very close to the ground. But it didn't hit.... see link for video http://www.fordboldmoves.com/episode.aspx?...9a-9ed42da577bd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGT500 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Just don't do a panic stop before any speed bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 With the 'Is it safe' topic title, I thought this was going to be a discussion of The Marathon Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyaddict Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 If your wife knows more about braking distances then you do, then you don't need this car, you need a Pinto & a new wife. I realized after I posted this message that I would get a certain amount of ribbing. I appreciate your joke. I took it the right way. Unfortunately, I can't fit in an pinto or escort. I'm 6' 8". Take care. With the 'Is it safe' topic title, I thought this was going to be a discussion of The Marathon Man. Sorry about that. I chose the title to get people's attention knowing that everyone would think of The Marathon Man. Great movie but pretty disturbing at the same time. I can only watch it every few years becuase it gets me too keyed up. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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