devious_stang Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 267K Mclaren MP4-12C 1:34.5.... 400K+ Lambo aventador.....1:35.4 hmmm 107K 2013 GTR BE, it did a 1:36.3....very impressive 63K GT500....1:38.7 pretty awesome considering the contenders 108K C63 Black....1:38.9 ( looks like a damn GT2 car) 57K ZL1....1:39.2.....pretty damn good on this list of cars 124K porsche( handling monster, with outdated looks IMO)...1:39.3 beat by the zl1....wow 133K XKR-S 1:42.9....very hard to drive apparently, shocking 28K subaru ( about what it costs for a brake job on the Lambo ) 1:51.3; LFA would have been more appropriate in this slot decided to just post the times here. For arguments sake I guess....considering the competition (besides the subaru ) the GT500 and zl1 did pretty damn well. Pobst prefers V8's that make you work just a lil, his comments eluded to him not exactly feeling connected to the mclaren and GTR. He loved the GT500, Lambo, Merc and zl1...even the BRZ all in all pretty good stuff, I rather just watch him drive and give commentary than to later read to stupid editors and why they decide to choose one over the other....what have we learned here>? sometimes driving a super expensive car does not always mean its better link to videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MotorTrend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Pants Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Pretty darn impressive for the GT500 and ZL1! You are correct about the editors. Some of the videos I have seen, Probst will give some really insightful commentary and then the host/editor will say completely the opposite. How big of a role do you think the hard numbers will actually play? I'm not sure what criteria they use to decide this contest, but it seems crazy comparing a 28k car to a 400k car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yes, Randy Pobst is a well known talented pro test driver. Listen to what he has to say about a car he is testing and you have a very valuable, honest opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackonblack Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 267K Mclaren MP4-12C 1:34.5.... 400K+ Lambo aventador.....1:35.4 hmmm 107K 2013 GTR BE, it did a 1:36.3....very impressive 63K GT500....1:38.7 pretty awesome considering the contenders 108K C63 Black....1:38.9 ( looks like a damn GT2 car) 57K ZL1....1:39.2.....pretty damn good on this list of cars 124K porsche( handling monster, with outdated looks IMO)...1:39.3 beat by the zl1....wow 133K XKR-S 1:42.9....very hard to drive apparently, shocking 28K subaru ( about what it costs for a brake job on the Lambo ) 1:51.3; LFA would have been more appropriate in this slot decided to just post the times here. For arguments sake I guess....considering the competition (besides the subaru ) the GT500 and zl1 did pretty damn well. Pobst prefers V8's that make you work just a lil, his comments eluded to him not exactly feeling connected to the mclaren and GTR. He loved the GT500, Lambo, Merc and zl1...even the BRZ all in all pretty good stuff, I rather just watch him drive and give commentary than to later read to stupid editors and why they decide to choose one over the other....what have we learned here>? sometimes driving a super expensive car does not always mean its better link to videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MotorTrend But the entire rub on the GT500 was that the ZL1 beat it on the track and that the GT500 was just a straight line beast. Seems things have changed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think hes going to choose the mclaren or the mercedes c63. I am leaning towards the mercedes because Randy is so obsessed about braking confidence. Its almost his number 1 criteria of any track car. Give how he had no complaints about the c63s brakes and like the steering and balance, I'm sure he will pick that as his favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 But the entire rub on the GT500 was that the ZL1 beat it on the track and that the GT500 was just a straight line beast. Seems things have changed... I like it when you post because I get to see the picture of your beautiful color combination GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I like it when you post because I get to see the picture of your beautiful color combination GT500 X 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I like it when you post because I get to see the picture of your beautiful color combination GT500 I guess I need to update my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackonblack Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I guess I need to update my signature. We all have beautiful rides...need to take some new pictures with the new LED fogs - I like 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 So the porsche was number one and the shelby was 7th? I knew they would pick the camaro over it because of the damn brakes. They even said they like our car more on the street and back roads then the camaro. Knew the lambo would be dead last. Shocked to see the mclaren at 5th, it should have been first followed by the c63 and then the porsche IMO. The BRZ should have been 9th IMO because its a POS that shouldn't belong in that list even. I rather drive a v6 around canyons with more power than a 200 HP subie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 We all have beautiful rides...need to take some new pictures with the new LED fogs - I like 'em I think I might shrink this picture down a little and place it in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackonblack Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I think I might shrink this picture down a little and place it in my signature. Very good choice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Very good choice.... How is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Looks Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackonblack Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 How is that? Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Green Pants Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do you guys think the GT500 could have beaten the GTR to the 1/2 mile. I wish the race was longer. I would love to drive any of those cars in that race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I guess I need to update my signature. That's a good picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do you guys think the GT500 could have beaten the GTR to the 1/2 mile. I wish the race was longer. I would love to drive any of those cars in that race. There is a video on youtube showing a 13 shelby beating a 13 GTR to 140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 There is a video on youtube showing a 13 shelby beating a 13 GTR to 140 link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Perfect! That's a good picture! Thank you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroescence Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 link! http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNEKMO-EfkXk&ei=4sI3ULf1H6KRiAKFrYH4DA&usg=AFQjCNFz48eb8SdqVnQeJHS4ZYHTD8aQLg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Obviously good from a 40 roll...but with the tall gearing and power to only 2 of the 4 wheels, the Shelby gives up so much from the line. I wonder what would happen from the line to the 1/2 mile (like Green Pants said)? I would also like to see a '13 Shelby with 3.73's run a GTR from the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 http://www.google.co...eJHS4ZYHTD8aQLg Amazing. Except for take off (4 wheel drive!) the Shelby is no match for the GTR. This engine is KING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroescence Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 These 13 GT500's are monsters, and are cosiderably cheaper than the 13 GTR. Also rode in a 13 GTR recently and it's basically a race car. Loud in the cab and not motor loud, noise and suspension vibration is rediculous. Crappy daily driver if you ask me. Doesn't mean I don't want one. It's a marvel of engineering. I love them, I just love my American beast more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 These 13 GT500's are monsters, and are cosiderably cheaper than the 13 GTR. Also rode in a 13 GTR recently and it's basically a race car. Loud in the cab and not motor loud, noise and suspension vibration is rediculous. Crappy daily driver if you ask me. Doesn't mean I don't want one. It's a marvel of engineering. I love them, I just love my American beast more. You felt vibration and noise? I didn't notice any of that on the 2011 I drove. Plus it was way quieter than our 13s. Maybe they changed some important stuff when they did those suspension changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Obviously good from a 40 roll...but with the tall gearing and power to only 2 of the 4 wheels, the Shelby gives up so much from the line. I wonder what would happen from the line to the 1/2 mile (like Green Pants said)? I would also like to see a '13 Shelby with 3.73's run a GTR from the line. With 3.73s and the same stock rubber you'd just get more wheel spin making the car slower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 With 3.73s and the same stock rubber you'd just get more wheel spin making the car slower. Not necessarily...I've seen plenty of good drivers that know how to launch heavily modded '10-'12 GT500's do it well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Do you guys think the GT500 could have beaten the GTR to the 1/2 mile. I wish the race was longer. I would love to drive any of those cars in that race. Yes it would have...just look at tthe times and mph...the only thing that saved the GT-R from being 4th is the AWD..the GT500 was almost 2 mph faster crossing the line so had they have went on to a half mile or a full mile there's no dought that the GT500 would have beaten the GT-R...they should have had the ZR1 Vette at that race and the new Viper..What the hay was the Subie doing there anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Not necessarily...I've seen plenty of good drivers that know how to launch heavily modded '10-'12 GT500's do it well... On stock tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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