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Still Sucking - Time For Suicide Watch?

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Right, because the sucky drivers will suck no matter what in each of the cars, and vice versa.
But, then how does that not set real world conditions for the limitations of most owners who will buy those cars? That might just be the most accurate test ever.
 


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But, then how does that not set real world conditions for the limitations of most owners who will buy those cars? That might just be the most accurate test ever.
I'm not sure but I can tell you that I side-stepped the clutch many a time and tried to either push the shifter through the dash or rip it out of the floor in the numerous 5.0L 5 speed Fords I had in the 80's and 90's. I even converted my '88 Cougar XR7 to a 5 spd when I put the crate motor in it. That particular car surprised quite a few people. I love driving a stick car, but the rush hour traffic in my area sucks a giant.....well....you know......so driving a stick car in that gets really old really fast. I'm so glad that I can work from home now 99% of the time.
 


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Quite right. I place myself in that category. I've never managed faster than a 15 second quarter mile.

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But, then how does that not set real world conditions for the limitations of most owners who will buy those cars? That might just be the most accurate test ever.
More data. Seat time. Seat time. Seat time!!!!
It's too soon to make judgments on these cars head to head. We need real owner cars driven by the actual owners. There are plenty novice and advanced owner operator track hounds as there are magazine drivers or professionals.

After the C8 dyno'd at 1-million horsepower a few months back, I said stop. This is ridiculous. 😂

I have found the best real world tests are from actual owners who own both car models or 2 of 3 as any make bias is then eroded. I have found more real world data in the garage area at a Sebring HPDE, than from any magazine. YT vids are a mixed bag.
 


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All I know is that I need Goldberg to hurry up and deliver my new RE so I can trade it for a GT500 :p:p
 


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All I know is that I need Goldberg to hurry up and deliver my new RE so I can trade it for a GT500 :p:p
Does it come with a trunk full of cash too?
 


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Until one beats me, I’m not buying it.
 


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But, then how does that not set real world conditions for the limitations of most owners who will buy those cars? That might just be the most accurate test ever.
Very accurate.
Kinda reminds me of this. Almost pissed myself the first time I saw it. When I searched for it now, I gotta admit, I almost did it again.
 


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Monty python is the deal. they have kept me from killing people in their day
 


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