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    2010 Shelby GT500

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    Image of RachelSklar RachelSklar
    12:15 PM

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    Isn't a live rear axle kind of an Achilles heel for lesser-performance Mustangs?
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    Image of Wes Siler Wes Siler
    12:36 PM

    @RachelSklar: It's one of those things that everyone talks about, but it doesn't manifest any physical limitations, it just adds character.
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    09:18 AM

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    Not to be morbid, but when 'ol Shelby goes to the great racetrack in the sky, what will happen to Shelby cars? I like the GT500 strictly for performance sake, I could care less about it being a collectible or worth money in the future. When you buy a car, your first priority should not be to make money down the line. I really doubt these cars will be worth so much in the future because of the name. The older cars, yes, not the newer ones.
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    Image of BigHarv BigHarv
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    A car reviewer actually mentioning that you shouldn't use even a hand's free phone in a car? It's a bold new day.
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/19/09

    @BigHarv: If it's anything like the last GT500, the noise in the cabin should be enough to convince you not to answer the phone.
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    If it were priced relatively to the price of, say, a '68 GT500. I might be interested.
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500

    I still don't like the grouper-mouth grille on the Shelby. Does it really need the massive front openings and the bulked-up hood? Also, any true Shelby Mustang (at least after '66) should have wide taillights.
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    09:15 AM

    @tonyola: I love the grill on the Shelby, I wish the regular GT would get it as well.
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    Image of skaycog was here skaycog was here
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    Oooooh, aaaaah! If I can't have a Ford GT, I'll have this. Well, I can't have a Ford GT, and I can't have this. But I can dream.
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    Image of OA 5599 OA 5599
    11/19/09

    @skaycog.2000: It seems like a lot of Ford GT owners tend to buy these cars then total them before the first payment comes due.

    It might be expensive to get insurance after this, though, so it's a stunt you might only be able to pull off once. But you could have loads of fun for 29 days...
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    11/19/09


    @skaycog.2000: Why not dream of both? I do.
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    Image of skaycog was here skaycog was here
    11/19/09

    @OA 5599: Fun for 29 days....that sounds like a plan.
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    Image of skaycog was here skaycog was here
    11/19/09

    @FTGDWolverineEdition'09: You are something else. You have made my heart race two days in a row. Thank you!
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    Image of bmoreDLJ bmoreDLJ
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    Did you put it on a dyno? 'Cuz 500 sounds a bit...round.
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    Image of Wes Siler Wes Siler
    11/19/09

    @bmoreDLJ: 500's just the name, it makes 540 at the crank. Plenty of people have verified this, just ask google.
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    11/19/09

    @bmoreDLJ: I don't think the numbers on the nameplate of a Shelby Mustang have ever referred to anything. Legend has it that when coming up with the name for the GT350, Shelby told someone to walk to some point and count the steps, and rounded from there (or something like that).
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    Image of mr_dude mr_dude
    11/19/09

    @Maymar: Named a car based on steps walked? Irony is a cruel mistress.
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    11/19/09

    @mr_dude: Well, it'd make a hell of a lot more sense if it were French, or British, or Italian.
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    Image of mr_dude mr_dude
    11/19/09

    @Maymar: What's French, British, and Italian for 'osnap'?
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/19/09

    @Wes Siler: I would guess Ford is pretty careful about hp claims after the debacle on the original SVT Cobra.
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    Image of Heavern2 Heavern2
    11/19/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Can you please tell me about this debacle?
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    09:46 AM

    @Heavern2: IIRC, Car and Driver found that one of their test cars wasn't producing the claimed output. I think there was a recall and some litigation.

    #tips
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    Me want. I am sure the regular 2011 GT with track pack would be more than enough but I've always liked SVT products. Of course, it would be a big step up from my lil' SVTF I currently drive.
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    Image of mr_dude mr_dude
    11/19/09

    In reply to 2010 Shelby GT500
    That's right ladies, Wes needs STM to keep his rear end under control.
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    Image of Jimal is a non-attorney spokesperson Jimal is a non-attorney spokesperson
    11/09/09

    In reply to VIDEO: Shelby Cobra Flips At VIR
    This is whath happens when you put a soft compound racing tire on a car that isn't set up for it. Physics is a harsh mistress. #shelbycobra
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    11/09/09

    In reply to VIDEO: Shelby Cobra Flips At VIR
    Yikes! Maybe the suspension is too soft, and tires too sticky? #shelbycobra
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/09/09

    In reply to VIDEO: Shelby Cobra Flips At VIR
    Ouch! Cobra's have a reputation for biting back. #shelbycobra
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    Image of CBR600F4i CBR600F4i
    11/09/09

    In reply to VIDEO: Shelby Cobra Flips At VIR
    Looks like a mis-shift...locked rears...car rotated...wheel caught edge of track and wheee!! #shelbycobra
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    Image of RandomArt RandomArt
    11/09/09

    In reply to VIDEO: Shelby Cobra Flips At VIR
    It happens. Crazy, but it happens. #shelbycobra
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    Image of weatherman weatherman
    11/09/09

    In reply to VIDEO: Shelby Cobra Flips At VIR
    He caught an edge. Same thing happens to me every time I get on a snowboard, with the same predictable (if less dire) consequences. #shelbycobra
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    Image of lilwillie lilwillie
    11/09/09

    @weatherman:

    Good call and spot on. His spin and momentum took him over. I wonder if a small change in the track also helped?

    Regardless, that speed and a spin with sticky tires, see ya. #shelbycobra
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    Image of beercheck beercheck
    11/09/09

    @lilwillie: Sticky tires, or did he maybe cut a tire and have the rim dig in? #shelbycobra
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    Image of lilwillie lilwillie
    11/09/09

    @beercheck: That is a strong possibility. Or even a sidewall fold from the force of the spin?

    Whichever it is, tough luck and I feel for the guy. #shelbycobra
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/09/09

    @lilwillie: If it were purely cetrifugal force, you'd expect it to flip early in the spin. You can't see anything on the video, but I'd bet there's a tripping event that can't be seen. Could be a suspension or tire failure. Until I see better evidence, I still think there's no such thing as an untripped rollover on smooth pavement. #shelbycobra
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    Image of fuzzylollipop fuzzylollipop
    11/09/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: There is no such thing as "Centrifugal Force" see - [xkcd.com] #shelbycobra
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/09/09

    @fuzzylollipop: I love that. #shelbycobra
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    11/09/09

    @fuzzylollipop: Centripedal? #shelbycobra
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    Image of lilwillie lilwillie
    11/09/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told:

    With a name like "snapoversteer" I will take your explanation as the bible on the subject. :) #shelbycobra
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/09/09

    @lilwillie: I have run a couple of my own trials. After one such excursion, an instructor was heard to remark, "That was terrible. Really nothing right about it at all." #shelbycobra
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