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Old 09-27-2013, 12:43 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT View Post
I don't think it is a dumb comparison, I do think it's kind of silly that a lot of people are gloating over the results. ..

it's a totally redesigned sports car with performance technology that far exceeds the motor with adjustable shocks on a log axle found in the GT500.

The Corvette was supposed to (and did) beat the Shelby in everything but straight lines. Why did anyone expect anything different?
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Originally Posted by calebparkin3 View Post
THIS!!! the Gloating that I hear from the Vette guys and the GM nut huggers is very annoying! I mean did anyone expect the Vette to not out handle the GT500?
Yeah, you're both right: asking the GT500 to compete with ZL1 or the Vette is like asking a weightlifter to run a triathlon.
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