Evan Smith on 2013 GT500 traction....

[Zabo]

Originally Posted by eolson

Speaking of which, what's the deal with that mid sized Pontiac with the giant bat mobile boomerang rear spoiler. When I first saw it from a distance, I thought the driver had left their trunk open. What an ugly freakin' car. Erik

Huh? Are you talking the car in my signature or this:



^That, is Pontiac trying to emulate the 4th gen high wing spoiler from the Trans Am. On a G6 Coupe. Like Chevy putting haunches and rear quad lights on a Malibu to emulate the Cama-



AWWWWW DAMNIT! GM!

[Nessal]

Factory two-step? AWESOMEEEEEE

[eolson]

Yes, the Pontiac's spoiler is so alien to that car, it is still disconcerting to me. Now the 2008 Pontiac G8 fit out properly was a great looking car, really nice.
That's the kinda crap the American car companies were doing over and over again from 1974 till 2003 basically. Then with a few exceptions, the cars now look very updated and appropriate in general.
I find it laughable that these people in the forum argue about the difference in looks between the 5-6 best looking American Muscle cars/Sports cars since 1973.

To me, 2004 and after Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Chargers, G8s, all look great when fit out with options. Not to mention the European cars and Super cars and looking forward to the new Viper. Erik

[Shurenuff]

Originally Posted by Number 3

I think the 2012 GT500 only has 285 width tires. Easy to burn them to the rim with out torque management. Anyone see if Ford announced wider rubber or the 2013?

The 2013 still has the same 285 rubber. The traction improvements will have to come from the new suspension and launch control. We'll see how it fairs.

[proxemics]

Originally Posted by TheReaper

I agree......

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[tooslow]

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

The 2013 still has the same 285 rubber. The traction improvements will have to come from the new suspension and launch control. We'll see how it fairs.

Same width, different tires.