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Old 02-23-2012, 02:48 PM
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Depends on the Roush... Sport version is basically a bodykit and you work your way up from there with stage 1,2 and 3.. then theres a couple other models I have no clue about. A roadster I think and one made for the track.
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Old 02-23-2012, 02:51 PM
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This makes it easier...

http://www.roushperformance.com/vehicles/archive.html
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Old 02-23-2012, 02:53 PM
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it was a mostly twisty track, the boss excels here. you'd need larger straights for the extra horse power to close the gap.
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:53 PM
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need more details on the roush.

what year? any suspension kit?, what tires? etc
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy13186
I thought roush did put a different suspension setup on their cars?

a factor that could have made a difference was type of tires, not sure if they used the same type on each car. Could make a big difference.
I agree.
Stage 3 is where they have the car with all the goodies, suspension and all.
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Old 02-23-2012, 05:01 PM
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I was really looking forward to this episode. The only decent segment was the boss vs roush. If they wanted to compare the 3 muscle cars (5.0, Camaro SS, and Challenger SRT8) then they should have executed solid tests like straight line, track and breaking and not some f*$k a@# cone course while strapped to a electromagnetic TENS unit. I really wanted to see the true difference of the 2012 muscle car line-up. However, Tanner drifting around that corner in the Utah desert was absolutely sick!
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Old 02-23-2012, 10:06 PM
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It wasn't a surprise to me, the track is really twisty. I thought it was shameful that they lost the race against the horses... Tanner needs to stop trying to be cool.
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Old 02-23-2012, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by yankeehick5.0
I was really looking forward to this episode. The only decent segment was the boss vs roush. If they wanted to compare the 3 muscle cars (5.0, Camaro SS, and Challenger SRT8) then they should have executed solid tests like straight line, track and breaking and not some f*$k a@# cone course while strapped to a electromagnetic TENS unit. I really wanted to see the true difference of the 2012 muscle car line-up. However, Tanner drifting around that corner in the Utah desert was absolutely sick!
Mustang and Camaro = Pony Cars, Challenger = Muscle car. The Boss 302 (new and classic) and pretty much all modern GT's have gained a lot of notoriety on the road course and to be honest drag races are not entertaining to watch which explains why it's not on a show designed for entertainment. I would rather see tests around a skid pad, autocross course (some f*$k a@# cone course) and road course than a 1/4 mile test.

As for needing trick and built suspension to participate on a roadcourse, hardly. A stock 2005+ GT handles quite well on a roadcourse in stock trim. It's biggest limiting factor is the tires and that is true for a drag race too.
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Old 02-24-2012, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy13186
need more details on the roush.

what year? any suspension kit?, what tires? etc
It was a 2012 Roush RS3. These do have the Roush upgraded suspension and come with Cooper RS3 tires.
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Old 02-24-2012, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Derf00
You talking about BBC America Top Gear or Top Gear America? I can't stand Top Gear America with Tanner. I like Tanner but the few times i stopped to watch the show for a few mintues, the chemistry was forced and they tried to make it too much like BBC America Top Gear.
I like Tanner too, he is an awesome driver. But, I also can't stand Top Gear America. It's poorly done compared to the BBC guys.

Anyone have a video link? I'd like to watch this episode and this episode only.
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