2012 GTCS, possibly too much car for me to handle...
02-25-2012, 04:41 PM
#31
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Just be careful when taking turns to not give it extra gas cause then you will go into a "drift" and start to slide. Then you must counter-steer but only a little because too much can make you slingshot and spin the other way. If you do practice this, obviously just try it in 1st from a very slow speed so if you lose it, you don't go flying into the curb/tree/wall. Preferably a parking lot.
I have summer 285 rear tires and it felt like skating on pure ice when I give it too much gas in a turn. Must feather the throttle.
Straight line fun aint nearly as bad/scary, especially if you have 10+ inch wide rear wheels like I do (i'm guessing yours are only 8 inches wide? That's the first thing i'd upgrade if I have anything near 400 crank hp). In 1st i'm only giving it 50% throttle so keep wheelspin down, maybe around 70% in 2nd, then 100% in 3rd
I have summer 285 rear tires and it felt like skating on pure ice when I give it too much gas in a turn. Must feather the throttle.
Straight line fun aint nearly as bad/scary, especially if you have 10+ inch wide rear wheels like I do (i'm guessing yours are only 8 inches wide? That's the first thing i'd upgrade if I have anything near 400 crank hp). In 1st i'm only giving it 50% throttle so keep wheelspin down, maybe around 70% in 2nd, then 100% in 3rd
02-25-2012, 09:24 PM
#32
Wow, there were some tense comments made since I last checked this thread. Personally I think if one has the opportunity to get a 30k+ sports car at any age and it is what they want then they should take it and enjoy it. I have said it already but, very nice car. Don't underestimate it but have fun.
02-26-2012, 01:09 AM
#33
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A couple of things...
Haters Gunna Hate.
The raptor is wider by 7 inches each side and the spaces are too small by 2 inches at my school.
And thanks to all the non-haters, ill take it easy on the throttle.
Nevade is in the country of Typo thanks for seeing that
Haters Gunna Hate.
The raptor is wider by 7 inches each side and the spaces are too small by 2 inches at my school.
And thanks to all the non-haters, ill take it easy on the throttle.
Nevade is in the country of Typo thanks for seeing that
02-27-2012, 11:10 AM
#38
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I couldn't drive a truck that large. Similar to SRT10 trucks. I love the more compact Lightnings though.
02-28-2012, 02:06 PM
#39
This is my first official car. In the past I shared a ford raptor with my father but i didn't actually own the car i would just drive it around occasionally. However this thread will just be a log of my stupid misadventures of me getting this primo car as my first.......
P.S. when they handed me the keys the odometer said 16, it now its at 58.2. i have been having little bit of a joy ride.
P.S. when they handed me the keys the odometer said 16, it now its at 58.2. i have been having little bit of a joy ride.
Congratulations on your new Mustang!
My recommendation; enjoy and respect the ride.
If you ever have a question, give me a shout out and I'll be more than happy to assist.Take care!
Noemi
Last edited by FordService; 02-28-2012 at 02:09 PM.
02-29-2012, 12:27 AM
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