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Old 04-21-2007, 08:49 PM
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i keep hearing that the v6 handling is better than the GT i havent driven a GT yet but i know how my car handles and im wondering if the 6er is better than the GT and why?
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:49 PM
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Default RE: V6 vs GT ?

one of the factors that the v6 is a better handler is the power to weight ratio. the gt is good, a better handler than the previous gt's, but it's strength is going in a straight line.
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Old 04-22-2007, 02:47 AM
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i completely disagree, i have v6 with no faults in suspension sway bars or anything of the sorts and i have driven a stock gt, the gt is much better handling wise i believe, the v6 is lighter blah blah but all the suspension in the gt and such is waayyy better than wut is put in the v6, look it up ull see
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Old 04-22-2007, 03:04 AM
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A stock GT will out handle a stock V6. The suspension is better. A modified (suspension)V6 will out handle a GT due to lesser weight (not a lot but some) and better weight distribution. Without additonal power however, the GT will easily catch up on the straight-a-ways.
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Old 04-22-2007, 03:19 AM
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well put Poleac
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Old 04-22-2007, 09:41 AM
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rear springs are the same (GT /V6)
GT front spring ratesare different because of the extra vehicle weight
Front sway bars are a different diameter

GT has front and rear sway bars
05-06 V6 (non pony package) has only a front sway (small diameter)
05-06 V6 (with pony package) has small diameter front sway and GT rear sway bar

05-06 GT / V6 verts have different spring rates front and rear

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Old 04-23-2007, 11:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: GrayPony

rear springs are the same (GT /V6)
GT front spring ratesare different because of the extra vehicle weight
Front sway bars are a different diameter

GT has front and rear sway bars
05-06 V6 (non pony package) has only a front sway (small diameter)
05-06 V6 (with pony package) has small diameter front sway and GT rear sway bar

05-06 GT / V6 verts have different spring rates front and rear

How about the '07 Pony package, what does it have ?
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:06 PM
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It really should not handle all that different... Put a sway bay are on the rear of a v6 and it will take turns the same way. It just wont accelerate out of them the same way.
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:10 PM
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How about the '07 Pony package, what does it have ?
You purchased an optional package on your car but you didn't ask or look at the window sticker to see what it included?
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:39 PM
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ORIGINAL: SilversurferV6

i completely disagree, i have v6 with no faults in suspension sway bars or anything of the sorts and i have driven a stock gt, the gt is much better handling wise i believe, the v6 is lighter blah blah but all the suspension in the gt and such is waayyy better than wut is put in the v6, look it up ull see
i have an 06 v6 with the pony package and i've driven a stock gt. Seems VERY close handling wise. first of all the suspension stuff helps alot, but also the stock tires are just ****. the pirrellis that come with the pony package (and the gt) help out alot.
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