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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Since I autocross I'm going to say handling is my top priority right now. But then again... I wanna go fast!
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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If you own a 99-04 Mustang you know that when you go around a curve and your girlfriends with you you might end up getting road head.

our seat suck lol so i pick speed!
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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both......thats why I love mustangs[8D]



Actually that is kind of true, they have such a huge aftermarket which also includes suspension/handleing components


I have enough hp in my car now, now I am trying to make it handle decently and I would actually like to try auto crossing it this year, I have never seen a v8 car at the track here autocross
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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The FWD handles better
Is that why all serious performance cars are RWD or AWD?
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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The FWD handles better
Is that why all serious performance cars are RWD or AWD?
Yes. Those bastards always have it backwards...[&:]
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Acceleration, Cornering and Braking. I have a V6, so I'm not even going to bother with trying to gain high HP numbers, 1/4 mile times and high top speed. I'm just not interested in that.
I like things like broad tq curves, throttle response, high gear ratios, stiff (but not too stiff for street) suspension and strong stopping ability.

...and about the FWD handling better:drive a FWD car and a RWD car at or close tothe limits of its tire's traction through a corner and see which one handles better. Generally, it'll be the RWD car. The FWD's front tires will be so overloaded with having to do all the accel/cornering/braking work.
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Speed or Handling, I want both.

Thats why I have a Mach and a Miata.......andkinda wish I had of just bought an STI.

Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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srt-4 ftw in the straights
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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I dont get the FWD handles better part
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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^^^^ i think it was joke



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