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Originally Posted by racepar1

I'm a mechanic for a living, I drive all kinds of cars

You change oil and check brakes - doesn't make you an expect and driving a 5.0 around the block isn't "driving a 5.0".

Originally Posted by racepar1

Steering feel and response is one of the most important aspects of a sportscar.

...and?

Originally Posted by racepar1

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Sorry, it's inferior and there is no valid argument against that. It's especially inferior because it has a panhard bar. Your roll center with a panhard bar raises when the car rolls one direction and drops when the car rolls the other. An inconsistent roll center is never desirable. If Ford really wanted to make the BEST SLA setup they could they would have a watts link. Yes, I know more about solid axles than you as well... .

.....yawnzzzzzzz. It out handles it's IRS rivals. No Fucks Given.

Originally Posted by racepar1

If you're going to be all gaga over a differential shouldn't it be a Ford 9"? Most drag guys toss that 8.8 shit in the trash for the 9"...

Once again, so what.

Originally Posted by racepar1

The M3 is HARDLY the epitome of performance cars. It is a valid comparison against the mustang though since they are both supposedly "sports sedans".

Actually it is. It is having your cake and eating it too. For the last 20 years people have raved about how you can have a dynamic, crisp high performance car with amazing driver feed back, excellent power and great fuel economy... while not having to sacrifice ride comfort, interior space or luxury comforts.

Originally Posted by racepar1

Neither the S197 or the Boss 302 are standard production models.

S197 is the chassis code for the +2005 Mustang.

A Boss 302 is readily available and is only $42k. That's half the price of an M3.

Originally Posted by racepar1

They are special models and pretty damned expensive. I would bet that if BMW put out a special edition M3 the results would be quite different.

M3 already is a "special package" and it starts at $60,000.

Originally Posted by racepar1

Most enthusiasts care very deeply about how well the seats hold them in.

And those "enthusiasts" buy aftermarket seats.

Tried the Boss 302 seats? (avail. for ~ $3,000)



or Cobra Seats

Originally Posted by racepar1

What kind of a weirdo would swap Bride's into a Ford???

Insecure?

Originally Posted by racepar1

I like light nimble cars. I don't even like any of the cars on your little list there. You probably shouldn't be telling people what's their favorite if you don't actually know what that is.

Then go buy a Miata.

Originally Posted by racepar1

I HATE mustangs. I see no similarity between the Mustang and the 240...

So you irrationally hate something and thus are unable to understand how the 240sx and RWD Celicas are it's Japanese cousins.