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Old 01-29-23, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Just remember what I told you about that snappy back end
He has cup2s and that version is controllable if you are used to V8 levels of power lol! In the warm those things are insane.
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Old 01-29-23, 05:42 PM
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Comes with a warranty.....a good starting point if you want to have an 1000hp car. These will get you to about 800 wheel if you make some other small changes.

https://www.roushperformance.com/202...SAAEgLRbfD_BwE
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Originally Posted by Striker223
He has cup2s and that version is controllable if you are used to V8 levels of power lol! In the warm those things are insane.
I had a 2019 GT rental, don't remember the tires (probably not cup2's), I almost lost my ****** on a right turn! I grannied it until I got used to the power
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Congrats! That one is a beaut!!
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
I had a 2019 GT rental, don't remember the tires (probably not cup2's), I almost lost my ****** on a right turn! I grannied it until I got used to the power
Oh rentals are junk. They have really cheap suspension, tiny and cheap tires, and no magnaride or good brakes lol! The definition of too much engine for the car, kinda like the KIA stinger V6 unless you option it all the way.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Thanks all.

So far I’m driving like a Grandpa because the Handling pack comes with Cup 2 tires which are not ideal for street driving especially in cold weather.
Congrats!! Magneride is truly a wonder.
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Originally Posted by geko29
Nah, NOS is temporary. A roots-style supercharger is there all the time.
Hell yeah, why not. lol
I love the whine of a super charger.

Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Just remember what I told you about that snappy back end
Amirza, were you drifting?
Or the back wheels broke loose and back end of car swung sideways uncontrollable.

I bet that can make someone check their drawers... lol

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He has cup2s and that version is controllable if you are used to V8 levels of power lol! In the warm those things are insane.
Not sure what Cups2's are or why they are good, might have to look that up unless someone has the info.

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Congrats!! Magneride is truly a wonder.
Never heard of it, had to look this one up and have to say the concept and design is brilliant.

One correction on the video, there is nothing that is instantaneous but I can be ok with it tho cuz were talking small time intervals aka microseconds.
A small but imprtant distinction cuz nothing is truly instantaneous, technically. lol

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Originally Posted by Striker223
Oh rentals are junk. They have really cheap suspension, tiny and cheap tires, and no magnaride or good brakes lol! The definition of too much engine for the car, kinda like the KIA stinger V6 unless you option it all the way.
Yeah, too much engine was an understatement. But I figured out the dynamics and on wet roads I just took it easy
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Congratulations! Love the color. And everything else too.
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RNM - i hope you do get it. not a fan of custom ordering a car and then not buying unless something decidedly wrong. anyway, 3 months in a train yard is nothing. probably had the plastic on it anyway.

i'm sure the car will be an absolute blast to drive. you could always get some more appropriate tires (and maybe inexpensive wheels) for winter use.

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I checked on some other cars that I’m still waiting on and they will not be coming any time soon if ever.
you custom ordered multiple vehicles?

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Congrats!! Magneride is truly a wonder.
yeah, courtesy of gm.

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Congratulations! Love the color. And everything else too.

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
RNM - i hope you do get it. not a fan of custom ordering a car and then not buying unless something decidedly wrong. anyway, 3 months in a train yard is nothing. probably had the plastic on it anyway.

i'm sure the car will be an absolute blast to drive. you could always get some more appropriate tires (and maybe inexpensive wheels) for winter use.



you custom ordered multiple vehicles?



yeah, courtesy of gm.



Thanks I picked it up on Saturday.

I’m on waitlist on multiple vehicles - so they are not “ordered” just build submitted it. I actually submitted order for 2023 Mach 1 as well as a backup if this one was damaged, will see if it gets built. Dealer didn’t want to cancel the order.
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Congrats! Love the color, the wheels, the stripes - everything is just as it should be. And I gotta love a good V8 sound. I have been tempted to go look at Mustang GTs, etc. multiple times for that reason alone. Enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by Margate330
[size=33px]Not sure what Cups2's are or why they are good, might have to look that up unless someone has the info.[/size]
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s are super sticky tires best used for the track and are NOT good for street driving. They only come with the Handling Package and are very wide 305f / 315r. Most ppl change them out for PS4S which is what i plan to do eventually.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Congrats! Love the color, the wheels, the stripes - everything is just as it should be. And I gotta love a good V8 sound. I have been tempted to go look at Mustang GTs, etc. multiple times for that reason alone. Enjoy it!
Thanks! - Definitely check out the Mach 1 as it gets a lot of pieces from GT500 and GT350 which makes the exhaust sound very unique and I HIGHLY recommend the Tremec which is only on Mach 1.

The new 2024 Dark Horse will get these same bits to make it special over the GT. I’m sure it will be even better as it will have 500hp and more tech etc. I’m just not crazy about the new design.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Thanks! - Definitely check out the Mach 1 as it gets a lot of pieces from GT500 and GT350 which makes the exhaust sound very unique and I HIGHLY recommend the Tremec which is only on Mach 1.

The new 2024 Dark Horse will get these same bits to make it special over the GT. I’m sure it will be even better as it will have 500hp and more tech etc. I’m just not crazy about the new design.
So how's it driving so far?

I imagine it's cold up there and maybe snowing.
Will you be driving this car all weather?
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