who here has previously owned a cobra (or mustang)...?

theDreamer

Really? How many times are you going to post this BS in every Mustang thread?
It is because Mustang owners wanted it, Ford asked in 2004 before the new retro style started what they wanted, and guess what the people wanted? Yes, IRS will do better in the corners, but Mustang owners like having the solid rear axle.

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Pharmacist

why would anyone like and older outdated and inferior technology compared to better well engineered and modern technology? so that's the mentality of a typical mustang owner

frost

Keeps the cost down? Just a guess, I have no idea.

fullmonty

If it ain't broke don't fix it. And whats your issue with this 'mustang owner mentality'?

Pharmacist

if ppl thought this way we'd all still be driving a ford model t in the 21st century

theDreamer

Actually, the Ford Model T has been proven to be a horrible car with many major flaws. It sold in that time period because it was cheap to the masses.

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Pharmacist

maybe. i have no idea, since i didnt even exist when that was going on. but anyway, it was just a figure of speech, not meant to be taken literally.

Old Chuck

I know I shouldn't bite but it seems as if you have a problem with Mustang owners. The live axle is done because it is cheaper. They made the decision years ago to save money. The solid axle is better in a straight line and there are things that can be done to overcome many of its faults in corners. I did not mean a highly modded mustang with 600 HP against a stock Z. Just a couple grand in shocks and dampers. Many here mod their Z's with exhaust, cai's etc. worth more then a couple grand. You are correct in that Mustangs were designed for straight line however, look at some of the auto X times against the 370Z and you will find that in stock classes without HP increases that the Mustang can hold it own or win against the Z.
You also stated that a Z will beat a Cayman. It should outrun it as it has a bunch more HP(60). Compare HP to HP and the Cayman S should be its comparison. The Z will NOT beat the Cayman S either in a straight line or in the twisties. The Z like the Mustang was built to a price point. We each have cars that we love but I respect everyones' right to drive what they like. We can all pick apart the weakness of others' cars but I would rather embrace the love we all have for cars whatever they are...