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Actually, the Mustang gets the nod under braking. And I still stand by my balance comment. The Z has a lot of understeer, the Mustang is very neutral. But the

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Actually, the Mustang gets the nod under braking. And I still stand by my balance comment. The Z has a lot of understeer, the Mustang is very neutral. But the Z has more lateral grip and stock-for-stock it's suspension keeps up with quick directional changes a bit better than the Mustang.

Oh and the Z has a better feel.
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Actually, the Mustang gets the nod under braking. And I still stand by my balance comment. The Z has a lot of understeer, the Mustang is very neutral. But the Z has more lateral grip and stock-for-stock it's suspension keeps up with quick directional changes a bit better than the Mustang.
Hey Steve, does the 5.0 back end jump a little sideways (like my Z) over some bumps or does it track straighter?
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Hey Steve, does the 5.0 back end jump a little sideways (like my Z) over some bumps or does it track straighter?
Feels pretty similar to the Z over rough roads, which is surprising because you'd expect the live axle to kick you all over the place.

The only sports car I've driven that doesn't do this is the Cayman S. That sucker stays planted.
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Feels pretty similar to the Z over rough roads, which is surprising because you'd expect the live axle to kick you all over the place.

The only sports car I've driven that doesn't do this is the Cayman S. That sucker stays planted.
Agree on the Cayman. The 911 is the same way, I drove one a couple of years ago. And the Ford engineers definitely sprinkled some Unicorn Dust on that rear axle over the past few years, it truly is amazing.
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Agree on the Cayman. The 911 is the same way, I drove one a couple of years ago. And the Ford engineers definitely sprinkled some Unicorn Dust on that rear axle over the past few years, it truly is amazing.
Yup, my '03 GT had the "hospital hop" any time I was cornering over rough pavement.
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Yup, my '03 GT had the "hospital hop" any time I was cornering over rough pavement.
+1 Fords live rear has come along way.
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+1 Fords live rear has come along way.
Agree...I've found no limitations or compromises yet. My last three cars were the 370Z, '08 Corvette, and a '00 Porsche Boxster. I'm not disappointed with the GT at all...
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