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Jan 31, 2011 19:49:55 GMT
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..I'd ruin it by lowering it. Thankfully, other people are just as stupid:  That's low. |
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Seth
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Jan 31, 2011 19:52:34 GMT
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If you lowered an original you might have to call it a GT37.5  |
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Jan 31, 2011 19:53:42 GMT
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I wonder if it is actually 40 inches high again now?
It may not be as good to drive now, If they are that is, can't say I've actually had the pleasure myself... Sat in one, but that's about it, but it looks the tits.
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Jan 31, 2011 20:11:27 GMT
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I wonder if it is actually 40 inches high again now? It may not be as good to drive now, If they are that is, can't say I've actually had the pleasure myself... Sat in one, but that's about it, but it looks the tits. Having had a go in one I can tell you that they're not that nice on normal roads. Terrifying though, without a shadow of a doubt. I love the lowered one though. It'd break your spine and your engine would be ripped out after making contact with the first cat's eye you hit, but still, what a looker. That's dedication. Chris |
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Jan 31, 2011 20:27:02 GMT
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if i had a ford gt it would probably end up like one of these www.wreckedexotics.com/gt40/modified but not in a good way! also it would have to be painted blue and orange ttfn glenn |
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Jan 31, 2011 22:06:15 GMT
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I love it when people dare to modify expensive cars.
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Jan 31, 2011 22:41:51 GMT
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I presume to OP is tongue in cheek, unless we're coming around to modifications that detract from performance = stupidity.
To be honest, that is a pic to advertise the wheels so it may not look as appealing at the more normal height. ADV1 also use some nice photography at times.
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Jan 31, 2011 23:02:40 GMT
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I presume to OP is tongue in cheek, unless we're coming around to modifications that detract from performance = stupidity. The OP was aware that such a lowering job would be detrimental to performance, yes. The OP was also serious about slamming a GT if he had the money to own one...performance isn't everything. |
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Jan 31, 2011 23:16:31 GMT
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Please don't let this become one of those threads.
It's not like even one in a hundred of the worlds supercars are actually thrashed around on a track on a daily basis, and i'd bet it's on adjustable coilovers anyway. Even if it's on bags i think it's alot cooler than all middle aged rich guys who has one just to have it sitting in the garage.
This guy has the balls to make an statement.
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If I had a Ford GTBenzBoy
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This got me thinking - does such a height improvement have to be to the detriment of performance? I mean, surely with the right geometry settings and spring poundage etc you'd get equal performance as well as a better looking, super low car.
OK so you wouldn't be able to navigate any road that isn't glass-smooth, but then if you want practicality you don't get one o' these!
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It could have looked worse ay?
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Sadly hard springs equals less traction, and this particular gt looks a bit low even for most race tracks  |
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If I had a Ford GTRobinxr4i
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A few questions.........
Is it possible to use all of the performance the new GT40 has to offer on the road?
How many new GT40s will ever see a race track?
Is the average new GT40 owner concerned about performance and heritage? or looking cool as you pull up to a casino?
Personally if I had a GT40 I'd lowering it and change the wheel, for these reasons I like this one!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Forget how it goes, just look at it!
Low = awesome. Anything lowered looks better than stock, and thats my bag.
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Sounds soooo good in that vid  I'd break out the nitromors and sandpaper, add a roof rack full of tat, matt black the shiny bits and remove some random trim* * No, but lowness would be on the agenda |
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I presume to OP is tongue in cheek, unless we're coming around to modifications that detract from performance = stupidity. The OP was also serious about slamming a GT if he had the money to own one...performance isn't everything. Personally I'd have far more fun enjoying the drive and not having to worry about damaging anything while going down the road. They don't exactly float down the road when standard. Subjectively looking a bit better would be a distant second. Having a good time is almost everything. |
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low n slow
isnt that the way around here.. lol#
personaly I think it looks awesome, if I had one it would be a miracle, at 6'4 and 20 stone I cant fit in it..
but if I could it would be low n looking similar to that one up top
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I love the lows, not the rims. I'd drive it that low all the time and let the sparks fly as: A, its American so doesn't do corners anyway B, if I can afford the car, I can afford to fix it C, I own a car as low, if not lower and as anyone who runs a properly low car will tell you, you end up spotting the flattest line to drive or using the force! ... at '4 and 20 stone I cant fit in it.. You must look like a pebble only being 4 inches tall! |
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