ForceFedIntegra said:
you answered your own question...
since hes lighter he has a better power to weight ratio. AWD adds another aspect.
so he is not modded, my friend has a lightly modded evo and runs low 11's, so if he was modded, than he would have beat you by alot more than he did.
and an STi is even faster... so i seriously doubt you can hang with an STi, unless they werent racing.
Allright, this is getting deep, and I have to put on my hip waders......
AWD add ONLY on take off traction, and cornering traction. AWD does not, in itself make a fast car (in a straight line anyway.) It helps launch time b/c it's VERY difficult to "sit 'n' spin" on take off. This makes the 0-60 much better. After that, the STi is still a 13second car(low), so is the EVO(mid), SO IS THE 05GT (mid again).
There is no way that your buddies EVO is only lightly modded and pulling 11's. He has more than he's telling you about. Extra boost, whatever... They are a mid 13 second car!!!! This is a FACT. Mitsubishi will back that up themselves.
STi's ARE faster!!!!! Yes, I know. Have you EVER seen an IMPORT driver that didn't try to prove his superiority??????? Please.... I didn't run him from a stop, he pulled up next to me at around 40mph and gunned it, so did I, and yes, my stock GT hung right with him. The STi's strength is from 0-60, the GT is quick there, but not as much. From 40mph though, that's another story, that's about where the powerband for the GT kicks in. Also, the 1/4 mile is just edged slightly toward the STi, so if you're a better driver than him, you will have a chance. That's not saying that many, or most 05GT's won't get served up on a platter, though.
I'm not doubting that the EVO is fast. I'm saying that the EVO is a driver's race for the 05 GT. If you doubt that, than you probably have not driven an 05GT and are basing your opinion from previous year's Mustangs.
Keep in mind the 05GT's performance matches (the 03 Mach 1), or beats all but the Superchaged Cobras (01,03,04). It's faster than the 95 Cobra R.
It does this in a HEAVIER body than the "beloved" Fox body. I do love the Fox body, by the way. It certainly has a better ride, and driving experience than previous models. It corners better. I feel like it stops better.
In other words, some are not giving the 05 a fair shake. This Mustang is by far one of the best designs put on the road with a pony on the front grille, ever.
I hate "nerd racing" but the numbers on average, PLAIN AS DAY, back this up. Don't just take my link I provided earlier. Do some "google" research.
Get your facts straight. Check all the car magazines. If you find results to counter my claims, post them. I'll admit being wrong, if I am. All of this "I think this or that.." is just opinion, and everybody has an _____ as well.
05GTCB, Cops are good "tactical" drivers, but then there are people who streetrace Every night..... I think they will have the upper hand in a simple drag race... I stick by him having mods, but from a stop he's quicker in the short run than you.