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Does it feel much different between the two, i understand it's literally the same car with just a few tweeks, but does it feel different? I recently got a 16 gt350 and seeing the R kinda makes me regret not maybe waiting.
I owned a 2017 GT350R for over a year that I tracked regularly and I drove a regular GT350 on the track at the Utah Motorsport Park during the Ford Performance Racing School. The difference is very noticeable on the track especially in terms of rigidity and weight transfers, and not just because of the better tires. However if only take yours to the track occasionally I doubt you will feel major differences between the two.Does it feel much different between the two, i understand it's literally the same car with just a few tweeks, but does it feel different? I recently got a 16 gt350 and seeing the R kinda makes me regret not maybe waiting.
Boy that got off topic,Does it feel much different between the two, i understand it's literally the same car with just a few tweeks, but does it feel different? I recently got a 16 gt350 and seeing the R kinda makes me regret not maybe waiting.
I personally never cared about straight line stats for the R, since those are just the product of reduced curb weight like you mentioned. In reality, all those extra bits are designed to work together to increase rigidity and to facilitate/smooth high speed weight transfers and they do end up changing the driving dynamics of the car by a noticeable amount when driven at or near its limits.Boy that got off topic,
An R has the same engine Perfomance as Regular. Extra is for Carbon Fiber Wheels (fraction of the wieght of Reg Alloys), Areo Package (front and rear wings) and slight suspension tuning. Wheels are the biggest thing and are measurable in reduced 1/4 mile times (documented).
Well, I does feel special mostly because you are aware that you are driving a rare car. I live in Los Angeles - big city with big money - and so far I have one seen one other R in the "wild". It is a car that attract a lot of attention and turns a lot of heads but I think that I was driving a "regular" GT350 the effect would have been the same, especially on people that are not expertsI understand track is a difference that is noticeable. I haven't been home just yet to drive mine and its a regular gt350. But i'm ahlong about that special feel getting into it. Like the difference between getting in a honda civic hatch back in great shape vs getting into a classic 69 shelby in mint condition type difference. Like i said, i know literally the difference appearance wise is minimum, and the motor is the same etc etc, guess it's just a collector thing but it bugs me a little not having the R model already, kinda like my 04 Lightning in black i still kinda want a lightning blue but due to Ford over killing that color in my area i'm actually ok with black. It's just that suttle difference you know? That's what i'm referring to, does it feel any more special being in an R model?
LOL, so it's just the snootiness factor you're talking about? The haha I have an R and you only have one of those common GT350s? Too funny, but I'm sure there are folks who bought the R just for that reason.I know it's ideally the same car with minor differences cosmetics wise and aero wise, i'm out of florida near 2 large military bases sp obviously crawling with cops to match. It's not worried about being faster between the two, or the car value, etc etc. I'm refering to sitting in them, say you have a 17 gt350 fully loaded and 17 gt350r fully loaded with the back seat and tech everything. What i'm asking is, is there a special feel difference of "oh this is special" between the two. I guess it's just a slight difference i appreciate of the R over the regular that collector feel i guess but maybe that's just me.
I've seen a few R in the LA area and when you go to car shows, or just C&C, you can bet there are quite a few of them.Well, I does feel special mostly because you are aware that you are driving a rare car. I live in Los Angeles - big city with big money - and so far I have one seen one other R in the "wild". It is a car that attract a lot of attention and turns a lot of heads but I think that I was driving a "regular" GT350 the effect would have been the same, especially on people that are not experts
Now, that is what i call honesty. I am right there with you, who wouldn't want to get the R if they had the ability to do so. And yes, we'll probably get back lash oh, the R is uncomfortable, it's this, it's that...etc... the reality is, most of us didn't want to pay that outrageous ADM, or we just couldn't justify to stretch our budget knowing that you are giving the money to the greedy dealerships. But if money is not a factor, then I don't see why not getting the R and congrats to all those who own them.Feel? No. Looks? Some subtle differences, yes. From your cockpit view, the R on the seat (otherwise the exact same seat), the red R on the screen when the nav starts up, red stitching in the alcantara (vice the non R grey). Add in whatever mental/emotional impact it will have just knowing you're in an R. If given the ability, I'd pick the R every day. Why wouldn't you? Only reason I didn't get an R was during my shopping timeframe, There was nare an R to be had at MSRP in the color(s) I would want. An R at MSRP would have been the limit I could chew on financially. But with everything at a minimum $10K ADM during my shopping timeframe, it was just out of reach. Otherwise.....
If you're having this debate dude, get the R if it's within your reach. We can have a separate dispute over a beer about base 350 guys lying to themselves and saying they do or don't wish they had bought an R. But I will tell you none of the R guys are at their table bickering about how they wish they would have bought a base model!
$500 under invoice or $500 under MSRP? I honestly mean you no disrespect, but I'm calling BS on $500 under invoice, especially for an '18. That's insane. If you did however, congrats to ya!I have an '18 GT350 which I bought for $500 under invoice.
Sorry you are right - $500 under MSRP.$500 under invoice or $500 under MSRP? I honestly mean you no disrespect, but I'm calling BS on $500 under invoice, especially for an '18. That's insane. If you did however, congrats to ya!