Opponion time - the GT350R looks awful

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426) 01/13/2015 at 12:15 • Filed to: None

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Nothing looks like it's in the right place or has the right proportions. Also, this thing looks so fat that the wheels look way too small for it. Yes, they are carbon fiber wheels. Cool, but they don't really go with the car in size or design. And that 1980s NASCAR chin splitter turned sideways that Ford put on the trunk, that needs to go. To clarify, I really like the new Mustang and the GT350, but this, this could be better.

CalzoneGolem > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:17

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It sure is busy.

Thunderface > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:18

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:18

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If the exterior was made to make it faster and handle better, why hate it. I like the looks of it more than the new GT.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:19

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Not a Ford fan, but...

Say WHAT? It's amazing looking!

Gamecat235 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:19

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Spoiler delete or color key the spoiler to the body and it would look a lot better. Now if you want to complain about the body crease which continues after the rear wheel arch? I'll definitely join you with a complaint there.

macanamera > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:20

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If the wing and roof were body color, it would be just fine, methinks.

thebigbossyboss > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:20

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Nope. Want.

macanamera > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:20

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Wait wait wait the wheels are made from carbon fiber?

DatASSun > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:20

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That rear wing is trash.. sure it makes you .2 seconds faster around the nurburgring but who the fuck cares how fast a car will go around a road we don't have in the US ?

Also those wheels are dope . As if Vossen got a contract with ford mmm mm mm good stuff.

Flat plan crank FTW !

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:20

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Your opinion is incorrect.

spanfucker retire bitch > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:21

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Your face looks awful!

I assume.

ly2v8-Brian > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:21

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yeah that spoiler is crap

youshiftem > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:22

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For me it's just too big. As well as the ever-raising beltline, when 20" wheels look like 15's it's too high!

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/13/2015 at 12:22

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Good point, but after a while you end up with something as ugly as a Gumpert, which the definition of function over form. I just think the car could look better. I'm sure it's much better, but looks more like a toy car.

Brian Silvestro > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:22

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I bet it would look 100% better with body color aero and no stripes.

450X_FTW > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:23

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The wing is a minus for me, definitely. I'd love to see them bring the side pipes like Roush had on their early 2000's (think that's the right years).

spanfucker retire bitch > macanamera 01/13/2015 at 12:24

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Yup.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:24

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Well, it's for go, not show, so there's that.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Gamecat235 01/13/2015 at 12:25

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I'd like to complain about that too. Makes the wheel arch look like it was cut from this and graft on.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Thunderface 01/13/2015 at 12:26

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Not usually, and especially not in this case. You can't argue that the spoiler looks more like an air dam.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > macanamera 01/13/2015 at 12:27

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Yes, but that doesn't mean they look good.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:28

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toy car.

That's the whole point of a track day car, no?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > youshiftem 01/13/2015 at 12:29

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Yah, that's the main point here. The car is huge, and to make it faster/add go fast parts. the car looks like a clown car. The car has 19" wheels and they look really tiny because of the high beltline. Also, I think it looks like a GTR.

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:30

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Personally I like it, but only if every loud bit of bodywork is there for a reason rather than just offering differentiation from the more pedestrian model.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > macanamera 01/13/2015 at 12:30

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Could be better. But it looks fat and kinda reminds me of a GTR. Just with more 'plastic' surgery in the front.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > macanamera 01/13/2015 at 12:30

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Yep, and how many minutes do you think it will take to have the first set reported stolen? I think someone should set up a pool. I call 20 minutes.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Brian Silvestro 01/13/2015 at 12:31

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Ford is know for having awful color combos on top performance models.

macanamera > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:32

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Doest thou liketh thy regular non-R GT350eth?

Flat Six > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:33

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Agreed on the wing, but I like the overall proportions. It reminds me of a DTM car.

E92M3 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:33

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Agreed! That wing looks like someone's craigslist find that came from a different car. You know THAT guy who was so excited to put it on he didn't bother getting it painted beforehand.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > spanfucker retire bitch 01/13/2015 at 12:35

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Yahh, I know. It's not really my best feature, but you be the judge. *Actual photo of me, BTW.

Brian Silvestro > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:37

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but the blue with white stripes is fantastic tho

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/13/2015 at 12:37

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DAMMIT

I see it as the Mustang version of Homer's power plant 'modifications'

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Brian Silvestro 01/13/2015 at 12:39

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Completely agree. For the 2012 the blue/white and white/black are the best looking IMO. The orange/black is really cool, but after a while I just think of halloween.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:40

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It looks far too "boy racer" for my taste. Can't wait to here how it does in real life though.

Brian Silvestro > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:40

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but really I just want to see a GT350R without the stripes

briannutter1 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:43

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R is for Racing. Tons of people trackday and this is the car for them. Aero is what makes it go fast. Those that don't race can choose the 350.

mazda616 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:43

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I agree. I wasn't impressed when I first saw it. It might grow on me over time, as the whole 2015 Mustang itself has, but right now I just don't see the appeal.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > macanamera 01/13/2015 at 12:45

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I think it looks fantastic. I like the classic white with blue stripes. The black wheels and front facia make it look fierce. This is going to be a weird apology for one man to share with another, but it should make sense. The GT350 is like an athletic guy. The GT350R is Ronnie from Jersey Shore. Too much bling and stupid looking.

Victorious Secret > macanamera 01/13/2015 at 12:47

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Yup, entirely CF

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > briannutter1 01/13/2015 at 12:47

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I'm well aware of what the R stand for. But, it in no way gets me as excited as this R

DoYouEvenShift > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:48

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Looks very busy, if that makes sense. Reminds me of this guy

briannutter1 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:50

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safety regs are what causes the cars to look fat. They did the best with what they had. I too long for the old days of lower beltlines.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > DoYouEvenShift 01/13/2015 at 12:50

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That's my exact thought.

Saracen > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:55

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The wing is for downforce. It's not there for aesthetics. It's shamed that way for a reason.

Regarding the wheels...you're just used to seeing everything rolling on 22's. The wheels are a perfectly acceptable size.

The air dam is sex.

Form > Function. Having said that I think it looks fantastic.

In summary you're wrong.

macanamera > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 12:58

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I completely understand what you mean. In fact, I agree with you.

Ronnie is stupid looking.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Gamecat235 01/13/2015 at 12:59

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This isn't beer, so your expertise is lacking!

Btw, I acquired a bottle of Arctic Panzer Wolf and Anicca from 3 Floyds

Gamecat235 > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/13/2015 at 13:03

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Good point. I'm just repeating talking points from G+. =)

Thunderface > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 13:09

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From certain angles I don't adore the spoiler, but I love the overall look

Gamecat235 > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/13/2015 at 13:31

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Also, I'm damned jealous. Hopefully I can find some good stuff (LOL) when I'm in Nebraska (when I go back to Indy, I will be scouring the shops there for stuff).

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 13:42

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I don't hate the wing, but I would probably take it off for street driving. It looks a little silly around town, and probably gives you the rear visibility of a Camaro.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Gamecat235 01/13/2015 at 13:43

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Indy should be a nice trove for some 3F. Good luck on your hunt!

RallyWrench > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 13:59

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I think if the rear wing was body color it'd come off a lot differently. Personally, I like it, but only because it wouldn't be there if it didn't work. I'm also glad to see a car that doesn't have wheels made large just to fill wheelarches. The Z/28 has a similar stance, and if the wheels are smaller than baller because they're light & just big enough to fit over the brakes, I'm good with that. Unsprung weight is the enemy, and in this day & age of 50lb OEM donks this is a breath of fresh air.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 14:12

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Sorry had to do it.

Conan > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 16:12

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I think that's just a terrible color combination. Please do feel free to dislike it/depreciate it though.

Captain of the Enterprise > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 16:52

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I'm a big fan of no spoiler if the trunk lines can handle it (I'm looking at you Challenger)

These look better without though:

PS9 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 01/13/2015 at 19:52

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Fast as fuck though, so ain't care.