I finally got my GT500 after months of phone calls, frustration, hope, and disappointment. But I love it! My next car had to be a convertible, and when I saw the spy photos, I said "They BETTER make it in a vert!" Its so much fun. I'm used to my 96, and hadn't even driven a S197 until my GT500, but the body feels much more solid than the old unibody (even being a vert). Maybe its the seats, the side bolsters hold you in place well. The suspension itself is pretty soft and HAS to come down an inch or two...feel like I'm off-roading. Also, I hate the way the car leans way back during hard throttle. I mean...I enjoy feeling like I'm in an airplane during takeoff, but I like seeing the road also. The shifter feels a bit sloppy too, but I'm used to the Pro50 in my 96. Traction is definitely an issue. Lot of wheel hop and the stock tires suck. I had a hard time launching at the strip. I ran consistant mid-13 runs, but my 60ft times sucked. Go easy on me, I need more practice. My best was a 13.45, bone stock with 500 miles on the clock.
That being said, I'm thinking of upgrades, however warranty is always an issue. I'd like to get a new shifter, maybe the Steeda Triax. I'd like to lower it and was looking at the Eibach kit, but I don't want to make it too harsh. I'm also leaning towards the Steeda 20" Ultralight wheels and better tires (anything to help the weight). What have you had experience with? I know that warranty service is pretty much at the dealer's discretion, some are cool, most are not. And I need to get in good with one locally. Any help/advice would be much appreciated.
Pig
That being said, I'm thinking of upgrades, however warranty is always an issue. I'd like to get a new shifter, maybe the Steeda Triax. I'd like to lower it and was looking at the Eibach kit, but I don't want to make it too harsh. I'm also leaning towards the Steeda 20" Ultralight wheels and better tires (anything to help the weight). What have you had experience with? I know that warranty service is pretty much at the dealer's discretion, some are cool, most are not. And I need to get in good with one locally. Any help/advice would be much appreciated.
Pig