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Majofo 11-04-2015 02:49 PM

Tonio, buy both. :devilgrin:

JS + XES 11-04-2015 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by Majofo (Post 15602220)
You guys are forgetting the dick size variable in the equation.. most of these cars aren't going to be living on the track. :whistle:
Nothing wrong with wanting it quick and quick around the twists, and who said anything about turning it into a drag car? There's a point where power is unusable, but adding power doesn't mean you're repurposing the car. :2cents:
It's obviously not geared to be a straight line monster, but if you can squeeze more out of it early one, why not?

I know, it's their $. Who cares. :D

Majofo 11-04-2015 04:20 PM

:nod:

Although I reserve my hattin for rich douches who destroy priceless automobiles while going 300 kmh down city / residential streets. I know the rednecks may chop it up +1000hp, but they'll love their car more than their own kids. The rich douches just want to see it burn.. :spanky:

SuperTrooper169 11-05-2015 11:46 AM

Just read two car mags about the GT350 and GT350R. The praise both cars are getting is incredible. One said the GT350R is the best sports car they've ever driven. That says a ton right there. Oh and that 5.2 flat crank exhaust note in person yesterday... :drool:

tonio 12-01-2015 07:12 AM

Car was built on 11/10, currently sitting in Detroit waiting to be shipped.

I've trying to wait until I get the car in to post here, but the more reviews I read and watch I believe I would've chosen this over the 911. Road and Track Performance car of the Year, one of Car and Driver's top 10.

On the forum Ford theres a well known executive who owns quite a collection.. he took delivery of a 350 and a 350R and loves them

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...9656e2e7df.jpg

Here are a few of my fav videos that are holding me over. I'm supposed to receive it next week. In the meantime I picked up a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser for a daily driver to beat on, so I'm just tinkering on that at the moment.




knight rider 12-01-2015 07:45 AM

You must be taking sleeping pills at this point :chuckle:

tonio 12-01-2015 08:00 AM

Sorry for the duplicate videos, I will blame it on age.

I've probably called Ford Performance twice a week for updates, they're very nice and understanding.. apparently theres a shortage of shipping companies right now. (at least that is what they tell me) I'm very anxious, but with the winter weather coming I'm trying to manage my expectations, I probably wont get to enjoy it until the spring.

knight rider 12-01-2015 08:08 AM

The dupe vids is not your fault. I too can't seem to post a YT video without the same thing happening.

BTW, I just learned (I think) that Ford is only building 37 350Rs? Wow.

HondaGuy347 12-01-2015 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by knight rider (Post 15623064)
The dupe vids is not your fault. I too can't seem to post a YT video without the same thing happening.

BTW, I just learned (I think) that Ford is only building 37 350Rs? Wow.

Only 37 2015 Rs, in honor of the originals. The rest will be 2016 MY cars. Same difference, just an extra few 0s at BJ in 50 years. ;)

HondaGuy347 12-01-2015 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15602207)
My deal is MSRP (after calling 15 dealerships with markups) and $1000 less than that one because I went with the track pack.. only reason I would switch is to have it now instead of the end of the month.

Tech pack is cool with Nav, heated/cooled seats and such but I will wait.

Can you combine tech and track? I'd want both, since I'd never/rarely track the car, but the track pack has some goodies.

Either way, awesome, awesome choice. I'm far from a Mustang guy, but these new models look fantastic and are calling to me, and the GT350, oh man...

tonio 12-01-2015 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by HondaGuy347 (Post 15623449)
Can you combine tech and track? I'd want both, since I'd never/rarely track the car, but the track pack has some goodies.

Either way, awesome, awesome choice. I'm far from a Mustang guy, but these new models look fantastic and are calling to me, and the GT350, oh man...

Unfortunately you cannot. I wanted NAV but to stick with the Recaro seats, can't do it. Browsing the Ford forums.. I'm still not a Mustang guy when it comes to some of the owners but I'm going to LOVE this car.

juniorbean 12-01-2015 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15623059)
Sorry for the duplicate videos, I will blame it on age.


Originally Posted by knight rider (Post 15623064)
The dupe vids is not your fault. I too can't seem to post a YT video without the same thing happening.

If I'm not mistaken it's a formatting thing. Don't use any of the YouTube share features to post or to get the link to post the video. Just copy the URL directly from the browser and paste it.

NSXNEXT 12-01-2015 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15623059)
Sorry for the duplicate videos, I will blame it on age.

I've probably called Ford Performance twice a week for updates, they're very nice and understanding.. apparently theres a shortage of shipping companies right now. (at least that is what they tell me) I'm very anxious, but with the winter weather coming I'm trying to manage my expectations, I probably wont get to enjoy it until the spring.

1) Flight to Detroit
2) Meeting your new baby in the delivery room
3) Breaking your car in from Detroit to Atlanta ---Priceless :)

tonio 12-01-2015 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by NSXNEXT (Post 15623605)
1) Flight to Detroit
2) Meeting your new baby in the delivery room
3) Breaking your car in from Detroit to Atlanta ---Priceless :)

If this was an option I'd take it without hesitation, Ford Performance says mine was released today and waiting to be shipped.

RPhilMan1 12-02-2015 08:37 AM

Really looking forward to seeing it. :)

SamDoe1 12-02-2015 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15623059)
Sorry for the duplicate videos, I will blame it on age.

I've probably called Ford Performance twice a week for updates, they're very nice and understanding.. apparently theres a shortage of shipping companies right now. (at least that is what they tell me) I'm very anxious, but with the winter weather coming I'm trying to manage my expectations, I probably wont get to enjoy it until the spring.

Looking forward to seeing it! This will likely be the car that replaces my S2000 one day when there are some used ones on the market. :thumbsup:

Also...
Location: atlanta

What winter?

juniorbean 12-02-2015 08:59 AM

^ We don't get a winter in the south. Just the occasional ice storms :P . It can get cold, but doesn't last long (usually)...

tonio 12-02-2015 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by SamDoe1 (Post 15624092)
Looking forward to seeing it! This will likely be the car that replaces my S2000 one day when there are some used ones on the market. :thumbsup:

Also...
Location: atlanta

What winter?

I need to change that but I lived in Atlanta when I signed up and still have a house there.. but I just moved to Illinois this past summer right outside of St Louis and I hear the winters can get ugly here.

A few GT350 owners say their cars showed up unannounced to the dealership, I'm hoping that is what happens with me. The moment the dealer calls I am dropping everything at work and heading over there.

Joneill44 12-02-2015 09:41 AM

Sorry if this his already been answered but what is the color combo

Predatorbird 12-02-2015 09:54 AM

Can't wait to see pics of yours. I saw the guy on SVTP that just got both. These are badass cars!

tonio 12-02-2015 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by Predatorbird (Post 15624179)
Can't wait to see pics of yours. I saw the guy on SVTP that just got both. These are badass cars!

Yeah I'm really amazed with what Ford has put out here. Unfortunately, the dealerships know this too so its even harder to find one without a markup now.


Originally Posted by Joneill44 (Post 15624151)
Sorry if this his already been answered but what is the color combo

NP. Because I don't really want the "shelby" attention I got black no stripes. I'm hoping it flies under the radar as a GT or Ecoboost but we'll see.

Joneill44 12-02-2015 10:31 AM

:thumbsup:

JS + XES 12-02-2015 10:51 AM

Can't wait to see the pics! Take like 100 pics.

SamDoe1 12-02-2015 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15624136)
I need to change that but I lived in Atlanta when I signed up and still have a house there.. but I just moved to Illinois this past summer right outside of St Louis and I hear the winters can get ugly here.

A few GT350 owners say their cars showed up unannounced to the dealership, I'm hoping that is what happens with me. The moment the dealer calls I am dropping everything at work and heading over there.

Winters aren't too bad there... I take it you have a winter beater though?


Originally Posted by JS + BRZ (Post 15624267)
Can't wait to see the pics! Take like 100 pics.

meh.

I'm in for videos and more specifically the audio of that glorious exhaust note.

JS + XES 12-02-2015 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by SamDoe1 (Post 15624303)
Winters aren't too bad there... I take it you have a winter beater though?



meh.

I'm in for videos and more specifically the audio of that glorious exhaust note.

There's a lot of videos to demonstrate that online right now!

00TL-P3.2 12-02-2015 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15624185)
NP. Because I don't really want the "shelby" attention I got black no stripes. I'm hoping it flies under the radar as a GT or Ecoboost but we'll see.

It might, if the engine isn't running...

RPhilMan1 12-03-2015 09:01 AM

Ooo outside St. Louis, sorry to hear. ;)

Hey if you ever come to the "big city", let me know. Especially if you take the GT350. :cool:

SuperTrooper169 12-03-2015 09:38 AM

Hey now, I thought St. Louis was a very cool city when we visited this summer. Then again we only saw the "nice" parts haha.

SamDoe1 12-03-2015 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by JS + BRZ (Post 15624311)
There's a lot of videos to demonstrate that online right now!

Not enough! That car doesn't even need a stereo, there's an eight cylinder symphony under the hood.

MTEAZY 12-03-2015 01:13 PM

Any reason you didn't look at the 2013 911? New only?

tonio 12-09-2015 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by MTEAZY (Post 15625402)
Any reason you didn't look at the 2013 911? New only?

I have a teenage son and now a teenage stepson, so I needed relatively functional back seats.. otherwise a 991 would've been on my list, but I'm not sure after seeing the GT350 in person.

First, I picked up a daily driver last week.. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...1fe6a57fd2.jpg

I already love driving and modding this thing. Amazing truck, love it.

But I got to sit in my new GT350 today.. and it is special. Pictures do not do it justice. I got black without stripes because I wanted to avoid the Shelby attention, but you can tell its something special.. and then you hear it. The only way I can describe the sound would be a domestic exotic. Too high pitched to have the muscle car rumble, and too low to be compared to a Ferrari. I once heard someone say its the "gentleman's V8," almost like an Audi but different. I will give driving impressions tomorrow when I take delivery.



https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...1773bcbb2b.jpg



https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...ac79642a07.jpg


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...a20f34d511.jpg

I'm not deeply religious, but I have been truly blessed lately. I think all of this will only feel right by doing something for someone else.. so if you know someone in need or on hard times as a family this Christmas, please pass their name along.

Joneill44 12-09-2015 10:45 PM

:thud:

SuperTrooper169 12-10-2015 06:56 AM

:drool: Automotive porn!!! Loving the blacked out look! Can't wait to hear more of your impressions.

TylerT 12-10-2015 07:06 AM

What a beautiful ride! Congrats!

DarkTower19 12-10-2015 07:13 AM

:drool: holy sheeet it looks good! Enjoy her man!

Also, good pick up on the Land Cruiser - always liked those. That will be an excellent utility vehicle for you when you're not burning up the asphalt in the 350 :racing:

rockstar143 12-10-2015 07:57 AM

Wow.
:thud:

00TL-P3.2 12-10-2015 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by supertrooper169 (Post 15630791)
:drool: Automotive porn!!! Loving the blacked out look! Can't wait to hear some drive by videos

fify!

NSXNEXT 12-10-2015 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by tonio (Post 15630688)
I'm not deeply religious, but I have been truly blessed lately. I think all of this will only feel right by doing something for someone else.. so if you know someone in need or on hard times as a family this Christmas, please pass their name along.

tonio, keep that thought. The Acurazine holiday charity drive is starting shortly.

RPhilMan1 12-10-2015 09:21 AM

Amazing. I wish you were closer...

What kind of tires does it have? Good thing the weather is warming up here!

Flipster23 12-10-2015 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by NSXNEXT (Post 15630908)
tonio, keep that thought. The Acurazine holiday charity drive is starting shortly.



Majoffofofofofo was wondering if you guys were going to do one.


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