Shelby GT500 vs. Cadillac CTS-V

FRDnemesis · 08-12-2010, 09:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-qF_Xzjl4

Short video but still kind of interesting.

Audie1 · 08-13-2010, 08:02 PM

That Caddy is pretty Bad-A$$.

What's one going for?

slow94 · 08-13-2010, 08:08 PM

The GT500 traps higher.....

chrisheltra · 08-13-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slow94

The GT500 traps higher.....

First one to the line wins. You know that.....

chrisheltra · 08-13-2010, 08:12 PM

I love those caddies certainly on my long must have list. Unfortunately must have cars are coming out faster than I can acquire them.

LXtasy · 08-13-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Audie1

That Caddy is pretty Bad-A$$.

What's one going for?

used is still in the 40's. You might be able to search and get one in the 30's.

clubracergt1 · 08-14-2010, 12:04 AM

I have to say I am not surprised by the Caddy winning that drag race. Kind of curious as to why the CTS 'squirted' forward on what seemd to be the 1-2 shift. Maybe it was the GT500 getting owned by Ford's shitty traction control system. Either that, or Goodyear's useless F1 Supercar tires.

Mustangscotty · 08-14-2010, 01:08 AM

great vid, except for the music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5-Z9tNISPw

turn up your speakers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzUB9...eature=related

The inevitable question..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQNb3...eature=related

snakeplissken · 08-14-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Audie1

That Caddy is pretty Bad-A$$.

What's one going for?

2011 is the first year for the coupe and they are in the 70s. 2011 sedans are in the 60s. The 09 sedans with teen miles are just now bringing high 40s at Manheim. It's my next work car.

Matts94Z28 · 08-14-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by snakeplissken

It's my next work car.

Great choice! I used to drive them a lot when I was working at Hendrick. They are a great car.

Audie1 · 08-14-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by clubracergt1

I have to say I am not surprised by the Caddy winning that drag race. Kind of curious as to why the CTS 'squirted' forward on what seemd to be the 1-2 shift. Maybe it was the GT500 getting owned by Ford's shitty traction control system. Either that, or Goodyear's useless F1 Supercar tires.

Trust me...................they get next to no traction!

Illusions · 08-14-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by clubracergt1

I have to say I am not surprised by the Caddy winning that drag race. Kind of curious as to why the CTS 'squirted' forward on what seemd to be the 1-2 shift. Maybe it was the GT500 getting owned by Ford's shitty traction control system. Either that, or Goodyear's useless F1 Supercar tires.

I figured since the mustang lost the race that it had to be due to:
1. driver error.
2. shitty tires.
3 forgot to remove traction control.
4. anything but the mustang just plain lost.

Want to explain the pull ahead on the 1-2 shift. Check out the tranny in my 07 v6 CTS next time and you will see the manual override 5 speed. It's also a 6 speed auto in the 08+ models. I need to take the v6 to the track and see if I can get it into the 8's.

CTS-V's are just plain awesome and have a good size trunk and can carry passengers too in the rear searing area. They also ride a heck of a lot smoother than the Stang.

clubracergt1 · 08-14-2010, 11:59 AM

I wasn't trying to make excuses. I was merely pointing out that GM has obviously created a superior automobile. The TC and the tires are only part of the equation. Not to be used as excuses. They are only to be moted as shortfalls of decisions made by Ford's Special Vehicles Team. It it true that I bleed Ford blue; but it is a crying shame when the 'king of the street' GT500 gets its ass handed to it by a flipping Caddy. My hat's off to General Motors for creating a truely awesome machine.

Audie1 · 08-14-2010, 01:07 PM

The end of the vid shows who is the real boss on the road............With some good tires the Shelby would have beat the Caddy from the line as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw7MO6dCHRc

bwelch · 08-14-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Audie1

The end of the vid shows who is the real boss on the road............With some good tires the Shelby would have beat the Caddy from the line as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw7MO6dCHRc

The caddy let out both times. And who knows what could be down to the cars. The caddy needed a driver mod.

Audie1 · 08-14-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

The caddy let out both times. And who knows what could be down to the cars. The caddy needed a driver mod.

They both looked to need the mod you mentioned................lol

///Mcompact · 08-14-2010, 05:38 PM

CTS-V

s14.5gonewide · 08-14-2010, 07:22 PM

why are they comparing a luxury 4 door sports sedan loaded to the gills with gadgets(commuter car/touring) to a full blown sports car with all the bells and whistles(track package) what a joke.

id rather push the cts-v any day over a mustang..

no brainer..

and the new boss mustang thing looks like complete garbage. looks like we may be balling ford out next.

///Mcompact · 08-14-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by s14.5gonewide

and the new boss mustang thing looks like complete garbage. looks like we may be balling ford out next.

08-12-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
FRDnemesis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rancho cucamonga crka killaz Posts: 1,689	Shelby GT500 vs. Cadillac CTS-V http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-qF_Xzjl4 Short video but still kind of interesting.

08-13-2010, 08:02 PM	#2
Audie1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 931	That Caddy is pretty Bad-A$$. What's one going for? __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National

08-13-2010, 08:08 PM	#3
slow94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pimlico S.C. Posts: 551	The GT500 traps higher..... __________________ Red 94 lightning mods: paxton NOVI 2K Best e.t.: 8.14 @ 84.5 with a 1.75 60' = SLOW

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08-14-2010, 12:04 AM	#7
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	I have to say I am not surprised by the Caddy winning that drag race. Kind of curious as to why the CTS 'squirted' forward on what seemd to be the 1-2 shift. Maybe it was the GT500 getting owned by Ford's shitty traction control system. Either that, or Goodyear's useless F1 Supercar tires. __________________ This space for rent

08-14-2010, 01:08 AM	#8
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	great vid, except for the music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5-Z9tNISPw turn up your speakers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzUB9...eature=related The inevitable question.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQNb3...eature=related __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro Last edited by Mustangscotty; 08-14-2010 at 01:16 AM.

08-14-2010, 11:59 AM	#13
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	I wasn't trying to make excuses. I was merely pointing out that GM has obviously created a superior automobile. The TC and the tires are only part of the equation. Not to be used as excuses. They are only to be moted as shortfalls of decisions made by Ford's Special Vehicles Team. It it true that I bleed Ford blue; but it is a crying shame when the 'king of the street' GT500 gets its ass handed to it by a flipping Caddy. My hat's off to General Motors for creating a truely awesome machine. __________________ This space for rent

08-14-2010, 01:07 PM	#14
Audie1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 931	The end of the vid shows who is the real boss on the road............With some good tires the Shelby would have beat the Caddy from the line as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw7MO6dCHRc __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National Last edited by Audie1; 08-14-2010 at 01:09 PM.

08-14-2010, 05:38 PM	#17
///Mcompact SQUIRREL OVERLORD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nunya bidness Posts: 1,382	CTS-V __________________ -Kiley

08-14-2010, 07:22 PM	#18
s14.5gonewide Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: north charleston Posts: 1,657	why are they comparing a luxury 4 door sports sedan loaded to the gills with gadgets(commuter car/touring) to a full blown sports car with all the bells and whistles(track package) what a joke. id rather push the cts-v any day over a mustang.. no brainer.. and the new boss mustang thing looks like complete garbage. looks like we may be balling ford out next. __________________