should i keep the 06 or trade it in for a 04 GT?

RunbabyRun09 · November 18th, 2009, 02:09 PM

keep the 4.0

Dennis · November 18th, 2009, 02:35 PM

i always told myself i would never get rid of a car for something older. just does not seem to make sense.

ReverendDexter · November 18th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by ewells2420

True the chasis is significantly stiffer. But nothing a pair of full length subframes cant fix.

Not really. Along with the extra chassis rigidity (which a fox-4 isn't going to match with just SFCs), you also have the stock 3-link rear suspension in the S197 which is a HUGE improvement over the previous 4-link, and the front has improved geometry (correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the S197s have also coil-overs up front, instead of the prior inboard-spring setup?).

To get a '79-'04 to handle like a stock S197 will take you at least a grand in parts (NOTE: I'm not talking lateral g's here, that could be accomplished with a set of tires) and you still wouldn't have the weight balance of the newer car.

unlicensed to drive · November 18th, 2009, 02:38 PM

I say swap a 3v into it if anything.

1FastFox · November 18th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Is your car paid off and how much difference is it between what you paid and what you can get for it? Looks like you would be able to get 13k or so out of it. I say keep your car.

ZoomZoomMFer · November 19th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

2v ftl

2v that could beat your 4v FTW!

06RedfireGT · November 19th, 2009, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Not really. Along with the extra chassis rigidity (which a fox-4 isn't going to match with just SFCs), you also have the stock 3-link rear suspension in the S197 which is a HUGE improvement over the previous 4-link, and the front has improved geometry (correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the S197s have also coil-overs up front, instead of the prior inboard-spring setup?).

To get a '79-'04 to handle like a stock S197 will take you at least a grand in parts (NOTE: I'm not talking lateral g's here, that could be accomplished with a set of tires) and you still wouldn't have the weight balance of the newer car.

You sir are correct.

If you are going to upgrade, wait until you are able to get a 3V.

A full bolt on 3v will be neck and neck with a blown sixxer.

November 18th, 2009, 02:09 PM	#21
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