Yesterday I was playing with my Shelby at a stoplight and did a hard pull. I got grip, shifted to second, got grip and then at about 70mph I lost grip and the tails started to come around. It didn't become a crazy disaster because I lifted and it straightened right out, but this seems to be the common reason why GT500s end up tangled in the trees. You really aren't expecting to lose grip once the tires have traction after the shift. Just like the guy in the video below. I didn't get as squirrely as this guy because I lifted but I can certainly see how things could get out of hand quickly.I have a pretty solid respect for this car so I'm usually ready for anything when I'm giving it the beans but still it was pretty unnerving. The Drive Channel listed the 2013 and 14 Shelby GT500 among the top 10 cars out there that is trying to kill you. Perhaps more serious tires are in order.
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