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Originally Posted by SuperSound
Yea definitely not comparing it to the GT350R, base GT350 is another story. An SS will most likely beat a base GT350 (even though you'll never see a base GT350 in any comparison). The GT350TP will be the real competition for the SS. Their numbers are neck and neck in instrumented testing, but I would still give the GT350TP the advantage on the track.
Why not compare a 1SS to base GT350? Or better yet to a 1SS to a GT350TP? At $55k MSRP, suddenly that $37k 1SS with that performance is the real deal, but people always like to compare a 2SS to GT350 with none of the bells and whistles that a 2SS adds, then they inflate the price on the 2SS more by adding wheels, dress up, sunroof, etc... to make the GT350 look like the bargain it is not.
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Honestly... I think the engine/transmission combo in the GT350 is worth every penny - they were designed with maximum revs and lightest weight in mind. The GT350 also comes with bigger floating brakes and 6 piston calipers, forged 19" wheels (much better than the 30+lbs crap we got), and Recaro seats. I get what you're saying with the base 1SS and both cars not having all the comfort features... but a 1SS with MRC, NPP and 6 piston Brembos is $43k; while a base GT350 is $48k. I think it's worth the extra $5k - rear floating brakes and forged 19" wheels will cost at least $2k after selling stock parts (if taken off right away).
I'm not saying the GT350 is a bargain, but I think all versions are reasonably priced for what you get. Unless you've never revved an engine past 5000RPM and just don't care about such things.