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Interesting article from Billy Johnson, including some interesting observations in GS..
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/2416/PageID/4360/Whats-it-Like-to-Drive-Every-Car-in-Grand-Am.aspx
I am still surprised how heavy cars are becoming from the factory, yet how well they handle. If you've ever driven a new Ford Mustang GT 5.0, a BMW M3, Mitsubishi EVO X, or a Nissan GTR, they somehow seem to defy physics and their weight and handle very well. Throw on coilovers, R-compound tires, a few power mods, a small wing, remove the rear seats, and you have a GS car. The big difference is for a top level GS race team, swaybar and spring rates are refined to 25lb increments and reading the tires. Those time attackers and race teams taking 200lb spring rate swings at it don't understand their car to professional competitive levels
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/2416/PageID/4360/Whats-it-Like-to-Drive-Every-Car-in-Grand-Am.aspx