The Official Mustang Thread

Started by SVT666, June 04, 2007, 10:07:09 AM

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Eye of the Tiger

#4410
August 15, 2019, 06:32:30 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 15, 2019, 05:59:09 PM
What a V8 should sound like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2RxRn2lZaw

Yesssssss. But I'll take a regular stick shift with mine.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4411
August 15, 2019, 07:38:06 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 15, 2019, 02:19:52 PM
It was a disappointment that they went with the V6, but it got the job done. They woulda had to develop a different V8 to go with that package.
Till the ZR1 showed up......  ;)
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

FoMoJo

#4412
August 15, 2019, 07:47:22 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on August 15, 2019, 07:38:06 PM
Till the ZR1 showed up......  ;)
I was talkin' about Le Mans. :ohyeah:
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4413
August 15, 2019, 09:46:02 PM
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

565

#4414
August 16, 2019, 01:14:34 PM
Gt500 apparently weights 4225 pounds. Which is some 400 pounds more than a zl1 ccamaro and 600 more than the GT350.

Seems like alot of weight.

FoMoJo

#4415
August 16, 2019, 01:53:28 PM
Considering the GT350 is said to weigh 3760 lbs., that's a big difference for, basically, the same platform.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Xer0

#4416
August 16, 2019, 02:04:04 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 16, 2019, 01:53:28 PM
Considering the GT350 is said to weigh 3760 lbs., that's a big difference for, basically, the same platform.

Is it really that surprising though?  The 2013 GT500 was about 400/500 lbs heavier than the 302 Boss of the time.  Superchargers and all their plumbing, additional cooling needs, bigger brakes/tires/wheels, beefed up transmission, etc are all very heavy things that start adding up quick.

12,000 RPM

#4417
August 16, 2019, 02:06:24 PM
All over the nose too. YUCK. GT350 please.
Protecctor of the Atmospheric Engine #TheyLiedToUs

FoMoJo

#4418
August 16, 2019, 02:51:28 PM
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on August 16, 2019, 02:06:24 PM
All over the nose too. YUCK. GT350 please.
Yeah, no doubt the GT500 is a track monster, but the Gt350 is pretty special.  As well, the 2020 GT350 will get some hand-me-downs from the GT500 that'll make it even more special.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

GoCougs

#4419
August 25, 2019, 11:39:02 AM
Quote from: 565 on August 16, 2019, 01:14:34 PM
Gt500 apparently weights 4225 pounds. Which is some 400 pounds more than a zl1 ccamaro and 600 more than the GT350.

Seems like alot of weight.

SS 1lE: 3,700 lb
GT350: 3,800 lb
ZL1 1LE: 3,875 lb
GT500: 4,225

The weight disparities aren't quite that large, but big enough.

The new GT500, like the last, is more Hellcat than ZL1, and also like the last GT500, confused, esp. now w/out the availability of M/T.

All in all, the S550 Mustang is a good car, but it's a confused car and IMO plays on its legacy (i.e., see C&D this month whereby the new Supra is every bit the performance match of the GT350).

12,000 RPM

#4420
August 25, 2019, 02:43:21 PM
I am amazed at your continued bench racing spec tunnel vision

If the Rustang's performance is such a detriment why is it the to selling sporty coupe?
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Gotta-Qik-C7

#4421
August 26, 2019, 07:45:42 PM
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4423
August 27, 2019, 09:50:13 AM
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

MX793

#4424
August 27, 2019, 09:53:06 AM
GT350 was never a dead-dig drag car.  It's geared for road racing.
Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5

FoMoJo

#4425
August 27, 2019, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: GoCougs on August 27, 2019, 09:09:09 AM
Ouch - four years on the GT350 still lags the lowly SS 1LE...

https://hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2019-chevrolet-camaro-ss-1le-vs-2019-ford-mustang-gt-ppl2-1562178164.pdf
Your remark would make more sense if they had compared the Camaro to a GT350 rather than a GT :huh:.  As for GT350 vs Supra, apples and oranges; though the GT350 is a far more desirable car.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

12,000 RPM

#4426
August 27, 2019, 11:59:00 AM
Quote from: MX793 on August 27, 2019, 09:53:06 AM
GT350 was never a dead-dig drag car.  It's geared for road racing.

The driving experience is irrelevant to bench racers.
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GoCougs

#4427
August 27, 2019, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: MX793 on August 27, 2019, 09:53:06 AM
GT350 was never a dead-dig drag car.  It's geared for road racing.

You have to admit that narrative pretty much went out the door early '90s (aka, debut of the GM LT-1 and 6sp M/T).

Also, don't forget braking, skidpad and lap times...

GoCougs

#4428
August 27, 2019, 11:19:26 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 27, 2019, 10:15:28 AM
Your remark would make more sense if they had compared the Camaro to a GT350 rather than a GT :huh:.  As for GT350 vs Supra, apples and oranges; though the GT350 is a far more desirable car.

I was unclear and I apologize; I posted that link to illustrate the Camaro SS 1LE's performance numbers.

FoMoJo

#4429
October 11, 2019, 11:50:14 AM
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

12,000 RPM

#4430
October 11, 2019, 11:57:25 AM
Not me; a stock GT makes about 100HP more than plenty of power for the road.
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Soup DeVille

#4431
October 11, 2019, 12:04:40 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 11, 2019, 11:50:14 AM
Sounds like a deal...Would you buy a 700-hp 2020 Ford Mustang for $40,000?



Love the color on that blower.

But no. 700 HP on the street is just a way of working out the traction control system.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

1975 Honda CB750, 1986 Rebel Rascal (sailing dinghy), 2015 Mini Cooper, 2020 Winnebago 31H (E450), 2021 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Lincoln Aviator

12,000 RPM

#4432
October 11, 2019, 01:30:21 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 11, 2019, 12:04:40 PM
Love the color on that blower.
Nothing a can of high temp gold flake spray paint can't replicate....

700HP is indeed too much.
Protecctor of the Atmospheric Engine #TheyLiedToUs

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4433
October 29, 2019, 07:13:03 PM
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

GoCougs

#4434
October 29, 2019, 08:31:29 PM
Looks like the embargo was lifted today.

Handles well, lots of power, snappy transmission, but not as quick as expected, there are quirks in the steering and launch control, and 4,200 lbs and $95k fully loaded is a LOT of car.

But it is amazing you can buy these cars though - ZL1, GT500, Hellcats.

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4435
October 29, 2019, 08:53:37 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on October 29, 2019, 08:31:29 PM
Looks like the embargo was lifted today.

Handles well, lots of power, snappy transmission, but not as quick as expected, there are quirks in the steering and launch control, and 4,200 lbs and $95k fully loaded is a LOT of car.

But it is amazing you can buy these cars though - ZL1, GT500, Hellcats.
Got my ass handed to me by a Cat last month! Passed me like I was standing still! Made me start back shopping C7 Z06s! LOL!!
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

CaminoRacer

#4436
October 29, 2019, 09:54:18 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on October 29, 2019, 08:53:37 PM
Got my ass handed to me by a Cat last month! Passed me like I was standing still! Made me start back shopping C7 Z06s! LOL!!

I'll take that slow ass C6 off your hands
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4437
October 29, 2019, 10:09:20 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 29, 2019, 09:54:18 PM
I'll take that slow ass C6 off your hands
LOL!!!
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

Gotta-Qik-C7

#4438
October 29, 2019, 10:17:21 PM
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

FoMoJo

#4439
October 30, 2019, 11:28:16 AM
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."
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