Just traded 650rwhp 5.0 for 10' Z

stewarts2008 · 06-16-2013, 08:42 PM

I had a good learning experience with my 2013 mustang gt 5.0 / track pack / Recaro/ Paxton build. I had a full BMR suspension, short shifter, aluminum driveshaft, full 3" exhaust, Paxton 2200sl....ect. I hated the way it drove. So many sounds and clunks from all of the parts and was a pain to warm up and drive. Basically, it was fast and agile, but wasn't any fun to drive.

I test drove a pre-certified 10' 370 with 17k miles a few days ago and forgot what it was like to drive a smooth car. I parted the big stuff like the supercharger and fuel mods out and traded it in.

It came with the K&N typhoon CAIs, but I know they don't really do anything. Everything else is stock as far as I can tell.

I don't think I'm going to dive into modding quite yet, because I'm loving the 8 year/100,000 mile warranty.

blackcherry20 · 06-16-2013, 08:45 PM

omg! That silver is hawt!!

welcome and congrats!!!

2010ZilverZ · 06-16-2013, 08:47 PM

Wel-come to the club ...

6MT · 06-16-2013, 08:47 PM

Hi

w0rM · 06-16-2013, 08:50 PM

Welcome! I think you'll enjoy the Z... let the modding begin!

ZKraken22 · 06-16-2013, 09:11 PM

welcome. Any plans with the Z? parts for the Z are almost twice as much then A mustang. just in case you didn't know what your getting your self into. What that your first mustang?

sunkist350z · 06-16-2013, 09:17 PM

congrats..did you run the quarter in that beast? If so what times did it pull?

stewarts2008 · 06-16-2013, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZKraken22

welcome. Any plans with the Z? parts for the Z are almost twice as much then A mustang. just in case you didn't know what your getting your self into. What that your first mustang?

No plans yet. I'm going to avoid tuning to keep my warranty (if they can tell you tuned at the dealership like they can with mustangs). Ride height is good, for the power level 245's in the rear should be enough, and I'm not looking to add a lot of power. The shifter could use some firming up, but its smooth.

I had a 2011 v6 mustang with CAI, tune, and exhaust. I had a 2009 civic Si before that.

Leuz · 06-16-2013, 09:18 PM

Pretty cool 5.0 there but.... Z forever!

m4a1mustang · 06-16-2013, 09:19 PM

Damn, sick 5.0. Full BMR suspension... I can imagine it being annoying to drive around!

stewarts2008 · 06-16-2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunkist350z

congrats..did you run the quarter in that beast? If so what times did it pull?

No, similar set ups went about 9.9-10.5 depending on drivers.

stewarts2008 · 06-16-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Damn, sick 5.0. Full BMR suspension... I can imagine it being annoying to drive around!

The BMR springs were only supposed to lower it an inch in the front.... It was closer to 2 inches and I was scrapping on everything.

m4a1mustang · 06-16-2013, 09:29 PM

I went with steeds sport springs on my '11 for that reason. Didn't want to scrape everywhere.

rebe945 · 06-16-2013, 09:32 PM

I love driving the Z. I went with a better set of wheels and tires with super offsets. Get looks and compliments every time out.

Mr&Mrs · 06-16-2013, 10:13 PM

Congrats and Welcome!

06-16-2013, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
stewarts2008 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 12	Just traded 650rwhp 5.0 for 10' Z I had a good learning experience with my 2013 mustang gt 5.0 / track pack / Recaro/ Paxton build. I had a full BMR suspension, short shifter, aluminum driveshaft, full 3" exhaust, Paxton 2200sl....ect. I hated the way it drove. So many sounds and clunks from all of the parts and was a pain to warm up and drive. Basically, it was fast and agile, but wasn't any fun to drive. I test drove a pre-certified 10' 370 with 17k miles a few days ago and forgot what it was like to drive a smooth car. I parted the big stuff like the supercharger and fuel mods out and traded it in. It came with the K&N typhoon CAIs, but I know they don't really do anything. Everything else is stock as far as I can tell. I don't think I'm going to dive into modding quite yet, because I'm loving the 8 year/100,000 mile warranty. m4a1mustang, G37sHKS, Nism0 and 1 others like this.

06-16-2013, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-16-2013, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
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06-16-2013, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 15	welcome. Any plans with the Z? parts for the Z are almost twice as much then A mustang. just in case you didn't know what your getting your self into. What that your first mustang? __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

06-16-2013, 08:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 694 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 13	Wel-come to the club ...

06-16-2013, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	congrats..did you run the quarter in that beast? If so what times did it pull?

06-16-2013, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 13	Pretty cool 5.0 there but.... Z forever! __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

06-16-2013, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Damn, sick 5.0. Full BMR suspension... I can imagine it being annoying to drive around! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-16-2013, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I went with steeds sport springs on my '11 for that reason. Didn't want to scrape everywhere. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-16-2013, 09:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Congrats I love driving the Z. I went with a better set of wheels and tires with super offsets. Get looks and compliments every time out.

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Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,193 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Congrats and Welcome! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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