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Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I have seen your mustang driving around with Z's in front of it, so I know it can happen.

I've seen it driving around behind a Maxima, and I have pictures to prove it.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've seen it driving around behind a Maxima, and I have pictures to prove it.

I've seen it getting an HJ from a red 370 behind the Starbucks and I have video to prove it.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I've seen it getting an HJ from a red 370 behind the Starbucks and I have video to prove it.

I've seen it getting a lot more than an HJ from your old car....

TongMan · 03-14-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I hear once you buy a 5.0 your driving skill just drops.

Same with a GTR.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've seen it getting a lot more than an HJ from your old car....

Implicating yourself yet again, I see.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-14-2011, 12:50 PM

I've seen it be challenged by a Scion TC with an exhaust. I have to admit, the TC was pulling away from it quickly and easily

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I've seen it be challenged by a Scion TC with an exhaust. I have to admit, the TC was pulling away from it quickly and easily

ProfessorDave · 03-14-2011, 12:55 PM

You're quite the good sport, Steve! (although I totally believe the Scion story).

Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I've seen it be challenged by a Scion TC with an exhaust. I have to admit, the TC was pulling away from it quickly and easily

To be fair, he left the Z's in the dust as well. Had to be pushing at least 1000whp.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

You're quite the good sport, Steve! (although I totally believe the Scion story).

Thanks, Dave! The Scion story is real. A guy in a Scion TC with a fart can was trying to intimidate us at our meet two weeks ago.

ZYGOTE · 03-14-2011, 01:26 PM

Traded my 370 for a a 5.0 a few weeks ago and as much as I miss the Z, the 5.0 amazes me everytime I drive it.

As for the Boss - Ford Racing just released the Boss 302 intake manifold for purchase. One of the regular 5.0 guys installed it and got a 50 hp gain on the top end. These cars are just beasts.

BLM · 03-14-2011, 01:30 PM

I know they're in the same price range, but I just don't see how so many people are going from a Z to a Mustang. It's a performance upgrade for sure, assuming you go with the Brembo's etc, but it's a transition from a small, Japanese, 2-seater "sports car" to an American Muscle car (that now has handling capabilities). To me that's as similar as switching from a Z to a Jeep.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BLM

I know they're in the same price range, but I just don't see how so many people are going from a Z to a Mustang. It's a performance upgrade for sure, assuming you go with the Brembo's etc, but it's a transition from a small, Japanese, 2-seater "sports car" to an American Muscle car (that now has handling capabilities). To me that's as similar as switching from a Z to a Jeep.

I'd make the switch to a Jeep that could lap the Z around a track the way a mustang does.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'd make the switch to a Jeep that could lap the Z around a track the way a mustang does.

I heard from a forum source that the SRT8 Jeep will do this.

shadoquad · 03-14-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I heard from a forum source that the SRT8 Jeep will do this.

The Mustang was equipped with the "Parked at a starbux with the driver inside getting coffee" mod, iirc.

03-14-2011, 12:50 PM	#66 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I've seen it be challenged by a Scion TC with an exhaust. I have to admit, the TC was pulling away from it quickly and easily __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	You're quite the good sport, Steve! (although I totally believe the Scion story). __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	I know they're in the same price range, but I just don't see how so many people are going from a Z to a Mustang. It's a performance upgrade for sure, assuming you go with the Brembo's etc, but it's a transition from a small, Japanese, 2-seater "sports car" to an American Muscle car (that now has handling capabilities). To me that's as similar as switching from a Z to a Jeep. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-14-2011, 01:26 PM	#71 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Traded my 370 for a a 5.0 a few weeks ago and as much as I miss the Z, the 5.0 amazes me everytime I drive it. As for the Boss - Ford Racing just released the Boss 302 intake manifold for purchase. One of the regular 5.0 guys installed it and got a 50 hp gain on the top end. These cars are just beasts.