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m4a1mustang 09-07-2010 08:15 PM

That's still pretty cool.

I can't get over the sport mode in this car. It lets me kick the tail out quite a bit and if I start to spin the tires too much it won't cut all power... it just backs it off slightly so I can keep going (even with a little spin still). Kind of wild!

m4a1mustang 09-07-2010 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 711661)
:bowrofl:

I was applying some wheel wax and had my phone with me... then I was like, "hmm... I'm awfully close to the SRA and have a camera... I bet Pharmacist would love this." :bowrofl:

Red370 09-07-2010 08:17 PM

what I appreciate about ford, is that they almost encourage modifications, you can order the car with packages already pre installed, I'm sure they'll be offering the FRPP/Whipple supercharger kits in the near future as a dealer installed option. BTW, 8 psi takes the 5.0 beyond 600hp and 550 ft/lbs....:yum:

Lemers 09-07-2010 08:18 PM

Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi.

Pharmacist 09-07-2010 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 711616)
Ah, but it works! Seriously, if you don't like it, fine. But if all you can do is bitch about it, :gtfo2:, there's no point.

I made a choice about the car I drive. I'm sorry that somehow my vehicular decisions have a magical way of bunching your panties and causing you discomfort. :icon18:

you can do whatever you want as long as you're happy. it doesn't affect me either way. but you still haven't answered my question, how much money did you lose in the trade? if it was a good chunk of money, why not go with supercharging the z?

Red370 09-07-2010 08:19 PM

btw, I got off on a two way off ramp today next to a Roush 427... needless to say, he hates the 5.0 now.

m4a1mustang 09-07-2010 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 711678)
Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi.

I'm a little bit sentimental. I'll do it in a few days.

There's one thing I REALLY miss about the Z... the storage cubby! That's the coolest thing ever and definitely one of those things you don't miss until it's gone. I have to come up with a whole new system for storing toll money and other randoms. :mad:

Red370 09-07-2010 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 711678)
Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi.

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats" :p

m4a1mustang 09-07-2010 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist (Post 711681)
you can do whatever you want as long as you're happy. it doesn't affect me either way. but you still haven't answered my question, how much money did you lose in the trade? if it was a good chunk of money, why not go with supercharging the z?

Supercharging the Z wouldn't have achieved what I wanted.

If you really want to know, I can run numbers tomorrow and tell you. I did lose some money, yes, but you always lose money on a car. These aren't investments. This is money I could have "lost" in one weekend in Vegas anyways. If I was concerned about it, I wouldn't have done it. :tup:

m4a1mustang 09-07-2010 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 711685)
I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats" :p

Hell no. Jareth the Goblin King FTW!

Oh and Jennifer Connelly is effing hot. :tup:

Lemers 09-07-2010 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 711685)
I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats" :p

No it's the Labrynth and he plays the goblin king.

m4a1mustang 09-07-2010 08:23 PM

Anyways guys, I'm out for the night. :hello:

Pharmacist 09-07-2010 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 711674)
what I appreciate about ford, is that they almost encourage modifications, you can order the car with packages already pre installed, I'm sure they'll be offering the FRPP/Whipple supercharger kits in the near future as a dealer installed option. BTW, 8 psi takes the 5.0 beyond 600hp and 550 ft/lbs....:yum:

true, ford is unusual in how it supports mods and tracking their cars. most other manufacturers would throw a fit if you use their cars other than for getting groceries. :tiphat: to them. still won't buy a mustang though. :p

Red370 09-07-2010 08:25 PM

ooh, just did some research on the Roush, now I know why they hate 5.0's, it makes me LOLz.

Pharmacist 09-07-2010 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 711689)
Supercharging the Z wouldn't have achieved what I wanted.

If you really want to know, I can run numbers tomorrow and tell you. I did lose some money, yes, but you always lose money on a car. These aren't investments. This is money I could have "lost" in one weekend in Vegas anyways. If I was concerned about it, I wouldn't have done it. :tup:

i believe the stillen supercharger gives 515 hp and 343 torque. don't have any numbers, but that seems more than enough for the z to match if not exceed the mustang.


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