Test drove a 5.0 Today

Modshack · 09-14-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Tangent:
I know it's not hip, but I have a man crush on Miatas. Firstly, I've driven one for an extended period, and they are hella fun. They occupy quite an interesting niche, really.

Yup...I've had 3. I suspect #4 will be in the driveway at some point in the future...

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Do you need a mullet to drive a Ford?

Wife said NO to that!

Red370 · 09-14-2010, 05:34 PM

well gentlemen, I finished my 550 mile road trip to El Paso, TX from Oklahoma and i'll say right away, this car HATES the altitude here, it feels like a slug

Well, could be a combination of the altitude and the 90 octane I unfortunately had to fill it with because that was the best gas offered in Hobbs, NM which was right about when I was going to run out, seriously, who for the love of god, only offers 90 octane as a premium?

chewonyou · 09-14-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Your complimentary in car gun rack should be arriving any day Steve...

The shifts are too short in the 5.0 Mustang. I'm thinking of fabricating a kit where you can extend the length of the shifter with a sawed off shotgun.

Endgame · 09-14-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I can get the FRPP 525whp blower with a 1-year factory warranty if installed at a dealership.

I'm going to take my time, though. There will be a bunch of kits available. Right now a low PSI Roush supercharged 5.0 is running 11.2 @ 126 on drag radials.

Hell, these cars are running 11s with only bolt ons.

That is crazy, BUT YOU ARE WRONG MY FRIEND! I saw a vid on YouTube of a GT. It had an intake, long tubes, catback, tuning, 3.73 gears, suspension mods, and drag radials running 10.5 I think it was. CRAZY!!! It was a dark blue GT....

m4a1mustang · 09-14-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

That is crazy, BUT YOU ARE WRONG MY FRIEND! I saw a vid on YouTube of a GT. It had an intake, long tubes, catback, tuning, 3.73 gears, suspension mods, and drag radials running 10.5 I think it was. CRAZY!!! It was a dark blue GT....

I forgot about the Evolution Performance GT. But like you said that was full suspension and skinnies and slicks.

Endgame · 09-14-2010, 07:41 PM

Still hawt though. Whenever you do get around to getting a S/C, go with the twin screw type. Although, I do not know if that is the most efficient any more, but it is what I was running on my GT. Kenne Bell. Loved it.

m4a1mustang · 09-14-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Still hawt though. Whenever you do get around to getting a S/C, go with the twin screw type. Although, I do not know if that is the most efficient any more, but it is what I was running on my GT. Kenne Bell. Loved it.

Twin Screw is where it's at. I almost bought a KB for my '03.

But then I traded it in for a Civic with less displacement than the blower I was going to buy.

:roflp uke2:

Endgame · 09-14-2010, 07:51 PM

That is funny..... That is a FAIL move on your part there!

m4a1mustang · 09-14-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

That is funny..... That is a FAIL move on your part there!

It was actually a good one since I was driving 600 miles every weekend.

Endgame · 09-14-2010, 07:55 PM

Then that is full of win! LOL!! But yeah, KB is all good. Do your thing man!! Can't wait to see what you do!!!!!!!!

m4a1mustang · 09-14-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Then that is full of win! LOL!! But yeah, KB is all good. Do your thing man!! Can't wait to see what you do!!!!!!!!

Well, right now I'm about to do some laundry.

Endgame · 09-14-2010, 07:58 PM

speaking of laundry.. thanks for the reminder....

I want a Z · 09-15-2010, 11:43 AM

On thing that no one has mentioned in the 39 pages of this thread is the seats.
I have been test driving both the Z & GT and I really like both. It's going to be a very difficult decisions. But one thing that has me leaning towards the GT are the front seats, they seem to be much more comfortable then the Z's. I am sort of worried that they may be really uncomfortable on long drives.

Any thoughts on that from the GT guys the switched from the Z.

m4a1mustang · 09-15-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

On thing that no one has mentioned in the 39 pages of this thread is the seats.
I have been test driving both the Z & GT and I really like both. It's going to be a very difficult decisions. But one thing that has me leaning towards the GT are the front seats, they seem to be much more comfortable then the Z's. I am sort of worried that they may be really uncomfortable on long drives.

Any thoughts on that from the GT guys the switched from the Z.

The GT's seats are definitely more comfortable. They have good side bolstering for your back but a little less bolstering on the bottom which makes them nice and comfy, while still being supportive.

I drove 900 miles in the Z to get the GT and then 900 miles home with the GT. The Z is not uncomfortable on long trips, but it's not as comfortable as the Mustang.

Nitex · 09-15-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

On thing that no one has mentioned in the 39 pages of this thread is the seats.
I have been test driving both the Z & GT and I really like both. It's going to be a very difficult decisions. But one thing that has me leaning towards the GT are the front seats, they seem to be much more comfortable then the Z's. I am sort of worried that they may be really uncomfortable on long drives.

Any thoughts on that from the GT guys the switched from the Z.

I drove 2500miles in 2.5 days by myself, and i can still stand upright! I find the Z seats to be fairly comfy. At least more comfy than my R1!

Seriously though, traveling with a dog/cat and as much as i could cram in my Z for that long of a drive is something i am not looking forward to again anytime soon.

09-14-2010, 05:34 PM	#572 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	well gentlemen, I finished my 550 mile road trip to El Paso, TX from Oklahoma and i'll say right away, this car HATES the altitude here, it feels like a slug Well, could be a combination of the altitude and the 90 octane I unfortunately had to fill it with because that was the best gas offered in Hobbs, NM which was right about when I was going to run out, seriously, who for the love of god, only offers 90 octane as a premium? __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Still hawt though. Whenever you do get around to getting a S/C, go with the twin screw type. Although, I do not know if that is the most efficient any more, but it is what I was running on my GT. Kenne Bell. Loved it.

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Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	That is funny..... That is a FAIL move on your part there!

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Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Then that is full of win! LOL!! But yeah, KB is all good. Do your thing man!! Can't wait to see what you do!!!!!!!!

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09-15-2010, 11:43 AM	#583 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 14	On thing that no one has mentioned in the 39 pages of this thread is the seats. I have been test driving both the Z & GT and I really like both. It's going to be a very difficult decisions. But one thing that has me leaning towards the GT are the front seats, they seem to be much more comfortable then the Z's. I am sort of worried that they may be really uncomfortable on long drives. Any thoughts on that from the GT guys the switched from the Z.