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Red__Zed 10-15-2011 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1360807)
I like the blue
it's a sweet color.






Love how beefy this paint is. Still looking clean.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/cb903a1f.jpg

FromG2Z 10-16-2011 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1360663)
waxed and washed my car, met a guy in G35s who was cleaning his as well. talked cars for a while...always nice to meet open-minded car people
I know what you mean. I hate how some people just view their cars as the end all. Car racism, at its finest.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1360731)
blacked out my pony as well....


need to get that CS fascia...do not like the gt front.
I like the black out, esp for your color car. What'd you use?

As far as GT/CS fascia, I like it too, plus Boss splitter. But I think for now, my mods are in GT500 plus MGW shifter. Maybe next year I will get the fascia. Stock will have to do for now. Why don't you like it?

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1360767)
that thread doesn't help me :(

Btw, so jelly of your color. stumbled across this on ebay...
I figured you're still on the fence about the axlebacks. It sounds like you may want more loud, so Roush might be way to go for you. If I get bored of my GT500's, I'll probably go Borlas. Since GT500's were only 250, I won't feel bad if I x those out some time in the future.

Thanks for props on the color! I fell in love with it when I saw it in person. It was either kona, black, or candy red. You ever see the movie DRIVE? Just came out (might still be in theaters) not too long ago. The one with Gosling. You will laugh, but that movie came out the time I was contemplating trading in the Z for the 5.0. That movie literally pushed me over the edge. The black 5.0 on there looked so hot. It was a simple stock 5.0 with Brembo I believe. That week, I traded it in.

But then I saw kona in person, boom, done, sold. :)


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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1360938)
it's a sweet color.


Love how beefy this paint is. Still looking clean.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/cb903a1f.jpg
So is this what you meant when you said the paint on the 5.0 is better than the Z?

b1adesofcha0s 10-16-2011 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1361116)
I know what you mean. I hate how some people just view their cars as the end all. Car racism, at its finest.



I like the black out, esp for your color car. What'd you use?

As far as GT/CS fascia, I like it too, plus Boss splitter. But I think for now, my mods are in GT500 plus MGW shifter. Maybe next year I will get the fascia. Stock will have to do for now. Why don't you like it?



I figured you're still on the fence about the axlebacks. It sounds like you may want more loud, so Roush might be way to go for you. If I get bored of my GT500's, I'll probably go Borlas. Since GT500's were only 250, I won't feel bad if x those out some time in the future.

Thanks for props on the color! I fell in love with it when I saw it in person. It was either kona, black, or candy red. You ever see the movie DRIVE? Just came out (might still be in theaters) not too long ago. The one with Gosling. You will laugh, but that movie came out the time I was contemplating trading in the Z for the 5.0. That movie literally pushed me over the edge. The black 5.0 on there looked so hot. It was a simple stock 5.0 with Brembo I believe. That week, I traded it in.

But then I saw kona in person, boom, done, sold. :)




So is this what you meant when you said the paint on the 5.0 is better than the Z?
It's because he can see himself better in it :rolleyes:

:bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

FromG2Z 10-16-2011 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1360767)
Btw Dan, on this pic, I don't like the louvers or the hood :icon14:

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1361149)
Btw Dan, on this pic, I don't like the louvers or the hood :icon14:
I don't really either...color just looks sexy

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1361121)
It's because he can see himself better in it :rolleyes:

:bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl:
Who wouldn't want that?

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1361116)
I know what you mean. I hate how some people just view their cars as the end all. Car racism, at its finest.
yep. always nice to see to see cool guys.



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I like the black out, esp for your color car. What'd you use?
plasti-dip:ugh2:

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As far as GT/CS fascia, I like it too, plus Boss splitter. But I think for now, my mods are in GT500 plus MGW shifter. Maybe next year I will get the fascia. Stock will have to do for now. Why don't you like it?
just think the the boss setup looks much more aggressive

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I figured you're still on the fence about the axlebacks. It sounds like you may want more loud, so Roush might be way to go for you. If I get bored of my GT500's, I'll probably go Borlas. Since GT500's were only 250, I won't feel bad if I x those out some time in the future.
I think I want something in between the two...and don't think I can drop $700 on axlebacks
Quote:
Thanks for props on the color! I fell in love with it when I saw it in person. It was either kona, black, or candy red. You ever see the movie DRIVE? Just came out (might still be in theaters) not too long ago. The one with Gosling. You will laugh, but that movie came out the time I was contemplating trading in the Z for the 5.0. That movie literally pushed me over the edge. The black 5.0 on there looked so hot. It was a simple stock 5.0 with Brembo I believe. That week, I traded it in.
But then I saw kona in person, boom, done, sold. :)
never saw it...but I know what you mean about seeing the car in person in person


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So is this what you meant when you said the paint on the 5.0 is better than the Z?
yes sir. my car sits outside, under a tree at work, etc...and I'm too lazy to wash in properly...and it still looks like this.:tup:

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:26 PM
Stillen rotors:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8...0/IMG_0017.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I...0/IMG_9942.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_...0/IMG_0038.JPG

I am going to work on a DIY/Review so I'll share that later. But so far so good. Real nice stuff.

I am also 100% keeping my Konis and will be doing full suspension when things thaw out in the spring.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 12:28 PM
looks sweet.


apparently I'm gonna have to save up to compete on the dragon next year :rofl2:

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:34 PM
It's an arms race. :icon17:

My goal is to have everything ready in time for ZDayZ next year. I will probably swap the current pads out for DS2500s when we go, though, as I drive fast enough there to overheat the Hawk HPS.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361304)
It's an arms race. :icon17:

My goal is to have everything ready in time for ZDayZ next year. I will probably swap the current pads out for DS2500s when we go, though, as I drive fast enough there to overheat the Hawk HPS.
I'll show up with a yugo and my driver mod:icon17:

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:36 PM
Also, a friend of mine brought his 5.0 out to our Sunday sports car show this morning. He's got a Procharger and is around 550whp. He's doing some upgrades soon to push it to 650whp. Crazy guy, but his car is sweet.

He also has fit 285/35s on the back and they look fine. I know they are out of spec (max width tire manufacturers recommend on a 9" wide wheel is a 275) but they look fine. I took some pics and will upload in a bit.

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1361308)
I'll show up with a yugo and my driver mod:icon17:
The Dan driver mod is basically a downgrade in performance. Your Yugo does 0-60 in 25 seconds? Dan will do it in 30.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361310)
The Dan driver mod is basically a downgrade in performance. Your Yugo does 0-60 in 25 seconds? Dan will do it in 30.
sad but true :(

my s2000 was a -7 second car with anyone else behind the wheel:icon17:

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361309)
Also, a friend of mine brought his 5.0 out to our Sunday sports car show this morning. He's got a Procharger and is around 550whp. He's doing some upgrades soon to push it to 650whp. Crazy guy, but his car is sweet.

He also has fit 285/35s on the back and they look fine. I know they are out of spec (max width tire manufacturers recommend on a 9" wide wheel is a 275) but they look fine. I took some pics and will upload in a bit.
i wanna see. did you ever replace your tires, or are you still killing the stockers?

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1361316)
sad but true :(

my s2000 was a -7 second car with anyone else behind the wheel:icon17:
You don't have enough confidence in your horsepowers.

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1361317)
i wanna see. did you ever replace your tires, or are you still killing the stockers?
Uploading now.

I am still on the stockers. They are going to be fine until spring. They are coming off sometime next month and the winters are going on.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361321)
You don't have enough confidence in your horsepowers.
i want to catch up with you too bad. hot corner entry ftl

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361322)
Uploading now.

I am still on the stockers. They are going to be fine until spring. They are coming off sometime next month and the winters are going on.
roger....ever decide what you are going with?

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:54 PM
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Q...0/IMG_9972.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8...0/IMG_9976.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V...0/IMG_9971.JPG

A little bit of bulge but it looks totally healthy. I wouldn't run any wider but I think if you wanted to, you could fit 285s.

The only problem for me is that 285s are said to rub up front, and I want to run a square setup. On the blue car, he's running stock size up front.

Here's the Procharger setup. Very clean.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U...0/IMG_9965.JPG

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1361326)
roger....ever decide what you are going with?
More than likely Michelin Pilot SS in 275/35 all the way around.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:05 PM
damn that's a clean-*** car.

those 285s look like they fit great.

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:10 PM
Yeah his car is super clean. One of the nicest looking ones I've seen around.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:16 PM
i want a kona car.


also a procharger.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:19 PM
i'm thinking about going with a staggered setup and just adjusting suspension to compensate. I feel like i need more tire out back...but I'm worried about messing up the balance.

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:22 PM
That would be pretty easy. You could run a bigger bar and/or spec some stiffer rear springs.

I agree though that if you are really concerned with putting the power down some wider rear wheels and tires would help.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:23 PM
i think it would help a lot with putting down the power. have to think about it a little.

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:28 PM
It would. What tire sizes out back are you thinking?

Given the stock balance of the car I think you have some wiggle room in terms of how much stagger you can run without dialing in too much understeer.

Sam Strano runs a square setup but with his spring and damper package he likes to take the rear bar down a bit to dial out some of the oversteer. My guess is a car on Konis, any Steeda spring package, and conservative front camber could remain fairly neutral even with 40mm of total stagger or so. Which to me would mean 275 front and 285-305 rear.

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361365)
It would. What tire sizes out back are you thinking?

Given the stock balance of the car I think you have some wiggle room in terms of how much stagger you can run without dialing in too much understeer.

Sam Strano runs a square setup but with his spring and damper package he likes to take the rear bar down a bit to dial out some of the oversteer. My guess is a car on Konis, any Steeda spring package, and conservative front camber could remain fairly neutral even with 40mm of total stagger or so. Which to me would mean 275 front and 285-305 rear.
i need more time with the car to figure out what I need. I'm thinking 275 fronts, then whatever I need out back. Gonna do dampers first, and see how the balance is then. I think the weak rear dampers mean the car will be kinda prone to oversteer once new dampers are on...

if I'm being honest, I think the car needs a bit more rear grip even from the factory, at least with my skill/attention level. I notice it's not tough to get the *** out with just a light lift, which I am often not prepared for since it rides so smooth all the time....I think a slightly reduced rear slip angle would be pretty helpful...

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:35 PM
You're right about the dampers. That's why Sam takes the rear bar down.

Regarding the oversteer with lift... welcome to Mustang. That's something that is just going to be there regardless of what you do with the car. You can tone it down, but you're better off not lifting. ;)

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361379)
You're right about the dampers. That's why Sam takes the rear bar down.

Regarding the oversteer with lift... welcome to Mustang. That's something that is just going to be there regardless of what you do with the car. You can tone it down, but you're better off not lifting. ;)
I mean, I know that...it's just even with a partial lift, it steps out a bit more than I feel is safe for the street.

I drove my aunt's 07 for a while when I was in fl, and you had to completely lift before it would step out...the balance on this one makes it a little quicker to go.

I had an experience where traffic stopped suddenly on an offramp, and things got a little scary. thought i was back in an ap1:icon17:

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1361382)
I mean, I know that...it's just even with a partial lift, it steps out a bit more than I feel is safe for the street.

I drove my aunt's 07 for a while when I was in fl, and you had to completely lift before it would step out...the balance on this one makes it a little quicker to go.

I had an experience where traffic stopped suddenly on an offramp, and things got a little scary. thought i was back in an ap1:icon17:
To be honest, I think you're being a bit of a pussy. Safe on the street? Puhleeze. Slow down if you can't handle it.

:ohsnap1:

And if the rear steps out, just compensate with steering. Simple! :rofl2:

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:43 PM
Dan I suggest you get some 225 fronts and 305 rears and disconnect the rear bar. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself. :bowrofl:

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:45 PM
:|

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361386)
To be honest, I think you're being a bit of a pussy. Safe on the street? Puhleeze. Slow down if you can't handle it.

:ohsnap1:

And if the rear steps out, just compensate with steering. Simple! :rofl2:
i did. no problems were had. maybe I just need to get used to the idea of the rear being able to step out again...I've been driving a Z and a subaru:icon17:

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:47 PM
Yeah. You are are making it sound like it's rocket science or something. You just have to keep it in the back of your head that the rear could step out at any time if you are an idiot.

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:49 PM
Also, if you do ultimately conclude that you are a pansy and can't handle a little oversteer, there are plenty of options out there to dial the car in to make your candy arse comfortable and safe. :icon17:

Red__Zed 10-16-2011 01:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1361399)
Also, if you do ultimately conclude that you are a pansy and can't handle a little oversteer, there are plenty of options out there to dial the car in to make your candy arse comfortable and safe. :icon17:
I'll see you on the dragon, bitch:p

m4a1mustang 10-16-2011 01:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1361408)
I'll see you on the dragon, bitch:p
If you drive it like you did this year I've got nothing to worry about. Well, making sure I line up ahead of you so I don't get held up... but that's about it. :stirthepot:

b1adesofcha0s 10-16-2011 01:56 PM
:drama:


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