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b1adesofcha0s · 10-04-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

So, there has been a lot of talk recently about banning all of the 5.owners from the site. As most of you know, my second account (third acct really) is a mod account. So I've been thinking about this very seriously lately. I've come up with the following risk benefit analysis of banning all Mustang owners.

Benefits

Getting rid of all Mustangs would return this site to the heady days when the 370z was the best performance buy for the money (other than GenCoupes and M3's). We could pretend Mustangs don't exist.
We can talk all the smack we like about stangs. Bench racers and rag statisticians will love the opportunity to talk about how Stangs are "made for straights, but can't handle" and have "ancient SRA tech".
There would be no more condescension, because as we know, all 370z owners get along and never fight amongst themselves.
The site would be prettier and better balanced

Risks

Mustang owners are great cuddlers. We would miss spooning with them in the early morning dew.
Because Race Car
5.0 liters of American "cause I told you so"
We would lose the perspective of owners of performance cars with decent pickup and a Front engine, Rear wheel drive layout.
The Z needs to look pretty parked next to something.

I say we let them stick around.

I say we ban them all :|

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's slightly annoying, but you're right, those are the members that couldn't tell a wrench from an ice cream cone, so it's not that big of a deal.

One thing to note is that Modshack has already moved on to his 61st (I think) car. He's in a new GTI now.

Edit: Also wanted to add that I can tell the difference between the guys that are just joking and the ones that are serious. There are only a couple that are actually serious.

Srs Shahid is always srs. :srsface:

The Dimer · 10-04-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It bothers me that some Z fanbois have said "ban stang owners", because frankly, most of the guys trumpeting that message haven't contributed as much.

I like to give them a hard time, but it's all in good fun. They're honestly the guys I'm learn the most stuff from on here.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's slightly annoying, but you're right, those are the members that couldn't tell a wrench from an ice cream cone, so it's not that big of a deal.

One thing to note is that Modshack has already moved on to his 61st (I think) car. He's in a new GTI now.

Edit: Also wanted to add that I can tell the difference between the guys that are just joking and the ones that are serious. There are only a couple that are actually serious.

So true. Funniest part is at least one of the true haters will turn around and pm me for z help...next time I'm explaining wheel offset wrong

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

I like to give them a hard time, but it's all in good fun. They're honestly the guys I'm learn the most stuff from on here.

Guys like you and shado are obviously just kidding. It's funny for the most part

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

So true. Funniest part is at least one of the true haters will turn around and pm me for z help...next time I'm explaining wheel offset wrong

I do whatever I can to extend an olive branch, so if some d-bag needs help and I can help him I usually will do it. Maybe it will help sway their opinions in the right direction. But probably not.

shadoquad · 10-04-2011, 09:38 AM

I do run jokes into the ground, so I'm sure it can grate on you guys. But inside, we're all car guys, and we can all respect each other's rides, even if that's not the car for us.

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I do run jokes into the ground, so I'm sure it can grate on you guys. But inside, we're all car guys, and we can all respect each other's rides, even if that's not the car for us.

Exactly. I mean, do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like this, compulsive, need, to be liked. Like my need to be praised.

GZ3 · 10-04-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Exactly. I mean, do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like this, compulsive, need, to be liked. Like my need to be praised.

like, like, i know exctly what you mean....lol

@shado** i love the humor, lol in person i tend to be the guy that goes over board and has to retract some stuff and tell people to please not be annoyed...but its only cause i want to share a laugh and good mood!

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 09:38 AM

I've always tried to help. The guy in question spammed me with about 400 pm's/emails just saying "mustangs suck"...his technical question got "lost"

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've always tried to help. The guy in question spammed me with about 400 pm's/emails just saying "mustangs suck"...his technical question got "lost"

Is that why he got das boot?

FromG2Z · 10-04-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've always tried to help. The guy in question spammed me with about 400 pm's/emails just saying "mustangs suck"...his technical question got "lost"

wow seriously?

Yeah I stick around because I enjoyed this forum the most. Plus I get info from Steve and Dan, who were former Z owners and now 5.0 owners just like me

So yeah guys, I am debating where to spend my $$$ next. Looks or function?

Looks: GT/CS fascia, with Boss splitter
(Steve, carpartsestore doesn't have those anymore

)

Function: MGW shifter

Both options are for ~400 bucks.

I will go back and forth on these option for a LONG time, just like Dan does with his exhaust... mwaaaahaaahaaaaaa

GZ3 · 10-04-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

wow seriously?

Yeah I stick around because I enjoyed this forum the most. Plus I get info from Steve and Dan, who were former Z owners and now 5.0 owners just like me

So yeah guys, I am debating where to spend my $$$ next. Looks or function?

Looks: GT/CS fascia, with Boss splitter
(Steve, carpartsestore doesn't have those anymore

)

Function: MGW shifter

Both options are for ~400 bucks.

I will go back and forth on these option for a LONG time, just like Dan does with his exhaust... mwaaaahaaahaaaaaa

have you looked at the Saleen grille with GT/CS lower

shadoquad · 10-04-2011, 09:43 AM

Fine, I'm an attn whore.

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:48 AM

I say forgo the shifter for now... see how you like the stock one over time and ask the transmission breaks in.

I'd consider an intake + tune if you aren't opposed to it. Hard to argue with +30-40 whp.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I say forgo the shifter for now... see how you like the stock one over time and ask the transmission breaks in.

I'd consider an intake + tune if you aren't opposed to it. Hard to argue with +30-40 whp.

Ya, I really see no need for a shifter personally

FromG2Z · 10-04-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I say forgo the shifter for now... see how you like the stock one over time and ask the transmission breaks in.

I'd consider an intake + tune if you aren't opposed to it. Hard to argue with +30-40 whp.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Ya, I really see no need for a shifter personally

I was thinking about a Steed CAI too. However, I don't think I want to go with a tune "just yet", esp under warranty. So in your guy's opinion, performance mod wise, if I go with the GT500 mufflers and a Steeda CAI, I should NOT need a tune correct?

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Originally Posted by GZ3

have you looked at the Saleen grille with GT/CS lower

I saw that, and though I like it, I don't like the fact that the Saleen grille gets rid of the big fogs... those are a trademark of the GT's...

10-04-2011, 09:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	I say forgo the shifter for now... see how you like the stock one over time and ask the transmission breaks in. I'd consider an intake + tune if you aren't opposed to it. Hard to argue with +30-40 whp. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-04-2011, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I do run jokes into the ground, so I'm sure it can grate on you guys. But inside, we're all car guys, and we can all respect each other's rides, even if that's not the car for us.

10-04-2011, 09:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	I've always tried to help. The guy in question spammed me with about 400 pm's/emails just saying "mustangs suck"...his technical question got "lost"

10-04-2011, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	Fine, I'm an attn whore.