Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Saurdaukar on September 29, 2002, 05:09:36 PM
-
posts on a Mustang forum... owner finds thread. This one is classic. I have even less than the little respect for Mustang owners I had prior to this... glad it wasnt my car...
http://65.31.67.109/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29134&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 (http://65.31.67.109/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29134&perpage=15&pagenumber=1)
-
Fords are toejam..Don't buy em..
-
"""" my 03 cobra gets poor gas mileage"""""
HAHAHAHAHA
-
Just one of millions of stupid human's that can't be trusted.
-
i have a ford i got new in '95 - hasn't needed any maintainence yet except oil changes & tire changes & one new belt
-
LOL andm y Girlfriend give me crap for not wanting to take my car and let shops do things to it.
:D
I would be MEGA pissed if someone joyrode my GTO. :mad:
-
This made me think about a well published story from these parts:
An old lady purchased a V-8 Thunderbird (around 93 some time) and had a problem with the trunk leaking. She took it into the dealer for a new trunk seal. That night, one of the mechanics took it home with him and rolled it while drag racing another Thunderbird. The car was 1 week old at the time.
The dealer refused to replace the car with a new one, insisting that it wasn't totalled and did not require replacement. You take a 1 week old car into a dealer and end up with a car that's had extensive bodywork done to it.
AKDejaVu
-
oh man that is a great thread... poor dude dropped his lil sausage on the table, and watched it get chopped off.
Look at me! Look at me! I'm big toejam! I Rule, you should see what I did! I'm the King of.... AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH
Now I'm going to have to stay late at the office to catch up on work I should have been doing instead of reading that thread lol. Why couldn't I have found this five hours ago? lol
-Sikboy
-
The guy is a jerkoff, and needs a boot inserted up his arse! All the way up to the knee!
I would be soo pissed...
can you believe all the losers saying they would do the same thing??
-
Originally posted by GtoRA2
can you believe all the losers saying they would do the same thing??
Yes, its a Mustang forum. :D
-
There is page after page of people from other bbs logging in to condemn the actions of this poor guy. Getting in the spirit of things I registered as "Mustang Sal" and claimed to have followed this thread from http://www.menindresses.com and was surprised to discover that really is a website. Then I was even more surprised to find out the site had so much traffic it was timing out on me.
-
I was >< close to buying a Cobra SVT 2002 over the current car I have...decided that handling was more important than straight away speed...besides about 10 other items like:
Cheap interior
Cramped interior
No back seat (well, its there, but no human can ride in it)
Gas milege
Exhaust note (I'm going to commute 75 miles a day with THAT exhaust note? uh uh, no way)
Salesmen wouldn't budge more than $500 under MSRP
etc.
etc.
The forum isn't as bad as I've seen with young guns driving BMWs...you should check out E46fanatics.com if you want a good laugh.
-
or here.
-
Originally posted by Creamo
or here.
OMG i read this story few days on mustang forums (being a hardcore stang fan) and i'd never tought i'd see it here.!!
That guy in an idiot for sure.
Stangs are great cars!!! Cobra are sweet. Whoever buys mustangs for interior should look elsewhere, SVT cobras 99+ with independed rear suspension handle quite nice, and that 4.6L DOHC 32V engine breathes Fire, and performace parts??,, oh boy tons are available!!!
Ripsnort, good thing you didnt buy that 2002 SVT, as they dont exist, salesman was playing you. newer body cobras were available only in 1999,2001 and 2003. 2003 SVT is a blast with 400HP at your foot.
Mustangs RULE!!!!
-
Er, was a 2001 (last year) model. ANyway, interior wasn't a deciding factor,(though it *was* one of the many decisions factored in) handling was, and the BMW blew it away in cornering, my wife could even tell the significant difference.
The HP was the only thing significant that got a grin on my face, then I came to my senses, and knew I needed something more than just a straight-away sled.
-
Originally posted by Ripsnort
Er, was a 2001 (last year) model. ANyway, interior wasn't a deciding factor,(though it *was* one of the many decisions factored in) handling was, and the BMW blew it away in cornering, my wife could even tell the significant difference.
The HP was the only thing significant that got a grin on my face, then I came to my senses, and knew I needed something more than just a straight-away sled. [/QUOTE
I agree with ya on the handling part, only a minor problem as there are so many parts available, mine is glued on the road now, it knocks your teeth out when you go over the bump, but hey if ya want it to handle you gotta sacrafice some comfort.
Heres how my baby looks like (less the rear wing, and black interior)
http://www.cobrajg.com/pics.html
Today teenagers drive mustangs, in 1940s they flew them :)
-
Looks sweet Birddog! They still "catch my eye" when I pass them on the freeway...and to think I would have payed $3000 grand less if I'd gone with the SVT!
-
What's so good about them? They don't have the delicious styling of the 60s models and they are out-performed and handled by most of the Japanese performance cars.
Given the choice of a classic Mustang coupe or a Cobra, the former would win everytime.
Although, in actual fact, fuel prices over here would mean I would buy an Impreza or Evo. :D Sticks to the road like month old roadkill.
By the way, do you have hedge-hogs in the US?
-
Originally posted by Dowding
What's so good about them? They don't have the delicious styling of the 60s models and they are out-performed and handled by most of the Japanese performance cars.
By the way, do you have hedge-hogs in the US?
Delicious styling of the 60s? 60s stangs are butt ugly ugly!!!
Imoports?? is that something to eat??? i dont understand..but really find me an import that is faster then a stang yet cost about the same (in the US). If you think mustangs are outperformed by most european cars you're wrong. Handling aint worldclass but its not that bad as some people think.
1999+ Mustang GT V8 SOHC 260HP. high 13s low 14s. very easy to reach with minor mods. $19-20KUS
2001 Mustang Cobra 4.6L DOHC NA 320HP , mid 13s in 1/4 mile $23 000
2003 Mustang Cobra 4.6L DOHC supercharged 400HP $31,000US find me import that can beat it (factory stock, similar price range). 1/4mile = mid to high 12s on stock tires, 11sec on slicks and some minor tuning.
-
Originally posted by Birddogg
Delicious styling of the 60s? 60s stangs are butt ugly ugly!!!
The '65 Fastback is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Its perhaps the best blend of muscle and styling I've ever seen.
AKDejaVu
-
Ok. Let's start talking the same language - I'm more used to 0- 60 mph stats. What do you have for that?
Handling is everything in a car. Take it onto the track (which is where you're going to get the most enjoyment, IMO) and see how it does.
You see, I think our difference in taste comes down, not to cars, but to the conditions they are driven in. Frankly, straights a boring - narrow twisty roads rule.
I don't own anything special, but I have driven a friend's 355 BHP Mitsubishi Evo VII around a track and on an airfield. That's 355 BHP on a chassis that was light to start with, and then was lightened. :)
In terms of cost though, I know he paid £27,000 for it to be imported into the UK.
-
Originally posted by Ripsnort
Looks sweet Birddog! They still "catch my eye" when I pass them on the freeway...and to think I would have payed $3000 grand less if I'd gone with the SVT!
Zim zimma who got the keys to ma bimma!!
BMW was a good choice rip, great overall package, good handling, power, room,component quality etc. Nothing beats german engeneering, thats why i like to fly 109s and 190s :)
-
Originally posted by Dowding
Ok. Let's start talking the same language - I'm more used to 0- 60 mph stats. What do you have for that?
Handling is everything in a car. Take it onto the track (which is where you're going to get the most enjoyment, IMO) and see how it does.
You see, I think our difference in taste comes down, not to cars, but to the conditions they are driven in. Frankly, straights a boring - narrow twisty roads rule.
I don't own anything special, but I have driven a friend's 355 BHP Mitsubishi Evo VII around a track and on an airfield. That's 355 BHP on a chassis that was light to start with, and then was lightened. :)
In terms of cost though, I know he paid £27,000 for it to be imported into the UK.
Stats:
2001 Mustang SVT 4.6L 320HP 0-60= 5.6 sec
2003 Mustang SVT 4.6L 400hp 0-60= not sure, i guess 5.0
more info you can find here
http://www.svtperformance.com
http://www.blueovalnews.com
http://www.corral.net
Oh i agree with you that twisty and narrow roads are fun,so is drag racing. But in last few years ford has somewhat improved handling aspects of mustangs, especially Cobras that now have independent rear suspension and better shocks and springs, its not as bad as many people think. Its all about compromise, you cant have confortable car that handles well. Its either one or the other, or trying forever to find the balance of both. But like you said it all comes down to taste and evniroment cars are driven in, i dont care much about other cars when i like mustangs,which i think are well suited for North american roads . Even if stangs might have some technical flaws(all cars do) i still wouldnt consider anything else.
27,000 british pounds?? :ee: thats abour 55,000 US.. thats quite pricey, but hey EVO II is a much more refined car .
For that money i guess you could compare it to Limited Edition Mustang Cobra R (race version) with 5.4L engine around 400Hp/400 Tq or Corvette Z06 (what a car!!!!)
-
Originally posted by AKDejaVu
The '65 Fastback is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Its perhaps the best blend of muscle and styling I've ever seen.
AKDejaVu
Really? i dont like them them that much, however I do like '70 mustangs, especially mach 1.
Btw. they are bringing out Ford Mustang Mach 1 again as 2003 model.
-
By Deja
The '65 Fastback is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Its perhaps the best blend of muscle and styling I've ever seen.
I will agree it is a nice looking car, but I am pretty sure the only engine option was the 289, a good motor, but not really a big horsepower motor.
I think it was 67 when they got the 390(ok motor)
and 68 was the 428 cobrajet, my fav mustang is a 68 fastback 428, the car from bullitt was a 68 fast back, I am not sure the motor.
Why does everyone think the Camaro/Mustangs of today do not handle well? They are way better then the 60s. They are also way better then most of the front wheel drive imports...
-
Don't care about engine options... the statement was that they were ugly. They absolutely were not.
As far as Camaros and Mustangs go for handling... they may be better than they were, but they're not better than many performance imports. The State Patrol here got rid of their Mustangs because of extremely poor handling characteristics. They weren't the IRS cars, but the older Mustangs were notorious for their overstear. Camaros were better, but only by comparison.
AKDejaVu
-
Mustangs and Camaros are great 1/4 mile cars.. but thats about it IMHO. Ive seen both cars run at tracks... well, off tracks to be more accurate. They arent that impressive, even with an impressive driver behind the wheel. Body roll is comparable to a minivan and the weight distribution makes the car feel like your driving a 911 backwards. Gobs of tourque can only make up for so much weight, lack of brakes and poor suspension setup.
They dont "handle" that well at all compared to almost everything else out there. HP/TQ are only numbers and with a beast that weighs in like the Mustang or the Camaro does, your not going very far anyway.
The true modern American sports car has got to be the Z06, no contest.
Ill stick to my German cars however, thank you. :cool: Where as an American designer would state "You want more power? Build a bigger engine!" Those bright European boys have figured out the "replacement for displacement" BOOST!!!!!! ARGH!!! :D
-
Originally posted by Saurdaukar
Mustangs and Camaros are great 1/4 mile cars.. but thats about it IMHO. Ive seen both cars run at tracks... well, off tracks to be more accurate. They arent that impressive, even with an impressive driver behind the wheel. Body roll is comparable to a minivan and the weight distribution makes the car feel like your driving a 911 backwards. Gobs of tourque can only make up for so much weight, lack of brakes and poor suspension setup.
They dont "handle" that well at all compared to almost everything else out there. HP/TQ are only numbers and with a beast that weighs in like the Mustang or the Camaro does, your not going very far anyway.
The true modern American sports car has got to be the Z06, no contest.
Ill stick to my German cars however, thank you. :cool: Where as an American designer would state "You want more power? Build a bigger engine!" Those bright European boys have figured out the "replacement for displacement" BOOST!!!!! ARGH!!! :D
Mustang Cobras come with fully independent suspention, not solid rear like it was 10 years ago , its got weight distribution of 57/43. Lack of brakes?.... 13in brembo front and 11in rear brakes, i think thats plenty of stopping power. Gobs of torque??? not really, DOHC engine really starts to scream above 4000RPM (redline starts @ 7000), its pretty wimpy below that (helps alot with gas mileage if you keep it below 4000RPM. Newer model Cobras also have 6 speed transmission that can withstand lots of power (same as on Corvettes) Now, older pushrod 5.0L engines engines are torque monsters, where you'd get all the torque by 3000rpm and shift at 4900rpm. These cars really arent that bad as you think.
Boost is good on any engine(god bless), but nothing can replace cubic inches :), 2003 Cobra is just that.. 4.6L V8 DOHC supercharged that makes 400hp and 400lbs of torque, and thats with only 5-6 psi i think. It doesnt take much to bring it up to 500hp levels. :eek:
-
When I'm talking about Performance Japanese cars, you'll find most of them are all wheel drive. Impreza, Evo and Skyline.
I agree completely, Birddog with the part about ride comfort and handling - it's always a compromise. My friends Evo feels like riding on a shovel. :) But he had had it tuned for the race day (where you pay to put your car against similar machines in its class).
The 0 - 60 stats are interesting. I'll try and find out what my friend's does - but I'm pretty sure it's sub 5.5 s.
-
Originally posted by Sikboy
oh man that is a great thread... poor dude dropped his lil sausage on the table, and watched it get chopped off.
Look at me! Look at me! I'm big toejam! I Rule, you should see what I did! I'm the King of.... AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH
-Sikboy
ROFL!!!!
-
While reading that post makes you think the poster was the dumbest person in the world..
But then again, who knows if this post was posted by this guy himself or someone who wanted to harm him?
Was there any witnesses for the suspected joyride? Etc.
Internet is internet and everything you read here should be taken with two grains of salt.
-
Originally posted by Hussein
While reading that post makes you think the poster was the dumbest person in the world..
But then again, who knows if this post was posted by this guy himself or someone who wanted to harm him?
Was there any witnesses for the suspected joyride? Etc.
Internet is internet and everything you read here should be taken with two grains of salt.
oh yes its all true,idiot techie posted the whole story of the car he raped including the licenseplate. It didnt take long for fire to spread. That car belongs to guy who posts regulary on http://www.svtperformance.com, lady that dropped the car off was his wife. To make the long story short, tech guy lost his job 2 days later.
-
Mmmmm Mustangs are yummy for lunch ;)
(http://www.webzaru.com/176507.jpg)
Couldn't find the non-rally version quickly, STI has a 2.0L engine and cranks out 261-280 horses depending on the country and the gas. 0-60 in about 5 seconds flat :D
-
0-60 in 5.0 sec?? mustangs do that!!!
0-60mph is poor way to compare cars performance.. since we're talking acceleration, 1/4 times, 0-60ft times and trap speed would help a bit.
Heres what happens when you put twin turbo on Cobra 4.6L DOHC 32V engine.
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=148923
now, that engine makes about 1000+ HP.
Many mustang owners have 400-500Hp range cars that go years without rebuild.. how long will 2.0L 4 cylinder turbocharged 500HP engine last?? weekend?
anything can be made fast, it all depends how much money you're willing to spend. If you wanna go fast for relativley cheap.. get a mustang.. Its has awsome HP to dollar ratio!!
:)
-
LOL! briddog... that's the biggest load of propaganda bs I've seen in a long time.
I've not known many people that have had a 500hp engine in anything that didn't last without a large amount of regular maintenance. Basically... if you want to play you're going to pay.
And 1000hp out of a v8 isn't nearly as impressive as 1200hp out of a 4 cylinder (look up the Quad-4 history)... so don't go with extremes... they prove nothing.
Anyways... mustangs are give and take with DEFINATE advantages AND disadvantages. Some people weigh some things differently.
Mustangs are not the fastest... there are many riceburners that can keep up for the same $$$. Mustangs aren't the best handling... there are many cars that will leave it spinning at turn 1. They're simply good overall cars with a particular strength in acceleration.
Personally, I place that way down on the list of priorities since I find it is something I don't need nearly as often. I like ride, comfort, handling, mileage, braking and other things first. I like something there... just not 400 hp worth.
AKDejaVu
-
Mmm... Subarus... and everything else for lunch, AND dinner. :cool:
(http://www.premierporsche.com/images/intro_ani3.gif)
-
Originally posted by AKDejaVu
LOL! briddog... that's the biggest load of propaganda bs I've seen in a long time.
I've not known many people that have had a 500hp engine in anything that didn't last without a large amount of regular maintenance. Basically... if you want to play you're going to pay.
And 1000hp out of a v8 isn't nearly as impressive as 1200hp out of a 4 cylinder (look up the Quad-4 history)... so don't go with extremes... they prove nothing.
Anyways... mustangs are give and take with DEFINATE advantages AND disadvantages. Some people weigh some things differently.
Mustangs are not the fastest... there are many riceburners that can keep up for the same $$$. Mustangs aren't the best handling... there are many cars that will leave it spinning at turn 1. They're simply good overall cars with a particular strength in acceleration.
Personally, I place that way down on the list of priorities since I find it is something I don't need nearly as often. I like ride, comfort, handling, mileage, braking and other things first. I like something there... just not 400 hp worth.
AKDejaVu
Propaganda?
1. I know you havent known a lot of people with 400-500Hp cars that run for years without large maintenance. But i do know quite a few. Like i said once before.. 2003 Cobra 400hp engine will run 500hp for LOOONG time!!.
2. I've been around 4.6L modular engines for 8 years now, and currently own my secon 4.6L modular mustang. Both cars have recieved substantial amdout of modifications. Troughout these 8 years i;ve seen, raced and driven quie a few diffrent mustang setups and combos . Things that i'm telling you are NOT lies, but are based on experience and things that i've seen, witnessed or read. With todays techonlogy performance parts and tuning techniques, engines last a lot longer and can withstand higher powerlevels for longer periods of time, hence 300HP 2.0L turbocharged engines that come with manufacturer warranty.
3. That 1200HP 4 cylinder hasnt been runing pump/race gas but on alcohol mix i belive.. This v8 1000+ motor runs on pump/race gasoline depending on the tune. Thats the big diffrence. If ya think that 1000 twin turbo on pump/race gas is extreme, check out alcohol powered race only drag enginesV8s.
4. yes, they are great in power and acceleration. They dont handle like a porsche, but dont handle like trucks either. Thats what i've been saying all along.
5. Diffrent strokes for diffrent folks. We all know what we want from our cars, thats why we buy cars that we buy.
6. Handling is always such a touchy subject as there are many diffrent definitions of what people consider "good handling". Each car is designed diffrently, behaves diffrently and therefore required diffrent methods of driving. Front wheel cars drive and behave diffrently then all wheel or rear wheel drives. There are many ways and techniques of handling and dealing with cars advantages and disadvantages on the track, just like we exploit advantages and disadvantages of planes in AH. Dodge Viper handles like a monster yet any idiot can leave it spinning not only in corners but on straight flat roads. Believe me, i;ve seen it first hand.So which car will leave mustangs spinning in the corner? I'll leave that up to you to find out.;)
-
Just to add something to my previous post:
Mustang owner with 500hp car with stock engine and 47000miles under boost.
My 98 Cobra has seen 47K miles with a blower on it and now has 57K total miles. It is a daily driver and puts down over 500rwhp. The only issues I have ever had were due to my own mistakes.
If you keep your boost at stock levels (approx 8 lbs) and get a good tune, check that tune with any performance mods and recheck it regularly (i.e. timing and a/f ratios), you will very likely enjoy a long life with your engine, even after the blower is added.
One final comment. If there are any weak points in the casting of your pistons they are likely to appear under boost. Generally, if you set up the engine correctly as noted above and you have such a flaw in your engine, it will fail faily soon after you put on your blower. But franky, this is very very rare.
Pros? Great power with a relatively simple and quick modification.
Cons?
1. It could break and be prepared for it to at some point.
2. More moving parts and variables to worry about such as belts, pulleys, fuel pressure, and tuning.
3. Power is addictive so be prepared to spend more money to add more power.
The best mod I ever made so I highly recommend it.
Chris
__________________
Chris98vobra
98 Tan on Laser Red Rag Top Cobra
The Beast
FMS 4.10s,SHM Speed compensator,Bassani x-pipe,B&B Triflows,KB Subframes,Cobra Chrome R's,Nitto 555 255/40/17s front, NT555R 315/35/17s rear,Vortech S-Trim, 3.12" pulley, 42# injectors, Pro-m 77mm MAF with optimizer,Custom Intercooler, SSR Ported Intake, IMRC deletes, Walbro 255 in-tank fuel pump,Walbro 255 in-line fuel pump,Custom PowerPipe,Autometer Gauges and A pod,Stillen cross drilled rotors, Steeda Stainless Brake lines, Steeda LCAs,SVO UCAs,Tokico 5 way Illuminas,MSD 8.5 mm Wires,MSD DIS-4 Ignition, MSD coil packs, Cobra grill insert, fog light rewire, SVO Fender Flares,FMS C Springs,FRPP offset bushings, Tremec T45 Ford upgrade, King Cobra PP, McLeod Kevlar Disk, Centerforce flywheel, Steeda Tri-Ax, FR500 Steering Wheel, EEC Tuner, Chris98vobra tune.
Last edited by Chris98vobra on 09-15-2002 at 01:37 PM
more info at his website:
http://beast.freehomepage.com/
-
Originally posted by Birddogg
Propaganda?
1. I know you havent known a lot of people with 400-500Hp cars that run for years without large maintenance. But i do know quite a few. Like i said once before.. 2003 Cobra 400hp engine will run 500hp for LOOONG time!!.
ROTFLMAO! Not alot of assumptions made there eh? Unless you know someone that's ran a 2003 for more than 2 months?
Really... it is all just propoganda. You say you know people that have 500hp engines... hell... you even imply that simply adding a blower to your 4.6l gave you 500 hp. :rolleyes: Come on man... that stuff probably flies around the mustang forums so much you're actually starting to believe it.
AKDejaVu
-
BTW birddog... you put the kind of $$$ into any 4 or 6 cylinder rice burner engine that you put into yours and any mustang you race will see nothing but tail-lights in the 1/4 mile.
AKDejaVu
-
BUSTED!
http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2002/9/27/114221/261
-
Originally posted by AKDejaVu
ROTFLMAO! Not alot of assumptions made there eh? Unless you know someone that's ran a 2003 for more than 2 months?
Really... it is all just propoganda. You say you know people that have 500hp engines... hell... you even imply that simply adding a blower to your 4.6l gave you 500 hp. :rolleyes: Come on man... that stuff probably flies around the mustang forums so much you're actually starting to believe it.
AKDejaVu
I understang you;re shocked and its hard to believe car can make that power, but I've personally been present at number of 400-500HP dyno sessions, seen numerous data charts, talked with owners and engine builders over the years.
Yes, im telling you 400-500hp (crank) wiht just the blower and accessoried DUH.. if its got 400HP and 3 year warranty then 500 no problem. Depending on the size, impeller and piping basic supercharger kits generally increase cars power by 40-60% and competition type blower are capable of much more. Superchargers are scalable, you can play with them, try to make them spin faster, make more boost.
No it doesnt fly around the forum, it flys on the street and race tracks!!!How i know that 2003 will withstand 500hp for long time? Because i've seen the rods, i've seen the pistons, crankshaft, block and know what kind of trashing these parts can withstand, ford wouldnt put 400HP on it if engine wasnt able to handle much higher HP levels. I've seen the dyno data, i've seen them run on the track, and the car has been out in the US sice May, yes i do know someone who owns it for more then 2 months. These engine combos have been used for years by professional builders before Ford decided to put them on 2003 Cobra. and they DO WORK very well. Ford engine engineers knew what they were doing.
Im starting to believe the rumors?Look, I think i know more about mustangs and what they're capable then you. You obviously lack of knowledge on this topic. If you dont want to believe thats fine with me. You can always talk to others.
Originally posted by AKDejaVu
BTW birddog... you put the kind of $$$ into any 4 or 6 cylinder rice burner engine that you put into yours and any mustang you race will see nothing but tail-lights in the 1/4 mile.
AKDejaVu
AKDejaVu [/B]
Ahh i've heard this million times already... every rice burner seems to think this way. Go ahead.. spend that money, sell your house, and let me know hows it going. Until you can run with the big boys, be quiet and enjoy the show.:cool:
-
Wholly long, slow loading threads...
Anyways, THIS is the girl replying after discovering it was her car being abused
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=19809
Apparently the mechanic was fired but the dealership refuses to compensate her for damage done to the car (harsh treatment while the engine is still breaking in, etc)
That's one dealership that should get boycotted (It's Northside Ford in San Antonio, btw.)
-
this is really funny , one guy says you can drop a blower on a mustang, get 500hp and it will run foever, another guy says the girls engine was "damaged ' by one 140 mph run, who to believe?
-
Hehe car threads, I like mustangs great value IMO, and there are always mods as well.
I like rally racing hence the STI, AWD, on-road + off-road capability, corners like a dream, and also tons of mods for it.
I plan on chipping it, larger intercooler, exhaust, and turbo. I would like it around the 350 HP range. That should be plenty for the car, I plan on bringing it up to Watkins Glen and some other tracks.
Saurdaukar
911's are sweet no doubt, I just couldn't spend an extra 60k on something for a little more perfromance.
WRX vs 911 (http://www.webzaru.com/show_that_porsche.mpeg)
-
Originally posted by john9001
this is really funny , one guy says you can drop a blower on a mustang, get 500hp and it will run foever, another guy says the girls engine was "damaged ' by one 140 mph run, who to believe?
hehe.. no engine will last forever.. and remeber shes talking about potential engine damage not actuall damage as the engine is still running fine.
Dealership is refusing to pay because there is no evident damage to the car. If there was a problem their techs could replicate then they would have to fix it.
Its not reccomended to redline new cars and Ford techs should know how to treat a car. Guy who raped that car is unconsiderate punk, who i hope ends up in jail and gets raped like he raped that car.
anyways shes just trying to score some coin out of the situation, and i would too. There are so many brand new cars that get raped soon as they leave the factory floor and noone finds out, and they run fine for years. This is kind of thing happens every day in hundreds of dealerships across the US, and rare that anyone gets caught (this guy was really retarded, braggin and posting cars license plate).
-
It's idiots like that dipwad that make people not trust any mechanic. My dad was a mechanic for about 45 years, my brother's been one for 30+. The family auto shop put me through college and it was our, and now my brother's, sole income. It's a little shop, four bays and three full-time mechanics, in a small town. They get their business by being responsible, charging a fair price, and doing a good job.
Shitheads like that "stangman" just make people think every mechanic is a ripoff artist and they aren't. Most of 'em are professional and responsible.
And fortunately, I drive such a beat-to-hell truck that you won't catch a tech burning rubber in it. Now, moving some furniture or hauling some mulch on his lunch hour, maybe...