Test drove a 5.0 Today

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

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."

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....

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

Ah, but it works! Seriously, if you don't like it, fine. But if all you can do is bitch about it,

, 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.

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

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.

Red370 · 09-07-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

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

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats"

m4a1mustang · 09-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

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.

m4a1mustang · 09-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats"

Hell no. Jareth the Goblin King FTW!

Oh and Jennifer Connelly is effing hot.

Lemers · 09-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats"

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.

Pharmacist · 09-07-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

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....

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.

to them. still won't buy a mustang though.

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

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.

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.

09-07-2010, 08:15 PM	#181 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	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! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-07-2010, 08:17 PM	#183 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	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.... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-07-2010, 08:18 PM	#184 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

09-07-2010, 08:19 PM	#186 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	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. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-07-2010, 08:23 PM	#192 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Anyways guys, I'm out for the night. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-07-2010, 08:25 PM	#194 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	ooh, just did some research on the Roush, now I know why they hate 5.0's, it makes me LOLz. __________________ 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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