5.0

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

i really just wanted the ricer lights from the factory

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 10:58 PM

for me, the fact that the 5.0 is so much smoother all the way up to redline was important...plus the trans feels better to me...

Kinda funny...the engine roughness and the transmission feel from the Z are what I expected from the mustang, and vice versa...

Of course, the mustang looks like *** relative to the Z...luckily I can't see it while driving.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

i got so much **** for those at the z meet the other night... was pretty funny.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

for me, the fact that the 5.0 is so much smoother all the way up to redline was important...plus the trans feels better to me...

Kinda funny...the engine roughness and the transmission feel from the Z are what I expected from the mustang, and vice versa...

Of course, the mustang looks like *** relative to the Z...luckily I can't see it while driving.

Yeah, the 5.0 is to me sort of what I expected the Z to be like (sans outright power). Of course I think the 5.0s look great; especially with the Boss 302 valence. Badass.

Z is much more of a sexy look, the 5.0 is more of an "i'm going to eat your kids for breakfast" kind of look. Mean as ****.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

i got so much **** for those at the z meet the other night... was pretty funny.

Taken anyone for rides yet? That's usually when the haters are like... "wait a minute... this is actually pretty f*cking awesome!"

They expect the power but are kind of blindsided by how quick it is on its feet and the absolutely incredible grip.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah, the 5.0 is to me sort of what I expected the Z to be like (sans outright power). Of course I think the 5.0s look great; especially with the Boss 302 valence. Badass.

Z is much more of a sexy look, the 5.0 is more of an "i'm going to eat your kids for breakfast" kind of look. Mean as ****.

Taken anyone for rides yet? That's usually when the haters are like... "wait a minute... this is actually pretty f*cking awesome!"

yeah, most of the hating was good-natured. the only guy that had a stick up his *** about things changed his tune pretty quickly after a ride...he's texted me from the ford dealer today

I do think the stang looks good, just not on the level of the Z.
The wheel gap literally causes my retina to bleed...

And yes, from the driver's seat, the Mustang feels like an overpowered version of what I thought the Z would be.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

yeah, most of the hating was good-natured. the only guy that had a stick up his *** about things changed his tune pretty quickly after a ride...he's texted me from the ford dealer today

I do think the stang looks good, just not on the level of the Z.
The wheel gap literally causes my retina to bleed...

Well then drop it already! I hear the Steeda Ultralite springs calling your name...

You know how it is up here in NOVA, so I'm keeping mine at stock height 'til they finish all this construction... in 2014.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well then drop it already! I hear the Steeda Ultralite springs calling your name...

You know how it is up here in NOVA, so I'm keeping mine at stock height 'til they finish all this construction... in 2014.

Honestly I would, but my work parking lot is ****. I lost the air dams for my Z pretty quickly going in and out. Not looking to do that again. Though I may measure it out and see what I can do....the mustang doesn't sit as low from the factory, and my Z was down over 50mm at the end.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 11:10 PM

Steeda Sport springs will drop it a good bit, probably alright for you.

Those are actually what I want. A healthy wheel gap, and Sam thinks they are the best spring rate for the car without slamming the **** out of it.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 11:10 PM

I also want that red T5 Turbo behind the 5.0 in that pic.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 11:11 PM

hmmm...that does look good. so tempting.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 11:12 PM

Yeah, definitely. I effing love the Brembo wheels too.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 11:13 PM

I do too. I do wish they were a tad lighter/wider though.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 11:14 PM

Speaking of the brembos, I still don't understand how this car stops so fast and so consistently

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 11:14 PM

For a street wheel I don't care much about the weight... it's not that bad. Width, yeah, I wish they were 9.5 to accommodate 285 RE-11s all around. Perfect setup IMO.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

For a street wheel I don't care much about the weight... it's not that bad. Width, yeah, I wish they were 9.5 to accommodate 285 RE-11s all around. Perfect setup IMO.

yeah, that'd be really nice. Especially because stock class doesn't let you change rim size...and there's nothing worth running on the stock 9's, at least nothing you'd want to street.

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09-17-2011, 11:10 PM	#144 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I also want that red T5 Turbo behind the 5.0 in that pic. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-17-2011, 11:12 PM	#146 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, definitely. I effing love the Brembo wheels too. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-17-2011, 11:14 PM	#149 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	For a street wheel I don't care much about the weight... it's not that bad. Width, yeah, I wish they were 9.5 to accommodate 285 RE-11s all around. Perfect setup IMO. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-17-2011, 10:58 PM	#137 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	for me, the fact that the 5.0 is so much smoother all the way up to redline was important...plus the trans feels better to me... Kinda funny...the engine roughness and the transmission feel from the Z are what I expected from the mustang, and vice versa... Of course, the mustang looks like *** relative to the Z...luckily I can't see it while driving.

09-17-2011, 11:11 PM	#145 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	hmmm...that does look good. so tempting.

09-17-2011, 11:13 PM	#147 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I do too. I do wish they were a tad lighter/wider though.

09-17-2011, 11:14 PM	#148 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Speaking of the brembos, I still don't understand how this car stops so fast and so consistently