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Red__Zed · 10-16-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

It's because he can see himself better in it

Who wouldn't want that?

Red__Zed · 10-16-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

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

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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

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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.

m4a1mustang · 10-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Stillen rotors:

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, 01:28 PM

looks sweet.

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

m4a1mustang · 10-16-2011, 01:34 PM

It's an arms race.

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, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's an arms race.

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

m4a1mustang · 10-16-2011, 01:36 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, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'll show up with a yugo and my driver mod

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, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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

Red__Zed · 10-16-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

sad but true

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

You don't have enough confidence in your horsepowers.

m4a1mustang · 10-16-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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, 01:54 PM

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.

10-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#1848 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Stillen rotors: 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. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-16-2011, 01:34 PM	#1850 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	It's an arms race. 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. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-16-2011, 01:36 PM	#1852 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	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. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-16-2011, 01:54 PM	#1860 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	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. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-16-2011, 01:28 PM	#1849 (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	looks sweet. apparently I'm gonna have to save up to compete on the dragon next year