Have you guys ever lost a race - Page 2

EZRIDN · 05-29-2002, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by Mercury
I hope to turn in 13.5's like EZRIDN soon. I'm not sure if its going to take some more mods, or just better driving, but I hope to get there. Preferably with the way the car sits now.

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You mean 13.4s...

13.5s maybe man, but i think that you might need some gears to hit that time. Slicks and DRs too. But who knows keep it on the track and those times are more than likely to go down.

89 Cobra LX · 05-29-2002, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by EZRIDN
13.5s maybe man, but i think that you might need some gears to hit that time.

See that? Someone else is voting for gears.

Dark Knight · 05-29-2002, 03:03 PM

I havent been beat since I put the 8.8 in.,.. heheh... think the 4.30 gears have anything to do with it? couple more weeks and I'll make some passes.. havent run it with them in yet.,..

a big prob here for ALL the LS-1 cars is that they dont like the heat... my best run was with a 106* air temp... most of the LS's lose .2-.3 and a couple MPH... puts them well within range of my convert...

Kevin Price · 05-29-2002, 04:12 PM

One

Don't confuse this site with others. No offense but I don't think you have been around long enough to come up with such a generalization. On top of that, don't lay judgement on situations you "anticipate" on happening but that you just haven't seen yet. I have been around for about 5-6 years now and have seen many, many changes.

Whereas I used to close 1 post a day, I now close maybe one a week. The only reason most of those are closed (more often moved) is that, unfortunately we do get a troll in here from time to time stirring things up. That's to be expected with any site. However, MustangWorks has a zero tolerance policy. We don't care about quantity, just quality.

I think often about how well this board goes in particular. If I have to leave town for a day or two I don't worry a bit. It's quite nice actually.

We do have the best members here, hand down. 99.9% are real world, no BS Mustang addicts who know what the competition is and where they stand in comparison. Trust me, if someone posts a questionable kill you can darn well bet they will get drilled on it.

In short, don't generalize. If you question someone or something be specific.

StoplightWarrior · 05-29-2002, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by Kevin Price
One

Don't confuse this site with others. No offense but I don't think you have been around long enough to come up with such a generalization. On top of that, don't lay judgement on situations you "anticipate" on happening but that you just haven't seen yet. I have been around for about 5-6 years now and have seen many, many changes.

Whereas I used to close 1 post a day, I now close maybe one a week. The only reason most of those are closed (more often moved) is that, unfortunately we do get a troll in here from time to time stirring things up. That's to be expected with any site. However, MustangWorks has a zero tolerance policy. We don't care about quantity, just quality.

I think often about how well this board goes in particular. If I have to leave town for a day or two I don't worry a bit. It's quite nice actually.

We do have the best members here, hand down. 99.9% are real world, no BS Mustang addicts who know what the competition is and where they stand in comparison. Trust me, if someone posts a questionable kill you can darn well bet they will get drilled on it.

In short, don't generalize. If you question someone or something be specific.

Very well said Kevin. Damn right we are the "elite" of the messageboard world!!

one · 05-29-2002, 05:15 PM

You really seemed to be irritated more then everyone else on this board about that post Stop Light. I must have struck a nerve with you. Why is that, do you have some shady post that you think I might be referring to?

One

Unit 5302 · 05-29-2002, 06:18 PM

My current Mustang's only loss is to a 40-somethin guy in a sport roof mid 90's LT-1 Corvette. It was in AZ and he beat me good. My car was running hot, and I was loaded down, but he had a passenger too, and it's not like the weather was cooler on his side of the road.

My friends moved over in the lead car to allow me to run the guy from a stop, but there was no reason to as far as I was concerned. He definately had a faster car. That was a couple years ago.

I'm don't hang out and street race, or go looking for races. If one happens to cross my path so be it.

StoplightWarrior · 05-29-2002, 07:23 PM

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Originally posted by one
You really seemed to be irritated more then everyone else on this board about that post Stop Light. I must have struck a nerve with you. Why is that, do you have some shady post that you think I might be referring to?

One

If that post was meant to be sarcastic, then my response is this:

"LOL, welcome to the site."

If you were just being a punk, then my response is this:

"I take offense to those who come to this particular site attempting to stir up trouble. This is a quality site, and we don't need people like you to mess it up. I try to weed out trolls as soon as they rear their ugly heads. That is why I was posting so much. "

So, were you being funny or annoying?

Rev · 05-29-2002, 08:12 PM

Hey, lets not generalize too much about the old guys, whether in Vettes, Camaros, or Stangs.

I street race almost anyone if the cars are anywhere close in performance, but it has to be relatively SAFE.

I always get a chuckle when somebody thinks I won't race because I'm 58. I usually will give a long, hard rev though, just so they might know my intention, hee,hee.

Rev

302 LX Eric · 05-30-2002, 08:55 AM

I like your style, Rev.

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TruBluePony · 05-30-2002, 10:53 AM

I'm new to this site too and this is only my second post but I read a lot of these boards before I joined. I personally believe these are no bullshit post. I bought my 2001 GT in September and I haven't lost yet. But a lot of that is because mostly all I can get to race are ricers in their "all show no go" cars. I haven't been able to find one newer Camaro or Firebird that has been willing to run me. Now that could be because they've had their asses smoked by a Mustang already and are a little gun shy about getting it again. There is one guy who lives back in my neighborhood with a newer silver rag top Firebird with the Ram Air that likes to rev it at me when I pass him going the other way but ignores me when we're on the same side of the road. I have raced a 89 5.7 Firebird and ate him up off the line and pulled him though every gear. But it was ragged out and probably had some issues. As far as the old people go there was that old dude in the Caddy STS that raced me so that was unexpected but nice

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I don't go looking for races either but if one pops up I'll take it nor have I gone to the track yet. I'm planning on going so if you guys got any suggestions on how to get it to hook up with the stock tires I'd appreciate it.

Mods (Light):
Flowmaster 40 Series, K&N Filtercharger, PRO 5.0 short throw. Looking into a Diablo chip.

Aquaman · 05-30-2002, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by TruBluePony
I'm new to this site too and this is only my second post but I read a lot of these boards before I joined. I personally believe these are no bullshit post. I bought my 2001 GT in September and I haven't lost yet. But a lot of that is because mostly all I can get to race are ricers in their "all show no go" cars. I haven't been able to find one newer Camaro or Firebird that has been willing to run me. Now that could be because they've had their asses smoked by a Mustang already and are a little gun shy about getting it again.

I'm in Cincy alot. My dad and many friends still live there. Let me know when and I'll be your Huckelberry

I'll even let you buy me e beer after

If I loose I'll fill you mustangs tank

Your choice of 2 Quater mile , Roll from 20-110, roll from 50-110. All you have to do is win one! sounds like a deal to me!

Oh and If you can't tell I'm not a little gun shy

sedanman · 05-30-2002, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by Unit 5302
My current Mustang's only loss is to a 40-somethin guy in a sport roof mid 90's LT-1 Corvette.

Damn must be some SLOW cars in your neck of the woods if you have a stock stang and have only lost once!

TruBluePony · 05-31-2002, 05:43 AM

Hey Aquaman....In case you misinterpreted the post brother it said Camaros and Firebirds not Vettes. As my car stands right now I couldn't take a new vette if my Grandma was driving it. I'll tell you what you can do though if you want to show off your chevy muscle.......wait a few months for the 2003 Cobra to come out. I think after that you will be gun shy.

Eventually if everything pans in a couple of years I will be able to take you up on your offer, but you know how dreams are.....
I'm going down to the local dragstrip tonight so maybe I'll find a Camaro that will give me a run to show me where I stand.

gtsr515 · 05-31-2002, 06:03 PM

A 14 second Mustang can beat a 12 second truck, especially street racing, I have beat many cars that were seconds faster than me on the street because of all sorts of reasons, better hole shots, missed gears etc.

I understand what you mean, but it happens.

Aquaman · 05-31-2002, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by TruBluePony
I'll tell you what you can do though if you want to show off your chevy muscle.......wait a few months for the 2003 Cobra to come out. I think after that you will be gun shy.

Uh.....Ok......Sure

Anyway I know you were talking about F bods everybody's always talking about F bods but I want to play too ya' know.

So What track do you run at. I have been to Tri state quite a few times. And edgewater as well. Maybe I'll run into you sometime.

Oh and I wish you luck on getting yourself an 03 Cobra. It's real nice when dreams come true.

TruBluePony · 06-03-2002, 08:11 AM

Actually I'm not planning on buying a Cobra...I'm hoping to add a Supercharger to mine when the warranty runs out in about 2 years. So I'll have sort of a "Cobra wish I was a". I did run a Trans Am this weekend on I-275 just past Beechmont Ave to the Route 52 exit and then down 52 and back up(if you know where I'm talking about). I lost about 3-4 feet to him through 3rd and 4th, but when I hit fifth from 130-145 mph I lost about 8 car lengths. So I at least know where I stand now if he was in it all the way.

I will be at Edgewater this Friday to see what it will run. If your ever there I'll be the guy with the blue Mustang with the tinted windows. My license plates read "U MORON", you can't miss it(I got that for the ricers since that's all they get to see)

I hoping to get a few passes in and learn a few things since I've never run at the track before. If you see me give me a yell and I'll buy you that beer.

Aquaman · 06-03-2002, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by TruBluePony
I did run a Trans Am this weekend on I-275 just past Beechmont Ave to the Route 52 exit and then down 52 and back up(if you know where I'm talking about). I lost about 3-4 feet to him through 3rd and 4th, but when I hit fifth from 130-145 mph I lost about 8 car lengths. So I at least know where I stand now if he was in it all the way.

Yeah I know where your Talking about. I grew up in Indian Hill and we used to run from the Indian Hill/Loveland Exit south to Eastgate mall. or north up to Montgomery Road.about 6-8 miles. Last one there had to buy everyones lunch.

The HP trolls that section alot so be carefull I'd hate to see ya get a ticket for 100+ I got a few of those in that area when I was young. You would think I'd learn but

I will probably not be able to get there this Friday but maybe. If I do I'll look for ya'.

TruBluePony · 06-03-2002, 02:17 PM

Yeah I know....but lately the HP has been up where the construction is......double fines and all. Hopefully you'll make it....if not another time then.

05-29-2002, 03:03 PM	#23
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	I havent been beat since I put the 8.8 in.,.. heheh... think the 4.30 gears have anything to do with it? couple more weeks and I'll make some passes.. havent run it with them in yet.,.. a big prob here for ALL the LS-1 cars is that they dont like the heat... my best run was with a 106* air temp... most of the LS's lose .2-.3 and a couple MPH... puts them well within range of my convert... __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

05-29-2002, 04:12 PM	#24
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	One Don't confuse this site with others. No offense but I don't think you have been around long enough to come up with such a generalization. On top of that, don't lay judgement on situations you "anticipate" on happening but that you just haven't seen yet. I have been around for about 5-6 years now and have seen many, many changes. Whereas I used to close 1 post a day, I now close maybe one a week. The only reason most of those are closed (more often moved) is that, unfortunately we do get a troll in here from time to time stirring things up. That's to be expected with any site. However, MustangWorks has a zero tolerance policy. We don't care about quantity, just quality. I think often about how well this board goes in particular. If I have to leave town for a day or two I don't worry a bit. It's quite nice actually. We do have the best members here, hand down. 99.9% are real world, no BS Mustang addicts who know what the competition is and where they stand in comparison. Trust me, if someone posts a questionable kill you can darn well bet they will get drilled on it. In short, don't generalize. If you question someone or something be specific. __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

05-29-2002, 06:18 PM	#27
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	My current Mustang's only loss is to a 40-somethin guy in a sport roof mid 90's LT-1 Corvette. It was in AZ and he beat me good. My car was running hot, and I was loaded down, but he had a passenger too, and it's not like the weather was cooler on his side of the road. My friends moved over in the lead car to allow me to run the guy from a stop, but there was no reason to as far as I was concerned. He definately had a faster car. That was a couple years ago. I'm don't hang out and street race, or go looking for races. If one happens to cross my path so be it. Last edited by Unit 5302; 05-29-2002 at 08:06 PM..

05-29-2002, 08:12 PM	#29
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey, lets not generalize too much about the old guys, whether in Vettes, Camaros, or Stangs. I street race almost anyone if the cars are anywhere close in performance, but it has to be relatively SAFE. I always get a chuckle when somebody thinks I won't race because I'm 58. I usually will give a long, hard rev though, just so they might know my intention, hee,hee. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

05-30-2002, 08:55 AM	#30
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I like your style, Rev. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

05-29-2002, 05:15 PM	#26
one Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: somewhere outside of nowhere Posts: 82	You really seemed to be irritated more then everyone else on this board about that post Stop Light. I must have struck a nerve with you. Why is that, do you have some shady post that you think I might be referring to? One

05-30-2002, 10:53 AM	#31
TruBluePony Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 57	I'm new to this site too and this is only my second post but I read a lot of these boards before I joined. I personally believe these are no bullshit post. I bought my 2001 GT in September and I haven't lost yet. But a lot of that is because mostly all I can get to race are ricers in their "all show no go" cars. I haven't been able to find one newer Camaro or Firebird that has been willing to run me. Now that could be because they've had their asses smoked by a Mustang already and are a little gun shy about getting it again. There is one guy who lives back in my neighborhood with a newer silver rag top Firebird with the Ram Air that likes to rev it at me when I pass him going the other way but ignores me when we're on the same side of the road. I have raced a 89 5.7 Firebird and ate him up off the line and pulled him though every gear. But it was ragged out and probably had some issues. As far as the old people go there was that old dude in the Caddy STS that raced me so that was unexpected but nice . I don't go looking for races either but if one pops up I'll take it nor have I gone to the track yet. I'm planning on going so if you guys got any suggestions on how to get it to hook up with the stock tires I'd appreciate it. Mods (Light): Flowmaster 40 Series, K&N Filtercharger, PRO 5.0 short throw. Looking into a Diablo chip.

05-31-2002, 05:43 AM	#34
TruBluePony Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 57	Hey Aquaman....In case you misinterpreted the post brother it said Camaros and Firebirds not Vettes. As my car stands right now I couldn't take a new vette if my Grandma was driving it. I'll tell you what you can do though if you want to show off your chevy muscle.......wait a few months for the 2003 Cobra to come out. I think after that you will be gun shy. Eventually if everything pans in a couple of years I will be able to take you up on your offer, but you know how dreams are..... I'm going down to the local dragstrip tonight so maybe I'll find a Camaro that will give me a run to show me where I stand.

05-31-2002, 06:03 PM	#35
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	A 14 second Mustang can beat a 12 second truck, especially street racing, I have beat many cars that were seconds faster than me on the street because of all sorts of reasons, better hole shots, missed gears etc. I understand what you mean, but it happens. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

06-03-2002, 08:11 AM	#37
TruBluePony Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 57	Actually I'm not planning on buying a Cobra...I'm hoping to add a Supercharger to mine when the warranty runs out in about 2 years. So I'll have sort of a "Cobra wish I was a". I did run a Trans Am this weekend on I-275 just past Beechmont Ave to the Route 52 exit and then down 52 and back up(if you know where I'm talking about). I lost about 3-4 feet to him through 3rd and 4th, but when I hit fifth from 130-145 mph I lost about 8 car lengths. So I at least know where I stand now if he was in it all the way. I will be at Edgewater this Friday to see what it will run. If your ever there I'll be the guy with the blue Mustang with the tinted windows. My license plates read "U MORON", you can't miss it(I got that for the ricers since that's all they get to see) I hoping to get a few passes in and learn a few things since I've never run at the track before. If you see me give me a yell and I'll buy you that beer.

06-03-2002, 02:17 PM	#39
TruBluePony Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 57	Yeah I know....but lately the HP has been up where the construction is......double fines and all. Hopefully you'll make it....if not another time then.

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