Yep...I lost...To a 6 Spd LS-1 Bird.

Mercury · 07-02-2002, 12:36 AM

Yep. It has happened. I lost a 4th race in my 2000 GT. The Sandman was there to wittness it. This makes two losses to the same guy.

Its a modified LS 6spd Bird. I've talked to the guy before, he was pretty cool, well at least with me. His list of mods is Lid, Headers, and gears.

We played around alittle bit before we caught a light. Just some cat and mouse.

Well, we caught a light, side by side. No Revs, No goosing, no nothing. I wasnt sure if he wanted to, or was going to race. I didnt realize it was a guy I had raced before a while back till we started racing.

I wasnt even nervous or anything.

The light changed, and we just kinda left the light. No launching, not nothing, just normal driving. He got on the gas a little more, so I did also. He stepped a little further down on it, so I goosed it Real quick. Right after I lifted off the gas, He floored it. So I nailed it.

Through 1st gear we were pretty even. I just kissed the rev limiter, then slammed second. He hit second a little before I shifted out of first. When I hit second, I slowly started loosing ground. We raced up to 70. (I dont have my gears in my car yet..There sittin pretty on my dresser..I had hopped to get them put in two weeks ago..but then I got pulled over for speeding).

There was about 5 ft between his rear bumper and my front bumper.

During the race, I glanced over and caught the familar profile of the driver. I knew then I was beat. Argh..Oh well. The Sandman was surprised that I kept up pretty good against a modded LS-1. He gave me a thumbs up and a nod then turned off.

Cant wait to get my gears in...Argh.. I wonder what the outcome would of been if I had them in??

It was a fun race, and a good race, I would of preffered from a dead stop though.

Skyman · 07-02-2002, 01:02 AM

What gears are u gonna put in, I thought u had 410s?

Skyler

Mercury · 07-02-2002, 01:08 AM

Yep, I got 4:10's, but there not in the car yet...I'm being a Ricer. At least I aint got the sticker on the window with out havin the part on my car.

The Sandman · 07-02-2002, 01:39 AM

There's always next time Merc

Wait till you get your gears and go after him again.
Maybe next time you won't have all of my "dead weight" riding

302 LX Eric · 07-02-2002, 11:09 AM

Nice job, Merc. Can't win them all.

I've noticed that in my area, alot of the LS-1 guys are giving a little more respect to the newer 4.6's.

Take it easy,
E

explicitone · 07-02-2002, 02:03 PM

dont worry merc you cant win them all
aleast you did not back down and gave him a run for his money.
get the gears in and go get your self a rematch...

EZRIDN · 07-02-2002, 08:28 PM

Its all in fun man. Those 4.10s will make that car feel so different. You'll have to drive it all over again.

When can u go back to the track?

sedanman · 07-03-2002, 07:03 PM

Good run! I have a feeling with the mods he had (headers do wonders for LS1's) he would have pulled harder the faster you got going, but the man thing is in this race you almost had him, with gears and DR's you would give him fits to 70 or so.

Keep up the good runs.

And you are going to LOVE those gears!

07-02-2002, 12:36 AM	#1
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yep...I lost...To a 6 Spd LS-1 Bird. Yep. It has happened. I lost a 4th race in my 2000 GT. The Sandman was there to wittness it. This makes two losses to the same guy. Its a modified LS 6spd Bird. I've talked to the guy before, he was pretty cool, well at least with me. His list of mods is Lid, Headers, and gears. We played around alittle bit before we caught a light. Just some cat and mouse. Well, we caught a light, side by side. No Revs, No goosing, no nothing. I wasnt sure if he wanted to, or was going to race. I didnt realize it was a guy I had raced before a while back till we started racing. I wasnt even nervous or anything. The light changed, and we just kinda left the light. No launching, not nothing, just normal driving. He got on the gas a little more, so I did also. He stepped a little further down on it, so I goosed it Real quick. Right after I lifted off the gas, He floored it. So I nailed it. Through 1st gear we were pretty even. I just kissed the rev limiter, then slammed second. He hit second a little before I shifted out of first. When I hit second, I slowly started loosing ground. We raced up to 70. (I dont have my gears in my car yet..There sittin pretty on my dresser..I had hopped to get them put in two weeks ago..but then I got pulled over for speeding). There was about 5 ft between his rear bumper and my front bumper. During the race, I glanced over and caught the familar profile of the driver. I knew then I was beat. Argh..Oh well. The Sandman was surprised that I kept up pretty good against a modded LS-1. He gave me a thumbs up and a nod then turned off. Cant wait to get my gears in...Argh.. I wonder what the outcome would of been if I had them in?? It was a fun race, and a good race, I would of preffered from a dead stop though. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

07-02-2002, 01:02 AM	#2
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	What gears are u gonna put in, I thought u had 410s? Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-02-2002, 01:08 AM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yep, I got 4:10's, but there not in the car yet...I'm being a Ricer. At least I aint got the sticker on the window with out havin the part on my car. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

07-02-2002, 01:39 AM	#4
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07-02-2002, 11:09 AM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Nice job, Merc. Can't win them all. I've noticed that in my area, alot of the LS-1 guys are giving a little more respect to the newer 4.6's. Take it easy, 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'

07-02-2002, 02:03 PM	#6
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	dont worry merc you cant win them all aleast you did not back down and gave him a run for his money. get the gears in and go get your self a rematch... __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

07-02-2002, 08:28 PM	#7
EZRIDN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 504	Its all in fun man. Those 4.10s will make that car feel so different. You'll have to drive it all over again. When can u go back to the track? __________________ '86 GT..5 spd....14.0 @ 98 SOLD '87 GT..5 spd...Stock...14.4 @ 97 SOLD '90 GT Conv. A4 Cream Puff...14.6 @ 94 SOLD '99 Z28..A4..Stock stall, no tuning, all motor, full weight 11.92 @ 117.95 SOLD '03 Centennal Edition GT 5 spd. 1 of 620 5 spd coupes made. http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/99-04/03/100th.htm Stock..... 2.02 8.9 13.89 @ 99.03 http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/99-04/03/100th.htm

07-03-2002, 07:03 PM	#8
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Good run! I have a feeling with the mods he had (headers do wonders for LS1's) he would have pulled harder the faster you got going, but the man thing is in this race you almost had him, with gears and DR's you would give him fits to 70 or so. Keep up the good runs. And you are going to LOVE those gears! __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

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