New GT - Wanted a Piece of ME

NO SLO PK · 11-24-2002, 10:50 PM

New GT Convertible. The owner thought he had a fast car and was hell bent on challenging me. The owner was one cocky SOB.

Before there was even a race, the GT was cruising behind me. Then he pulls around and does a ricer fly-by, and I'm hoping really bad for a red light ahead. My prayers were answered. The stoplight goes red in front of us.

He's staring at me as we pull up (like I said, he was really cocky). I stare back. I throw him a rev...so he can hear the lope in my cam, the long tube headers, and most of all, the blower whine.

He was once staring, but now he is beginning to avert his eyes. I can tell his cocky attitude is starting to disappear. He's realizing he can't undo this without looking like a big moron.

What happens next amazes even me. The GT owner is so anxious to get a hole shot, he nails it when the green TURN ARROW commons on. Luckily, he realizes his error and stomps on the brakes before rolling all the way into the intersection. What a bozo! I threw another rev for good measure.

After what seems an eternity, the light goes green and the GT lurches forward by two lenths. Then I put the power to the 275 drag radials and blow by him at 40 mph. I reach 50, and he's given up. I'm glad, I really don't like going too fast on city streets.

Maybe now the GT driver will think twice when challenging another Mustang. Really now.

srv1 · 11-24-2002, 10:56 PM

HAHA! the green arrow thing was funny! what an asz!

The Deuce · 11-24-2002, 11:33 PM

I was waiting to see if he wanted to run the 03 or the lx. Nice kill, man. Some people are just plain stupid.

302 LX Eric · 11-25-2002, 04:17 PM

Nice to see you around the boards again, Russ.

How's the new Cobra treating you?

E

NO SLO PK · 11-26-2002, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 302 LX Eric
Nice to see you around the boards again, Russ.

How's the new Cobra treating you?

E

Hey Eric, thanks. The new Cobra's cool, but different than what I expected. It's really quiet, and the engine is really smooth. It's a lot more refined than my LX, but the LX is still faster.

Ty'97Cobra · 11-26-2002, 05:06 PM

Most people would think a new GT would stomp a lightly modded 5.0. Too bad for him, yours wasn't lightly modded!!! :P

PS, Did you pay any mark-up for the '03?

NO SLO PK · 11-26-2002, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ty'97Cobra

PS, Did you pay any mark-up for the '03?

No dealer markup thank god. I bought the convertible, and it was already enough at $38,900. That's kinda a lot for a Mustang.

Ty'97Cobra · 11-27-2002, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NO SLO PK
No dealer markup thank god. I bought the convertible, and it was already enough at $38,900. That's kinda a lot for a Mustang.

I'm going to trade the '97 in sometime for a new '03 or '04. But here, in Greensboro, High Point, & Winston Salem, they have a $4,000 markup. The dealer said they 'may negotiate' but in dealer speak, that means 'fat chance' .......lol...... Actually, the first one they got was yellow.. It is still sitting on the lot. I figure I might go talk to them again in Feb or mar and see how bad they want to get rid of a vert ....

Rev · 11-27-2002, 05:37 PM

Curious as to how the LX does in th 1/4 mile? '03 Cobra too, for that matter?

Rev

NO SLO PK · 11-27-2002, 06:54 PM

Hey Rev, how've you been?

I don't think the Cobra will ever get through tech since I don't want to install the NHRA-required 6-point that's required for convertibles.

For the LX, hopefully we'll find out soon enough.

EZRIDN · 11-27-2002, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NO SLO PK
No dealer markup thank god. I bought the convertible, and it was already enough at $38,900. That's kinda a lot for a Mustang.

DANG...can't hide the money...j/k. In west palm here there is no mark up it seems. the coupes sell for $34,700

Ty'97Cobra · 11-27-2002, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NO SLO PK
I don't think the Cobra will ever get through tech since I don't want to install the NHRA-required 6-point that's required for convertibles.

Thats the only drawback... i would love to take it to the 1/4 track (Rockingham)... but i guess they wouldnt let me run, would they???

i guess the 'styling bar' Ive seen on a couple of verts doesnt count?..?...

Rev · 11-28-2002, 11:14 AM

HRP will let cars run that would need a roll cage, but they have to just do the 660' and shut off there so as to not exceed the ET/MPH rule for the 1330'. If you do break the rule, then they will boot you and not let you run in the future.

Rev

NO SLO PK · 11-28-2002, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ty'97Cobra

i guess the 'styling bar' Ive seen on a couple of verts doesnt count?..?...

lol...guess not.

If you want to come to CA to pick up a 'vert at MSRP, I can set you up with the one that sold me mine, no joke.

11-24-2002, 10:50 PM	#1
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	New GT - Wanted a Piece of ME New GT Convertible. The owner thought he had a fast car and was hell bent on challenging me. The owner was one cocky SOB. Before there was even a race, the GT was cruising behind me. Then he pulls around and does a ricer fly-by, and I'm hoping really bad for a red light ahead. My prayers were answered. The stoplight goes red in front of us. He's staring at me as we pull up (like I said, he was really cocky). I stare back. I throw him a rev...so he can hear the lope in my cam, the long tube headers, and most of all, the blower whine. He was once staring, but now he is beginning to avert his eyes. I can tell his cocky attitude is starting to disappear. He's realizing he can't undo this without looking like a big moron. What happens next amazes even me. The GT owner is so anxious to get a hole shot, he nails it when the green TURN ARROW commons on. Luckily, he realizes his error and stomps on the brakes before rolling all the way into the intersection. What a bozo! I threw another rev for good measure. After what seems an eternity, the light goes green and the GT lurches forward by two lenths. Then I put the power to the 275 drag radials and blow by him at 40 mph. I reach 50, and he's given up. I'm glad, I really don't like going too fast on city streets. Maybe now the GT driver will think twice when challenging another Mustang. Really now. __________________ Russ L '91 LX - 331 w/ Procharger '03 Cobra Convertible - Pullied '94 Lightning '65 Mustang Coupe

11-24-2002, 10:56 PM	#2
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	HAHA! the green arrow thing was funny! what an asz! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

11-24-2002, 11:33 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I was waiting to see if he wanted to run the 03 or the lx. Nice kill, man. Some people are just plain stupid. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-25-2002, 04:17 PM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Nice to see you around the boards again, Russ. How's the new Cobra treating you? 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'

11-26-2002, 05:06 PM	#6
Ty'97Cobra Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: NC Posts: 308	Most people would think a new GT would stomp a lightly modded 5.0. Too bad for him, yours wasn't lightly modded!!! :P PS, Did you pay any mark-up for the '03? __________________ 2003 Cobra Convertible - Dark Shadow Gray #2459 of 5082 Visit my city http://diggstown.myminicity.com/

11-27-2002, 05:37 PM	#9
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Curious Curious as to how the LX does in th 1/4 mile? '03 Cobra too, for that matter? 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

11-27-2002, 06:54 PM	#10
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Hey Rev, how've you been? I don't think the Cobra will ever get through tech since I don't want to install the NHRA-required 6-point that's required for convertibles. For the LX, hopefully we'll find out soon enough. __________________ Russ L '91 LX - 331 w/ Procharger '03 Cobra Convertible - Pullied '94 Lightning '65 Mustang Coupe

11-28-2002, 11:14 AM	#13
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	1/8 th mile? HRP will let cars run that would need a roll cage, but they have to just do the 660' and shut off there so as to not exceed the ET/MPH rule for the 1330'. If you do break the rule, then they will boot you and not let you run in the future. 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

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