I work with ricers!!!!

Stang_Crazy · 10-10-2001, 08:13 PM

I just started a new landscaping job about a month ago. The one guy I work with is a certified mechanic so I thought he might be able to install my gears when I get them.

We were talking today about cars. He said he would take a Tiburon over a Cavalier anyday. I asked him why and he said:

"A Cavalier is not considered a sports car and a Tiburon is. I'd buy a Tiburon and tint the windows, then put a hood scoop on and then maybe a different wing"

I wanted to say something to him but I just kept my mouth shut and smiled and agreed with him. Just wait till I bring the stang to work one of these days. Then he can see what a true SPORTS CAR is!!

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SOLD: 91 GT AOD 14.71@91.78mph
89 GT 5-speed: Dynomax Exhaust and H-pipe

84LX89GT · 10-10-2001, 11:29 PM

I don't mean to sound like a skeptic, but....
If he's a "certified" mechanic, why is he working landscaping and what areas is he certified in.
Someone may sound like they know what they're talking about, but be skeptical that he knows how to do things right. I had bad experience with "mechanic" friends before i started working on cars myself.
If he does know what he's talking and can actually do things right and he just happens to be a ricer that should be ok, but just make sure he doesn't slap on any stickers on your car while you're not looking or add a 10ft tall wing

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Mustang Parts Specialties ripped me off, it could happen to you as well.
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
my LX
'89 Mustang GT
my GT

Hammer · 10-11-2001, 03:12 AM

Calling the Tiberon a sports car is like calling a Focus a luxury sedan.....

I guess its time for those sports-car Tiberons to come over to the track and whip up on some Stangs and Camaros...HAHAHA

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Adam "Hammer" Packett:
Moderator, Gulf War Veteran

GO GET 'EM BOYS!

dinomite · 10-14-2001, 09:19 PM

BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

what a fool. have you seen what car he drives? show him yours, but be prepared for "it can't be fast, its an auto. autos can't be fast"

Rev · 10-14-2001, 09:30 PM

Sounding likem a complete idiot, what the heck is a Tiburon?

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

cad614 · 10-14-2001, 09:43 PM

Here you go Rev.

Rev · 10-14-2001, 09:52 PM

Thanks Cad, but oh sweet bejesus, now we have Korean ricers to contend with?

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Fox Body · 10-14-2001, 10:31 PM

Thanks for a good laugh Stang_Crazy, I needed that.

Don't you see, you are there to steer this sorely mislead individual towards the righteous path. Guide him, and guide him well. He needs much guidance for he is thorughly deceived.

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a couple of weeks b4 Project FOX begins!!!

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

#1 Pony · 10-14-2001, 11:19 PM

I test drove a tiburon, it's slow as... you know what. I'd rather drive a 96 twin cam staturn than that!!!! A whole lot faster.
I has a nice body kit, and that's all. It looks fast, and that's it.

Stang_Crazy · 10-15-2001, 06:47 PM

The kid drives a Dynasty (Die-Nasty) with over 150k miles on it. He used to have a Neon that was "all pimped out". He does like mustangs though. I had to drive the stang to work today and he offered to buy it from me. I guess there is some hope for him afterall.

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89 GT 5-speed: Dynomax Cat-Back, Dynomax H-pipe w/cats, Pro 5.0
Waiting for install: ASP Pulleys, Densecharger

Mach 1 · 10-17-2001, 09:24 AM

wow, that tiburon thing is one UGLY car!

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

1969Mach1 · 10-18-2001, 03:48 PM

Has anyone ever tried fitting in one of those Tiburons? I ain't a big guy at all and I felt like I was getting into a little box. If I was in a accident and in one of those things, they'd just burry me with the car cause they would never get me out of it. I don't mind the looks, real sports cars start at 200hp and up. That's just a aerodynamic economical car.

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1969 Mach 1, 351 Cleveland, 4 Speed. going threw a mild restoration.
Moving At The Speed Of Sound.

10-18-2001, 05:06 PM

LMFAO - I'd be hard pressed to think of an uglier car than the Tiburon........except for maybe my Toyota Echo

. I feel bad for you, having to listen to that b$ all day!

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
....soon to be b

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10-10-2001, 08:13 PM	#1
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I work with ricers!!!! I just started a new landscaping job about a month ago. The one guy I work with is a certified mechanic so I thought he might be able to install my gears when I get them. We were talking today about cars. He said he would take a Tiburon over a Cavalier anyday. I asked him why and he said: "A Cavalier is not considered a sports car and a Tiburon is. I'd buy a Tiburon and tint the windows, then put a hood scoop on and then maybe a different wing" I wanted to say something to him but I just kept my mouth shut and smiled and agreed with him. Just wait till I bring the stang to work one of these days. Then he can see what a true SPORTS CAR is!! ------------------ SOLD: 91 GT AOD 14.71@91.78mph 89 GT 5-speed: Dynomax Exhaust and H-pipe

10-10-2001, 11:29 PM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I don't mean to sound like a skeptic, but.... If he's a "certified" mechanic, why is he working landscaping and what areas is he certified in. Someone may sound like they know what they're talking about, but be skeptical that he knows how to do things right. I had bad experience with "mechanic" friends before i started working on cars myself. If he does know what he's talking and can actually do things right and he just happens to be a ricer that should be ok, but just make sure he doesn't slap on any stickers on your car while you're not looking or add a 10ft tall wing ------------------ Mustang Parts Specialties ripped me off, it could happen to you as well. '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT

10-11-2001, 03:12 AM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Calling the Tiberon a sports car is like calling a Focus a luxury sedan..... I guess its time for those sports-car Tiberons to come over to the track and whip up on some Stangs and Camaros...HAHAHA ------------------ Adam "Hammer" Packett: Moderator, Gulf War Veteran GO GET 'EM BOYS!

10-14-2001, 09:19 PM	#4
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! what a fool. have you seen what car he drives? show him yours, but be prepared for "it can't be fast, its an auto. autos can't be fast"

10-14-2001, 09:30 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Sounding likem a complete idiot, what the heck is a Tiburon? Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

10-14-2001, 09:43 PM	#6
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	Here you go Rev.

10-14-2001, 09:52 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Thanks Cad, but oh sweet bejesus, now we have Korean ricers to contend with? Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

10-14-2001, 10:31 PM	#8
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks for a good laugh Stang_Crazy, I needed that. Don't you see, you are there to steer this sorely mislead individual towards the righteous path. Guide him, and guide him well. He needs much guidance for he is thorughly deceived. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a couple of weeks b4 Project FOX* begins!!!* "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-14-2001, 11:19 PM	#9
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	I test drove a tiburon, it's slow as... you know what. I'd rather drive a 96 twin cam staturn than that!!!! A whole lot faster. I has a nice body kit, and that's all. It looks fast, and that's it.

10-15-2001, 06:47 PM	#10
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	The kid drives a Dynasty (Die-Nasty) with over 150k miles on it. He used to have a Neon that was "all pimped out". He does like mustangs though. I had to drive the stang to work today and he offered to buy it from me. I guess there is some hope for him afterall. ------------------ 89 GT 5-speed: Dynomax Cat-Back, Dynomax H-pipe w/cats, Pro 5.0 Waiting for install: ASP Pulleys, Densecharger

10-17-2001, 09:24 AM	#11
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	wow, that tiburon thing is one UGLY car! ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

10-18-2001, 03:48 PM	#12
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Has anyone ever tried fitting in one of those Tiburons? I ain't a big guy at all and I felt like I was getting into a little box. If I was in a accident and in one of those things, they'd just burry me with the car cause they would never get me out of it. I don't mind the looks, real sports cars start at 200hp and up. That's just a aerodynamic economical car. ------------------ 1969 Mach 1, 351 Cleveland, 4 Speed. going threw a mild restoration. Moving At The Speed Of Sound.

10-18-2001, 05:06 PM	#13
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	LMFAO - I'd be hard pressed to think of an uglier car than the Tiburon........except for maybe my Toyota Echo . I feel bad for you, having to listen to that b$ all day! ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b