Show or go?

bigwhitecobra · 02-21-2001, 07:52 PM

If you only had the money to make your car either faster or better looking, which one would you go for?

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

97snakedriver · 02-21-2001, 08:01 PM

GO! Show is nothing with out go. Go stands by itself.

RedLilPony · 02-21-2001, 08:27 PM

Well... my daily driver car is all show (because of that darn warranty!) so I would go for GO!!!!!!!

My show car's got a little of both!

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

Hammer · 02-21-2001, 08:52 PM

Does this look like a ricer board?
GO, of course...

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"The Yellowjacket"
1998 Mustang GT
13.97@103
"I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Winston Churchill.

lx mike · 02-21-2001, 09:13 PM

^5's Hammer!! You said it Bro!!

brooksgnm · 02-21-2001, 10:47 PM

Rule of thumb- a showcar must run at least a low 13 quarter, a racecar can look as horrid as you want as long as it goes fast!

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85 GT many mods drag car
84 SVO auto x type car

RedLilPony · 02-21-2001, 11:16 PM

never heard that one before BrooksGNM...

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

97snakedriver · 02-22-2001, 12:02 AM

Works for me...

Whenever I see some chromed out show car a little voice in the back of my head screams: "So what??!?"

quick89gt · 02-22-2001, 11:30 AM

GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO

ALWAYS MAKE IT GO-GO-GO!!!!

At the same time, don't make it look like a trash heip either.

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'89 GT, T-5,
Bored .030 Over, GT-40P heads, MAC 1 5/8" headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, 2 1/2" Flowmasters, Edelbrock 65mm T.B., Trick Flow Intakes, Crane 2031 cam, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Keith Black hyp. flat top Pistons, Screamin' Deamon Coil, Champion Plugs, March Underdrive Pulleys, 255lph Fuel Pump, SVO Motorsport Clutch, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Formula GP Suspension, MAC Upper & Lower Control Arms, FMS 3.73 Gears.
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RedLilPony · 02-22-2001, 12:45 PM

HMPHHH!!!

Sorry, but having two cars and being 18 I don't have much money to make them 'go' after I finished making them pretty. so

to all of you!

lol

Besides.. at least I DRIVE my show cars!!! One is on a daily basis... FYI I was the ONLY person at AutoRama that Drove my car into the AstroHall. I think Is aw 2 besides me...

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

95mustanggt · 02-22-2001, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammer:
Does this look like a ricer board?

LOL!

Mustangs look sweet already, besides, speed is beautifull too, right?!

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White 1995 Mustang GT
Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, a chip, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer
My 1995 Mustang GT

Hammer · 02-22-2001, 02:43 PM

You were at Autorama Red Lil?
I must have seen your car then....

Did you stop by the North Texas Mustang Club's spot? A few fellow club members had some beautiful rides out there...

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"The Yellowjacket"
1998 Mustang GT
13.97@103
"I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Winston Churchill.

shawn p · 02-22-2001, 04:18 PM

GO!GO!GO! Iorry more about a primered car than I do about a car thats chromed out and has a $3000 paint job.

Mustang92 · 02-22-2001, 04:25 PM

Definitly all show!

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys, Steeda Timing Adjuster, FMS 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR subframes, UPR LCA’s, Air Filter, Lakewood 70/30 & 50/50, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s, 253.8RWHP/292.8RWTQ
Best on DR's 13.09@103.92 (1.81 60ft)
Best on ET Drags 12.99@104.60 (1.67 60ft)
M/M 100
88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool…

bigwhitecobra · 02-22-2001, 05:17 PM

Oh, I seem to have hit a nerve!! LOL. I can't call my car a show car, but I like her to look good. Speed is always on the menu, but sometimes, I just want to sit a little father back in the seat, listen to some good tunes, and cruise. Who wants a ride?

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

RedLilPony · 02-22-2001, 07:11 PM

HAMMER ~ yes i was at autorama. I was in the Mustang Club of America Set up with the 68... It was by that cobra with that kick *** paint job and that lightning. I'm SURE you remember it! lol

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

Unit 5302 · 02-22-2001, 08:33 PM

I would of course have to know the budget, and what kind of shape the car was in. For me, gotta clean it up a little, cannot be in primer.

I'd rather have a car that looked really nice than one with blazing speed.

Fox Body · 02-22-2001, 08:40 PM

GO! then SHOW.

You should've seen how ugly my car was when I first stuck the engine in and got it out on the road. Ha ha. But I tell you one thing, the people in the cars I smoked were too embarassed when they got beat by such an ugly car.

LOL

"because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends." ---Revenge of the Nerds

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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55s (Now that's more like it!)

Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
14 x 4" K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

PGkelly · 02-22-2001, 08:49 PM

I believe that beauty lies in functionality and good engineering. nothing should be without a purpose, which rules out a lot of "showy" "mods". beauty to me would be like squeezing 700 horsepower out of the 2.8L I-6 that was in the Datsun 280Z/X (it has been done). beauty is all in the details, like pulling out a little weight here, a little there. beauty is a functional air scoop, an aerodynamically efficient that actually increases downforce (over the driving wheels). that is beauty to me, not showy, weight-adding chrome, or huge shopping cart wings.

dinomite · 02-22-2001, 09:02 PM

I would DEFINENTLY say GO. I would love to go take my car in to get body work done, and some new paint, but that 1k could get me a nice exhaust/header setup, so I just end up shining my dents and scratches. Its great cause my hood is in good shape, so I get it all nice and clean, and then I can do a dukes of hazard slide.

02-21-2001, 07:52 PM	#1
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Show or go? If you only had the money to make your car either faster or better looking, which one would you go for? ------------------ 1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124 1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

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Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Does this look like a ricer board? GO, of course... ------------------ "The Yellowjacket" 1998 Mustang GT 13.97@103 "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." Winston Churchill.

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lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	^5's Hammer!! You said it Bro!!

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brooksgnm Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 582	Rule of thumb- a showcar must run at least a low 13 quarter, a racecar can look as horrid as you want as long as it goes fast! ------------------ 85 GT many mods drag car 84 SVO auto x type car

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RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	never heard that one before BrooksGNM... ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

02-22-2001, 12:02 AM	#8
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Works for me... Whenever I see some chromed out show car a little voice in the back of my head screams: "So what??!?"

02-22-2001, 11:30 AM	#9
quick89gt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 243	GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO ALWAYS MAKE IT GO-GO-GO!!!! At the same time, don't make it look like a trash heip either. ------------------ *********************** '89 GT, T-5, Bored .030 Over, GT-40P heads, MAC 1 5/8" headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, 2 1/2" Flowmasters, Edelbrock 65mm T.B., Trick Flow Intakes, Crane 2031 cam, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Keith Black hyp. flat top Pistons, Screamin' Deamon Coil, Champion Plugs, March Underdrive Pulleys, 255lph Fuel Pump, SVO Motorsport Clutch, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Formula GP Suspension, MAC Upper & Lower Control Arms, FMS 3.73 Gears. ***********************

02-22-2001, 12:45 PM	#10
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	HMPHHH!!! Sorry, but having two cars and being 18 I don't have much money to make them 'go' after I finished making them pretty. so to all of you! lol Besides.. at least I DRIVE my show cars!!! One is on a daily basis... FYI I was the ONLY person at AutoRama that Drove my car into the AstroHall. I think Is aw 2 besides me... ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

02-22-2001, 02:43 PM	#12
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	You were at Autorama Red Lil? I must have seen your car then.... Did you stop by the North Texas Mustang Club's spot? A few fellow club members had some beautiful rides out there... ------------------ "The Yellowjacket" 1998 Mustang GT 13.97@103 "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." Winston Churchill.

02-22-2001, 04:18 PM	#13
shawn p Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: pope afb nc. usa Posts: 18	GO!GO!GO! Iorry more about a primered car than I do about a car thats chromed out and has a $3000 paint job.

02-22-2001, 04:25 PM	#14
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	Definitly all show! ------------------ 00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys, Steeda Timing Adjuster, FMS 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR subframes, UPR LCA’s, Air Filter, Lakewood 70/30 & 50/50, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s, 253.8RWHP/292.8RWTQ Best on DR's 13.09@103.92 (1.81 60ft) Best on ET Drags 12.99@104.60 (1.67 60ft) M/M 100 88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool…

02-22-2001, 05:17 PM	#15
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Oh, I seem to have hit a nerve!! LOL. I can't call my car a show car, but I like her to look good. Speed is always on the menu, but sometimes, I just want to sit a little father back in the seat, listen to some good tunes, and cruise. Who wants a ride? ------------------ 1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124 1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

02-22-2001, 07:11 PM	#16
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	HAMMER ~ yes i was at autorama. I was in the Mustang Club of America Set up with the 68... It was by that cobra with that kick *** paint job and that lightning. I'm SURE you remember it! lol ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

02-22-2001, 08:33 PM	#17
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I would of course have to know the budget, and what kind of shape the car was in. For me, gotta clean it up a little, cannot be in primer. I'd rather have a car that looked really nice than one with blazing speed.

02-22-2001, 08:40 PM	#18
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	GO! then SHOW. You should've seen how ugly my car was when I first stuck the engine in and got it out on the road. Ha ha. But I tell you one thing, the people in the cars I smoked were too embarassed when they got beat by such an ugly car. LOL "because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends." ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55s (Now that's more like it!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4" K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

02-22-2001, 08:49 PM	#19
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	I believe that beauty lies in functionality and good engineering. nothing should be without a purpose, which rules out a lot of "showy" "mods". beauty to me would be like squeezing 700 horsepower out of the 2.8L I-6 that was in the Datsun 280Z/X (it has been done). beauty is all in the details, like pulling out a little weight here, a little there. beauty is a functional air scoop, an aerodynamically efficient that actually increases downforce (over the driving wheels). that is beauty to me, not showy, weight-adding chrome, or huge shopping cart wings.

02-22-2001, 09:02 PM	#20
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I would DEFINENTLY say GO. I would love to go take my car in to get body work done, and some new paint, but that 1k could get me a nice exhaust/header setup, so I just end up shining my dents and scratches. Its great cause my hood is in good shape, so I get it all nice and clean, and then I can do a dukes of hazard slide.