Experienced drivers, please comment!
vette_7t9
06-18-2004, 08:47 AM
I want to know some of your driving impressions of the mustang. Can you compare it to some imports from europe and japan? How does a mustang fare to, say a 350Z, supra, or BMW? What is it comparable to? I've heard people say it can perform good as any import, and others that say it cant. Personally havent driven a stang, but a big fan nontheless. Please post your opinions!
Jimster
06-18-2004, 10:06 AM
Depends. The 2000 Cobra that I drove was decent, thanks to IRS (as opposed to the solid rear ends of the GT and below models *shudder*) But even still, it has nothing on a BMW or 350Z for the joy of driving it.
kman10587
06-18-2004, 01:37 PM
A Mustang is not gonna be nearly as fun to drive as a BMW or a 350Z, and it will actually end up being tiresome. Also, the handling and braking are pretty poor. But if you want all-out straight-line-performance, it's hard to beat a supercharged V8.
youngvr4
06-18-2004, 01:44 PM
i don't think the stang gt handling is horrible if you know what your doing but its nothing like a 350Z as they said
kman10587
06-18-2004, 01:47 PM
Well, when I drove a Mustang GT, I wasn't very tempted to push it to its limits, because the road feel/steering feel was so poor that I had no idea when I was about to break loose.
youngvr4
06-18-2004, 02:08 PM
lol
rerun
06-18-2004, 06:04 PM
Well, when I drove a Mustang GT, I wasn't very tempted to push it to its limits, because the road feel/steering feel was so poor that I had no idea when I was about to break loose.
thats not the car, thats your horrible driving skills. :screwy:
thats not the car, thats your horrible driving skills. :screwy:
Vettribution
06-18-2004, 07:33 PM
How often do you really drive on any roads where you need the handling? Im not a fan of mustangs.. But it has the raw power, and sex appeal that easily makes it a nice car to own. Chicks dig Mustangs more than most cars.. You will be able to take most cars on the street at a light, and look good driving one. Now if you do live somewhere where the roads are winding, and really want to push a car.. Its the last of that group that you would want. BMW's and 350z's are a bit more exspensive than most Stangs, but they really are nicer cars inside, and with handling.
Soupnutz
06-18-2004, 09:03 PM
I just got a 98 gt a couple of weeks ago, granted the suspension has been modified, (shocks, struts, upper/lower control arms and polyurethane bushings) the handling is great, I've never felt like I was about to lose it, except when I was still getting used to the clutch (first manual car). Anyway, I spin the tires mid turn and started to fishtail, but it was quite easy to regain and I never felt out of control.
thunderbird muscle
06-18-2004, 11:24 PM
Stock mustangs don't handle all that bad most people just can't control them when they aren't used to the power. You just need to get used to the power.
kman10587
06-19-2004, 12:33 AM
Yeah, it's my lack of experience, and the fact that I've gotten used to driving my friend's Lancer Evolution, which is among the best handling cars on the planet. I know that the Mustang can handle quite well because I've seen modified ones at autocross events, but it just doesn't feel like a car that I'd like to push to its handling limits.
joebowlr21
06-19-2004, 05:06 PM
Stock mustangs don't handle all that bad most people just can't control them when they aren't used to the power. You just need to get used to the power.
yea.the awesome power of the GT stang.........thats why people can't handle these cars..........there amazing power...... :lol2:
yea.the awesome power of the GT stang.........thats why people can't handle these cars..........there amazing power...... :lol2:
pre98zetec
06-19-2004, 06:04 PM
yea.the awesome power of the GT stang.........thats why people can't handle these cars..........there amazing power...... :lol2: :disappoin Stang Gt's do have power, Maybe not as much as the cobra but the GT have enough power..
joebowlr21
06-19-2004, 06:12 PM
:disappoin Stang Gt's do have power, Maybe not as much as the cobra but the GT have enough power..
:lol: thats funny.........
:lol: thats funny.........
pre98zetec
06-19-2004, 06:14 PM
More ball's then your 240sx has.. Just think of how much you can mod one.. Can your 240SX withstand 800+ hp on a stock bottom end? No it can't...
joebowlr21
06-19-2004, 06:25 PM
More ball's then your 240sx has.. Just think of how much you can mod one.. Can your 240SX withstand 800+ hp on a stock bottom end? No it can't...
Think of it like this, you are not going to mod a GT motor to 800hp....why.......because you are going to want the best.So you will swapp in another motor that will handle the power and is easier to tune correct?
Well, i could easily do the same thing an Swapp in an RB25det from a GT-st skyline.I can easily gett 800HP on a stock bottom end......plus my car is going to be alot easier to tune.Or hell if i want, i could swapp in a RB26dett an convert my 240 to 4wd, it has been done for under 14 grand, which would still make my car less expensive then a a newer GT stang.Then i could build the motor with stock internals and have the amazing 4wd launch that you wish you could have on a GT stang.So wheter or not my car has balls is not the issue here.I can always add balls if i wish, you just need to stop being so immature.....i made my last post as to be sarcastic.....if you didn't notice....grow up man.
Think of it like this, you are not going to mod a GT motor to 800hp....why.......because you are going to want the best.So you will swapp in another motor that will handle the power and is easier to tune correct?
Well, i could easily do the same thing an Swapp in an RB25det from a GT-st skyline.I can easily gett 800HP on a stock bottom end......plus my car is going to be alot easier to tune.Or hell if i want, i could swapp in a RB26dett an convert my 240 to 4wd, it has been done for under 14 grand, which would still make my car less expensive then a a newer GT stang.Then i could build the motor with stock internals and have the amazing 4wd launch that you wish you could have on a GT stang.So wheter or not my car has balls is not the issue here.I can always add balls if i wish, you just need to stop being so immature.....i made my last post as to be sarcastic.....if you didn't notice....grow up man.
pre98zetec
06-19-2004, 06:33 PM
Anyone can do motor swap's, I'm talking about stock motor's..
I don't care if the post was sarcastic or not. Your implying that GT's don't have power right, Or is that the post you were'nt being sarcastic with? Was is the "That's funny...." one where you were being sarcastic?
Well they do have power, Just because they don't run low 13's people think they're no good. Who care's about speed? GT's aren't really made to be fast. They're made for people who want a mustang, At a resonable price.
How am I being immature? I made a comment about mustang's having more ball's then your 240, Which is true. I think the only reason you're calling me immature is because you don't like the fact that someone dissagreed with your post.
I'm not going to argue with you, I've argued with too many people on this forum and it's not worth it.
In no way am I trying to be an asshole and come off like I hate you. Just voicing my oppinion. :)
I don't care if the post was sarcastic or not. Your implying that GT's don't have power right, Or is that the post you were'nt being sarcastic with? Was is the "That's funny...." one where you were being sarcastic?
Well they do have power, Just because they don't run low 13's people think they're no good. Who care's about speed? GT's aren't really made to be fast. They're made for people who want a mustang, At a resonable price.
How am I being immature? I made a comment about mustang's having more ball's then your 240, Which is true. I think the only reason you're calling me immature is because you don't like the fact that someone dissagreed with your post.
I'm not going to argue with you, I've argued with too many people on this forum and it's not worth it.
In no way am I trying to be an asshole and come off like I hate you. Just voicing my oppinion. :)
joebowlr21
06-19-2004, 06:59 PM
ok obviously you have never seen other post of mine.Most people don't agree with me but do i call them immature.....no.I call you immature because ou have to go off topic and bring up my vehicle for some reason.When in fact nobody ever stated anything about a 240sx compared to a GT stang............maybe u are just living in your own little world.Since it seems like you do that often on these boards.Maybe you wouldn't get into so many arguments with other members if you didn't see it fit to backup every domestic thread.......just my 2 cents.
pre98zetec
06-19-2004, 07:03 PM
I can back up any thread I feel like, Your going to tell me I can't?
joebowlr21
06-19-2004, 07:07 PM
Not saying you can't,just that you shouldn't expect people not to disagree with you since that is all you like to do.......
pre98zetec
06-19-2004, 07:15 PM
What do you mean, All I like to do?
vette_7t9
06-19-2004, 07:20 PM
lame. you cannot possibly swap in such a motor as well as 4wd for that lil money. a 240sx will be a completely different machine in its own category, not a 240sx anymore. Also, the mustang V8 is a pretty big engine, and guess what? Ford meant for people to mod the hell out of the V8, so they dont have to do it themselves. And oh, i spent 10 grand on my civic and got 4wd, twin turbo RX7 engine, 7 speed sequential paddle shifters, lowered suspension, quad cat back exhaust, make that quad turbo too, ...............
pre98zetec
06-19-2004, 07:21 PM
:lol2:
joebowlr21
06-19-2004, 07:54 PM
lame. you cannot possibly swap in such a motor as well as 4wd for that lil money. a 240sx will be a completely different machine in its own category, not a 240sx anymore. Also, the mustang V8 is a pretty big engine, and guess what? Ford meant for people to mod the hell out of the V8, so they dont have to do it themselves. And oh, i spent 10 grand on my civic and got 4wd, twin turbo RX7 engine, 7 speed sequential paddle shifters, lowered suspension, quad cat back exhaust, make that quad turbo too, ...............
Well vette, it is you who give domestic owners bad names my friend.If you did a little research before you started talking out of your ass, yuo would know that this swapp can be done from anywhere from 15-18 grand.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=126426
Check out tha tlink and then come back and tell me about your Turbo rotary you freakin doof.I can't believe that people come on this board with no facts to back up there comments wutso ever.......also you give vette owners bad names since that is ur screen on here.Next time do reaserch little buddy before you go an start shooting your mouth.Why would i make up unbelieveable swap prices.........just because i own an import i'm not to be taken as an idiot you freakin genious...........oh wait.......vette...can i tell u one more thing......have you ever been F&%$in :owned: cuz with your attitude, it looks like you have been many atimes.
Alos, i'm not comming back to this thread anymore for the fact that ii'm tired of arguing with freakin genious.I'm not talking about you Sk8r, you were making good points, but when vette entered our conversation trying to make me look like an ass when in essence he made himself look like a loser, thats when i call it quita.I'm tired of little kids comming in here an make thenselves look like freakin special olympic contenders.
Well vette, it is you who give domestic owners bad names my friend.If you did a little research before you started talking out of your ass, yuo would know that this swapp can be done from anywhere from 15-18 grand.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=126426
Check out tha tlink and then come back and tell me about your Turbo rotary you freakin doof.I can't believe that people come on this board with no facts to back up there comments wutso ever.......also you give vette owners bad names since that is ur screen on here.Next time do reaserch little buddy before you go an start shooting your mouth.Why would i make up unbelieveable swap prices.........just because i own an import i'm not to be taken as an idiot you freakin genious...........oh wait.......vette...can i tell u one more thing......have you ever been F&%$in :owned: cuz with your attitude, it looks like you have been many atimes.
Alos, i'm not comming back to this thread anymore for the fact that ii'm tired of arguing with freakin genious.I'm not talking about you Sk8r, you were making good points, but when vette entered our conversation trying to make me look like an ass when in essence he made himself look like a loser, thats when i call it quita.I'm tired of little kids comming in here an make thenselves look like freakin special olympic contenders.
kman10587
06-19-2004, 10:59 PM
All I know is, my friend bought a Foxbody 5.0 Mustang GT for $2000, and did three mods to it: underdrive pulleys, K&N air filter, and 3.73 gears. He ran a 13.9 at the track on slicks. So it doesn't take very much to make the Foxbody GTs quite fast. With a 50 shot of NOS and better driving he might even make 12's.
aznxthuggie
06-20-2004, 02:21 AM
More ball's then your 240sx has.. Just think of how much you can mod one.. Can your 240SX withstand 800+ hp on a stock bottom end? No it can't...
your living in your own little world.. no one even mentioned a 240 until you opened your mouth
your living in your own little world.. no one even mentioned a 240 until you opened your mouth
pre98zetec
06-20-2004, 03:49 AM
Everyone droped it, How bout you do the same.
EmeraldPrelude
06-20-2004, 04:14 AM
Im glad females don't have testosterone to worry about.
nbw
06-20-2004, 04:29 AM
Im glad females don't have testosterone to worry about.
:rofl: and yet :banghead: at the same time...
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:rofl: and yet :banghead: at the same time...
:icon16:
Moppie
06-20-2004, 05:32 AM
THREAD CLOSED!
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