are 2001 gt convert stangs any good?

[01 GT-STANG]

do they have any errrs? problems? are they fast plz help me

[zx2srdotnet]

a convertable eis always slower then a hard top cuz they weigh more.

[dampachi]

15 second quarter mile times with a 5spd. higher with an automatic. Define 'fast'.

[birdman1986]

outaa curiousity which is faster 1995 z28 camaro with flowmaster (only the muff) or 2001 gt stang convertible?

[RocketStang911]

Originally Posted by zx2srdotnet

a convertable eis always slower then a hard top cuz they weigh more.

They're only like .20 slower in the 1/4.Drivers error can make up for that at the track.

Originally Posted by dampachi

15 second quarter mile times with a 5spd. higher with an automatic. Define 'fast'.

Not for an 01 gt.Those times are for pre 99's.A 99-04 gt is in the 14's.
Manual,auto or convertible it doesn't matter.

Originally Posted by birdman1986

outaa curiousity which is faster 1995 z28 camaro with flowmaster (only the muff) or 2001 gt stang convertible?

It all depends.Are they Auto?..Manual?..Convertible
Drivers skill plays an important role too.

[birdman1986]

driver skill the same.. both manual.. the z28 has z rated tires if that means much they are both convertibles

[RocketStang911]

Originally Posted by birdman1986

driver skill the same.. both manual.. the z28 has z rated tires if that means much they are both convertibles

It would be close but I would have to go with the Z28.

[birdman1986]

sumthing else i wonder does manual make that big of a diff? i mean i have a guy at my work with a 94 pontiac firebird. stock i beleive. it has the lt1 engine (stock i think) his fire bird is an auto and i have a 95 camaro z28 w/ 6 speed andflowmaster.. would i beat him?? considering i can drive decent?

[phillyx2000]

Originally Posted by birdman1986

sumthing else i wonder does manual make that big of a diff? i mean i have a guy at my work with a 94 pontiac firebird. stock i beleive. it has the lt1 engine (stock i think) his fire bird is an auto and i have a 95 camaro z28 w/ 6 speed andflowmaster.. would i beat him?? considering i can drive decent?

i'd only go for a automatic if i wanted to go 8 sec 1/4 mile or faster.. or possibly a 9 too.. although.. automatics are nice for spraying out of the whole if you're going with a nitrous kit setup

automatics aren't bad though if you put a good stall on them and put on a shift kit

[RocketStang911]

Originally Posted by birdman1986

sumthing else i wonder does manual make that big of a diff? i mean i have a guy at my work with a 94 pontiac firebird. stock i beleive. it has the lt1 engine (stock i think) his fire bird is an auto and i have a 95 camaro z28 w/ 6 speed andflowmaster.. would i beat him?? considering i can drive decent?

If the firebird is stock and you can drive your 6 speed decent you should beat him.

[birdman1986]

alright thanks... also does a good battery make a difference in spark. i dont think it does but.. im stoopid when it comes to cars..

[zx2srdotnet]

spark is more basied on plug wires and coil

[zx2srdotnet]

Originally Posted by RocketStang911

They're only like .20 slower in the 1/4.Drivers error can make up for that at the track.

thats still slower isnt it? error can also make up for a 1 sec difference.

[RocketStang911]

Originally Posted by zx2srdotnet

thats still slower isnt it?

I never said it wasn't slower...

Originally Posted by zx2srdotnet

error can also make up for a 1 sec difference

Exactly my point...

[eillob]

Im starting to notice that converitbles are starting to get slammed pretty good around here. Let me just state for the record the stock for stock the difference in weight between a convertible and a coupe is about 180lbs. Significant yes does that mean that you will beat one because he is a convertible no. There are two many things that can be done to the convertible to even the playing field without even touching the motor. So don't get to comfortable when you pull up next to one, you may find yourself going home with your tail between your legs.