rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
11-02-2012, 09:00 PM
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^^^ Mustang Shelby GT500 or nothing....go big or go home 
11-02-2012, 10:02 PM
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^^^ 
on a serious note...no doubt about the 5 litre being a monster motor....i was just messing with Jeremy (and hence the " ")
and on a side note....if i was really looking into getting a mustang, I would try to get the GT500 and settle with the 5.0 V8 because of the budget
on a serious note...no doubt about the 5 litre being a monster motor....i was just messing with Jeremy (and hence the "
")and on a side note....if i was really looking into getting a mustang, I would try to get the GT500 and settle with the 5.0 V8 because of the budget
11-02-2012, 10:09 PM
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Where is rockstar?
Anil you forgot the red text
Go get a Camaro or Challenger
11-03-2012, 09:41 PM
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I've never been a big Mustang fan but I'm in love with the new ones.
11-04-2012, 01:51 AM
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well am not really sure about the bang for the buck !!!
420hp for 35K or 660HP for 55K....plus you get better brakes + suspension + seats and warranty on forced induction....sounds like better bang for the buck to me....
Meko and the girl loves Camaro's !!! so the ZL1 is a serious contender !!!
420hp for 35K or 660HP for 55K....plus you get better brakes + suspension + seats and warranty on forced induction....sounds like better bang for the buck to me....
Meko and the girl loves Camaro's !!! so the ZL1 is a serious contender !!!
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11-04-2012, 08:27 AM
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11-04-2012, 09:34 AM
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Actually...I would rather the 600 plus horsepower! 
BUT$55K isn't in my price range so I'd settle for the 420 starting point and build it from there.
And as far as bang for the buck, looks like everyone is right...
420/35 = 12HP for every 1K you spend.
660/55 = 12HP for every 1k you spend.
BUT$55K isn't in my price range so I'd settle for the 420 starting point and build it from there.
And as far as bang for the buck, looks like everyone is right...
420/35 = 12HP for every 1K you spend.
660/55 = 12HP for every 1k you spend.
11-04-2012, 02:12 PM
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It's ironic you're talking about this. Almost every car magazine that compares the Mustang GT 500 and the ZL1 picks the ZL1 the best overall.
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11-04-2012, 05:52 PM
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Actually Jeremy, they all liked the Shelby in a straight line. But overall, they liked the way the ZL1 handled better. So the power went to the Shelby, but the overall vote went to the Camaro. They also liked the interior better in the Camaro.
LOL
11-04-2012, 07:51 PM
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662/55 = 12.03HP for every 1k you spend.
390/35 = 11.14TQ for every 1K you spend
631/55 = 11.47TQ for every 1K you spend
so yeah get the Shelby GT500 as its better bang for the buck
11-04-2012, 11:03 PM
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I wonder how much it would cost to get a 5.0 to the Shelby's numbers... less than $20k I bet.
BUT like swooshy-swoosh said, the Shelby has all that extra stuff... seats, suspension, tires, all that stuff.
BUT like swooshy-swoosh said, the Shelby has all that extra stuff... seats, suspension, tires, all that stuff.
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11-05-2012, 09:00 AM
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well, personally, I wouldn't pay $20k for a .00000001% upgrade...
At some point you gotta say "that's too much for a car". I can barely wrap my head around spending over 30K on an American car...don't even bother putting it into the 50's.
At some point you gotta say "that's too much for a car".
I can barely wrap my head around spending over 30K on an American car...don't even bother putting it into the 50's.
11-05-2012, 09:42 AM
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in the shelby the motor and SC are warrantied and not to sound ridiculous but you are not paying $20K for a .000000000001% upgrade, you are paying $20K for 57% upgrade in HP and 61% upgrade in TQ....
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11-05-2012, 10:25 AM
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I knew you'd point that out. I guess my point is that if I had an 11 incher...I'd be good with that...I wouldn't care to have 16 inches cause then most girls would run.
over 400 to the wheels (and THEN SOME with some tuning etc) is more than I'll ever need in a daily driver.
I knew you'd point that out. I guess my point is that if I had an 11 incher...I'd be good with that...I wouldn't care to have 16 inches cause then most girls would run.
over 400 to the wheels (and THEN SOME with some tuning etc) is more than I'll ever need in a daily driver.
11-05-2012, 10:35 AM
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11-05-2012, 03:41 PM
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hahaha well it might not be completely theoretical might be real in the next few years.....i bet many other cars will be out there at that point but well....
was just trying to get opinions of folks who know more than me
might be real in the next few years.....i bet many other cars will be out there at that point but well....was just trying to get opinions of folks who know more than me
11-05-2012, 03:51 PM
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goes without saying....but some lotus's with swaps and FI can really beat the GTR at the track and look sexy and hence the confusion LOL
11-05-2012, 05:11 PM
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the GTR broke Jeremy's neck (Clakson) LOL
11-05-2012, 05:31 PM
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haha I remember that ^
but for that price range, all I want is this
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1
or quattroporteee
will drive TL until I could afford one of those
but for that price range, all I want is this
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1
or quattroporteee
will drive TL until I could afford one of those
11-05-2012, 05:36 PM
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Meko, head to this link:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872988
Gotta love the Granturismo...the exhaust is simply eargasmic !!!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872988
Gotta love the Granturismo...the exhaust is simply eargasmic !!!
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11-05-2012, 08:25 PM
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Swoosh knows that I've been looking at Gran Turismo's lately....I let a red one get away for $58k.
Here you go Jeremy:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...33483955&Log=0
Here you go Jeremy:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...33483955&Log=0
11-05-2012, 11:57 PM
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11-06-2012, 12:09 AM
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Somewhere very very close to here. Right here
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11-06-2012, 06:54 AM
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Yeah, i know where the DIY is and i've read thru it but it seems like a huge pain in the ass and since Rockstar does all of his own mods i'm trying to get his feel on whether it truly is such a pain in the ass as it seems before trying to attempt it. Besides he seems to have a knack for finding quality stuff at good prices so that's why i'm asking him about best place to find and whether is really needs to be the glass OEM ones or not. And lastly since he routinely does his own quality mods i'm reaching out to see if he minds helping a brother out if i decide to do them since he is not that far away.
Soooo, now i'm wondering why i just spent a couple lines explaining myself to other people besides Rockstar?? Ohhh, i know.....it's my fault because i should have PM'ed him and avoided others input. Lesson learned.
Soooo, now i'm wondering why i just spent a couple lines explaining myself to other people besides Rockstar?? Ohhh, i know.....it's my fault because i should have PM'ed him and avoided others input. Lesson learned.
11-06-2012, 08:27 AM
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GP16 is extremely detailed in his DIY's.
I've asked Rockstar here and he said he'd never install another set of fogs, so yes, count on it being a pain in the ass.
11-06-2012, 08:39 AM
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MAS try it yourself....i thought i cudnt do it as well but it was not tooo bad....just remember, measure twice, cut once
(i think Jayvee said that)
11-06-2012, 02:23 PM
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LOL...you guys are a trip!
It's true though...after helping my buddy Ryan (heatseeker) do his...I vowed I'd never do it again. Since there's no "right" way to do it, it was brutal since you never know whether or not you're doing it right till you put it all back together and look at it as a whole. Plus, with stuff like this, there's no real way to "help"...you just end up doing it for the person.
I'd be glad to offer guidance, though...and also...yes, get oem...the glass ones are much better...more importantly, get the the ones with the glare shield!
It's true though...after helping my buddy Ryan (heatseeker) do his...I vowed I'd never do it again. Since there's no "right" way to do it, it was brutal since you never know whether or not you're doing it right till you put it all back together and look at it as a whole. Plus, with stuff like this, there's no real way to "help"...you just end up doing it for the person.
I'd be glad to offer guidance, though...and also...yes, get oem...the glass ones are much better...more importantly, get the the ones with the glare shield!
11-06-2012, 04:39 PM
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Here guys-I just got this today and thought you'd like to see this from Car & Driver Magazine. This compares the ZL1 to the BMW M6! And not to the Cobra.
11-06-2012, 09:16 PM
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...well, how local are you? I'm pretty fickle, man.
I might give you a hand. I promise you it can be intimidating. Worst case, you buy some uncut grills and revert. I'm sure we can handle. Maybe we'll do yours and Austin's in one sitting.
I might give you a hand. I promise you it can be intimidating. Worst case, you buy some uncut grills and revert. I'm sure we can handle. Maybe we'll do yours and Austin's in one sitting.
11-06-2012, 10:17 PM
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