Ponies on The Run (Again)
3/27/07, 09:26 PM
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3/27/07, 09:30 PM
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3/28/07, 12:25 AM
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Oh, and Tom
It sounds sa-weet. Made a girl from work jump yesterday when I fired it up...
3/28/07, 02:16 AM
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3/28/07, 07:20 AM
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Get used to that (people jumping, especially the girls!) everytime you fire her up in public.
Funny, but true story.. (some have already heard)
My buddy Paul (RIP) had a modded 05 and pulled into a McDonald's parking lot and had lunch in his car. While eating, a cop pulled in and parked nearby and decided to eat lunch in his patrol car as well. Needless to say, he sat in his car for over 1/2 hour until he left before firing up his car!
3/28/07, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Muffler shop is a good idea, they may have equivalent clamps for way less. This time, do not make them weld anything!
3/28/07, 03:01 PM
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3/28/07, 03:20 PM
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Just ordered something else :)
Thanks to Ned (NJ3), I just ordered a trunk mat/liner from http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/.
I saw it on Ned's car, and it is really nice. It is made out of nice non-slip surface that not only stops slippage of items, but also protects the carpet AND allows easier clean-up of dust, etc. (The factory carpet is very hard to vacuum).
If you want to see it, click the catalog link and then the fender-gripper link. The 05-07 product isn't on their site right now (to my salesperson's surprise), but it IS sold, and looks like the ones for the 94-04 models.
What's even better: it's available in both a GT and a running pony design, and he has MANY different colors that can be used for the printing. Moreover, he has specific kits for COUPE vs. CONVERTIBLE.
(their trunks are very much different). Unfortunately, for those with the 1000 system, you will have to trim it to fit.
I chose the GT design in a silver/gray color. He said it should be here in a few days...I'll be sure to post pics when I get it.
I saw it on Ned's car, and it is really nice. It is made out of nice non-slip surface that not only stops slippage of items, but also protects the carpet AND allows easier clean-up of dust, etc. (The factory carpet is very hard to vacuum).
If you want to see it, click the catalog link and then the fender-gripper link. The 05-07 product isn't on their site right now (to my salesperson's surprise), but it IS sold, and looks like the ones for the 94-04 models.
What's even better: it's available in both a GT and a running pony design, and he has MANY different colors that can be used for the printing. Moreover, he has specific kits for COUPE vs. CONVERTIBLE.
(their trunks are very much different). Unfortunately, for those with the 1000 system, you will have to trim it to fit.I chose the GT design in a silver/gray color. He said it should be here in a few days...I'll be sure to post pics when I get it.
3/28/07, 03:21 PM
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3/28/07, 03:30 PM
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3/28/07, 06:54 PM
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Thanks to Ned (NJ3), I just ordered a trunk mat/liner from http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/.
I saw it on Ned's car, and it is really nice. It is made out of nice non-slip surface that not only stops slippage of items, but also protects the carpet AND allows easier clean-up of dust, etc. (The factory carpet is very hard to vacuum).
If you want to see it, click the catalog link and then the fender-gripper link. The 05-07 product isn't on their site right now (to my salesperson's surprise), but it IS sold, and looks like the ones for the 94-04 models.
What's even better: it's available in both a GT and a running pony design, and he has MANY different colors that can be used for the printing. Moreover, he has specific kits for COUPE vs. CONVERTIBLE. (their trunks are very much different). Unfortunately, for those with the 1000 system, you will have to trim it to fit.
I chose the GT design in a silver/gray color. He said it should be here in a few days...I'll be sure to post pics when I get it.
I saw it on Ned's car, and it is really nice. It is made out of nice non-slip surface that not only stops slippage of items, but also protects the carpet AND allows easier clean-up of dust, etc. (The factory carpet is very hard to vacuum).
If you want to see it, click the catalog link and then the fender-gripper link. The 05-07 product isn't on their site right now (to my salesperson's surprise), but it IS sold, and looks like the ones for the 94-04 models.
What's even better: it's available in both a GT and a running pony design, and he has MANY different colors that can be used for the printing. Moreover, he has specific kits for COUPE vs. CONVERTIBLE.
(their trunks are very much different). Unfortunately, for those with the 1000 system, you will have to trim it to fit.I chose the GT design in a silver/gray color. He said it should be here in a few days...I'll be sure to post pics when I get it.
3/28/07, 07:24 PM
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So, I'll probably have it by the end of next week for sure (it's being shipped UPS)
3/28/07, 07:46 PM
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So...
Yesterday, I took my dads F250 in to get the speedo fixed (to fix the problem I talked about a couple of weeks ago), and I've been driving around in a loaner Fusion the past couple of days.
I must say, I'm not very impressed at all. The 4-banger engine in it is a pig with what seems to be little power.
To explain about the fusion: the engine LOVES to rev. In order to get any moderate acceleration, you must use a moderate amount of pedal. And, by doing this, the engine revs to almost red-line. The engine seems to just free-rev when accelerating, with no "push you in the seat" feeling. It just seems to have no torque due to the high revving nature.
The only nice thing about the Fusion is that it got at least a solid 35 mpg at 60mph
That truck would eat the Fusion up, not even for breakfast but as a snack.
Yesterday, I took my dads F250 in to get the speedo fixed (to fix the problem I talked about a couple of weeks ago), and I've been driving around in a loaner Fusion the past couple of days.
I must say, I'm not very impressed at all. The 4-banger engine in it is a pig with what seems to be little power.
To explain about the fusion: the engine LOVES to rev. In order to get any moderate acceleration, you must use a moderate amount of pedal. And, by doing this, the engine revs to almost red-line. The engine seems to just free-rev when accelerating, with no "push you in the seat" feeling. It just seems to have no torque due to the high revving nature.
The only nice thing about the Fusion is that it got at least a solid 35 mpg at 60mph
That truck would eat the Fusion up, not even for breakfast but as a snack.
I have the same engine in my little truck with a manual and it is tons of fun.
Granted it's no Stang, but redlining that engine all the time is a blast.
I can chirp 2nd even with 300lbs in the back.
I've never been beaten by an F250 and half of them really try hard.
3/28/07, 08:18 PM
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That had to have been an auto.
I have the same engine in my little truck with a manual and it is tons of fun.
Granted it's no Stang, but redlining that engine all the time is a blast.
I can chirp 2nd even with 300lbs in the back.
I've never been beaten by an F250 and half of them really try hard.
I have the same engine in my little truck with a manual and it is tons of fun.
Granted it's no Stang, but redlining that engine all the time is a blast.
I can chirp 2nd even with 300lbs in the back.
I've never been beaten by an F250 and half of them really try hard.
But, I can honestly say that our F250 is FAST, especially for it's weight. It's completely stock except for a Corsa exhaust (which really helped it spool up quicker), but I honestly think that it would beat some imports in a 0-60.
I think a ranger vs. F250 would be a pretty good race. Small engine/light vehicle vs. Big engine/Big vehicle. Kind of a import vs. domestic race.
Words can't describe the feeling when you hit the gas in that truck. It's just awesome, and the seat of the pants feel is amazing. Honestly, it's the equivalent of hitting the throttle in the mustang, just in a much bigger vehicle. But, 570 lb ft of torque @ 2K rpm will do that to you.
3/28/07, 08:49 PM
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Were they the newer (05-07) 6.0L diesel F250's? One of my dad's friends has a 7.3L diesel excursion, and he said that our F250 is a lot faster and a lot more responsive.
But, I can honestly say that our F250 is FAST, especially for it's weight. It's completely stock except for a Corsa exhaust (which really helped it spool up quicker), but I honestly think that it would beat some imports in a 0-60.
I think a ranger vs. F250 would be a pretty good race. Small engine/light vehicle vs. Big engine/Big vehicle. Kind of a import vs. domestic race.
Words can't describe the feeling when you hit the gas in that truck. It's just awesome, and the seat of the pants feel is amazing. Honestly, it's the equivalent of hitting the throttle in the mustang, just in a much bigger vehicle. But, 570 lb ft of torque @ 2K rpm will do that to you.
But, I can honestly say that our F250 is FAST, especially for it's weight. It's completely stock except for a Corsa exhaust (which really helped it spool up quicker), but I honestly think that it would beat some imports in a 0-60.
I think a ranger vs. F250 would be a pretty good race. Small engine/light vehicle vs. Big engine/Big vehicle. Kind of a import vs. domestic race.
Words can't describe the feeling when you hit the gas in that truck. It's just awesome, and the seat of the pants feel is amazing. Honestly, it's the equivalent of hitting the throttle in the mustang, just in a much bigger vehicle. But, 570 lb ft of torque @ 2K rpm will do that to you.
Think of the weight you are moving in the F250. It will feel fast because it is moving so much weight so quickly.
My curb weight is 100lbs. less than the Fusion.
3/28/07, 08:55 PM
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...just kidding.BTW, I think that you can have fun in just about ANY car with a manual.
3/29/07, 03:00 PM
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This is in another post on the forum but I was curious as to what the regular crew here are car wise.
Me, I am a
Chevrolet Corvette!
You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You quiz.
Me, I am a
Chevrolet Corvette!
You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You quiz.