Ponies on The Run (Again)
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Don't be offended that I didn't post any pics of your car Bill. We all know what it looks like and that it's an award winner now.
**guy in chair is Bill
**guy in chair is Bill
#1882
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
... you would have won hands down, Bill (I don't clean the inside of my rims)
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Wish we had some judged shows around here... instead of just my cruise.
#1883
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
Don't be offended that I didn't post any pics of your car Bill. We all know what it looks like and that it's an award winner now.
**guy in chair is Bill
**guy in chair is Bill
Nice pics too!
Now, pardon me while I float away on my winning cloud...
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
My first carshow is now under my belt.
There was some tough competition out there, I definately had my work cut out for me. But, after the votes were tallied...
1ST PLACE baby!!!
As an added bonus, I got gome serious sunburn.
There was some tough competition out there, I definately had my work cut out for me. But, after the votes were tallied...
1ST PLACE baby!!!
As an added bonus, I got gome serious sunburn.
CONGRATULATIONS BILL
#1885
Thanks Daryl!
Now that I'm back down to Earth, it's time to get ready for my O/R H-Pipe install later this week.
I'm really excited about this one. I think I'm most curious on how loud it'll get in combination with the Stingers. I've heard the many video clips, but we know that they don't really reflect what they'll actually sound like. But, I'll shot a vid anyway!
My 2 current problems..
How to scrounge up $400 for the SCT and BamaChips tune.
How to get rid of 1/2 tank of regular unleaded, like right now.
My only 2 problems in life at the moment.. How pathetic is that?
Now that I'm back down to Earth, it's time to get ready for my O/R H-Pipe install later this week.
I'm really excited about this one. I think I'm most curious on how loud it'll get in combination with the Stingers. I've heard the many video clips, but we know that they don't really reflect what they'll actually sound like. But, I'll shot a vid anyway!
My 2 current problems..
How to scrounge up $400 for the SCT and BamaChips tune.
How to get rid of 1/2 tank of regular unleaded, like right now.
My only 2 problems in life at the moment.. How pathetic is that?
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
My 2 current problems..
How to scrounge up $400 for the SCT and BamaChips tune.
How to scrounge up $400 for the SCT and BamaChips tune.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
How to get rid of 1/2 tank of regular unleaded, like right now.
Just my $0.02 worth.
#1888
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
DRIVE the car.
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Just use the 87 tune until you can put in 91.
Guess I'll see what happens first, run the 87 octane down or get the SCT. If the latter, I'll run the 87 Perf or Octane tune. I really want to run the 91 Torque tune right off the bat.
Webelectric Sequentials are on the way too!
(A gift from my bother-in law)
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I really want to run the 91 Torque tune right off the bat.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
Webelectric Sequentials are on the way too!
(A gift from my bother-in law)
(A gift from my bother-in law)
#1890
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
No you don't! You want to feel the power of the 87 performance tune... then when that starts to feel slow again, you have something else to bump up to!
I think the 3 tunes I'll request will be the 87 Perf, 91 Perf, and 91 Torque.
A friend at the show yesterday told me his SCT only takes a couple minutes to upload a new tune.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I think the 3 tunes I'll request will be the 87 Perf, 91 Perf, and 91 Torque.
Glad it only takes a few minutes... the '03 GT took forever!
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I'm thinking about a dyno run after my tune (91 perf). There's a Mustang performance center close by that has a dyno.
Not looking for a dyno tune as I trust Doug and his tunes, but just for trivial data more than anything.
I wonder how much $$$ a 3 run session will cost?
Not looking for a dyno tune as I trust Doug and his tunes, but just for trivial data more than anything.
I wonder how much $$$ a 3 run session will cost?
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It's seems silly to tune our cars to have to spend more money on gas, but as gas prices go up, it actually gets cheaper to go to the higher octane.
In FL, we have 87, 89, and 93 octane.
When the prices were .99, 1.09, and 1.19, it cost 20% more to run the higher octane.
Now that they are more like 2.89, 2.99, and 3.09, it only costs about 7% more to get the high octane!
I would like to get my car Dyno'd, too... don't think it should cost too much. I got a price awhile back for my 89 but forget now what it was. Wasn't bad, though.
In FL, we have 87, 89, and 93 octane.
When the prices were .99, 1.09, and 1.19, it cost 20% more to run the higher octane.
Now that they are more like 2.89, 2.99, and 3.09, it only costs about 7% more to get the high octane!
I would like to get my car Dyno'd, too... don't think it should cost too much. I got a price awhile back for my 89 but forget now what it was. Wasn't bad, though.
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Notice anything different in these two pictures?
Attachment 6168 Attachment 6169
I'll give you one: The top is down in the second picture.
Attachment 6168 Attachment 6169
I'll give you one: The top is down in the second picture.
#1896
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Notice anything different in these two pictures?
#1897
Blast from the past!
Thought it be fun to post some pics of my 'older' Mustangs.
First up was my very first 1985 Mustang GT hatchback.
I bought it used from a Ford Dealer, 11 months old and only had 11k miles.
This was the GT that I modded quite heavily (no where near some guys, but big to me ).
Progressive lowering springs, Holley 650CFM Double Pump carb, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Ford Motorsports headers, roller tip rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 280H roller cam, NOS stage 1 nitrous with fuel distribution block, hi-flow air filter, some kind of Turbo mufflers and no cats!
Audio system was all Alpine, including their very first (1st Gen) CD player, which was a stand alone/add-on unit. And of course, a mobile phone.
Yes, I was 'Mr. GT' with this ride!
Also has an 85 Ninja 600... life was easy back then. My model in the first pic is my Niece who recently graduated with her Masters (now that really shows our age!).
Please ignore the 'GT Express' sign on the rear window... it was the 'thing' to do for a short period of my life.
First up was my very first 1985 Mustang GT hatchback.
I bought it used from a Ford Dealer, 11 months old and only had 11k miles.
This was the GT that I modded quite heavily (no where near some guys, but big to me ).
Progressive lowering springs, Holley 650CFM Double Pump carb, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Ford Motorsports headers, roller tip rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 280H roller cam, NOS stage 1 nitrous with fuel distribution block, hi-flow air filter, some kind of Turbo mufflers and no cats!
Audio system was all Alpine, including their very first (1st Gen) CD player, which was a stand alone/add-on unit. And of course, a mobile phone.
Yes, I was 'Mr. GT' with this ride!
Also has an 85 Ninja 600... life was easy back then. My model in the first pic is my Niece who recently graduated with her Masters (now that really shows our age!).
Please ignore the 'GT Express' sign on the rear window... it was the 'thing' to do for a short period of my life.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Notice anything different in these two pictures?
Attachment 6168 Attachment 6169
I'll give you one: The top is down in the second picture.
Attachment 6168 Attachment 6169
I'll give you one: The top is down in the second picture.
Tires
Stripes
Shaker
Rocker Panel Stripes
Spoilers (Chin and Rear)
Clear Corner Signals
Lowered
Mirror Inserts
Pony Emblem
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Thought it be fun to post some pics of my 'older' Mustangs.
Sorry, Prez, I tried to ignore the "GT Express", but couldn't. :gay:
No engine shots?
I had a phone that looked like that... it was a "Transmobile Cellular Phone".
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Let me guess... about $2500 worth of differences?
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Wheels
Tires
Stripes
Shaker
Rocker Panel Stripes
Spoilers (Chin and Rear)
Clear Corner Signals
Lowered
Mirror Inserts
Pony Emblem
Tires
Stripes
Shaker
Rocker Panel Stripes
Spoilers (Chin and Rear)
Clear Corner Signals
Lowered
Mirror Inserts
Pony Emblem
Trash cans are out in one shot, not the other
Neighbor's car is out across the street in one shot
Dodge truck in driveway down the street
Next door neighbor's car is out
For Sale sign is up across the street in the second shot
Hose is visible in one shot on the grass