It arrived... wait a sec no it didn't
6/25/10, 10:25 PM
#1
Mach 1 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 21, 2010
Location: Bridgeport, Ct
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It arrived... wait a sec no it didn't
Well as some of you know the fiasco going on with my order.. my previous thread is merged with the holds thread...
so i get a call from my dealer.. "your car has arrived" rush down there walk to the prepping area..
NOT my sterling grey gt//
was the dealer stock from other dealership.. i wasnt peod disappointed.. figured at this point it gets here when it gets here. the cool thing is the dealer said im sorry.. threw me the keys and said lets go for a ride..
31 miles on the car. 3.31 rear.. 6speed
anyone who says these cars arnt impressive.. need to learn to shut off the TC and how to drive.
even with the tc this car very fast and will slam you in the seat.. (sotp meter peaking), smooth, and quiet and very deceptive on you actual speed, handled like on rails. and went where i threw it..
was asked to jump on the highway and " opener up ".. on the on ramp shut of the TC.. waited for the road to clear a bit which is tough on i-95 at 4:30 pm, launching like i do at the track,, and this thing screamed.. scared the hell out of my GF.. she wasnt expecting the car to have that much power.
overall i loved the car.. now i cant wait for mine to arrive..
so i get a call from my dealer.. "your car has arrived" rush down there walk to the prepping area..
NOT my sterling grey gt//
was the dealer stock from other dealership.. i wasnt peod disappointed.. figured at this point it gets here when it gets here. the cool thing is the dealer said im sorry.. threw me the keys and said lets go for a ride..
31 miles on the car. 3.31 rear.. 6speed
anyone who says these cars arnt impressive.. need to learn to shut off the TC and how to drive.
even with the tc this car very fast and will slam you in the seat.. (sotp meter peaking), smooth, and quiet and very deceptive on you actual speed, handled like on rails. and went where i threw it..
was asked to jump on the highway and " opener up ".. on the on ramp shut of the TC.. waited for the road to clear a bit which is tough on i-95 at 4:30 pm, launching like i do at the track,, and this thing screamed.. scared the hell out of my GF.. she wasnt expecting the car to have that much power.
overall i loved the car.. now i cant wait for mine to arrive..
6/25/10, 11:43 PM
#2
Mach 1 Member
Join Date: April 15, 2010
Location: DC Metro Area
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So it felt awesome even with the 3.31's? That's nice, because I was almost regretting getting them.
Of course, coming from a 1994 Honda Accord is my basis of comparison.
Of course, coming from a 1994 Honda Accord is my basis of comparison.
6/26/10, 03:52 AM
#3
Bullitt Member
Join Date: January 31, 2010
Location: cleveland ohio
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
6/26/10, 09:35 AM
#5
Mach 1 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 21, 2010
Location: Bridgeport, Ct
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
felt like a small turbo kick'n
Joker if your coming form a honda, get a feel for the car dont just get in it, then jump on it. at least a few weeks.
i dont wanna read "i just got my car "then 2 weeks later.. "your not gonna believe what happend"..
i hate those threads.. ive seen too many of them.. (off my soap box)
just a warning to all.. this car is VERY Deceptively fast
. totally different feeling of power from my prev Procharged 95 GT, and the sotp rush is almost identicle 
. i can see how these cars hit 12.3's on dr's im sure possibly even faster..
Last edited by pony racer; 6/26/10 at 09:36 AM.
6/26/10, 12:31 PM
#6
Mach 1 Member
Join Date: December 24, 2007
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know you were worried about fuel mileage but if you use moderate (not light) throttle and short shift at low rpm you will both out pace any other traffic and get excellent mpg. My fuel mileage has ranged from 19.96 - 25.26 mpg on 93 octane through the 1st 5 tanks and my driving is 80% City. Car has averaged 22.5 mpg lifetime. 4 Tanks of E10 and 1 of G100 which so far seems to be worth roughly 3-5% on mileage. Dont let the Info Center discourage you as it seems to read low on all the cars. Mine reads 7% low.
6/26/10, 12:44 PM
#7
Cobra R Member
Join Date: June 17, 2010
Location: Southeastern Virginia
Posts: 1,666
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am forced to have 3.31 (convertible), but yesterday I chirped the tires on the 3-4 upshift (about 95 mph, sorry wasn't staring at my speedo), so there's no shortage of go! 
However, to me the gearing just seems SO TALL that I plan to switch to 3.55 (maybe 3.73, but I think 3.55 will be just right), just for better driveability's sake. Feels like I am lugging everywhere on most of these 35-45 mph streets in 5th. I think the 3.55 would put me in to a slightly sweeter spot on the torque curve in around-town driving in 3rd/4th/5th, without too much penalty in mpg on the highway in 6th.
So far I am getting about 20.5 mpg around town and commuting, but then again, I'm REALLY enjoying this upgrade in horsepower from 244 in my Accord V6 to 412 (and torque upgrade from 212 to 390).
However, to me the gearing just seems SO TALL that I plan to switch to 3.55 (maybe 3.73, but I think 3.55 will be just right), just for better driveability's sake. Feels like I am lugging everywhere on most of these 35-45 mph streets in 5th. I think the 3.55 would put me in to a slightly sweeter spot on the torque curve in around-town driving in 3rd/4th/5th, without too much penalty in mpg on the highway in 6th.So far I am getting about 20.5 mpg around town and commuting, but then again, I'm REALLY enjoying this upgrade in horsepower from 244 in my Accord V6 to 412 (and torque upgrade from 212 to 390).
6/30/10, 01:59 PM
#8
Shelby GT350 Member
I really enjoyed the 3.31 gears in the car I test drove. I didn't get to do much driving but I don't really feel like any of the gear sets feel bad in either city or highway driving. That's just me though. I will probably be sticking with the 3.31. I too am coming off of an Accord V6 so the 3.31's felt very solid. Between the 3.31 and the 3.73's in the cars I test drove, the 3.31's seemed smoother. For daily driving I think I will enjoy the 3.31 or 3.55 the most. Don't be ashamed of the 3.31's. It's still a 12 second car.
6/30/10, 02:49 PM
#9
Bullitt Member
Join Date: April 28, 2010
Location: Bethesda MD
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
something about bronzer...
6/30/10, 03:43 PM
#11
Mach 1 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 21, 2010
Location: Bridgeport, Ct
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i read on another forum he was street racing..an braggin how fast the 2011 is.. didnt he take one for a test ride and say " im not impressed"?
when i typed that out he was in mind but so were others on other types of forums.. ( bike's etc.)
Last edited by pony racer; 6/30/10 at 03:45 PM.
6/30/10, 05:11 PM
#12
Bullitt Member
Join Date: April 28, 2010
Location: Bethesda MD
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Eh, lets hope nobody gets hurt, including him. Anyway back to OP...
I don't see the need for the TC, this thing pulls like a rocket when you ask it to.
Matt Farah - The Smoking Tire
This is the truth.
The engine purrs when you are cruising and roars when you want it. I have never had such control and power in a car ever. Granted my last two cars barely broke 200hp combined, I can't get enough of this car. I feel great walking up and stepping in this car before work. Makes the day so much more fun.
anyone who says these cars arnt impressive.. need to learn to shut off the TC and how to drive.
even with the tc this car very fast and will slam you in the seat.. (sotp meter peaking), smooth, and quiet and very deceptive on you actual speed, handled like on rails. and went where i threw it..
even with the tc this car very fast and will slam you in the seat.. (sotp meter peaking), smooth, and quiet and very deceptive on you actual speed, handled like on rails. and went where i threw it..
This engine makes power everywhere, in any gear, all the time.
This is the truth.
The engine purrs when you are cruising and roars when you want it. I have never had such control and power in a car ever. Granted my last two cars barely broke 200hp combined, I can't get enough of this car. I feel great walking up and stepping in this car before work. Makes the day so much more fun.
6/30/10, 06:01 PM
#13
Mach 1 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 21, 2010
Location: Bridgeport, Ct
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
6/30/10, 06:09 PM
#14
Mach 1 Member
Join Date: April 22, 2010
Posts: 903
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I can't ever get it high enough on revs outside of first gear and maybe second. Darn other traffic being in my way. Of course then I realize "You know... I actually am going fast enough already", but still. At least my drives to work are certainly more interesting now.
Last edited by Lancel; 6/30/10 at 06:10 PM.
6/30/10, 07:56 PM
#15
Cobra R Member
Join Date: June 17, 2010
Location: Southeastern Virginia
Posts: 1,666
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think one thing about the 5.0 that makes some people think it's not as direct or responsive is the drive-by-wire throttle aspect. I think that contributes to a feeling of disconnect, altho not a dramatic one. But when I press down the pedal and am in the appropriate gear, the car still leaps with a great roar, but with that ever-so-slight delay as the command is fed thru the computer first and then the computer opens the throttle body.
Back in my days of E39 BMW 540i ownership (2004-2006), there were those that preferred the '97 & '98 540's over the '99 to '03's because the 97/98 still had a honest-to-goodness throttle cable between the accel pedal and the throttle body. I had a '99, and could definitely feel that same slight disconnect of a few nanoseconds (?) as the "go like hell" command was communicated to the engine!
Back in my days of E39 BMW 540i ownership (2004-2006), there were those that preferred the '97 & '98 540's over the '99 to '03's because the 97/98 still had a honest-to-goodness throttle cable between the accel pedal and the throttle body. I had a '99, and could definitely feel that same slight disconnect of a few nanoseconds (?) as the "go like hell" command was communicated to the engine!
Last edited by Double-EDad; 6/30/10 at 07:59 PM.
6/30/10, 08:17 PM
#16
Bullitt Member
Join Date: April 28, 2010
Location: Bethesda MD
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Back in my days of E39 BMW 540i ownership (2004-2006), there were those that preferred the '97 & '98 540's over the '99 to '03's because the 97/98 still had a honest-to-goodness throttle cable between the accel pedal and the throttle body. I had a '99, and could definitely feel that same slight disconnect of a few nanoseconds (?) as the "go like hell" command was communicated to the engine!
I don't mind it much, it's keeping that stampeed under control so I can push it hard and not spin all over everything.
Last edited by HokieCodeMonkey; 6/30/10 at 08:19 PM.
6/30/10, 08:28 PM
#17
Legacy TMS Member
I hate the drive-by-wire throttle on the 05+. When I first drove an 05 I blamed stalling on the throttle, although really I was paying attention to the gas pedal when I should have been paying attention to clutch feel. Still, it just feels so artificial.
6/30/10, 08:54 PM
#18
Cobra Member
It's my impression that the "delay" is not because the computer can't think fast enough, it's because it's purposely programmed that way. I haven't read an explanation for why it would be programmed like that. Emissions, maybe? Anyway I also have the impression that that is one thing that is eliminated in a custom tune. Maybe someone with solid information on this will speak up and enlighten us.
7/1/10, 12:05 PM
#19
V6 Member
The throttle response was greatly increased on my 08 GT with the BAMA tune. I will wait to tune this car to make sure others dont have issues. The throttle definately lags behind a little. I ordered the 3.73's, but they destroy my fuel mileage. The car does have an insane amount of power and torque, but is revving to high in 6th for good hwy fuel mileage. on the hwy I am getting around 24 at 70mph, in my 08 w/ 3.31s i would get 27 at 70mph. I just realized that if I redline 3rd when I shift into 4th I already am turning ~5600 rpms(very nice to be in the top of the powerband when you shift). 1-2-3-4-5 are all perfect w/ 3.73's, its just 6th that seems to be a little short for a tall OD gear. On the twisty back raods, the is no reason to ever shift it out of 3rd!
7/1/10, 12:37 PM
#20
Shelby GT350 Member
Jets in the 1970's were being built fly-by-wire, seems like no one is complaining here!
Either way, FBW is the way of the times, I too like a good wire connection to the throttle but it just isn't happening anymore. Kind of sucks but it may be for the best.
On the gears, I still liked the 3.31 1-5th. Seems like it makes more sense for the fuel mileage anyway.
Either way, FBW is the way of the times, I too like a good wire connection to the throttle but it just isn't happening anymore. Kind of sucks but it may be for the best.
On the gears, I still liked the 3.31 1-5th. Seems like it makes more sense for the fuel mileage anyway.