The Greatnest of the Boss 302 LS
10/15/11, 07:53 PM
#143
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10/15/11, 07:56 PM
#144
Shelby GT500 Member
People come into the Boss forum because half of the new threads posted on this site are Boss owners dying to share some trivial fact and looking for other Boss owners to stroke their ego and reassure them of how great their car is. Talk about an inferiority complex. 
Its like a giant circle jerk.
The other reason people come into the Boss forum is because its entertaining to watch how bent out of shape some of you guys get unless everything everyone posts is slobbering, lavish praise of the Boss. If someone differs from that formula, a lot of you guys act like like they came to your house while you were at work, banged your ol' lady, kicked your dog, and had your kid calling him daddy.
Jeez, its a car. Its an internet forum. Lighten up guys and relax a bit. Its all just good natured ribbing.
Its like a giant circle jerk. The other reason people come into the Boss forum is because its entertaining to watch how bent out of shape some of you guys get unless everything everyone posts is slobbering, lavish praise of the Boss. If someone differs from that formula, a lot of you guys act like like they came to your house while you were at work, banged your ol' lady, kicked your dog, and had your kid calling him daddy.
Jeez, its a car. Its an internet forum. Lighten up guys and relax a bit. Its all just good natured ribbing.
10/15/11, 09:24 PM
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10/15/11, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006stiguy
from what factory? The Shelby has quite a different shock and sping set up iirc....
10/15/11, 09:41 PM
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EDMONDS INSIDE LINE TOP 10 MOST FUN CARS
Ford Shelby GT500 Yes, we're aware that the last entry on this list was the work of the SVT boys. In fact, with its two (wildly divergent) entries, the relatively small SVT group is responsible for 20 percent of our 10 Most Fun list. It didn't have to go this way. When the modern GT500 arrived on the scene it was, well, a push pig. It was pretty much the old one-dimensional muscle-car deal. That changed for 2010 with a substantial rework of the vehicle. That was enough to vault the GT500 onto our Editors' Most Wanted list. And for '11, the GT500 got a lighter, slightly more powerful aluminum-block motor and the SVT Performance package, which served to make the GT500 not just quicker but also better handling. This is truly a dual-mode vehicle now. It's capable of doing the knuckle-dragging muscle car thing: looking menacing, sounding wicked and vaporizing its newly designed Goodyear rear tires at will. But it's also a helluva track car. The upcoming Camaro Z28 has its work cut out for it.
EDMONDS INSIDE LINE TOP 10 MOST FUN CARS
Ford Shelby GT500 Yes, we're aware that the last entry on this list was the work of the SVT boys. In fact, with its two (wildly divergent) entries, the relatively small SVT group is responsible for 20 percent of our 10 Most Fun list. It didn't have to go this way. When the modern GT500 arrived on the scene it was, well, a push pig. It was pretty much the old one-dimensional muscle-car deal. That changed for 2010 with a substantial rework of the vehicle. That was enough to vault the GT500 onto our Editors' Most Wanted list. And for '11, the GT500 got a lighter, slightly more powerful aluminum-block motor and the SVT Performance package, which served to make the GT500 not just quicker but also better handling. This is truly a dual-mode vehicle now. It's capable of doing the knuckle-dragging muscle car thing: looking menacing, sounding wicked and vaporizing its newly designed Goodyear rear tires at will. But it's also a helluva track car. The upcoming Camaro Z28 has its work cut out for it.
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10/15/11, 09:58 PM
#148
Cobra R Member
Originally Posted by Flagstang
you did buy a gt with a optional package on it.
the boss and gt are very close. The v6 mustang has less in common.
I think alot of our boss owners on the site are vett guys that couldnt afford a vett. When I take my vett out I meet alot of these "vett guys" and they act just like our boss guys.
10/15/11, 10:54 PM
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FROM:
EDMONDS INSIDE LINE TOP 10 MOST FUN CARS
Ford Shelby GT500 Yes, we're aware that the last entry on this list was the work of the SVT boys. In fact, with its two (wildly divergent) entries, the relatively small SVT group is responsible for 20 percent of our 10 Most Fun list. It didn't have to go this way. When the modern GT500 arrived on the scene it was, well, a push pig. It was pretty much the old one-dimensional muscle-car deal. That changed for 2010 with a substantial rework of the vehicle. That was enough to vault the GT500 onto our Editors' Most Wanted list. And for '11, the GT500 got a lighter, slightly more powerful aluminum-block motor and the SVT Performance package, which served to make the GT500 not just quicker but also better handling. This is truly a dual-mode vehicle now. It's capable of doing the knuckle-dragging muscle car thing: looking menacing, sounding wicked and vaporizing its newly designed Goodyear rear tires at will. But it's also a helluva track car. The upcoming Camaro Z28 has its work cut out for it.
EDMONDS INSIDE LINE TOP 10 MOST FUN CARS
Ford Shelby GT500 Yes, we're aware that the last entry on this list was the work of the SVT boys. In fact, with its two (wildly divergent) entries, the relatively small SVT group is responsible for 20 percent of our 10 Most Fun list. It didn't have to go this way. When the modern GT500 arrived on the scene it was, well, a push pig. It was pretty much the old one-dimensional muscle-car deal. That changed for 2010 with a substantial rework of the vehicle. That was enough to vault the GT500 onto our Editors' Most Wanted list. And for '11, the GT500 got a lighter, slightly more powerful aluminum-block motor and the SVT Performance package, which served to make the GT500 not just quicker but also better handling. This is truly a dual-mode vehicle now. It's capable of doing the knuckle-dragging muscle car thing: looking menacing, sounding wicked and vaporizing its newly designed Goodyear rear tires at will. But it's also a helluva track car. The upcoming Camaro Z28 has its work cut out for it.
Written before there was a Boss 302- different ball game now and NO reveiwer has picked the GT500.
10/15/11, 10:56 PM
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They aren't here to do anything but belittle the Boss.
I see no reason to be polite to any of them.
Of course when someone calls them on their antics they fall back on- "oh, we're just having some good natured fun".
That's BS, they're noses are bent out of joint because the GT500 isn't getting all the press.
10/15/11, 11:02 PM
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11SHELBYGT500 asked what the Boss had that HIS car didn't...his doesn't have Recaro's since they weren't available on the '11's.
And I'm perfectly calm, I'm just letting him know I think he's a complete jerk. If we were speaking face to face I called him something more strongly worded but I'm being polite on this internet forum.
10/15/11, 11:06 PM
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10/15/11, 11:16 PM
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http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna_seca.html
1. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 1:33.92 138 '08 600 / 1536 Chris Winkler
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:34.43 137 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend
3. Devon GTX 1:35.08 136 0 659 / 0 Devon
4. Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1:35.56 136 '10 620 / 1370 Excellence
5. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:35.80 135 '08 647 / 1530 Motor Trend
6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:36.22 135 '09 570 / 1485 Motor Trend
7. Nissan GT-R 1:36.35 135 '11 530 / 1736 Motor Trend
8. Lexus LF-A 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1609 Motor Trend 9. Audi R8 GT 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1520 Motor Trend
10. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:36.77 134 '10 450 / 1400 Motor Trend
11. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:37.40 133 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend
12. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:37.77 133 '10 450 / 1400 Excellence
13. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:37.80 133 '09 500 / 1570 Car and Driver
14. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:38.82 131 '10 571 / 1620 Motor Trend
15. Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS 1:39.50 130 '12 446 / 1573 Road and Track
16. Porsche 911 GT3 1:39.52 130 '06 415 / 1395 Motor Trend
17. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:39.89 130 '06 480 / 1585 Edmunds
18. Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:40.11 130 '10 530 / 1585 Road and Track
19. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI 1:40.20 129 '09 525 / 1620 Road and Track
20. Ford Mustang Boss 302 1:40.21 129 '11 450 / 1650 Motor Trend
21. Nissan GT-R 1:40.45 129 '08 479 / 1740 Motor Trend
22. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:40.74 129 '10 571 / 1620 Bern Schneider
23. Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro 1:40.75 129 '06 420 / 1560 Motor Trend
24. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 1:40.90 129 '05 513 / 1437 Motor Trend
25. Porsche Cayman R 1:41.64 128 '10 330 / 1320 Motor Trend
26. Lotus Evora S 1:42.49 127 '11 351 / 1437 Motor Trend
27. BMW M3 1:42.96 126 '07 420 / 1619 Motor Trend
28. Porsche Cayman S 1:43.00 126 '08 320 / 1375 Motor Trend
29. Aston Martin V12 Vantage 1:43.04 126 '09 517 / 1680 Road and Track
30. BMW 1 Series M Coupe 1:43.31 126 '11 340 / 1513 Motor Trend
31. Cadillac CTS-V 1:43.90 125 '09 564 / 1955 Motor Trend
32. Shelby GT500 1:44.30 124 '10 547 / 1767 Motor Trend
33. Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1:44.46 124 0 492 / 1136 Road and Track
34. Shelby GT500 1:44.72 124 '06 507 / 1807 Motor Trend
35. Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500KR 1:44.72 124 '08 540 / 1773 Motor Trend
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10/15/11, 11:17 PM
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Tires mods? Come on rook and the 500 doesn't need tires to beat a boss in the 1/4 and edmunds had the boss beat in A 2010 REPEAT A 2010 on video...and I'll say it again, I like the boss, the color options, no, but I like the boss just fine but the greatest mustang ever its not.
I posted all what reviewers have all said about the Boss, it's the BEST MUSTANG EVER (although I'm sure in coming years the another mustang will receive those accolades).
I've owned a GT500 and I loved it, but the Boss is a much better driving car than my GT500. I've driven the 2011 GT500 and the Boss is a better driving car.
The fact that you can't seem to accept that is pretty much irrelevant since it doesn't change the reality.
And if you need to stick drag radials on you car in order to make it launch, or send your rear tires out to be widened like many GT500 owners have done, then OBVIOUSLY it's got problems with traction. Now I'm not saying the car can't handle and perform well, but it's got some weaknesses that have plagued the car from the beginning.
Now why don't you make like a tree and beat it.
10/15/11, 11:26 PM
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you did buy a gt with a optional package on it.
the boss and gt are very close. The v6 mustang has less in common.
I think alot of our boss owners on the site are vett guys that couldnt afford a vett. When I take my vett out I meet alot of these "vett guys" and they act just like our boss guys.
the boss and gt are very close. The v6 mustang has less in common.
I think alot of our boss owners on the site are vett guys that couldnt afford a vett. When I take my vett out I meet alot of these "vett guys" and they act just like our boss guys.
you might be one to something about the vett owners though, ill stop by the nursing home and ask a few about there cars........
10/15/11, 11:47 PM
#157
Why should I lighten up? Some of these guys are acting like total jerks.
They aren't here to do anything but belittle the Boss.
I see no reason to be polite to any of them.
Of course when someone calls them on their antics they fall back on- "oh, we're just having some good natured fun".
That's BS, they're noses are bent out of joint because the GT500 isn't getting all the press.
They aren't here to do anything but belittle the Boss.
I see no reason to be polite to any of them.
Of course when someone calls them on their antics they fall back on- "oh, we're just having some good natured fun".
That's BS, they're noses are bent out of joint because the GT500 isn't getting all the press.
Yeah, they've done a great job at picking some winners, their opinion should be held in high regard. 
Hmmm, I guess reading comprehension wasn't your strong suit in school.
11SHELBYGT500 asked what the Boss had that HIS car didn't...his doesn't have Recaro's since they weren't available on the '11's.
And I'm perfectly calm, I'm just letting him know I think he's a complete jerk. If we were speaking face to face I called him something more strongly worded but I'm being polite on this internet forum.
11SHELBYGT500 asked what the Boss had that HIS car didn't...his doesn't have Recaro's since they weren't available on the '11's.
And I'm perfectly calm, I'm just letting him know I think he's a complete jerk. If we were speaking face to face I called him something more strongly worded but I'm being polite on this internet forum.
like the guy who goes overboard when someone makes a gay joke, trying to convince everyone, especially himself, that hes not gay). I don't care if we are face to face or not, speak your mind to me. Call me what you will. I'll laugh at the fact that a grown man can get so worked up over some bull**** like a post on the internet. IT'S THE FREAKING INTERNET MAN!!! I think you're just overloaded with the fact that you spent all of that money on a GT500, then the huge chunk you spent on getting the SS package (thinking it would be worth a mint someday) only to get your feelings hurt and lose your *** on the deal when you traded it for the Boss. Counting what you gave for the 500, plus the SS package and taxes you spent on both, what have you actually got tied up in the Boss at the end of the day? $70K? Not making fun, just curious. We've all lost our asses on car deals before. Trust me, I've done it plenty of times.
Relax man, get a prescription from your doctor if that's what it takes, stop spending so much time in the garage jerking off looking at the Boss and go inside and woo your missus instead and relieve some pent up anxiety. I think you're too worked up over nothing. We're just having some good banter and laughs, you seemed to have missed the memo.
10/15/11, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Whammer
Hmmm, I guess reading comprehension wasn't your strong suit in school.
11SHELBYGT500 asked what the Boss had that HIS car didn't...his doesn't have Recaro's since they weren't available on the '11's.
And I'm perfectly calm, I'm just letting him know I think he's a complete jerk. If we were speaking face to face I called him something more strongly worded but I'm being polite on this internet forum.
10/15/11, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown
.........a grown man can get so worked up over some bull**** like a post on the internet. IT'S THE FREAKING INTERNET MAN!
I think you're too worked up over nothing. We're just having some good banter and laughs, you seemed to have missed the memo.
All fellow Boss owners that are getting twisted off from the comparisons, They are all Mustangs. To each his own. Be happy with what you got. Relax and enjoy.