One More Warning

[72MachOne99GT]

I just wanted to put in my two cents in regards to being careful.

I generally hate reading threads like these because they're gay. BUT, I'd like to make it anyways.

I know most of you guys have had HIGH HP cars before, so this is nothing new for you.

To those of you who haven't, like myself, please please be careful. I had my '99GT for 8 years, NEVER once broke 95 or so on a public road, too much fear of tickets and such.

I went 60-100 flat tonight in 3rd gear (EDIT: make that 2nd gear i think) on the highway and it's intoxicating. It happens SO fast it's like the car is just laughing at you.

That's all. Don't **** up.

 

[12C/OBoss]

...its even nuttier when you drop the hammer in 3rd at 60 plus and she smokes em like a top fuel dragster!! And the shift into 4th at over 100 even spins em


well over 600 whp ftmfw!



Congrats!

 

[bull3441]

Ah just get it out of your system, it's new to you... enjoy.

 

[kent1]

I have a 2008 GT 500 with the 3:31 gears. At the drag stripe, I cross the finished line in 3rd gear shifting at 6400 RPM's. I make about 630 with stock ported blower. Yes these cars at this hp level will haul butt and you have to be very careful.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

I knew the car would be fast, but it pulled just as if not harder >80mph as my '99GT does in 1st with 4.10s

I don't know how 1000+ hp dyno queens stay on the road.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

I knew the car would be fast, but it pulled just as if not harder >80mph as my '99GT does in 1st with 4.10s

Welcome to the torque we have all been telling you about. :thumbsup:

 

[kent1]

I run drag radials on my car just to maintain control. The stock suspension is not setup for this kind of hp.

 

[chuckstang]

what is the top spead in 3rd gear? I read 140 but that couldnt be right

 

[Fordfourlife]

It will do 200mph in 5th so 130 in 3rd wouldn't surprise me.

 

[farmboy90]

what is the top spead in 3rd gear? I read 140 but that couldnt be right

This is pretty close actually. Based on a 7000 rpm red line and a 20" 285/35 tire, the theoretical top speeds are below.

These are the gear ratios and the theoretical top speeds:
1st : 2.66 ==> 65 mph
2nd: 1.82 ==> 96 mph
3rd: 1.30 ==> 134 mph
4th: 1.00 ==> 175 mph
5th: 0.77 ==> 227 mph
6th: 0.50 ==> 350 mph

- Scott

 

[2Sharpie]

I could've sworn I read 142 in 3rd.....I'll have to find the article.

 

[Turbo mach1]

I think I can handle the car lol...

Is it a blast or what?

 

[03Bite]

Yup once you have this kinda of power and get used to it you will never want to go back. My last four mustangs have all been supercharged with 500+rwhp. Enjoy that beast!! :beer:

 

[Ninjak]

Heh yeah...it can get hairy if you do not pay attention. My 03 cobra made good power, my 08 was 430ish....But my Shelby is a whole different type of beast......I have not had a dyno yet, but I know the numbers are either just South of 600 or just a touch North of it to my wheels. Either way its the most powerful Mustang I have owned.

 

[Nathan'sTsi]

Yup once you have this kinda of power and get used to it you will never want to go back. My last four mustangs have all been supercharged with 500+rwhp. Enjoy that beast!! :beer:

+1
Soon you will be used to it and wanting to mod it. That is just the way it goes. I do think this car will attract some buyers who have not experienced acceleration like this though. Probablky some good advice for some folks

 

[NewYorkJon34]

Reading these reviews makes me want one even more then I already do, lol

 

[Sinister04L]

Try harnessing 1000rwhp in a light-in-the-ass Lightning lol. Good times.

 

[GT Premi]

OP, you just still have newcaritis. You'll be used to it and wanting more in, like, two weeks. Trust me! Especially if you run up on a modded '10+ (and a few '07-'09) on the freeway and get dragged down the road! LOL