looking for a new DD and autox car

Matt McGrain · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:29 pm

I've got the perfect car Rodney if you don't need cruise control. I promise you won't find one with a sunroof from the factory! Plus, R-comps would only be 15 inchers, plus no CEL's, turbos, superchargers, etc... :twisted:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c ... =false#top

Gwen Habenicht · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:36 pm

Matt McGrain wrote:

I've got the perfect car Rodney if you don't need cruise control. I promise you won't find one with a sunroof from the factory! Plus, R-comps would only be 15 inchers, plus no CEL's, turbos, superchargers, etc... :twisted:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c ... =false#top

You just want to co-drive. You're evil. :twisted:

Matt McGrain · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:54 pm

Ha! You know me too well.

ITRitis strikes again. The idea of car with the same HP as the baby hauler but almost 350# less gets me thinking all irrationally and stuff...

Seriously though, good luck with the BULLITT Rodney. :thumbsup:

Cash Davidson · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:27 pm

RodneyWright wrote:

I can sell of the current springs and koni's and recoupe a little money.

Why would you sell off the konis? - assuming the don't leak.

If they don't leak, I'll trade you my OEMs for 'em = probably as good as Tokico blues. :mrgreen:

Jason Mauldin · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:30 pm

Cash Davidson wrote:

RodneyWright wrote:

I can sell of the current springs and koni's and recoupe a little money.

Why would you sell off the konis? - assuming the don't leak.

If they don't leak YET, I'll trade you my OEMs for 'em = probably as good as Tokico blues. :mrgreen:

Fixed that for you.

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:42 pm

Cash Davidson wrote:

RodneyWright wrote:

I can sell of the current springs and koni's and recoup a little money.

Why would you sell off the konis? - assuming the don't leak.

If they don't leak, I'll trade you my OEMs for 'em = probably as good as Tokico blues. :mrgreen:

My assumption is these are the sports and configured for a lower spring height. Using the shocks on standard springs puts them working in the high upper range of the shock, so that would be my concern. Let's not jink this whole deal yet by asking this. Of the bullitt's I've been loosely looking at over the past 6 months, this seems to be the best bet. Hopefully carmax gets it together and pays of my loan and the guy holds the car till next week. The way my luck's been running lately, I'm feel that something will blow up here shortly and I'll be back to bore you w/ my incessant whining about how I can't find a car I like, blah, blah, blah.... :sleep

steve remchak · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:22 pm

at 24 pages i doubt you could say we are bored Rodney.

obsessed? passive-aggressive?

secretly fighting the Axis vs the Allies car battle, or maybe we are just glad you aren't buying a Mini. them people are.... odd, to say the least. well unless you are a chick. :lol:

Jason Mauldin · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:28 pm

RodneyWright wrote:

My assumption is these are the sports and configured for a lower spring height. Using the shocks on standard springs puts them working in the high upper range of the shock, so that would be my concern.

I would not make this assumption. Off the shelf, the Konis are designed for stock height springs. Most people aren't going to know the importance of using a shorter shock when lowering the car.

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:20 pm

Or . . . You could order a 2013 Mustang in early December for delivery in early spring.

http://www.mustangheaven.com/2013-mustang/

650 HP Shelby anyone?

Arthur McDonald · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 1:54 am **Posts:** 2052

DickRasmussen wrote:

Or . . . You could order a 2013 Mustang in early December for delivery in early spring.

http://www.mustangheaven.com/2013-mustang/

650 HP Shelby anyone?

Wow, what an ugly snoot on the GT! Of course, that fixed grill surround will likely eliminate the 80 mph hood flutter that plagues my car's shingle hood. These two features intrigue me:
* 4.2-inch LCD productivity display (monitor acceleration, g force, braking with Track Apps and warranty tattletale)
* Pony projection light, casts shadow of Mustang pony emblem on nearest Camaro when doors are unlocked

Jason Mauldin · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:55 pm

Arthur McDonald wrote:

Wow, what an ugly snoot on the GT! Of course, that fixed grill surround will likely eliminate the 80 mph hood flutter that plagues my car's shingle hood.

This probably isn't a stock class legal mod, but I installed a CDC Classic spoiler and it got rid of my hood flutter. At least at highway speeds up to 80. I haven't tested it over that speed. I can't say that I fully understand how that spoiler on the bottom got rid of the hood flutter.

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:25 am

I haven't noticed any hood flutter on my 2012 . . . but I haven't really been over normal freeway speeds (pushing 75).

I knew the Shelby snout was coming and that just reinforced my desire to buy a 2012. Plus I see that my favorite color, Red Candy Metallic, isn't on the color list. I would have liked the select shift automatic.

Overall I'm glad I got a 2012 (good thing considering the 5 years of car payments). :wink:

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:09 am

Jason Mauldin wrote:

Arthur McDonald wrote:

Wow, what an ugly snoot on the GT! Of course, that fixed grill surround will likely eliminate the 80 mph hood flutter that plagues my car's shingle hood.

This probably isn't a stock class legal mod, but I installed a CDC Classic spoiler and it got rid of my hood flutter. At least at highway speeds up to 80. I haven't tested it over that speed. I can't say that I fully understand how that spoiler on the bottom got rid of the hood flutter.

I've got the same CDC chin spoiler as Jason and I can tell you that around 120MPH the hood still flutters and the front end (steering) gets really light.

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:49 am

My 08' hood fluttered a little at highway speeds, but the 11' doesn't move. Of course I have hood struts on the 11' now which I'm sure damps any movement.

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:26 am

So I think most of the preliminary stuff is complete in regard to moving ahead w/ the sale. I have a conf call setup for tonight to talk w/ the owner. As it turns out, he’s autox’d the car as well, so that’s good. As far as I can tell he’s allowed different setups than what I’m allowed to run from a stock class setup. Aren’t there some clubs that run a points system for mods to the car that places you in different classes? He also says he has all of the stock suspension parts except for the springs. I don’t think that’s a problem as the bullitt ran the same springs, just different shocks/struts. I’m sure there’s plenty of take-off stuff out there.

Anyway, I’m hopeful this works out. If carmax and get the loan paid off by Friday or Monday at the latest, then a road trip to VA on Wednesday next week is planned. I’ll get a rental car to drive up and drop off. If the car doesn’t present well, at least I have a ride home. Time will tell….

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