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So... just back from the dragstrip....

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Old 06-17-2010, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nick71692
your from ohio? judging by Thompson dragway. If your not too far you should bring the car to cars & coffee this saturday downtown at quay 55
Yes, I live in Concord(far eastside).... Quay 55 the condos on the lake? My wife looked at a condo there when we were dating... very nice places... Do you ever go out to Solon for the car show? What time is cars and coffee? I may be in.... gonna hit Thompson again Sat. if the weather is nice... Let me know the details on the cars and coffee thing... later Ron
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Thanks for sharing. It is great to see "real world" numbers that are so good.

As far as launching, isn't it possible to use the electronic parking brake to hold the car in place and yet keep your foot over the gas? I know that (if your seatbelt is on) when you touch the gas with the parking brake engaged it will immediately release and your off. It happens pretty damn fast but when you are talking drag times there may be a slight delay in the computer so you may have to jump the gun a bit so that you start at just the right time but I wonder if it would work.

Anyone know why this wouldn't work or why it is perhaps a terrible idea?
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good for you. I don't want to hear blower sound.

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Originally Posted by rktskicar
good for you. I don't want to hear blower sound.

Bruce
Understood.... it is really not noticeable unless you get into boost, but it is very noticeable when under boost even if you are not WOT. Really easy install and nice fit and finish on the intake.
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Default watch out for the 2011 5.0L Mustang distractions at the strip

The new Mustang is pretty outrageous and will soon be plentiful everywhere. Even normally aspirated they pretty energetic. The second video is pretty extreme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c62zJ-4Bo48

http://www.youtube.com/v/gwJsmTVN9vY

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Old 06-22-2010, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by m444
The new Mustang is pretty outrageous and will soon be plentiful everywhere. Even normally aspirated they pretty energetic. The second video is pretty extreme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c62zJ-4Bo48

http://www.youtube.com/v/gwJsmTVN9vY
I am well aware of the new GT's.... Actually, thinking about getting one.(just gotta convince the wife I need another toy!) I also have a Mustang that will hold it's own fairly well

Besides a good tune on our cars should keep us ahead of stock/slightly modded GT's.... Only time will tell.... later Ron
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