JohnBM01But back to the Trans-Am from Pontiac. I am not sure I know what's the WS-6. I don't know too much about the Trans-Am, sadly. .
eliexMost of you know what a 30th aniversary Trans-Am is, for those that don't here it is.
can you get the racing spec mullet in the tune-up shop?YoshiXLi think they should add the rare models too, IROC Z(camaro),
isn't that a V6 camaro w/ a body kit?YoshiXLRS(camaro).
After all the rediculous BS posts that have been made in this thread, you chose that one to take issue with? I think you're just looking for something to complain about.JohnBM01And no offense, Lethalchem, but... with a Mustang thread, you highlight more on the Corvette than the Mustang in post #232. What's up with that? I'm not attacking you, this is just-for-fun.
live4speedI can guarentee that if a new member was to come here and make another thread on how good the Mustang is, you'd see me saying I don't really care because we don't get Mustangs over here and I prefer TVR's anyway, and then loads of other members saying, Mustangs are crap.
eliexMost of you know what a 30th aniversary Trans-Am is, for those that don't here it is.
that´s exactly what came to my mind when i saw that pic240ZUgly Ugly Ugly. Ugly.
The WS-6 package included a ram air package that gave it an extra 5 hp.JohnBM01But back to the Trans-Am from Pontiac. I am not sure I know what's the WS-6. I don't know too much about the Trans-Am, sadly.
Originally Posted by Darin
You'll are such good americans. Studying cars that are worthless....
Come on, defend yourselfs like a couple of rednecks standing inline to go to a country music concert. No that turning left sport known as NASCAR would fit better.
Damn, Americans with American pride.
DarinWhos arguing? I'm not. Just this thread needs to die. its about a worthless car, and its got worthless posts of american trash...
DarinWe all know this. TVR's own everything. I compared that, cause its the closest to a American **** ball.
And you forgot the [/QUOTE] in [ /QUOTE]
DarinSome reason, that 390hp in a regular mustang is 190hp.. You don't know crap.
Mustang's suck, and everyone knows it. The only reason people buy it, is because of the history it has.. And Ford's suck.
The WS6 package was the same as the SS package for the Camaro SS. They were the high end performance package for a normal T/A, Formula, or Z28. It got different suspension tuning, bigger wheels and tires, different final drive for quicker acceleration, Ram Air hood and intake, more exhaust flow, and a slight ecu tweak. You can compare it to a GS-R and Type-R Integra. Very similar cars, but the Type-R is just that little bit harder edged. Same with these cars. The standard V8 F-body cars were pretty potent. But the WS6 and SS just take it up a notch or two. The standard LS1s of the time were rated for 305hp, with the SS and WS6 rated at 335. They actually put out more than that, but because at GM, you never outdo the Vette, they underrated it. But, dyno a WS6 or SS next to a stock C5, and you'll see very similar power.YoshiXLWS-6= its also called the "performance package" its basically just a tuned up v-8....
Helpful, very helpful.EagleIt's nice to see sUn and I share the same love of details in such situations.
How about we all go post in the Mustangs thread? Or the Pontiac Trans Am thread? They've all turned into Muscle Car wishlists. How about that "Muscle car people; what cars do you want in GT4?" thread that got started a while ago? How about one of the older muscle car threads?
Wrong, very wrong.eagleWhat's stupidest of all is that we have people like 98cobra who come out with a thread dedicated to muscle car discussion and then come along and post their wishlists again in a few other threads. Don't you get bored of it? What's wrong with you people?
GoKentsHelpful, very helpful.
As for the status of this thread... working on it, just be patient.
THe '00 Cobra R has pulled over 1g on the skid pad, something only an elite few cars can achieve (Ferrari 360s, a few Viper ACR's, and NO Japanese cars). I've got a '91 Mustang GT that I race in SCCA Solo II. My only suspension mods are shocks/struts, some chassis bracing, adjustable caster/camber plates with an aggressive alignmentand progressive rate lowering springs. Because of my altering rear end gearing I'm placed in a modified class. I post times better than the Porsche Boxters, BMW M3's, 3000GT VR-4s, and all the 80s early 90s Supras and RX7s. With minimal investment and proper driving Mustangs will handle amazingly well. You just have to pick good lines for smooth weight transfer. The hardest part is keeping the back end planted when exiting corners. In open track racing with wide sweepers and where the torque can be used effectively Mustangs really start to shine.Originally Posted by TheCracker
All these arguements about the tuning capabilities of the Mustang over the subaru/mitsis' don't cover the mustangs greatest flaw - they don't do corners.
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In the realm of GranTurismo - a mustang is never going to beat one of the Japanese twins, because they are no good on a circuit.
I am forever grateful to the Europeans for letting us come over and dominate their racing circuits.Originally Posted by TheCracker
Ford owes almost all its 'competition history' to the europeans, mostly the British arm of Ford.
I'm thinking expensive... I'm also thinking that Ford owns Aston Martin and JaguarOriginally Posted by phantasm
When you think British start thinking proper... Aston Martin, Noble, TVR, Jaguar, Lotus, and the bling champ Bentley.
Originally Posted by phantasm
if you've ever driven in a Ferrari or even sat in one you'd know why they cost what they do... it isn't just about performance, the fit and finish is lightyears above what the Mustang could ever even dream of.