New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
01-01-2007, 02:33 PM
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RE: New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
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Don't get the Ford racing tuner/cai, it is nonadjustable. I have a brenspeed C&L and SCT2 and no complaints, plus mine is upgradeable with free tunes at any time.
Don't get the Ford racing tuner/cai, it is nonadjustable. I have a brenspeed C&L and SCT2 and no complaints, plus mine is upgradeable with free tunes at any time.
01-01-2007, 02:33 PM
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RE: New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
The stiffer suspension of the Bimmer will make it seem like you're accelerating faster as well. Also due to the solid rear axle the nature of the feeling you get when the car squats under acceleration is different and can make it feel slower since it is different from what you may be used to. After putting in new struts/shocks the car felt a little faster when accelerating.
01-01-2007, 02:42 PM
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Go to www.brenspeed.com and check out the tuner/cai packages. If you add other mods he can email you updates to download onto your SCT tuner.
01-01-2007, 02:48 PM
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Thanks Stewart - I am thinking about getting the Ford lowering kit. I wonder if that will help with what I am feeling about the lack of acceleration. Hey everyone, I apprecaite all of the input. I think I am definitely getting the Xcal2 but not sure between the JLT or the Steeda. I am leaning towards the Steeda. Anyone have any direct experience with it? Thanks.
01-01-2007, 03:01 PM
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Captain, I have the same car as you. When I first got it my impression was very similar. It just didn't seem to have the same kick as my Dad's Eldorado Northstar couple did. Both had the same HP rating and my stang is lighter.
But I got a CAI and tune and it really made a difference in all octanes. I tried the 87 - 91 - 93 octane tunes. They all work great. The car really jumps when you hit the throttle. Just to see if it was all in my head I put backon the stock intake and returned to the factory tune. It was really dramatic how sluggish it felt compared to the after market cai-tune.
As many have said the stock setup is fast when you actually look at how the car is accelerating but the tune really takes care of the throttle response.
If you really want to get a kick in the pants the other suggestion would be to get a supercharger.
01-01-2007, 03:07 PM
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RE: New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
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Captain, I have the same car as you. When I first got it my impression was very similar. It just didn't seem to have the same kick as my Dad's Eldorado Northstar couple did. Both had the same HP rating and my stang is lighter.
But I got a CAI and tune and it really made a difference in all octanes. I tried the 87 - 91 - 93 octane tunes. They all work great. The car really jumps when you hit the throttle. Just to see if it was all in my head I put backon the stock intake and returned to the factory tune. It was really dramatic how sluggish it felt compared to the after market cai-tune.
As many have said the stock setup is fast when you actually look at how the car is accelerating but the tune really takes care of the throttle response.
If you really want to get a kick in the pants the other suggestion would be to get a supercharger.
Captain, I have the same car as you. When I first got it my impression was very similar. It just didn't seem to have the same kick as my Dad's Eldorado Northstar couple did. Both had the same HP rating and my stang is lighter.
But I got a CAI and tune and it really made a difference in all octanes. I tried the 87 - 91 - 93 octane tunes. They all work great. The car really jumps when you hit the throttle. Just to see if it was all in my head I put backon the stock intake and returned to the factory tune. It was really dramatic how sluggish it felt compared to the after market cai-tune.
As many have said the stock setup is fast when you actually look at how the car is accelerating but the tune really takes care of the throttle response.
If you really want to get a kick in the pants the other suggestion would be to get a supercharger.
P.S. I like bikes too. I have an 04' Deuce.
01-01-2007, 03:32 PM
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RE: New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
I keep hearing people say thier Stang doesn't feel fast. To me mine feels very fast and It doesn't have a tune. I have A GMS CAI that really improved my acceleration and sound but thats all. I am dying to race it to see if I'm just imagining that its fast. The tracks are closed here in Michigan so I will have to wait till spring when they reopen. Anyone else feel their Stangs are very fast in stock or almost stock condition?
01-01-2007, 03:37 PM
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Hey Wing; so not sure you read my original post but I just got out of a BMW 540i Sport, 6-speed manual. It wasnt an M but I had the M suspension, wheels, shifter, etc. When I would step on it, especailly in 2 or 3, the car would "pull me into the seat" so that "feels" fast to me. Now I just bought this 07 GT a few days ago so I have something like 200 miles on it. This GT make a nice rumble when I take off but I dont seem to be going very fast nor am I being pressed into the seat. So the loud (and very nice I might add) sound with its slowness makes it seem "sluggish" to me. Maybe the fact that you have a CAI installed is the reason yours seems fast to you.
01-01-2007, 03:42 PM
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RE: New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
Thanks, Rangers lead the way!
You do have the 300, just not at the wheels but with these cars 300true whp is easily attainable which is why I bought one
You do have the 300, just not at the wheels but with these cars 300true whp is easily attainable which is why I bought one
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Holy crap! I only have 260/265? How can ford advertise 300? So what does a Shelby GT 500 have? 4-something? Also, do you have a link that you can send me for the JLT or C&L? I am super new here and and trying to find my way. Thanks. [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
BTW, you have an AWESOME avatar!
Holy crap! I only have 260/265? How can ford advertise 300? So what does a Shelby GT 500 have? 4-something? Also, do you have a link that you can send me for the JLT or C&L? I am super new here and and trying to find my way. Thanks. [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
BTW, you have an AWESOME avatar!
01-01-2007, 03:50 PM
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RE: New 2007 GT/CS Seems Slow
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Hey Wing; so not sure you read my original post but I just got out of a BMW 540i Sport, 6-speed manual. It wasnt an M but I had the M suspension, wheels, shifter, etc. When I would step on it, especailly in 2 or 3, the car would "pull me into the seat" so that "feels" fast to me. Now I just bought this 07 GT a few days ago so I have something like 200 miles on it. This GT make a nice rumble when I take off but I dont seem to be going very fast nor am I being pressed into the seat. So the loud (and very nice I might add) sound with its slowness makes it seem "sluggish" to me. Maybe the fact that you have a CAI installed is the reason yours seems fast to you.
Hey Wing; so not sure you read my original post but I just got out of a BMW 540i Sport, 6-speed manual. It wasnt an M but I had the M suspension, wheels, shifter, etc. When I would step on it, especailly in 2 or 3, the car would "pull me into the seat" so that "feels" fast to me. Now I just bought this 07 GT a few days ago so I have something like 200 miles on it. This GT make a nice rumble when I take off but I dont seem to be going very fast nor am I being pressed into the seat. So the loud (and very nice I might add) sound with its slowness makes it seem "sluggish" to me. Maybe the fact that you have a CAI installed is the reason yours seems fast to you.