questions from a new mustang owner
08-07-2007, 07:07 AM
#1
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questions from a new mustang owner
so finally after a year and a half of saving and good grades in school my father bought me a gt stang (automatic). day after day i get more attached to this beast. im telling u guys im in love. Got some Q's for u experts...
(1) how can i get the best launch out of the gt?
(2) on what rpm should i change gears for best timings on track or in a race
feel free give me anymore advice not related to my questions
cheers
(1) how can i get the best launch out of the gt?
(2) on what rpm should i change gears for best timings on track or in a race
feel free give me anymore advice not related to my questions
cheers
08-07-2007, 08:59 AM
#2
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RE: questions from a new mustang owner
IDK too much about manually shifting an auto or stall converters...before I start I should ask what mods you have...
...toss your street tires and go with a drag radial (nittos have mixed reviews but everyone seems to like the mickeys), replace your rear control arms (some do only the lowers but the upper is also a weak link, get an adjustable if you ever plan on lowering the car or doing a driveshaft swap)...pick up some 3.73s...
as far as technique, there's a lot of good threads in street/strip right now regarding burnout and launch technique, rollout, shallow staging etc so swing on by. Congrats on the car...
p.s. best first mod is CAI/tuner combo...use b*a*m*a* chips since you're AT...
edit: I imagine that once the b*a*m*a* tune is loaded and your auto is tightened, you'll just put it in drive and not have to manual shift but I'm sure someone on the forum can verify this.
...toss your street tires and go with a drag radial (nittos have mixed reviews but everyone seems to like the mickeys), replace your rear control arms (some do only the lowers but the upper is also a weak link, get an adjustable if you ever plan on lowering the car or doing a driveshaft swap)...pick up some 3.73s...
as far as technique, there's a lot of good threads in street/strip right now regarding burnout and launch technique, rollout, shallow staging etc so swing on by. Congrats on the car...
p.s. best first mod is CAI/tuner combo...use b*a*m*a* chips since you're AT...
edit: I imagine that once the b*a*m*a* tune is loaded and your auto is tightened, you'll just put it in drive and not have to manual shift but I'm sure someone on the forum can verify this.
08-07-2007, 11:37 AM
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RE: questions from a new mustang owner
ORIGINAL: 07BeastGT
I enjoy shifting the automatic. Seems more responsive than waiting for the auto trans to drop a gear so it can pick up speed quick.
Know what I mean?
I enjoy shifting the automatic. Seems more responsive than waiting for the auto trans to drop a gear so it can pick up speed quick.
Know what I mean?
08-07-2007, 03:00 PM
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RE: questions from a new mustang owner
ORIGINAL: s197richie
IDK too much about manually shifting an auto or stall converters...before I start I should ask what mods you have...
...toss your street tires and go with a drag radial (nittos have mixed reviews but everyone seems to like the mickeys), replace your rear control arms (some do only the lowers but the upper is also a weak link, get an adjustable if you ever plan on lowering the car or doing a driveshaft swap)...pick up some 3.73s...
as far as technique, there's a lot of good threads in street/strip right now regarding burnout and launch technique, rollout, shallow staging etc so swing on by. Congrats on the car...
p.s. best first mod is CAI/tuner combo...use b*a*m*a* chips since you're AT...
edit: I imagine that once the b*a*m*a* tune is loaded and your auto is tightened, you'll just put it in drive and not have to manual shift but I'm sure someone on the forum can verify this.
IDK too much about manually shifting an auto or stall converters...before I start I should ask what mods you have...
...toss your street tires and go with a drag radial (nittos have mixed reviews but everyone seems to like the mickeys), replace your rear control arms (some do only the lowers but the upper is also a weak link, get an adjustable if you ever plan on lowering the car or doing a driveshaft swap)...pick up some 3.73s...
as far as technique, there's a lot of good threads in street/strip right now regarding burnout and launch technique, rollout, shallow staging etc so swing on by. Congrats on the car...
p.s. best first mod is CAI/tuner combo...use b*a*m*a* chips since you're AT...
edit: I imagine that once the b*a*m*a* tune is loaded and your auto is tightened, you'll just put it in drive and not have to manual shift but I'm sure someone on the forum can verify this.
08-19-2007, 05:12 PM
#8
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RE: questions from a new mustang owner
Nasooor u dirt bastard u got a gt without tellin me.. man I tried contacting u on msn... congrats bro really happy for you...
guys me and uae muscle were best friends when we were kids like 10 years old.. then he moved to a diffrent school ... do u know how we met again ? on this forum.. cool huh.. anyway uae_muscle.. drive your car normally now.. when I get back to uae I will tell u everything about your car..
P.S your cuz abdulrahman told me about ur gt...
Ohh yeah sorry everyone for bringing this topic back to life :P
guys me and uae muscle were best friends when we were kids like 10 years old.. then he moved to a diffrent school ... do u know how we met again ? on this forum.. cool huh.. anyway uae_muscle.. drive your car normally now.. when I get back to uae I will tell u everything about your car..
P.S your cuz abdulrahman told me about ur gt...
Ohh yeah sorry everyone for bringing this topic back to life :P
08-19-2007, 05:27 PM
#9
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RE: questions from a new mustang owner
you know us too well!well as previously stated, let the tranny shift for you (with
preset shift firmness)
also, stay in school, do your chores and go to college.
ORIGINAL: UAE_Muscle
feel free give me anymore advice not related to my questions
cheers
feel free give me anymore advice not related to my questions
cheers
