My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
01-23-2007, 05:17 PM
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My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
First of all, let me say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all you folks who more or less "shamed me" into modding my new baby!
I'm sorry now that I refered to you guys (in an earlier posting) as: "fanatical mod-sick MANIACS", cause you were all RIGHT, and now I am happily eating humble pie...[sm=thanx.gif]
Even though my tank is still half full of 87 octane and half 93, the roads were dry today so I couldn't resist testing her out, and the conclusion was:
ZOWIE !!!!!
I floored it, with my wife in the passanger seat, and for the VERY first time laid 8 - 10 feet of rubber (with the TC left ON, and starting from a low idle 700 r.p.m.).
When it kicked-down into passing gear at 50, I was at 80 in what seemed like 3 seconds (accompanied by a wonderfully sick growl from the GTA's!).
When I went out again later by myself, I mashed it from a 10 m.p.h. roll, and my baby actually FISHTAILED for a second (again with the TC left ON), and I was at 80 in a flash because it really goes through the gears much faster.
WHAT a difference, and I can hardly WAIT till the tank is completely full with 93 octane since it will probably be even a little faster!
Once again, THANK you all SINCERELY for "nagging" me about getting modded- when you're right, you're RIGHT !
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I'm sorry now that I refered to you guys (in an earlier posting) as: "fanatical mod-sick MANIACS", cause you were all RIGHT, and now I am happily eating humble pie...[sm=thanx.gif]
Even though my tank is still half full of 87 octane and half 93, the roads were dry today so I couldn't resist testing her out, and the conclusion was:
ZOWIE !!!!!
I floored it, with my wife in the passanger seat, and for the VERY first time laid 8 - 10 feet of rubber (with the TC left ON, and starting from a low idle 700 r.p.m.).
When it kicked-down into passing gear at 50, I was at 80 in what seemed like 3 seconds (accompanied by a wonderfully sick growl from the GTA's!).
When I went out again later by myself, I mashed it from a 10 m.p.h. roll, and my baby actually FISHTAILED for a second (again with the TC left ON), and I was at 80 in a flash because it really goes through the gears much faster.
WHAT a difference, and I can hardly WAIT till the tank is completely full with 93 octane since it will probably be even a little faster!
Once again, THANK you all SINCERELY for "nagging" me about getting modded- when you're right, you're RIGHT !
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01-23-2007, 05:26 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
ORIGINAL: s2k
Sweet!! Glad to hear you liked the Ford package. Do you have a picture of your engine, I like the Ford shield for the CAIthat says Ford racing.
Sweet!! Glad to hear you liked the Ford package. Do you have a picture of your engine, I like the Ford shield for the CAIthat says Ford racing.
I dont "like" the package, I LOVE it.......[sm=Awwww.gif]
As soon as I can borrow my son-in-law's digital camera I'll take some pictures.
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01-23-2007, 06:23 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
Yep. I have a GT, Manual with CAI, and tune. Always loved it. I had the chance about a month or so ago to drive the Shelby GT-H, which has the FRPP, and is an auto. Can't say much about the throttle lag off the line, but let me tell you, once it got past that, it was without a doubt the nicest shifting auto I have ever driven.....0-100 on the onramp, no problem. (short chute...
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Congrats,
Mike
)Congrats,
Mike
01-23-2007, 06:33 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
I agree, I have also driven the GT-H it was great for an auto! But, I will admitthe alternative tunes are better than the ford, but you get the extra reasurance of knowing your warranty is still valid.
Have fun!
Have fun!
01-23-2007, 08:06 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
ORIGINAL: mlcrycc
Yep. I have a GT, Manual with CAI, and tune. Always loved it. I had the chance about a month or so ago to drive the Shelby GT-H, which has the FRPP, and is an auto. Can't say much about the throttle lag off the line, but let me tell you, once it got past that, it was without a doubt the nicest shifting auto I have ever driven.....0-100 on the onramp, no problem. (short chute...)
Congrats,
Mike
Thanks for the congrats Mike!
I feel the same way as you do about it being far and away the best shifting automatic I ever drove, and loved the idea that, with the sole exception of an x-pipe which is only good for an added 5 h.p., I've got the same exact performance mods as the Shelby GT-H.
Yep. I have a GT, Manual with CAI, and tune. Always loved it. I had the chance about a month or so ago to drive the Shelby GT-H, which has the FRPP, and is an auto. Can't say much about the throttle lag off the line, but let me tell you, once it got past that, it was without a doubt the nicest shifting auto I have ever driven.....0-100 on the onramp, no problem. (short chute...
)Congrats,
Mike
Thanks for the congrats Mike!
I feel the same way as you do about it being far and away the best shifting automatic I ever drove, and loved the idea that, with the sole exception of an x-pipe which is only good for an added 5 h.p., I've got the same exact performance mods as the Shelby GT-H.
01-23-2007, 08:11 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
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I agree, I have also driven the GT-H it was great for an auto! But, I will admitthe alternative tunes are better than the ford, but you get the extra reasurance of knowing your warranty is still valid.
Have fun!
I agree, I have also driven the GT-H it was great for an auto! But, I will admitthe alternative tunes are better than the ford, but you get the extra reasurance of knowing your warranty is still valid.
Have fun!
Yeah Ringo01, this is, for me at least, the "best of both worlds" (only slightly less performance than alternative tunes, BUT with a valid warranty fully intact)!
Most fun I've ever had out of the sack (and that's no lie!).......[sm=icon_rock.gif]
01-23-2007, 08:17 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
ORIGINAL: GT Newbie
Yeah Ringo01, this is, for me at least, the "best of both worlds" (only slightly less performance than alternative tunes, BUT with a valid warranty fully intact)!
Most fun I've ever had out of the sack (and that's no lie!).......[sm=icon_rock.gif]
ORIGINAL: Ringo01
I agree, I have also driven the GT-H it was great for an auto! But, I will admitthe alternative tunes are better than the ford, but you get the extra reasurance of knowing your warranty is still valid.
Have fun!
I agree, I have also driven the GT-H it was great for an auto! But, I will admitthe alternative tunes are better than the ford, but you get the extra reasurance of knowing your warranty is still valid.
Have fun!
Yeah Ringo01, this is, for me at least, the "best of both worlds" (only slightly less performance than alternative tunes, BUT with a valid warranty fully intact)!
Most fun I've ever had out of the sack (and that's no lie!).......[sm=icon_rock.gif]
01-23-2007, 09:35 PM
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RE: My F.R.P.P. Mods: UPDATE.....!!!
Gt Newbie,
It sounds like the modifications made a big difference for you. I have the same mods as you do plus the FRPP suspension package and 20" Foose wheels. I love the car and had the same concerns that you had with regards to being able to keep everything under warranty. My dealer has told me that as long as they did the installation that it would be covered under the warranty. Have fun and good luck!
It sounds like the modifications made a big difference for you. I have the same mods as you do plus the FRPP suspension package and 20" Foose wheels. I love the car and had the same concerns that you had with regards to being able to keep everything under warranty. My dealer has told me that as long as they did the installation that it would be covered under the warranty. Have fun and good luck!