Melbourne area stangs

[baglock1]

Here's tomorrow's forecast guys.

Partly sunny with isolated showers. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

And Erich, ask and thou shalt receive:

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?threadid=137960&highlight=exhaust+clip+library

 

[erichmess_]

Crap, most of those don't work either. Oh well.

In case you guy's can't tell, I'm looking at exhaust again. Getting tired of listening to everyone else leave the car wash with ultra loud cars and me just puttering out. I think I'll just be getting a catback for the time being, if I decide to get it. Setting it up for H pipes later. I'm looking at magnaflow. Any suggestions, y'all?

 

[baglock1]

Originally posted by erichmess_
Crap, most of those don't work either. Oh well.

Most of them worked for me

 

[droptop93]

Originally posted by erichmess_
Crap, most of those don't work either. Oh well.

In case you guy's can't tell, I'm looking at exhaust again. Getting tired of listening to everyone else leave the car wash with ultra loud cars and me just puttering out. I think I'll just be getting a catback for the time being, if I decide to get it. Setting it up for H pipes later. I'm looking at magnaflow. Any suggestions, y'all?

well, a friends dad has the magnaflow catback on his 01 vette, and it sounds REALLY mean. idles pretty quiet, but when you get on it that car screams. i know its a chevy and all, but if the ones for the mustangs sound close...i would definately go with it. the fit/finish of them was perfect too! ill see if he has any pictures i can post.

 

[erichmess_]

Well, as everyone else is out having fun racing, I'm still at home, doing math homework. Started over a hour and a half ago and I've only gotten through 10 questions. Glad I decided not to go, cause there's no way I could have crammed all this into one night.

So how did everyone do today?

 

[dg28182]

exhaust

hey erich, hav eyou considered the Saleen/Borla exhaust?
2 Saleen's came into my car wash yesterday.. a black '00 S281 and a red on black on black SN95 S281 ... both with the Saleen Borla exhaust. The '00 sounded good.. quiet at idle, but had a very nice sound when he took off. The SN95 was an automatic...so... yea.. it was quiet.
Another kid I knew with a 97 GT had a Bassani X-pipe w/ cats and 2 chamber flows.. and that my friend, was a mean sounding car.

 

[erichmess_]

Re: exhaust

Originally posted by dg28182
hey erich, hav eyou considered the Saleen/Borla exhaust?
2 Saleen's came into my car wash yesterday.. a black '00 S281 and a red on black on black SN95 S281 ... both with the Saleen Borla exhaust. The '00 sounded good.. quiet at idle, but had a very nice sound when he took off. The SN95 was an automatic...so... yea.. it was quiet.
Another kid I knew with a 97 GT had a Bassani X-pipe w/ cats and 2 chamber flows.. and that my friend, was a mean sounding car.

Yeah, I've considered them all. But as of last week, I decided I don't really want X pipes, and Borla and Bassani are X pipe sets. Now, ask these other people here, they will tell you that my mind changes a lot. But I wanted H's for a long time, I want that low end TQ, so hopefully I won't be changing my mind again.

 

[erichmess_]

Hey bag, I saw ya while I was jogging over the bridge. Threw you a wave at the last second, don't think you saw me though.

 

[baglock1]

I saw you Erich, but I didn't realize that it was actually you until I was about 100 yrds past. I saw you take of your glasses and turn your gaze (I was past you by this time) I realized that, Yes, that guy who looked remarkably like Erich was indeed Erich. I revved it a few times but I guess you didn't hear it.

Okay, first of all: I can't thank you enough for letting me use your tires David! My good buddy Jerry put race tires on that Lincoln, so I was in desperate need of some help. That race rubber did the trick.

Me - 38.475
Jerry - 38.9

Jerry did squeak out a 38.44 but he hit the very last cone in the braking grid (as he was honking his horn and pumping his fist up and down celebrating) so he ate 2 seconds.

Okay. I'm tired, sore, sunburnt, and my high is wearing off. I'm taking a shower and going to sleep.

 

[94_Teal_GT]

Originally posted by baglock1


Okay, first of all: I can't thank you enough for letting me use your tires David! My good buddy Jerry put race tires on that Lincoln, so I was in desperate need of some help. That race rubber did the trick.

Me - 38.475
Jerry - 38.9

Jerry did squeak out a 38.44 but he hit the very last cone in the braking grid (as he was honking his horn and pumping his fist up and down celebrating) so he ate 2 seconds.

Okay. I'm tired, sore, sunburnt, and my high is wearing off. I'm taking a shower and going to sleep.

Congratulations to ya Dan!!! Excellent driving out there today!! It was my 1st time at an AutoX, I really wasn't expecting it to be that much fun!!! MAN!! Was I wrong, it looked like a blast! I had a good time just watching!

 

[eric kebbel]

what a day

well i had a blast today thanks to dan for the loan of the tools ERICH you dont have to worry about last place as i have that all to my self i had a great time best 25.00 i ve spent in a while thanks t j for the ride along that was cool but know i know why i aways drag raced my car cause i cant turn for sh%$! but i did have a good time

 

[baglock1]

Kevin, glad you could make it out. Hopefully, we'll get you out on the course before too long.

Eric, no problem on the tools. I hardly ever bring anything more than a few screwdrivers and my multi-meter. You caught me on a good day.

 

[david97gt46]

bag- you forgot about me.

Bag-38.44
Jerry 38.9
David 39.1(in bag's car for the first time)now thats a clutch.

Had a great time, glad the mustang got the lincoln beat down.

 

[baglock1]

Originally posted by david97gt46
bag- you forgot about me.

Bag-38.44
Jerry 38.9
David 39.1(in bag's car for the first time)now thats a clutch.

Had a great time, glad the mustang got the lincoln beat down.

I didn't forget about you. I just figured I'd let you tell them. And yeah, me likes me clutch .

BTW guys. For those who weren't there, Jerry has race tires on the Lincoln now .

 

[BlackMagic]

Originally posted by baglock1


BTW guys. For those who weren't there, Jerry has race tires on the Lincoln now .

I saw that when i was at TJ's shop on Thursday

 

[david97gt46]

Points Championship looks good in FS(for dan that is)

Dan 1st place 4 wins(6 events)
Jerry2edplace 2 wins(4 events)

jerry's not going to the oct 6 event(could be a dan win), it looks like the oct 20th event will not matter as dan could have 5 wins by then and have clinched the championship by then.

AUTOX dates FYI

sept 29 VCC
oct 5 BCC
oct 19 gainsville
oct 20 BCC
oct 27 JAX

 

[baglock1]

Originally posted by david97gt46
Points Championship looks good in FS(for dan that is)

Dan 1st place 4 wins(6 events)
Jerry2edplace 2 wins(4 events)

jerry's not going to the oct 6 event(could be a dan win), it looks like the oct 20th event will not matter as dan could have 5 wins by then and have clinched the championship by then.

Hmmmm, assuming he doesn't win the last two events (and if he doesn't show on the 6th like he said I don't think he will ) I should have it locked up. Sweet!

 

[erichmess_]

Well, went up to TJ's today. Asking about exhaust, and we got in to some huge discussion about parts, SVO's, my car, other people's cars, things like that. Anyway, I found it funny that I had mentioned to him that I had $3K saved up for the SVO, and then the list of future parts I should get for my current mustang added up to $2,600. Hmmm.... Also put in a job app. at Panera bread, and TJ mentioned that he knew the manager at Bennegins (spell?) so maybe I'll put in a job app there, too. I need more than $100 a week.

 

[Jims5543]

Hey! I found this photo my Bro took this past Sunday I am not sure who's car it is but please pass it along.

eric kebbel - are you the dude with the "Imports Suck" decals on your front and rear windows??

Sorry about all the static you got over that. I guess you figured out pretty fast that the SCCA isn't the place for that kind of attitude. I personally found it amusing. But could see you were getting some crap over it. The 1/4 mile track and the Autocross are 2 different places huh?? I was amazed at how hard it is to drive like that my 1st time out. I find the 1/4 mile track painfully boring now.

Keep at it you'll keep getting better. You really have to re-learn your car in AutoX. It isn't just about mashing down the fast pedal.
Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you I have seen your posts here but just now put 2+2 and figured who you are. Next time I'll say hi.

I was glad to see Mr/ Martin car club was a no show. Although I really like duking it out with him. That damn Viper put down a run in the 3rd heat 0.02 seconds faster than me. I had to go out on the 4th and really kick it. I was glad to see my 36.25 held over him. He was only able to muster a 36.47 from that beast. I know he wanted to take me out. I was glad I hung on. I was so pissed after that 3rd run hitting the cones after the finish with a 35.99. I was glad I was able to put down another quick run in the 4th. I usually suck worse as the day goes on with my 1st always being me fastest.

Dan you were kicking some ass!! I was glad to see you dethrone the Linclon.

Eric sorry you couldn't come out. Hopefully next month. Good to see you have your priorities in order though. I am impressed you have more self control than I do.

 

[baglock1]

Originally posted by Jims5543
Hey! I found this photo my Bro took this past Sunday I am not sure who's car it is but please pass it along.

That's Jorge's car.

Originally posted by Jims5543
eric kebbel - are you the dude with the "Imports Suck" decals on your front and rear windows??

Sorry about all the static you got over that. I guess you figured out pretty fast that the SCCA isn't the place for that kind of attitude. I personally found it amusing.

Damn, did I miss an arguement from some militant import driver?

Originally posted by Jims5543
Dan you were kicking some ass!! I was glad to see you dethrone the Linclon.

I couldn't have done it without those Kumhos David loaned me