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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / May 2005Back in the saddle again -- Tungsten's 2003 Mach 1
First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember me. :) Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since. He'd already done quite a few mods to the car so it is essentially the way I would have wanted to do it myself. The only thing it needs (IMO) is a nicer set of wheels and rubber. It still has the stock Goodyears and Mach 1 "Magnum 500" repros on it. Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try to stop in here a little more frequently. --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ >First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember >me. :) [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try >to stop in here a little more frequently. Congrats, very nice. I like that color. Did you dyno that thing yet ? Rein >Congrats, very nice. I like that color. >Did you dyno that thing yet ? Thanks. I have not dyno'd it personally but the previous owner did for the custom chip. I'll have to ask him for a copy of the charts. That said, he ran a best of 13.34 in the quarter mile with just the gears and exhaust, no custom tune, on Falken street tires. The GTech says it's a 12 second car now, but I won't have true slips to back it up for a few more weeks. I've got a small list of things I want to do to it before taking it to the track for a shakedown run. Drag radials are on that list. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle. (See, some of us DO remember.) Tungsten's back; can TtT/White Tornado/CobraJet be far behind? J/K. One thing you'll notice right away is that this NG is dead, dead, dead compared to anything you'd remember from even a couple years ago. Either everyone's figured out by now which exhaust/shifter/wax to use, or they've all fled to web-based boards. Anyway, it's good to hear from you. That '03 sounds rad. I guess it's everyone's dream to have a legit 12 second car. 180 Out aka Philly E. > >Congrats, very nice. I like that color. > >Did you dyno that thing yet ? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed > http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ > Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish > emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle. Don't forget an aftermarket sunroof! ;)  Signature/ Garth - '83 GL V6stang Hatch <Former MW #7> \ | My V6stang: http://www.v6stang.com/v6stang | | RAMFM Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/ramfm | \ Mail pgp@v6stang.com for secure reply information / >> Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish >> emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle. > > Don't forget an aftermarket sunroof! ;) I gotta jig saw! SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James >Don't forget an aftermarket sunroof! ;) aka "Sieve" :D --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ >Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish >emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle. Hey now... the floor jack handle busted the tail light, but never left a dent! lol >Tungsten's back; can TtT/White Tornado/CobraJet be far behind? If my presence somehow dregs up TtT, please shoot me. :\ >J/K. One thing you'll notice right away is that this NG is dead, dead, >dead compared to anything you'd remember from even a couple years ago. >Either everyone's figured out by now which exhaust/shifter/wax to use, >or they've all fled to web-based boards. I've noticed that it is rather slow around here. I'm guessing that the web-based boards have drawn away most of the attention that the NG once got. I've bumped into countless ramfm members on the various Ford web forums. >Anyway, it's good to hear from you. That '03 sounds rad. I guess it's >everyone's dream to have a legit 12 second car. Thanks! I'm enjoying the car every chance I get to drive it. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ > The GTech says it's a 12 second car now, but I won't have true slips > to back it up for a few more weeks. I've got a small list of things I > want to do to it before taking it to the track for a shakedown run. > Drag radials are on that list. ;) What's the differences between it and a Cobra? As far as I know it's just the blower? SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James major differences: mach = solid axle, cobra = irs mach = 5-spd, cobra = 6-spd mach = aluminum block, cobra = iron block besides the other cosmetic differences one major one being the shaker hood on the mach (i am not 100% sure that a mach has an aluminum block, but i think so) > > The GTech says it's a 12 second car now, but I won't have true slips > > to back it up for a few more weeks. I've got a small list of things I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > What's the differences between it and a Cobra? As far as I know > it's just the blower? >major differences: > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >on the mach >(i am not 100% sure that a mach has an aluminum block, but i think so) You forgot another thing; half the insurance premium....... My 03 cobra is costing me quite a bit per month. And I have a clean record. > You forgot another thing; half the insurance premium....... > > My 03 cobra is costing me quite a bit per month. And I have a clean > record. On my insurance the 03 Cobra will cost me about $12 more every six months than my 03 Murano. SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James >> You forgot another thing; half the insurance premium....... >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > On my insurance the 03 Cobra will cost me about $12 more every six >months than my 03 Murano. sooooo.... that doesn't mean anythign to me.. is the murano high (4 wheel drive???) or the cobra low ? >>>You forgot another thing; half the insurance premium....... >>> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > sooooo.... that doesn't mean anythign to me.. is the murano high (4 > wheel drive???) or the cobra low ? The Nissan is about $140 more than my 89 LX. SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James > What's the differences between it and a Cobra? As far as I know >it's just the blower? No blower, stick axle instead of IRS, and the VIN code says it's a GT even though it carries the "R" model designation which historically only the Mach has. --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ > First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember > me. :) [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed > http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ Congrats! welcome back. | First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember | me. :) [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] | 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed | http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ DAMN! I was beginning to think you had fallen off the face of the planet! Nice to see you again :) Glad to hear that you are back in the saddle again, looks like a good choice Kate >DAMN! I was beginning to think you had fallen off the face of the planet! Nah, just hanging out on those web forums that 180* spoke of. I couldn't believe how quiet it was here in the group when I fired up Agent and pulled in the latest headers. Things definitely don't seem like they did a few short years ago. >Nice to see you again :) >Glad to hear that you are back in the saddle again, looks like a good choice Thanks. Glad to be back! --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ > First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember > me. :) > Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed > since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a > chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We > sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since. You bastard! I want one of those. Welcome back. Patrick '93 Cobra (103,000 and counting) >You bastard! I want one of those. > >Welcome back. > >Patrick >'93 Cobra (103,000 and counting) There are plenty of them out there still! :) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ >David (aka Tungsten) >Back in the saddle again -- Tungsten's 2003 Mach 1 >First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers >who remember me. :) Wow, Nice to see you back !!!! Just a few of us hangin around here from time to time these days. Tim (Musttanguy) PonyPerformance.com > Wow, Nice to see you back !!!! >Just a few of us hangin around here from time to time these days. Hey, Tim! Was thinking about you the other day when I went to roll down the windows in the Mach and missed the convenience of the passenger auto-down kit. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ >First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember >me. :) There may be one or two of us left. Hell, I don't even check in here very much anymore. >Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed >since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a >chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We >sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since. Brag, brag, brag. I swear, some people just don't know when to shut up. >He'd already done quite a few mods to the car so it is essentially the >way I would have wanted to do it myself. The only thing it needs >(IMO) is a nicer set of wheels and rubber. It still has the stock >Goodyears and Mach 1 "Magnum 500" repros on it. On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey Thompson's are abailable in a 17. I went the 17" Nitto route for my first foray into the sticky tire game and soon wished I hadn't wasted my money. Fortunately I was able to recoup most of my dollars via an eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60' times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They are SOFT! >Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try >to stop in here a little more frequently. Cool deal, it'd be nice to have you back to liven the joint up a little. Good luck with the new ride Bro! >--- > >David (aka Tungsten) >2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed >http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1998 GT Coupe 5-spd. Bright Atlantic Blue K&N FIPK, Tri-Ax, 3.73's, FRPP Coated Shorties, SpeedCal, P&P 2K Heads, 2K Intake, Bassani X-Pipe, Bassani Cat-Back, Subframe Connectors, JMS Chip, GMS MAF, Accufab Throttle Body, Eagle Alloy Wheels www.bluestanggt.corral.net > On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger > tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They > are SOFT! Yabut, BFG has a 17" drag radial. I found the Nittos seem to work just as well IF you get them warm enough. SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James >> On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger >> tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Yabut, BFG has a 17" drag radial. I found the Nittos seem to work >just as well IF you get them warm enough. Granted, the 17 Nittos were better than the Gatorback stockers. I'd heat 'em up like crazy with a 2nd gear burnout but the move to 15's shaved a consistent .12 or better off the 60' times without changing the suspension. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1998 GT Coupe 5-spd. Bright Atlantic Blue K&N FIPK, Tri-Ax, 3.73's, FRPP Coated Shorties, SpeedCal, P&P 2K Heads, 2K Intake, Bassani X-Pipe, Bassani Cat-Back, Subframe Connectors, JMS Chip, GMS MAF, Accufab Throttle Body, Eagle Alloy Wheels www.bluestanggt.corral.net >>>On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger >>>tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > shaved a consistent .12 or better off the 60' times without changing > the suspension. What gears? I have 3.73. SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James >> Granted, the 17 Nittos were better than the Gatorback stockers. I'd >> heat 'em up like crazy with a 2nd gear burnout but the move to 15's >> shaved a consistent .12 or better off the 60' times without changing >> the suspension. > > What gears? I have 3.73. Same here, 3.73's. It would be fair to note that I also went to the big and little Weld Rodlites at the same time thus shaving a pretty good chunk of unsprung weight so a couple of hun can certainly be attributed to that but the increase in the bite between the skinny sidewall 17's and the much wider sidewall 15's is very significant. The overall diameter was the same between the 2 sets of tires. I've got a set of 4.30's ready to go in with my new 31-spline Auburn Pro setup though and I'm really anxious to see how that perks up the little GT! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1998 GT Coupe 5-spd. Bright Atlantic Blue K&N FIPK, Tri-Ax, 3.73's, FRPP Coated Shorties, SpeedCal, P&P 2K Heads, 2K Intake, Bassani X-Pipe, Bassani Cat-Back, Subframe Connectors, JMS Chip, GMS MAF, Accufab Throttle Body, Eagle Alloy Wheels www.bluestanggt.corral.net >I've got a set of 4.30's ready to go in with my new 31-spline Auburn >Pro setup though and I'm really anxious to see how that perks up the >little GT! 4.30s would be a lot of fun. There's a guy over on ModularFords with a car identical to mine running very low 12's with just a 31-spline rear, 4.30 gears and a tubular K-member and a-arms. I posted a thread about it on TNSpeed just to rattle some cages. I may give in and take this thing to the track once just to see what it'll do, but I think i will wait til I get some slightly stickier tires on it first. Looking at some new wheels and rubber. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ > Same here, 3.73's. It would be fair to note that I also went to the > big and little Weld Rodlites at the same time thus shaving a pretty [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Pro setup though and I'm really anxious to see how that perks up the > little GT! I have actually entertained the idea of selling (or trying to) the 4 lug Cobra R repros I have and going to the Welds. I didn't do it at the tiem because 9 out of 10 V8 Mustangs at the time had them and the repro R codes were brand new. SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James >Brag, brag, brag. I swear, some people just don't know when to shut >up. LMAO... I'm going to get you a good 12 second timeslip soon. ;) >eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60' >times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new >MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They >are SOFT! I was thinking of just getting some old Pony rims (16") to throw some MT's on for the track, if I ever do take it to the track. I'm somewhat reluctant to go and break something. >Cool deal, it'd be nice to have you back to liven the joint up a >little. Good luck with the new ride Bro! Thanks. Maybe more of us will start showing back up in here now that warmer weather is starting to set in and the cars are being brought out of winter storage. --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ > First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember > me. :) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We > sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since. Congrats and I hate you..... SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James > Congrats and I hate you..... LOL... don't hate! Think if it as me aquiring more debt! --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ >> Congrats and I hate you..... > > LOL... don't hate! Think if it as me aquiring more debt! Fortunately I have a vehicle that is worth a tad more than an 03 Cobra to trade on. If I ever find one.... SignatureWhat's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James |
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