twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Hi everyone. I have decided to make my first Noob post in the Noob arena... I live on the west side of Columbus. My car is a '99 GT with independent rear suspension from an '01 Cobra. It also has Cobra brakes all around, Springs, Konis and such. On street tires I have run some weak ass low 14's. I guess that's not too bad given that the engine is totally stock and the fact that wheelhop is definately an issue with IRS (or I just like making excuses ). Anyway, I have been getting the itch to throw on some drag radials and try for mid 13's or so at least (I am still more of a drag racer at heart). I had a long ongoing street/drag car project '89 Mustang LX... that I dumped money hand over fist into and sold when it was 90% done. I kind of regret selling it, but it was a great learning experience. I am really wanting to do it all over again when my budget permits... Seems to be the way these things work. [ 21. January 2005, 12:58 AM: Message edited by: TwistedFocus ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Another mustang. Are you guys breeding or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by The DropTop: Another mustang. Are you guys breeding or what? graemlins/gone.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 http://www.jlipp.com/temp/mustangs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicktcfcsb Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Yeah the IRS can hop like mad try it on a set of 20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 IRS = the suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by Venomss: IRS = the suck.Solid rear = the win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Would you like to buy a supercharger? It will bolt right up for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Just when I thought the mustang community couldn't become any less intelligent, someone comes on here and talks about swapping an IRS onto their car to drag race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyPimpstress1647545491 Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Hey Jason smile.gif Welcome to the board. You really need to buy a blower for that, or somethin so you can run with Josh, E, and I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by copperhead: Just when I thought the mustang community couldn't become any less intelligent, someone comes on here and talks about swapping an IRS onto their car to drag race. Kinda like putting a plastic lower body aero kit on a pickup truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by Mowgli: Kinda like putting a plastic lower body aero kit on a pickup truck...a pickup truck that can out-handle your precious little cobra from the factory, no less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by Pony Pimpstress: Hey Jason smile.gif Welcome to the board. You really need to buy a blower for that, or somethin so you can run with Josh, E, and I She knows what shes talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Welcome to the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96MustangCobra Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by copperhead: a pickup truck that can out-handle your precious little cobra from the factory, no less Sorry, bullshit. I know you hate mustangs and all, but no. I've read all there is on that truck. It is impressive for a truck. But I can't find one single performance stat that beats the Cobra. I suppose the closest stat is its static skidpad Lateral G at 0.9 (advertised) - close, but doesn't beat the Cobra. And that avoids talking about its f/r weight bias liabilities in manuevering - slalom and transitions. The Big brake cooling system might mean its brake fade will do better than most sport trucks, yeah, and that is pretty trick. But the Cobra's brakes are already proven in the last three years of real world reviews to never fade, period. Other than those two capabilities, as an engineer I don't see this truck coming even close (0-60 in almost 7secs?). There's several vehicles that outperform the Cobra from the factory, but that spastic-plastic-clad pickup (Grand Am disease anyone?) ain't gonna be one of them. If you're buying one, PM me as soon as you feel comfortable tossing it about, and we'll go run em on any road you choose. I'd be happy to have my outhandled ass handed to me. [ 21. January 2005, 07:25 PM: Message edited by: Mowgli ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harris92 Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 That supercharger would be a nice improvement on those e.t's oh and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by copperhead: Just when I thought the mustang community couldn't become any less intelligent, someone comes on here and talks about swapping an IRS onto their car to drag race. Less intelligent? My IQ > your IQ. I'm willing to bet on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by copperhead: a pickup truck that can out-handle your precious little cobra from the factory, no lessi would also like to see this. lightning > tacoma... f150 > tacoma.. hell 85 ranger > tacoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 The IRS swap was done with handling in mind... I knew it would be a poor choice for Drag racing. I just happened to have a friend wanting to swap his cobra to solid axle and I said why not?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by Pony Pimpstress: Hey Jason smile.gif Welcome to the board. You really need to buy a blower for that, or somethin so you can run with Josh, E, and I I agree, but I can't seem to get anyone to help me rob a bank to pay for it with my NOT money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Originally posted by 182mph: i would also like to see this. lightning > tacoma... f150 > tacoma.. hell 85 ranger > tacomaI can't wait to see an 05 lightning... still waiting... Originally posted by Venomss: Less intelligent? My IQ > your IQ. I'm willing to bet on it.One in a million, you must be proud of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Welcome yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 someone trade me their IRS... welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Originally posted by recklessOP: someone trade me their IRS... welcome...See..I am spawning minions... (okay..not exactly..or at all graemlins/bsflag.gif ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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