I though 02 SS's were fast
10-04-2005, 07:12 PM
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I though 02 SS's were fast I went out today and test drove an 02 Red Anniversary Edition SS auto, bone stock except for a flowmaster muffler... I was looking to get this for my G/F and new they were pretty good cars since almost all of my friends have them.. The car is very nice looking and only has 36,250 miles on it.. I drove it all around arlington and got on it from a dig up to about 85-90mph and this thing felt like a turd... It bearly spun the tires off the line and it didn't even scratch any of the gears.. Is there something wrong here?? Am I missing something??? I though these cars were suppost to be fast.. Maybe that is why this person traded it in, I don't know... But it surely didn't feel very strong to me.. Maybe its because I drive a modded Mach1 that is fast.. Tell me what you guys think.. Is there something I'm missing here or what???
10-04-2005, 07:17 PM
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well my stock z28 M6 would light up the tires very easily. It was the main problem trying to run. I know this depends on tires though (they were hoosier somethings (street tread) 245)
It sure felt fast to me, but then hp got addicting
It sure felt fast to me, but then hp got addicting
10-04-2005, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by eric01ss
there ok they are like 13's second cars dan but dont forget my 01 beat u out at the track lol i ran 8.50's stock out at kennedale
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10-04-2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by eric01ss
there ok they are like 13's second cars dan but dont forget my 01 beat u out at the track lol i ran 8.50's stock out at kennedale
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10-04-2005, 07:24 PM
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Is you experience just with Mustangs? The reason I ask this is because one time I met up with a friend who had a GT, and we both gave each other rides in our cars. Now, my car was hands down faster. (01 SS M6, I looked at the speedometers during the WOT runs and mine was obviously moving faster)
But his GT had gears, short shifter, some other little baubles and man, did it feel a HELL of alot faster then the SS. I mean, that car bucked, it snorted, it would throw your head into the headrest and do all the stereotypical muscle car things. I just don't think it would put down the times like it would.
Now you drive a modded Mach 1, right? I'm not familiar with those cars, but I know they were faster then the GT's stock and in the decent 13 second range. Actually, now that I look at your sig, you have a drag equipped. 4:30 gearing, nitrous huffing Mach 1 equipped with a whole bunch of other go fast goodies.
Okay... I think I figured it out. Anything is going to feel slow compared to that. Your probably jaded because of the Mustangs driving characteristics. My advice would be to not drive the mustang for about a week, then jump into the Camaro and see how it feels.
Otherwise, good luck with the purchase if you decide to go with it. It's scary buying used F-Bodies, you never know what they might have been put through. I got lucky with mine.
BTW, what was the asking price on that car?
But his GT had gears, short shifter, some other little baubles and man, did it feel a HELL of alot faster then the SS. I mean, that car bucked, it snorted, it would throw your head into the headrest and do all the stereotypical muscle car things. I just don't think it would put down the times like it would.
Now you drive a modded Mach 1, right? I'm not familiar with those cars, but I know they were faster then the GT's stock and in the decent 13 second range. Actually, now that I look at your sig, you have a drag equipped. 4:30 gearing, nitrous huffing Mach 1 equipped with a whole bunch of other go fast goodies.
Okay... I think I figured it out. Anything is going to feel slow compared to that. Your probably jaded because of the Mustangs driving characteristics. My advice would be to not drive the mustang for about a week, then jump into the Camaro and see how it feels.
Otherwise, good luck with the purchase if you decide to go with it. It's scary buying used F-Bodies, you never know what they might have been put through. I got lucky with mine.
BTW, what was the asking price on that car?
10-04-2005, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JackZ28
The previous owner probably took it easy. The computer will relearn a new driver after a few drives! 
10-04-2005, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1vazquez
Is you experience just with Mustangs? The reason I ask this is because one time I met up with a friend who had a GT, and we both gave each other rides in our cars. Now, my car was hands down faster. (01 SS M6, I looked at the speedometers during the WOT runs and mine was obviously moving faster)
But his GT had gears, short shifter, some other little baubles and man, did it feel a HELL of alot faster then the SS. I mean, that car bucked, it snorted, it would throw your head into the headrest and do all the stereotypical muscle car things. I just don't think it would put down the times like it would.
Now you drive a modded Mach 1, right? I'm not familiar with those cars, but I know they were faster then the GT's stock and in the decent 13 second range. Actually, now that I look at your sig, you have a drag equipped. 4:30 gearing, nitrous huffing Mach 1 equipped with a whole bunch of other go fast goodies.
Okay... I think I figured it out. Anything is going to feel slow compared to that. Your probably jaded because of the Mustangs driving characteristics. My advice would be to not drive the mustang for about a week, then jump into the Camaro and see how it feels.
Otherwise, good luck with the purchase if you decide to go with it. It's scary buying used F-Bodies, you never know what they might have been put through. I got lucky with mine.
BTW, what was the asking price on that car?
But his GT had gears, short shifter, some other little baubles and man, did it feel a HELL of alot faster then the SS. I mean, that car bucked, it snorted, it would throw your head into the headrest and do all the stereotypical muscle car things. I just don't think it would put down the times like it would.
Now you drive a modded Mach 1, right? I'm not familiar with those cars, but I know they were faster then the GT's stock and in the decent 13 second range. Actually, now that I look at your sig, you have a drag equipped. 4:30 gearing, nitrous huffing Mach 1 equipped with a whole bunch of other go fast goodies.
Okay... I think I figured it out. Anything is going to feel slow compared to that. Your probably jaded because of the Mustangs driving characteristics. My advice would be to not drive the mustang for about a week, then jump into the Camaro and see how it feels.
Otherwise, good luck with the purchase if you decide to go with it. It's scary buying used F-Bodies, you never know what they might have been put through. I got lucky with mine.
BTW, what was the asking price on that car?
10-04-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1vazquez
But his GT had gears, short shifter, some other little baubles and man, did it feel a HELL of alot faster then the SS. I mean, that car bucked, it snorted, it would throw your head into the headrest and do all the stereotypical muscle car things. I just don't think it would put down the times like it would.
Ive noticed a car always feels faster when you're in the passenger seat though.
me and that friend both gave each other rides and we both said it felt like the other persons car was faster than our own.
10-04-2005, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSteele
Ive noticed a car always feels faster when you're in the passenger seat though.
Yes that is true because when your driving you know when you are getting on it so you prepare for it .
10-04-2005, 07:39 PM
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just saw it was an auto, so forget what I said about me chirping tires, although my friend with his stock WS6 auto never chirped his when it shifted that I can remember
10-04-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSteele
just saw it was an auto, so forget what I said about me chirping tires, although my friend with his stock WS6 auto never chirped his when it shifted that I can remember