titanium barchetta

I was heading down Egret Bay Blvd. this morning and noticed a black vette in my mirror, slammed to the ground on chrome Z-06 rims. It was Mike! I was in my Mazda so he didn't get none, but there was a black Z-06 right behind him so I kinda hung back and watched. They ran three times. Once from about 20 mph, then 40 mph, and then from a dig! All three times Mike beat he *** by about two cars from the rolls, and a little more from a dig! It rawked to see the supposedly inferior car whip the "Z" I must say! <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

I just wish I could have been in the stang because my blood pressure was going through the roof having to sit and watch! <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />

Who is the guy in the Z-06 Mike, do you know him? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Please tell me it was that Costa guy that never comes out racing! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Good runs and thanks for the entertainment! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Z-Rated

Cool story, way to go Mike! Hey Chris, hows that stang running? u going to the shootout w/ Mike?

Drew

titanium barchetta

How is the stang running......?

Well, she is still running, let's just say that. The oil pressure gets worse every time I fire it up, but I will drive it till it breaks! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Not going to the shoot-out. I will be in Las Vegas hopefully! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />

XLR8NSS

iTrader: (4)

Hell, you should have raced them in the Mazda. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> What model is it? Does it have one of those performance shift buttons? If so you might have won. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

It would have at least been interesting to read about. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

John

CostaZ06

Titanium, What time was it I raced Mike around 1:00 in the afternoon on Egret Bay. I was in front and he was behind me when we turned on Egret. We took off from a 20mph punch and I spun through 2nd and he pulled a little less than a car. The 2nd time we went from a 50 punch and we were just about dead even. My Z06 is BONE STOCK(I haven't installed the exhuast yet that is in my sig). Just wait a few months and I will not be stock anymore. I always have to work on Fri and Sat. I was out at the track last Sunday, didnt run because the line was a 2 hour wait. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />

FLYNLO

I still think those ZO6's are overrated.....all hype. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />

titanium barchetta

Me too.... <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

Dean-o

That's what I heard too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Dean <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

<img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" />

SS00Blue

Yup...

They're certainly over-rated for bone-stock cars (02-03) that typically run 11.50s-11.80s.

Yeah! That's totally over-rated. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

SC-

OBTW - If you doubt, check the Viper Club, and the Corvette Forum. They are both in agreement.

<small>[ March 27, 2003, 04:20 PM: Message edited by: SS00Blue ]</small>

AshF

FLYNLO has a Z06 you retard

FLYNLO

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by AshF:
<strong> FLYNLO has a Z06 you retard </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Very eloquently said, Ash. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Anyway OOSS, while they are pretty darn fast right out of the box, they do not "typically" run 11.5-11.8 bone stock. I think mid to low 12s would be a little more "typical". I think the best showroom bone stock time I have seen is 11.89 driven by a very capable driver at a decent track with decent air. The same guy runs 11.5s with ET streets and the lid off of his airbox. Still very respectable and a damn fun car. Have fun out there!!!!!

BTW, what kind of mods does Mike have and what kind of power is he putting down? Or is this top secret?

<small>[ March 27, 2003, 06:10 PM: Message edited by: FLYNLO ]</small>

titanium barchetta

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by AshF:
<strong> FLYNLO has a Z06 you retard </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know he does you re-retard. I understood the sarcasm, but thanks for playing! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />

And yes, 12.20 is much more typical. Only a few people on this board have run the times you speak of, but run them they do! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Mike's vette made 345 or so to the ground, but he can't drive to save his life! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />

<small>[ March 27, 2003, 06:15 PM: Message edited by: titanium barchetta ]</small>

AshF

I was calling that blue guy a retard you re-re-retard.

CostaZ06

Thanks FLYNLO! Z06'S are the fastest GM production car ever! They are very fast stock but with a few mods they come alive. The car I think is over-rated is the new 03 Cobras, I see SS Camero's kick there *** all day long. BTW Titanium all mustangs are slow as hell stock. Ford finally came out with a faster 03 Cobra but they still need a blower to run high 12's with a good driver. I used to have a 2001 Mustang GT Black it had coldair, shift kit, catback, off-road x-pipe and my best time was a 14.1. That is slow as hell. I raced you Titanium on the feeder on Eldorado blvd, I had the Sallen rims on then.You kicked my ***(raped me). I give you props. Z06's handling capabilities are crazy, the handle like there on rails. The Z06's beat cars on the track(road course) that cost 3-4 times more than a Z06.

Mike has Long tube headers, catback,& short throw. He's pushing 345 @ wheels. A Stock Z06 has like 344-346 @ wheels stock.

titanium barchetta

High schooler, if you think '03 Cobras are over-rated then you really aren't too brite. What other car out there can you spend a grand in bolt-ons and get near 500rwhp without NOS?

I'll tell you...........NONE! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">need a blower to run high twelves</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Typical response. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> LOL, maybe with your non-drivin *** behind the wheel, which BTW explains why your old Mustang was so slow.

And for you to say Mustangs are slow from the factory, well, you are right, but how many are stock? And your comparing this to a 50K dollar two seater that weighs 3100 lbs.

I have a Mustang you can race if you want. It looks stock. Hell, I'll even give you some lengths and the move if you want! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Come out tomorrow night and let's do it! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

<small>[ March 27, 2003, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: titanium barchetta ]</small>

CostaZ06

My old Mustang was an auto with a shift kit it dosent take a genius to shift an auto with a shift kit. The main reason I think it was slow is that i had 18x9 and 18x10 Saleen Chrome Rims. Ill run you but there is really no point right now I know your Stang is fast as ****. Just wait a few months untill I get some Mods then I'll run you. (I see a Nitrous Express Kit in the near future) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I meant to say I was comparing stock Mustangs to stock F-Bodies. Dollar for dollar the Z-28 & T/A stock will rape a stock Mustang. But like you said most of the mustangs aren't stock unless there is a women behind the wheel.
Are you sprying in the Stang?
Where do you live so we can meet up sometime?

AshF

The 03's are great, my friend has one. With just a catback he dynoed 382 at the wheels, which is nuts. However, I don't agree with the under-a-grand for 500RWHP. You can reach those numbers, but the detuned T-56 will break as well as the half-shafts. ALOT of people on SVTperformance have been complaining about this. It's a shame, Ford finally makes a car worth something in its stock form, and then they still manage to screw it up.

titanium barchetta

I have a house in Piper's Meadow off Eldorado. I am sure we will meet soon since I go out just about everytime Mike does and we go to the same places.

Don't let the 18" wheel topic make you think that is why it was slow. I had 18's on my RX-7 and went 12.00's all day long

titanium barchetta

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by AshF:
<strong> However, I don't agree with the under-a-grand for 500RWHP. You can reach those numbers, but the detuned T-56 will break as well as the half-shafts. ALOT of people on SVTperformance have been complaining about this. It's a shame, Ford finally makes a car worth something in its stock form, and then they still manage to screw it up. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Most of the schmucks on SVT Performance are just that, schmucks!

I have an un-named friend who put down 506/598 at RSI with headers, both pulley's, chip, and throttle body! He went 11.69 @ 123.4 on 19" Michelins at HRP. Don't try and tell me a T-56 won't handle over 500 because mine is handling 550 just fine!

<small>[ March 27, 2003, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: titanium barchetta ]</small>

AshF

The T-56 in the 03 is different. I forget what it was they changed but the 03 Cobra's T-56 won't handle much more than 450 to the wheels before you're in the danger zone.