Redbeard's new ride: 2014 Mustang GT

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  1. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    2014 Ford Mustang GT (Base)
    5.0L V8; 420hp and 390ft-lbs of torque
    6-speed manual

    301A - Spec: Sync (no nav screen); Autodimming rearview; 6-way power driver's seat.

    Track Package: 3.73:1 Torsen (Yes, the ACTUAL Torsen) Helical limited slip differential; Boss 302 Radiator & Oil Cooler, Brembo Brake package (front and rear brakes); 255/40/19 Pirelli P-zero; Special ESC tuning
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    Beating Heart of the beast
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    Brembo brake-pots
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  2. Crashton

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    Be careful when you hit the track. You are going to be going hella lot faster at the end of the straights. :smilewinkgrin:
     
  3. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Very nice ride, better order new tires soon. Hahahahahaha


    Congrats
     
  4. old81

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    Now I admit, that is pure sexy. I like the understated stealth look on the GTs, nice package.

    As noted above, end of the straights, more late braking, tires soon. :) :)

    Don
     
  5. ScottinBend

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    Nice stang
     
  7. rkw

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    Awesome, but please shave off that dealer plaque! It would drive me nuts.
     
  8. Redbeard

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    Yeah, that's all coming off. :cool:
     
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    Nice mustang, love the rims too.
     
  11. LoLowe

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    Ageed very nice stanger. I would smack that dealer for putting that gawd awful tag on my new car.:devil:
     
  12. Mr. Jim

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    No free advertising, they want to put their name on my vehicle they better pay big time!
     
  13. beaner

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    you might be surprised. the MIN's corner exit speed makes it closer to the 'Stang's terminal velocity on the track. i'd take my chance....
     
  14. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Depends on the track. At Big Willow not so much. HP cars have much better speeds/times because of the long straights. The 2012s I was running against there were touching 140 mph at the end of the front straight. My best put me at 118mph.

    Running on Streets of Willow the difference shrinks but you still come up short because of HP.

    Stock for Stock on a road course a MINI S hard-top comes up short against high HP cars that grip like a Mustang GT with a track package.

    Now, at an AutoX I'd put my money on the MINI without hesitation. Smaller, lighter, stiffer for faster transitions.
     
  15. eMINIparts

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    Have you hit the track yet?
     
  16. Redbeard

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    Not yet. I need wheels & tires for that. The Pirellis that came on the car are surprisingly good but I don't want to chew up DD tires at track events. So, I'm doing research and evaluating cost/benefit. Ideally, some 18x9 Enkei PF01s with 265/40/18 Hankook R-S3s. That, is a $2k+ set-up though....
     

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