Rx-8 owner ready to become a GT owner

acehogg69 · February 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM

+1 fer Norm

dave07GT · February 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM

I just did a similar move. 2005 mazda 3 special edition passed down to the wife and I bought a 2007 GT coupe.

great move.

acehogg69 · February 2nd, 2007, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by dave07GT

I just did a similar move. 2005 mazda 3 special edition passed down to the wife and I bought a 2007 GT coupe.

great move.

congrads on the switch! what mods ya have in mind?

dave07GT · February 3rd, 2007, 01:45 AM

i already have the K&N 69 series cold air. I am thinking pulleys, axle backs, throttle body spacer, diablosport tune. Steeda springs. After that, I dont know. I would like to build a nice sleeper setup.

I do not want supercharger / turbo / nitrous. I want a mainly bolt-on street car. After all, it is a daily driver.

leebunnyz · February 3rd, 2007, 05:59 AM

i know the older mustangs have the reputation of being the worse car when it snows and rains, are the new ones basically the same? or did ford make them somewhat better?

Jucostud · February 3rd, 2007, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by leebunnyz

i know the older mustangs have the reputation of being the worse car when it snows and rains, are the new ones basically the same? or did ford make them somewhat better?

I drove my new '07 in the ice storm we had here the other day and she handled pretty good. I felt my traction control working pretty good.

GTsetGO · February 3rd, 2007, 08:45 PM

good choice on trading the rx8 for a mustang. i know someone that has a rx8 and has had nothing but problems with it.

miafan · February 3rd, 2007, 09:15 PM

now the rx-7 turbos were fun, i had the 88', the turbo was great in those cars (turbo II). never understood the rx-piece of sheights

leebunnyz · February 3rd, 2007, 09:35 PM

yeah my 8 is always giving me problems, especially in the real hot summer days it doesnt want to run right. They had a huge recall for the rx-8 engines or some crap and i think this year or the next they're going to stop making the rx-8's and the rx-7's are coming back out.my engine is a ticking time bomb ready to explode...i NEED THAT V8!

GTNorm · February 3rd, 2007, 10:08 PM

About that snow and rain....I agree that the traction control is great in the rain...I feel pretty safe with it. we don't get much snow in Florida so no comment on that one.

TheUNZippee! · February 4th, 2007, 01:50 AM

Well then.... lol...let me address that one:

That's mine on the snow. I had it out only to give it a run, and put some fresh gas in her. Just for fun, I punched it, just a little, on the snow, and by the time the traction control kicked in the car was going sideways. So, no, not a great snow car, although some serious snow tires would prolly go a long way to fixing that. But who wants to drive their Stang in the snow anyway! lol.
Good luck with whatever you do lee. Rick

leebunnyz · February 4th, 2007, 05:19 AM

yea thats kOo my car does the samething in the snow too, next winter i'll just go get a beater for the snow

1LOUDGT · February 4th, 2007, 08:36 AM

Welcome, what mustang do you have in mind, GT, GT/CS, color combination etc.

leebunnyz · February 4th, 2007, 03:15 PM

i only thought there was a GT, whats a GT/CS?

TheUNZippee! · February 4th, 2007, 04:46 PM

It's a Mustang GT California Special. It includes things like:

* Larger Air Intake
* Custom Intake Engine Cover w/pony emblem
* Integrated Chin Spoiler
* 1.5-inch lower ride height than Mustang GT
* Hood Scoop
* Side Scoops
* GT/CS Decals along the front fender and door
* Diffuser Rear Wing
* California Special Floor Mats
* Bright rolled dual exhaust tips
* 18-inch polished aluminum 5-spoke wheels (64W)
And that's what I did lee, I bought an old winter beater for a couple hundred bucks.

leebunnyz · February 4th, 2007, 05:01 PM

california special sounds nice, and real expensive. i think im just going to stick with the regular GT

TheUNZippee! · February 4th, 2007, 05:08 PM

It's actually not a whole lot more expensive than a regular GT, when I was buying mine, I believe it was only another 1500 bucks, and that's here in Canada where everything from goats to love is far more expensive

leebunnyz · February 4th, 2007, 05:21 PM

lol o ok i guess i'll check them out if i see any while im looking for the right stang

TheUNZippee! · February 4th, 2007, 05:24 PM

It's certainly worth looking into if it's something you wind up really liking the looks of.

psycho bob · February 6th, 2007, 02:35 AM

i've driven the rx8 and i wasn't very impressed. it did handle well, but now that i have lowered my 07, added LCA's, tokico d-specs, panhard bar and support, and some nice wide sticky tires.

now this thing will take the on/off ramps as fast as that rx8. i was going about 60 around one yesterday and could've gone a bit faster, but i didn't want to chance hitting some sand from the ice storm.

February 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM	#21
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,091 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 fer Norm __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

February 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM	#22
dave07GT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 133 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just did a similar move. 2005 mazda 3 special edition passed down to the wife and I bought a 2007 GT coupe. great move. __________________ 07 GT 5spd / Pypes axle-backs - K&N CAI - UPR billet stuff - 35% tints - Removed spoiler - Eleanor grill 07 Jeep Liberty Sport / Family ride "An occassional feeding of rice keeps my car happy"

February 3rd, 2007, 01:45 AM	#24
dave07GT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 133 iTrader: 0 reviews	i already have the K&N 69 series cold air. I am thinking pulleys, axle backs, throttle body spacer, diablosport tune. Steeda springs. After that, I dont know. I would like to build a nice sleeper setup. I do not want supercharger / turbo / nitrous. I want a mainly bolt-on street car. After all, it is a daily driver. __________________ 07 GT 5spd / Pypes axle-backs - K&N CAI - UPR billet stuff - 35% tints - Removed spoiler - Eleanor grill 07 Jeep Liberty Sport / Family ride "An occassional feeding of rice keeps my car happy"

February 3rd, 2007, 05:59 AM	#25
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	i know the older mustangs have the reputation of being the worse car when it snows and rains, are the new ones basically the same? or did ford make them somewhat better? __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

February 3rd, 2007, 08:45 PM	#27
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 13,888 iTrader: 10 reviews	good choice on trading the rx8 for a mustang. i know someone that has a rx8 and has had nothing but problems with it. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale

February 3rd, 2007, 09:15 PM	#28
miafan Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 206 iTrader: 0 reviews	now the rx-7 turbos were fun, i had the 88', the turbo was great in those cars (turbo II). never understood the rx-piece of sheights

February 3rd, 2007, 09:35 PM	#29
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah my 8 is always giving me problems, especially in the real hot summer days it doesnt want to run right. They had a huge recall for the rx-8 engines or some crap and i think this year or the next they're going to stop making the rx-8's and the rx-7's are coming back out.my engine is a ticking time bomb ready to explode...i NEED THAT V8!

February 3rd, 2007, 10:08 PM	#30
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	About that snow and rain....I agree that the traction control is great in the rain...I feel pretty safe with it. we don't get much snow in Florida so no comment on that one. __________________ A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory.

February 4th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#31
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well then.... lol...let me address that one: That's mine on the snow. I had it out only to give it a run, and put some fresh gas in her. Just for fun, I punched it, just a little, on the snow, and by the time the traction control kicked in the car was going sideways. So, no, not a great snow car, although some serious snow tires would prolly go a long way to fixing that. But who wants to drive their Stang in the snow anyway! lol. Good luck with whatever you do lee. Rick __________________

February 4th, 2007, 05:19 AM	#32
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea thats kOo my car does the samething in the snow too, next winter i'll just go get a beater for the snow __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

February 4th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#33
1LOUDGT Enthusiast 2006 GT 11.99@114 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 730 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome, what mustang do you have in mind, GT, GT/CS, color combination etc. __________________ 2006 GT (Fastest) 2004 COBRA (Faster) 1990 LX 5.0 (Fast)

February 4th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#34
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	i only thought there was a GT, whats a GT/CS? __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

February 4th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#35
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's a Mustang GT California Special. It includes things like: * Larger Air Intake * Custom Intake Engine Cover w/pony emblem * Integrated Chin Spoiler * 1.5-inch lower ride height than Mustang GT * Hood Scoop * Side Scoops * GT/CS Decals along the front fender and door * Diffuser Rear Wing * California Special Floor Mats * Bright rolled dual exhaust tips * 18-inch polished aluminum 5-spoke wheels (64W) And that's what I did lee, I bought an old winter beater for a couple hundred bucks. __________________

February 4th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#36
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	california special sounds nice, and real expensive. i think im just going to stick with the regular GT __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

February 4th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#37
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's actually not a whole lot more expensive than a regular GT, when I was buying mine, I believe it was only another 1500 bucks, and that's here in Canada where everything from goats to love is far more expensive __________________

February 4th, 2007, 05:21 PM	#38
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol o ok i guess i'll check them out if i see any while im looking for the right stang __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

February 4th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#39
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's certainly worth looking into if it's something you wind up really liking the looks of. __________________

February 6th, 2007, 02:35 AM	#40
psycho bob I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 7,519 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've driven the rx8 and i wasn't very impressed. it did handle well, but now that i have lowered my 07, added LCA's, tokico d-specs, panhard bar and support, and some nice wide sticky tires. now this thing will take the on/off ramps as fast as that rx8. i was going about 60 around one yesterday and could've gone a bit faster, but i didn't want to chance hitting some sand from the ice storm. __________________ heads, cams, and eforce using up all the air around

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