Lexus RCF PP vs '16 Mustang GT
#17
Lexus Test Driver
where in my post did u see a correlation between mods and acceleration? My response was just to clarify that we can get 20whp from exhaust. I did not say it will result in improved acceleration,. too many factors involved in running a stock car at the strip, then adding mode and returning to the strip under the same conditions; i.e. Weather, track prep, etc. normally, most guys settle for improved Trap speed
You hear a lot of people talk about bolt ons and then not see any increase in real world performance even though the bolt ons show paper improvements in hp, especially with exhaust. Some don't get it, but you obviously do.
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It was me...
We both work together figured it would be fun to do a run. That 5.0 is no joke Ford makes a hell of a vehicle.
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Your TVD also adds weight, which is going to have a negative impact in a drag race (not a huge deal, but worth mentioning).
I'm not bashing on the Mustang. It's a great "drag racer".
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So why did he state that you had "full bolt-ons" in his video title? Is his Stang completely stock down to the air filter? If so, I'll be surprised considering that every Mustang owner I've ever known that wanted to drag race had mods (the Mustang aftermarket is the largest in the nation).
Your TVD also adds weight, which is going to have a negative impact in a drag race (not a huge deal, but worth mentioning).
I'm not bashing on the Mustang. It's a great "drag racer".
Your TVD also adds weight, which is going to have a negative impact in a drag race (not a huge deal, but worth mentioning).
I'm not bashing on the Mustang. It's a great "drag racer".
Hence my Lexus now. Panty Dropper
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...om-wheels.html
#23
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Not sure why he said full bolt ons. His stang was stock as far as I know. I rather get looks than win a drag race imo. Didn't get the lexus to impress dudes or I would have bought the mustang dropped 30k in the motor and blew everyone away.
Hence my Lexus now. Panty Dropper
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...om-wheels.html
Hence my Lexus now. Panty Dropper
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...om-wheels.html
#24
My experience: I've run several Mustang GTs, later models, a couple with bolt on mods. I've never lost. One guy stayed pretty even with me but I pulled away at top end. Generally the RC F will be a couple car lengths up by 60. It's a lighter car, but lower HP think it's advertised at 426. I'll venture to say that a lot of guys don't really know how to shift to stay at the sweet spot on the torque curve - advantage to RC F. I am running the Joe Z exhaust, it definitely sounds faster...
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Not sure why he said full bolt ons. His stang was stock as far as I know. I rather get looks than win a drag race imo. Didn't get the lexus to impress dudes or I would have bought the mustang dropped 30k in the motor and blew everyone away.
Hence my Lexus now. Panty Dropper
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...om-wheels.html
Hence my Lexus now. Panty Dropper
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...om-wheels.html
#26
My experience: I've run several Mustang GTs, later models, a couple with bolt on mods. I've never lost. One guy stayed pretty even with me but I pulled away at top end. Generally the RC F will be a couple car lengths up by 60. It's a lighter car, but lower HP think it's advertised at 426. I'll venture to say that a lot of guys don't really know how to shift to stay at the sweet spot on the torque curve - advantage to RC F. I am running the Joe Z exhaust, it definitely sounds faster...
#27
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when shifting in a manual ideal time to shift is when the descending power curve for the lower gear crosses the ascending power curve for the higher gear, and this will vary based on the car's configuration and mods.
#28
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There's a guy here at work with a red GT. I don't know who he is or else I'd ask him for a race. We lined up at the lights on the highway outside of work the other day, but he didn't try to race, so I didn't either.
Last night I noticed that I was gaining on a Mustang about a 1/4 mile ahead of me due to the tell-tale rear turn signals. I kicked it up to about 85 to catch them. It was a black GT. When I was about to catch them they sped up to match my speed. I kicked it up to 90 and got next to them in the left lane. I was looking over at them but we couldn't see each other due to night and we both had tinted windows. I kicked it up to about 95 to get far enough in front of them so they could see just what was challenging them. I purposely missed my exit because I was hopeful for a match (I live for high speed runs). They took the exit I purposely missed... Oh well.
I forgot to mention, I'm out in the sticks right now and there are barely any vehicles on the roads at midnight, which is when I get off of work.
Last edited by Davew77; 08-03-16 at 04:01 PM.
#29
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Initiate by rolling down Windows. Or 3 long honks is universal sign for a race
This is how I feel. I don't usually go looking for a race, but I'm usually down for one if someone else is.
There's a guy here at work with a red GT. I don't know who he is or else I'd ask him for a race. We lined up at the lights on the highway outside of work the other day, but he didn't try to race, so I didn't either.
Last night I noticed that I was gaining on a Mustang about a 1/4 mile ahead of me due to the tell-tale rear turn signals. I kicked it up to about 85 to catch them. It was a black GT. When I was about to catch them they sped up to match my speed. I kicked it up to 90 and got next to them in the left lane. I was looking over at them but we couldn't see each other due to night and we both had tinted windows. I kicked it up to about 95 to get far enough in front of them so they could see just what was challenging them. I purposely missed my exit because I was hopeful for a match (I live for high speed runs). They took the exit I purposely missed... Oh well.
I forgot to mention, I'm out in the sticks right now and there are barely any vehicles on the roads at midnight, which is when I get off of work.
There's a guy here at work with a red GT. I don't know who he is or else I'd ask him for a race. We lined up at the lights on the highway outside of work the other day, but he didn't try to race, so I didn't either.
Last night I noticed that I was gaining on a Mustang about a 1/4 mile ahead of me due to the tell-tale rear turn signals. I kicked it up to about 85 to catch them. It was a black GT. When I was about to catch them they sped up to match my speed. I kicked it up to 90 and got next to them in the left lane. I was looking over at them but we couldn't see each other due to night and we both had tinted windows. I kicked it up to about 95 to get far enough in front of them so they could see just what was challenging them. I purposely missed my exit because I was hopeful for a match (I live for high speed runs). They took the exit I purposely missed... Oh well.
I forgot to mention, I'm out in the sticks right now and there are barely any vehicles on the roads at midnight, which is when I get off of work.