View Full Version : traded in my lnf cobalt for something from ford....
BrandonDrecksage
04-13-2012, 10:36 PM
I know...its not a fbody, but i test drove one and had to have one. found a pretty good deal on a left over 2012.
base gt with manual trans...feels way faster than my gm stage 1 lnf cobalt
BigRocsFirebird
04-13-2012, 11:10 PM
sweet! i love mine
But i would get ones of these! highly recommend it!
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u350/RockyV911/catchcan.jpg
BigAls87Z28
04-14-2012, 12:47 AM
Oil consumption problem too eh?
BrandonDrecksage
04-14-2012, 06:32 AM
good to know, I already ordered a boss 302 steering wheel and a shifter, i guess i will look into those aswell. thanks
LS1ow
04-14-2012, 07:48 AM
get a catch can like rocky said...
then buy DRs and go 12s all day.
BonzoHansen
04-14-2012, 10:09 AM
What is an Inf cobalt?
BigAls87Z28
04-14-2012, 12:11 PM
LNF is the RPO code for the turbo 2.0
Frosty
04-14-2012, 01:33 PM
What is an Inf cobalt?
It's super secret Cobalt speak....
or what Al said.
BrandonDrecksage
04-14-2012, 02:25 PM
its the cobalt that had the turbo 2.0 motor with a manual trans. i had the gm stage 1 upgrade that loaded a different tune in for more power. fun car ran 13.7 at 105 with the gm stage 1 only
maroman88
04-14-2012, 06:14 PM
id take the cobalt over a new stang anyday
BrandonDrecksage
04-14-2012, 07:06 PM
id take the cobalt over a new stang anyday
haha...rwd always trumps fwd....I got seriously tired of the torque steer and turbo lag
DaSkinnyGuy
04-14-2012, 08:09 PM
high five on the new car, plus the sound from the 8 piston stereo sounds way better than a cobalt
BrandonDrecksage
04-14-2012, 08:14 PM
high five on the new car, plus the sound from the 8 piston stereo sounds way better than a cobalt
haha...couldnt agree more...a catback will be on order soon...this car just makes power everywhere....never thought i would own a mustang after owning 2 ls1 camaros, one 3rd gen and 3 cobalt ss...2 lsjs and one lnf.
1320B4U
04-14-2012, 08:36 PM
They grew on my a lot....going from a cobalt to that is definately a righteous upgrade. Congrats on the purchase.
LS1ow
04-15-2012, 12:49 PM
FWD = Wrong Wheel Drive
NJ Torque
04-15-2012, 01:13 PM
Congrats...good luck.
Congrats and good call on the Boss wheel.
What is it with all us GM guys going Ford. GM better hurry up with the 6th Gen or the migration will only increase, especially after reading about ZL1's only running 12.5's.
NJ Torque
04-15-2012, 07:25 PM
Its alot of car for not that much...
mc73nova
04-15-2012, 08:21 PM
Congrats and good call on the Boss wheel.
What is it with all us GM guys going Ford. GM better hurry up with the 6th Gen or the migration will only increase, especially after reading about ZL1's only running 12.5's.
I am all about what a car can do in a straight line too but GM did say "they are focusing more on the ZL1s road course ability over its drag prowess" (quote from HOTROD Magazine) I like the newer Mustangs better than previous years but if I was in the market for a v8 rwd car, I wouldn't even hesitate to get a Camaro over a Mustang. That being said, good luck to everyone with their new Mustangs!
New name for this site?! NJFB5.0A!
Tru2Chevy
04-15-2012, 09:14 PM
New name for this site?! NJFB5.0A!
NJJeepFBOA.org
Still way more Jeeps here than silly mustangs.... :rofl:
- Justin
BigAls87Z28
04-15-2012, 09:17 PM
Congrats and good call on the Boss wheel.
What is it with all us GM guys going Ford. GM better hurry up with the 6th Gen or the migration will only increase, especially after reading about ZL1's only running 12.5's.
Better look at dem sales numbers kid. Three people does not equal all.
mc73nova
04-15-2012, 09:25 PM
NJJeepFBOA.org
Still way more Jeeps here than silly mustangs.... :rofl:
- Justin
LOL! very true
88WS-6
04-16-2012, 06:12 AM
I am all about what a car can do in a straight line too but GM did say "they are focusing more on the ZL1s road course ability over its drag prowess" (quote from HOTROD Magazine)
Check out the ZL1 videos on chevy's website and see what time it ran the Nurburgring. It takes real engineering and power to run that course that fast. If I remember, right it runs almost two minutes ahead of the SS.
Anti_Rice_Guy
04-16-2012, 08:54 AM
What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the new 5.0s real world?
Featherburner
04-16-2012, 09:52 AM
Good luck with your new ride! Be careful, I've read the transmissions in those things are not too strong!
BigRocsFirebird
04-16-2012, 10:33 AM
gas mileage is good if you drive it good. i like to hear my car so i give it more and slowly drag out some gears. my average is 15.6 whith getting on it all the time.
when i took it to the shore i was doing 80 in 6th with 3:73 and i got 34.2 the whole way down.
Anti_Rice_Guy
04-16-2012, 11:35 AM
gas mileage is good if you drive it good. i like to hear my car so i give it more and slowly drag out some gears. my average is 15.6 whith getting on it all the time.
when i took it to the shore i was doing 80 in 6th with 3:73 and i got 34.2 the whole way down.
Are these based on the onboard computer or real math?
BonzoHansen
04-16-2012, 12:16 PM
i was just reading about the next mustang. good thing you got it now. sounds like the next one will be mustang only in name.
BigRocsFirebird
04-16-2012, 01:01 PM
Are these based on the onboard computer or real math?
onboard compooper
Anti_Rice_Guy
04-16-2012, 01:02 PM
onboard compooper
Yeah so that means nothing. I'm looking for actual numbers.
BigRocsFirebird
04-16-2012, 01:04 PM
Yeah so that means nothing. I'm looking for actual numbers.
damn you really troll these forums, that was a fast reply... to fast
but all i know is i rarely fill up and i drive a ton.
BonzoHansen
04-16-2012, 01:32 PM
damn you really troll these forums, that was a fast reply... to fast
but all i know is i rarely fill up and i drive a ton.
now there is winning math lol.
I have tracked every tank of gas on my cruze. It is always high, without fail, roughly 3/4 a MPG. so it is good for a general idea but not exact.
Anti_Rice_Guy
04-16-2012, 01:40 PM
We track every tank in all of our vehicles and my Explorer has been everywhere from spot on to 3 mpg off. Which is horrendous in a vehicle that averages 17.4 over the past 5years.
BigRocsFirebird
04-16-2012, 02:45 PM
now there is winning math lol.
I have tracked every tank of gas on my cruze. It is always high, without fail, roughly 3/4 a MPG. so it is good for a general idea but not exact.
guestimating math FTW:lol:
BrandonDrecksage
04-16-2012, 05:02 PM
first tank was 23mpg...that did involve a decent amount of spirited driving. tranny issues were solved
I am all about what a car can do in a straight line too but GM did say "they are focusing more on the ZL1s road course ability over its drag prowess" (quote from HOTROD Magazine) I like the newer Mustangs better than previous years but if I was in the market for a v8 rwd car, I wouldn't even hesitate to get a Camaro over a Mustang. That being said, good luck to everyone with their new Mustangs!
New name for this site?! NJFB5.0A
If they are focusing on handling I have to say it doesn't live up to the hype IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE4AH4DZtEI
NJJeepFBOA.org
Still way more Jeeps here than silly mustangs.... :rofl:
- Justin
Lol after working at Island Beach state park today I think its a Jersey thing. Every 3rd vehicle was a Jeep, 75% being Unlimited's. Now I want one.
Better look at dem sales numbers kid. Three people does not equal all.
Yawn, Really? If you were an import guy right about now would be the time you started talking about hp/Liter and such. The Mustang out sold the F-Body throughout the 93-02 4th Gen, yet IMO the 4th Gen was by far the better car. The Camry out sells the the Camaro too, doesn't mean I want it.
What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the new 5.0s real world?
Typical Ford, meaning it sucks. real world about 18-19mpg city/highway.
If I drive easy I can do 21-22mpg. I check versus the Comp. to be honest the comp is pretty accurate.
Good luck with your new ride! Be careful, I've read the transmissions in those things are not too strong!
It's no T-56 but..............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvjgFOXDtoE
i was just reading about the next mustang. good thing you got it now. sounds like the next one will be mustang only in name.
Yeah hear it is Euro inspired:barf: with IRS. Hopefully by that time the Camaro will be something I want to buy.
Tru2Chevy
04-16-2012, 06:53 PM
If they are focusing on handling I have to say it doesn't live up to the hype IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE4AH4DZtEI
It's by no means the fastest thing ever to go around a corner, but it beat Ford's 2 seater, track ready mustang by over 2.5 seconds a lap in that video (with most of the advantage being in the corners, as they point out in the end). Seems pretty legit to me :shrug:
- Justin
It's by no means the fastest thing ever to go around a corner, but it beat Ford's 2 seater, track ready mustang by over 2.5 seconds a lap in that video (with most of the advantage being in the corners, as they point out in the end). Seems pretty legit to me :shrug:
- Justin
Sorry but it is just not impressive.
A $56K Electro Magnetic computer aided forced induction ZL1 beating a old school suspension Boss LS that is derived from a 9 year old chassis by 2 seconds is not my idea of "WOW".
Sorry I just expected more out of a Camaro named ZL1.
ZR-1=Impressive
Z06= Impressive
Hell a regular C6 is impressive.
4th Gen in its day= impressive
ZL1=Disappointment
And if you read the thread on Camaro5 the ZL1 suffered a lot of heat soak. Track ready? Hardly.
I'm not trying to troll. I've owned 9 F-body's, 30+GM vehicles, I'm a fan, I'm just not afraid to call them out. I pained me a little to pick a new 5.0 over a 5th Gen even though the Camaro was cheaper. Even still I had to buy what I thought was the best all around car.
BigAls87Z28
04-16-2012, 09:56 PM
If they are focusing on handling I have to say it doesn't live up to the hype IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE4AH4DZtEI
Yeah? Between you and me, only one of us has driven both cars on a track.
Yawn, Really? If you were an import guy right about now would be the time you started talking about hp/Liter and such. The Mustang out sold the F-Body throughout the 93-02 4th Gen, yet IMO the 4th Gen was by far the better car. The Camry out sells the the Camaro too, doesn't mean I want it.
You mentioned sales numbers, I gave you something that went against your small anecdotal evidence. Problem?
Yeah hear it is Euro inspired:barf: with IRS. Hopefully by that time the Camaro will be something I want to buy.
Yeah, should be really ugly. I mean, look at the Fusion. What an ugly slob.
DaSkinnyGuy
04-16-2012, 11:16 PM
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/18752081.jpg
BigAls87Z28
04-16-2012, 11:16 PM
Here is what that nasy, vomit-inducing, Euro-trash Mustang will probably look like.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/ford-evos-concept-630.jpg
Oh the huge manatee
BigRocsFirebird
04-17-2012, 12:15 AM
Here is what that nasy, vomit-inducing, Euro-trash Mustang will probably look like.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/ford-evos-concept-630.jpg
Oh the huge manatee
no no no no no no no no no no nooo NOO!!!!!! WTF is that. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
BigAls87Z28
04-17-2012, 01:29 AM
You really don't like that? Really? It's a little chubby looking because it's a 4dr, but if it takes on the Fusion's face and makes it more Aston Martin, that's going to be amazing.
Expect Camaro to do something similar as Camaro and Monaro will probably end up being the same car.
Yeah? Between you and me, only one of us has driven both cars on a track.
You mentioned sales numbers, I gave you something that went against your small anecdotal evidence. Problem?
Yeah, should be really ugly. I mean, look at the Fusion. What an ugly slob.
Gm could have put a 1.8 in it and you would still be singing the praises, sorry.
I still say it is disapointing. Alot of owners are going to be real butt hurt when they take it to the track and a 5.0 with Dr's and tune beats it. But wait these said owners can brag about 'Ring numbers. Because that will make them feel better when a 2013 GT500 rapes them by bus lengths.
Here is what that nasy, vomit-inducing, Euro-trash Mustang will probably look like.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/ford-evos-concept-630.jpg
Oh the huge manatee
Thats super gay. That would make a nice Probe. Hopefully GM does the 6th Gen right by then.
WiMiMc
04-17-2012, 07:03 AM
when will this huge wheel phase die?
greenformula92
04-17-2012, 08:02 AM
I thought one of the points of the mustangs design was to remind us of the past. and then dodge and chevy followed suite because it was a great idea and it worked. are there design flaws in the camaro? Yes. should they keep the general shape of the car the same and make the design improvments using the current or similar body design? IMHO I say yes. If I could afford one of these cars I would have to seriously consider both, test drive them ALOT and see which one I liked more. They both have similar power, they are both similar size, and they look equally as nasty while paying tribute to the muscle car battle that make what we do and enjoy possible.
Looks like I need to start playing the lottery
BigAls87Z28
04-17-2012, 08:48 AM
Gm could have put a 1.8 in it and you would still be singing the praises, sorry.
I still say it is disapointing. Alot of owners are going to be real butt hurt when they take it to the track and a 5.0 with Dr's and tune beats it. But wait these said owners can brag about 'Ring numbers. Because that will make them feel better when a 2013 GT500 rapes them by bus lengths.
Thats super gay. That would make a nice Probe. Hopefully GM does the 6th Gen right by then.
Rape by bus lengths? I would be impressed if the new GT500 can do anything significantly better than the current GT500, never mind the ZL1.
And gay? I don't see where any of that is gay. Maybe not what you like, but not gay.
when will this huge wheel phase die?
When it stops looking good.
BonzoHansen
04-17-2012, 09:37 AM
Thats super gay. That would make a nice Probe. Hopefully GM does the 6th Gen right by then.
The probe was originally supposed to be the mustang replacement wasn't it?
And gay? I don't see where any of that is gay. Maybe not what you like, but not gay.
Yeah! What he said! If nothing else, Al knows gay!
BigAls87Z28
04-17-2012, 12:01 PM
Sorry but it is just not impressive.
A $56K Electro Magnetic computer aided forced induction ZL1 beating a old school suspension Boss LS that is derived from a 9 year old chassis by 2 seconds is not my idea of "WOW".
Sorry I just expected more out of a Camaro named ZL1.
Yes, what is more impressive is a 9 year old chassis, jammed with a forced induction engine, with no major suspension upgrades to handle an increase of 100hp, which it couldn't handle before, and no major brake upgrade.
THAT'S wayyy more impressive. Can't wait to see how well it does.
I'm not trying to troll.
nah nah, you trollin
I've owned 9 F-body's, 30+GM vehicles, I'm a fan
Oh, that makes this all better.
I'm just not afraid to call them out.
Call them out on what, exactly? It is an impressive car by any random performance matrix you can come up with. Just because it doesn't lay down 10 sec quarter miles makes not impressive? The car is very impressive, just like the Boss is VERY impressive. Your self-made performance matrix is ******** and until you put the car through the paces and drive them, all we can really talk about is how nice the ZL1 drives around town compared to the rather jarring experience when you drive a Boss LS or a GT500. The ZL1 is a great car because it does so many things very well, and it's pretty fast to boot.
I pained me a little to pick a new 5.0 over a 5th Gen even though the Camaro was cheaper. Even still I had to buy what I thought was the best all around car.
This is the only sense you have made in all your posts in this section. The Mustang GT is a better driving car than the Camaro SS, no doubt about it. Power, poise, steering, road feel, etc etc. Camaro is more civil around town, but I would trade some civility for some better steering and response from the Mustang.
Your opinion may vary.
shadowfire
04-17-2012, 05:44 PM
is it just me or FORD= found on ride dead???
when will this huge wheel phase die?
Soon I hope, and I hope the black wheels go with it.
The probe was originally supposed to be the mustang replacement wasn't it?
Yeah! What he said! If nothing else, Al knows gay!
Yup and it looks like they are trying it again.
Yes, what is more impressive is a 9 year old chassis, jammed with a forced induction engine, with no major suspension upgrades to handle an increase of 100hp, which it couldn't handle before, and no major brake upgrade.
THAT'S wayyy more impressive. Can't wait to see how well it does.
nah nah, you trollin
Oh, that makes this all better.
Call them out on what, exactly? It is an impressive car by any random performance matrix you can come up with. Just because it doesn't lay down 10 sec quarter miles makes not impressive? The car is very impressive, just like the Boss is VERY impressive. Your self-made performance matrix is ******** and until you put the car through the paces and drive them, all we can really talk about is how nice the ZL1 drives around town compared to the rather jarring experience when you drive a Boss LS or a GT500. The ZL1 is a great car because it does so many things very well, and it's pretty fast to boot.
This is the only sense you have made in all your posts in this section. The Mustang GT is a better driving car than the Camaro SS, no doubt about it. Power, poise, steering, road feel, etc etc. Camaro is more civil around town, but I would trade some civility for some better steering and response from the Mustang.
Your opinion may vary.
Listen, when 99.9% of ZL1 owners want to measure their penis and justify their purchase it'll be on the highway or on the drags. If at that time they are lining up against a GT500 they will get raped. If they are on the 1320 against a tuned 5.0 they are going to get real butt hurt real fast.
The Mustang won this round with the 5.0 and the '13 GT500. GM needs to do their homework and make a better product. The ZL1 isn't it.
LTb1ow
04-17-2012, 06:27 PM
And when a bolt on LS1 4th gen butt rapes a $45k 5.0, what then?
WildBillyT
04-17-2012, 06:43 PM
http://www.themustangnews.com/content/2011/07/ford-tsb-warns-of-modifications-to-2011-2012-5-0-mustangs/
At least you can modify the Camaro.
And when a bolt on LS1 4th gen butt rapes a $45k 5.0, what then?
Bolt-on 4th Gen is undeniably no joke. I should know I had one. If I was building a track car it would be a 4th Gen. They are the modern day Fox body.
NjbadSS
04-17-2012, 11:00 PM
Even though I am not a huge fan of the new mustangs, I can say congrats on the new car. I don't get why so many people have to be female dogs and say stupid stuff. Car looks great, good luck with it!
maroman88
04-18-2012, 08:53 AM
http://www.themustangnews.com/content/2011/07/ford-tsb-warns-of-modifications-to-2011-2012-5-0-mustangs/
At least you can modify the Camaro.
love at the bottom of the article theres an ad for a BBK CAI lol
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