My C5 Z06 (stock) vs my buddy's Mustang GT (Full bolt-ons, 100 octane predator tune)
This was my first filmed race in the Z06. I actually wasn't excepting to run but our friends we're swearing that he would beat me with his 100 octane tune. So, I gave into tempatation and ran him from a 40 roll.
Re: My C5 Z06 (stock) vs my buddy's Mustang GT (Full bolt-ons, 100 octane predator tu
I'm not surprised at all. We have a HUGE weight advantage over those things not to mention the much better gearing. And a "100 octane" tune isn't going to give him much at all...poor rustangs
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Re: My C5 Z06 (stock) vs my buddy's Mustang GT (Full bolt-ons, 100 octane predator tu
Well, ran him again. Same setup, this time from a dig. I'm on the stock F1's and he's on some Nitto 555 Dr's..
We both heat up the tires and go from a flag. I rev the car up to about 2800 rpms and hold the throttle there while slipping the clutch, Once I'm off the clutch I look over to my left and his front bumper is right at my door. Surprised at my launch, I play with the throttle to control wheel spin, But I'm too focused on it and end up bouncing off the limiter like 4 times. I quickly shift to second gear (tires chirp and back end sways) and I look over and I've got him by about a car. Shift into 3rd and he's now back about 2 - 2 1/2 cars. Then in the middle of third I shut down because there's no point in continuing.
I'm actually surprised at how good these tires can hook up once you heat them up a little bit. (considering they're not DR's.)
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