jorx7

iTrader: (11)

so this past thursday night went with some people to a car meet, on the way home were just crusin its about 11pm so mild traffic in my area, and this mustang gt convertible passes on my left, and his woman looks at my car and seems to be laughing, granted my car is too loud,so i assume hes making a joke, as he is almost out of my view he blips the throttle squats and goes, i notice a yellow light flash but thought it was the traffic light, that we were going through. then i see a half cage through his rear window, so i go after him we pass traffic, i line up next to him he has a smirk on his face looks at his girl,i guess to get permission. he then down shifts to second, i then down shift to second, im at about 6grand, we both punch it he jumps half car in front, then his shift light goes off he hits 3rd,im still in second 8500 shift im now half a car in front, hit 3rd start pulling little more then he lets off! so i let off. we do about 5 pulls like this with about the same reults he had the jump on some, but i want a real run so i stay with him, finally we get open highway. in second same as him punch it,i pull half car at top of second then grinding cant get it into 3rd, sycro is on way out. finally find 3rd he is car and half in front stretch out 3rd im by his door. then he lets off! damit so im lookin at him hes giving me thumbs up, but im pointing with my finger 1 more 1 more, he gives in, down to second at about 55mph, we punch it he gets half car on me. top of 2nd were even, hit 3rd smooth top it out im about a car in front, he lets off. i go to roll my window down to talk but he had turned off for his exit. he was cool and the whole time we were running he kept looking at my hood area, guess trying to figure out what i had. since my car doesnt sqaut it just goes, hes around my area so im sure ill meet him again, was cool dude. the whole time my boy was following in his friends scion tc, he tried to get video but couldnt catch up to us to get any, next time we will though!
also was shooting crazy flames the entire time!!

my mods alot, motor is a full bridge t/2 n/a. custom defined autoworks exhaust system. apexi pfc, tuned by enzo 250 whp.
link to my build,

https://www.rx7club.com/naturally-aspirated-performance-forum-220/my-full-bridge-build-t2-n-951173/

also polyurathane motor, trans, diff, subframe mounts. 6puck sprung clutch ,lightweight flywheel,6point cage tons of other stuff.

link to tune
https://www.rx7club.com/naturally-aspirated-performance-forum-220/enzo-tune-my-full-bridge-t2-n-963879/

link to some flybys with defined exhaust
https://www.rx7club.com/naturally-aspirated-performance-forum-220/new-defined-auto-exhaust-system-video-960427/

did some searching and found specs on that year stang,
1998 ford mustang
SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 23,970
Price As Tested $ 26,700
Engine Type 4.6 Liter V8 w/SFI*
Engine Size 281 cid/4609 cc
Horsepower 225 @ 4750 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 290 @ 3500 RPM
Wheelbase/Width/Length 101.3"/71.8"/181.5"
Curb Weight 3234 pounds
Fuel Capacity 15.7 gallons
Tires (F/R) P225/55R16
Brakes (F/R) Disc/disc
Drive Train Front-engine/rear-wheel-drive
Vehicle Type Four-passenger/two-door
Domestic Content 80 percent
Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) 0.36

PERFORMANCE

EPA Economy, miles per gallon
city/highway/average 17/24/21
0-60 MPH 7.5 seconds
1/4 Mile (E.T.) 16.5 seconds @ 90 mph
Top speed 135 mph
* Sequential fuel injection

so im gona say he had to be in the 300 whp range maybe little more? given the weight difference. im gona say im in the 2700 range. was one hell of a night for me, i finally got to see what my 7 could do.

Slow Rotor

Why the **** do you both have rollcages but no hp?

SayNoToPistons

Cliff notes please.

3sgtepower

come back when you beat a modded 03/04 cobra

Slow Rotor

2 13 second cars with rollcages raced a half dozen times, fc won

rx71king

iTrader: (6)

why ask why.....just in case you rollover....

jorx7

iTrader: (11)

I built my car for time attack and track events. I didn't build it. For high power. Ill buy a turbo car if I feel the need for more power

jorx7

iTrader: (11)

Ill slap in my turbo for that. Or ill tell him unbolt your supercharger.

Slow Rotor

Ah that makes sense, sorry for being a dick I don't have any tracks within 1000km of my place so I forget lol. Only point to put a cage in up here is if you do quicker then an 11 flat

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

You dont need massive HP to require a rollbar/rollcage. Those are for safety. Like a harness, a seatbelt.

Would you say you dont need to wear your seatbelt if you're max speed is 40mph?? I mean if the cars' max speed is 40, thats slow as hell, you dont need a seatbelt then right?

Over correction on a track plus wrong timing, landing in a ditch or spinning out at high speed can make a car roll easily. There are of course other variables but a rollbar/cage is for safety. It doesnt and shouldnt coincide with HP.

SayNoToPistons

The Top Gear Star in a Car piece of **** of a Kia has a rollcage. It must have an LS9 swap.

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

Actually they put a rollcage in the car for insurance purposes. Cause like you dont want a celebrity to sue the **** out of BBC/top gear if they roll over.

Slow Rotor

A rollcage in a street car is a waste of time and money. If your that worried about your safety perhaps stick to the speed limit, track work etc is a different story.

SayNoToPistons

Thank you, Captain Obvious.







Three words: Dual purpose cars.

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

What about a street car that goes to the track twice a year?

You can roll the car your first day at the track. Its a safety precaution. There is no set time in rolling your car. Thats why you put it, cause you just dont know and wanna be safe.

Slow Rotor

You really do just like arguing for the sake of arguing don't you.

SayNoToPistons

He was in his high school debate team. Graduated with honors.

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

5hp gocarts have roll cages..

i doubt they go faster than 30mph

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

Because you have a moot point.

Your argument is vague and flawed. You say rollcages are pointless for 13 second cars? You only need it if you can do 11 flat?

Why because most/all tracks require a bar/cage if you go faster than 11.49 right?

Rollcages do not correlate with hp/track times. Its a safety precaution. Like a seatbelt. As well as a fire extinguisher.

Whether its circuit or drag, cars can roll over. There is no hp line that has to be crossed before you decide to get a rollcage/bar.

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

I was gonna sign up for debate class but i was too busy being the class clown

That i did graduate with honors.

cptpain

iTrader: (1)

im puzzled.... 250hp and a 16 second 1/4? is the car setup for road course?

funkjaw

iTrader: (3)

^ That quarter mile time is just from the specs of a stock Mustang GT