thewheelman Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 So, I’m leaving work Friday afternoon, the sun is shining, it’s cool and breezy, the GT 500 is shining like new money, got some ZZ Top on the stereo and I’m feeling fine. At the intersection at the end of the street, this kid pulls up alongside me in his shiny, tiny, noisy little import and guns the motor 3 or 4 times. I finally look over at him, squint, turn my stereo down and say, “I know what you're thinking. "Is that old man willing to drop the hammer and give me a run? Has he already got it in first or just idling in neutral?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a supercharged Shelby GT 500, the most powerful Mustang to ever roll off the assembly line (to date), and would blow your funky little import clean off the road, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” He stared at the light for a few more seconds, then turned to me and said, “Man, I gots to know.” The light turned green and I smoked him like a cheap cigar. (It was my son in his '82 Fiat Spider.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 So, I’m leaving work Friday afternoon, the sun is shining, it’s cool and breezy, the GT 500 is shining like new money, got some ZZ Top on the stereo and I’m feeling fine. At the intersection at the end of the street, this kid pulls up alongside me in his shiny, tiny, noisy little import and guns the motor 3 or 4 times. I finally look over at him, squint, turn my stereo down and say, “I know what you're thinking. "Is that old man willing to drop the hammer and give me a run? Has he already got it in first or just idling in neutral?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a supercharged Shelby GT 500, the most powerful Mustang to ever roll off the assembly line (to date), and would blow your funky little import clean off the road, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” He stared at the light for a few more seconds, then turned to me and said, “Man, I gots to know.” The light turned green and I smoked him like a cheap cigar. (It was my son in his '82 Fiat Spider.) Even our son's need to be put in their place sometimes! That's a good one!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Now that's what I call priceless. Great stuff Hal, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD SNAKE Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I like that. Gee that reminds me of a movie I once saw. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
check6 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Great stuff...and so true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 You sure made your day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexxone_05 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Lmao nice story=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thats Great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Mustang Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 good story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Very cool. PERFECTLY played. Yup, the ONLY time I ever ran anyone was this little import, with what sounded like open headers, guages all over the dash and up the side of the widshield, even purple lights shining under the car. Cruising at about 70 or so. I tried to not do it, really. But he kept dropping back, blowing by me, then dropping back and doing it again. that got on my nerves! So I wait, just shaking my head, gently drop it into 4th as he pulls up next to me again...I hold up 3 fingers, then 2, then 1, then PUNCH it. By the time I hit the rev limiter and had to shift, I could barely see his headlights in my rear view mirror. I tried to tell em...can you READ the side of the car? Not sure what it is about little imports with open headers that makes folks think they have a race car. It actually scared the bejeasus out of me too. I mean the acceleration up to past 100 (not sure how far past, I was looking at the road) blew ME away. So NOT going to do that again. Not to mention the fact that a ticket at those kind of speeds often leads to impounding your car. NFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 snake Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithellis Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 good one Great! Any comment from your son after you shut him down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Great! Any comment from your son after you shut him down? Nothing I can remember, but if he did comment, it'd probably be a movie quote. We can carry on entire conversations without uttering an original word...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT952 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I was wondering why my son was so quiet that afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 You got to love it. Good One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra 07 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 good one - no a double good - smiling makes one feel good don't line up against the little 4 banger I did at the track 6 wk ago. I'am still looking for where he buys his rice. I turned a 11.5 and he did a 10.4 my excuse = he weighted maybe 1800 lb and me over 4200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT-GT500 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Good one !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 My son is 12 and he is already asking me about when he can drive it... Great story indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgstang Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 So, I’m leaving work Friday afternoon, the sun is shining, it’s cool and breezy, the GT 500 is shining like new money, got some ZZ Top on the stereo and I’m feeling fine. At the intersection at the end of the street, this kid pulls up alongside me in his shiny, tiny, noisy little import and guns the motor 3 or 4 times. I finally look over at him, squint, turn my stereo down and say, “I know what you're thinking. "Is that old man willing to drop the hammer and give me a run? Has he already got it in first or just idling in neutral?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a supercharged Shelby GT 500, the most powerful Mustang to ever roll off the assembly line (to date), and would blow your funky little import clean off the road, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” He stared at the light for a few more seconds, then turned to me and said, “Man, I gots to know.” The light turned green and I smoked him like a cheap cigar. (It was my son in his '82 Fiat Spider.) That is awesome!!!!! At least you are raising him right. You know, respect your elders..... Very cool. PERFECTLY played. Yup, the ONLY time I ever ran anyone was this little import, with what sounded like open headers, guages all over the dash and up the side of the widshield, even purple lights shining under the car. Cruising at about 70 or so. I tried to not do it, really. But he kept dropping back, blowing by me, then dropping back and doing it again. that got on my nerves! So I wait, just shaking my head, gently drop it into 4th as he pulls up next to me again...I hold up 3 fingers, then 2, then 1, then PUNCH it. By the time I hit the rev limiter and had to shift, I could barely see his headlights in my rear view mirror. I tried to tell em...can you READ the side of the car? Not sure what it is about little imports with open headers that makes folks think they have a race car. It actually scared the bejeasus out of me too. I mean the acceleration up to past 100 (not sure how far past, I was looking at the road) blew ME away. So NOT going to do that again. Not to mention the fact that a ticket at those kind of speeds often leads to impounding your car. NFW Great story. I was showing off a little to some friends after softball a couple of weeks ago and it was about 45 degrees out that night. I was rolling in first gear and gunned it, the car did a complete 360 and my heart was in my throat. Luckily, there was alot of open field on my right and nothing happened. I won't make that mistake again...... My son is 12 and he is already asking me about when he can drive it... Great story indeed! I have 2 girls, ages 10 and 13, and they have already decided who is getting each of my cars. You know, because I will be so old that I can't drive anymore, by the time they are old enough to drive, NOT!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Great story. I was showing off a little to some friends after softball a couple of weeks ago and it was about 45 degrees out that night. I was rolling in first gear and gunned it, the car did a complete 360 and my heart was in my throat. Luckily, there was alot of open field on my right and nothing happened. I won't make that mistake again...... You punched it when it was in first? :blink: Holy ! Glad you're ok dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgstang Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 You punched it when it was in first? :blink: Holy ! Glad you're ok dude. Opps, I should have said "rolling in first, dropped it into second and gunned it." I was just expecting a quick burn out/ chirp of the wheels. But with it being cool out, it turned into a feeling more like driving on ice. The back end started going to the right, I turned into it and let off the gas, then when the wheels hooked up I ended up going for a quick "spin" in the grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Opps, I should have said "rolling in first, dropped it into second and gunned it." I was just expecting a quick burn out/ chirp of the wheels. But with it being cool out, it turned into a feeling more like driving on ice. The back end started going to the right, I turned into it and let off the gas, then when the wheels hooked up I ended up going for a quick "spin" in the grass. were they impressed? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Opps, I should have said "rolling in first, dropped it into second and gunned it." I was just expecting a quick burn out/ chirp of the wheels. But with it being cool out, it turned into a feeling more like driving on ice. The back end started going to the right, I turned into it and let off the gas, then when the wheels hooked up I ended up going for a quick "spin" in the grass. OK, I feel better and it explains why you are not a statistic now. Really, punching it in second from anything other then a rolling start, on a straight away is insane! I stick with a rolling start in third, doing about 35 Mph then PUNCHING it myself. You should see the reactions from passengers even though I tell em it's coming. I call that demonstration of power and acceleration 'The GT500 Experience". Should probably copyright the term.. Unless of course there is a desire to make a LOT of noise, leave a LOT of expensive rubber on the road, and test your keeping-it-straight driving skills to the max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgstang Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 were they impressed? Roger They were impressed that I did not wreck the car.......... does that count???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magilla12 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 The first day I got my new GT500 I was taking my best friend for a ride and banged third and it went sideways, scared the sh*t out of him. I said successful test of the stability management system of the Shelby GT500..my new saying is "you must respect the HP." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 They were impressed that I did not wreck the car.......... does that count???? Definately, I am sure they were impressed you didn't leave skid marks in your nether regions as well. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Robinson Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 So, I’m leaving work Friday afternoon, the sun is shining, it’s cool and breezy, the GT 500 is shining like new money, got some ZZ Top on the stereo and I’m feeling fine. At the intersection at the end of the street, this kid pulls up alongside me in his shiny, tiny, noisy little import and guns the motor 3 or 4 times. I finally look over at him, squint, turn my stereo down and say, “I know what you're thinking. "Is that old man willing to drop the hammer and give me a run? Has he already got it in first or just idling in neutral?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a supercharged Shelby GT 500, the most powerful Mustang to ever roll off the assembly line (to date), and would blow your funky little import clean off the road, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” He stared at the light for a few more seconds, then turned to me and said, “Man, I gots to know.” The light turned green and I smoked him like a cheap cigar. (It was my son in his '82 Fiat Spider.) Classic stuff!!! Made my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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