theseeker Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 As most of you know this is my first Shelby, but not my first fast car. However, Mustang owners, at least some, are a different breed to say the least. No offense meant in any way. However, this car attracts trouble, fingerprints and a littany of craziness. I was driving along on a very nice low speed limit (45) four-lane road today when a Roush Stage 3 pulled up next to me. The guy was in his mid thirties and of course he had a female companion with him. I thought nothing of it but within a couple of minutes penis envy, ego or whatever reared its ugly head. I was in second going about 30-35 and he kept messing with me. You know the type, hammer the pedal, slow down, called me a few names and the like. So at the next stop light he lowered his window and commented on how roush technology was superior to SVT & Shelby. I looked at him and asked " are you a golfer?" he replied, "yes I am and a damned good one, WTF does that have to do with cars?" I replied, "go for it Tiger." The light changed and he did his best Fittipaldi impersination. He was hauling his proverbial ass, or so he thought. He was about 3-4 car links ahead of me with his fist out the window. I was still in first and then his ego flashed before his eyes. I nailed second (TC off) hit third at about 5800 and walked him! I shut her down at 100 mph and looked back and saw a silver dot. He pulled up at the next light and asked me if my car was stock and I said yes. He was shocked, stunned and humiliated, but he wanted another try. I said fine, but this time no quarter. The light changed, I rolled off and the rest was history and a bad memory for him. He followed me to my destination and looked the car over, complimented me profusely and apologized for his actions and behavior. I accepted and said not to worry, we all make mistakes. He then asked about my comment regarding golf, I said you should go back to the course, you may have left your balls, and no offense of course. He said, man you really busted mine. I am sure that the majority of Mustang owners are not like this, but obviously there are a few idiots. Sorry for the long post, but I had a blast today and I love this Shelby! Rocky PS, I wanted to ask him if he was eating Mongoose tonight but I did not think he would understand or appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangnut57 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Awesome posting! I also tend to give into the "craziness" from time to time. I traded in a 2007 Stage 3 Roush for my Shelby. While I sometimes miss my old car, I absolutely love my GT 500. Have fun and be safe. Greg As most of you know this is my first Shelby, but not my first fast car. However, Mustang owners, at least some, are a different breed to say the least. No offense meant in any way. However, this car attracts trouble, fingerprints and a littany of craziness. I was driving along on a very nice low speed limit (45) four-lane road today when a Roush Stage 3 pulled up next to me. The guy was in his mid thirties and of course he had a female companion with him. I thought nothing of it but within a couple of minutes penis envy, ego or whatever reared its ugly head. I was in second going about 30-35 and he kept messing with me. You know the type, hammer the pedal, slow down, called me a few names and the like. So at the next stop light he lowered his window and commented on how roush technology was superior to SVT & Shelby. I looked at him and asked " are you a golfer?" he replied, "yes I am and a damned good one, WTF does that have to do with cars?" I replied, "go for it Tiger." The light changed and he did his best Fittipaldi impersination. He was hauling his proverbial ass, or so he thought. He was about 3-4 car links ahead of me with his fist out the window. I was still in first and then his ego flashed before his eyes. I nailed second (TC off) hit third at about 5800 and walked him! I shut her down at 100 mph and looked back and saw a silver dot. He pulled up at the next light and asked me if my car was stock and I said yes. He was shocked, stunned and humiliated, but he wanted another try. I said fine, but this time no quarter. The light changed, I rolled off and the rest was history and a bad memory for him. He followed me to my destination and looked the car over, complimented me profusely and apologized for his actions and behavior. I accepted and said not to worry, we all make mistakes. He then asked about my comment regarding golf, I said you should go back to the course, you may have left your balls, and no offense of course. He said, man you really busted mine. I am sure that the majority of Mustang owners are not like this, but obviously there are a few idiots. Sorry for the long post, but I had a blast today and I love this Shelby! Rocky PS, I wanted to ask him if he was eating Mongoose tonight but I did not think he would understand or appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazeone Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I get idiots "reving" on me all the time. I ignore them, I don't street race. I'll be happy to race anyone at a track, win lose or draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Awesome posting! I also tend to give into the "craziness" from time to time. I traded in a 2007 Stage 3 Roush for my Shelby. While I sometimes miss my old car, I absolutely love my GT 500. Have fun and be safe. Greg Many thanks Greg! I get idiots "reving" on me all the time. I ignore them, I don't street race. I'll be happy to race anyone at a track, win lose or draw. I typically do not fall for it, but this guy deserved it and probably needed it. And it was daylight and very few cars on the road, 90 in Sugar Land, great road and fortunately no cops. I just could not resist. Yes, I am crazy, at least a couple of hours a day! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryj Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I went down 90 yesterday to the Sam's on HWY 6. 2 cops had 2 separate cars pulled over. Watch out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I get idiots "reving" on me all the time. I ignore them, I don't street race. I'll be happy to race anyone at a track, win lose or draw. Likewise, but then most slightly modded GT's can walk away from an SGT. I keep my racing to track where there are bendy parts. Beside, with my luck I would race right by a cop. Having said all that, I'm tickled you put that maroon in his place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I went down 90 yesterday to the Sam's on HWY 6. 2 cops had 2 separate cars pulled over. Watch out! Get the Blinder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Very good post Rocky, made me chuckle a bit when I read it. I have another reply about this topic, but it's a bit too personal and such to talk about here and regards about people around my age, me being disrespected and so on. But that's the past and I'm trying to look at the present. All I can say as a responce, once I can afford one, I'm hoping that these people are happy at seeing this view in front of them every time I see them driving on the road. :D and just imagine that the car is white and red stripe and no glass roof and about the police issues, I was reading about this in a magazine and heard that it was pretty good. http://www.valentine1.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 " I wanted to ask him if he was eating Mongoose tonight but I did not think he would understand or appreciate it." Had to chuckle when I read that. Most guys on here have never heard of a Mangusta or where the car's name originated. The Mangusta, or mongoose, so named because it was the only animal that could kill a cobra. Great story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Very good post Rocky, made me chuckle a bit when I read it. I have another reply about this topic, but it's a bit too personal and such to talk about here and regards about people around my age, me being disrespected and so on. But that's the past and I'm trying to look at the present. All I can say as a responce, once I can afford one, I'm hoping that these people are happy at seeing this view in front of them every time I see them driving on the road. :D and just imagine that the car is white and red stripe and no glass roof and about the police issues, I was reading about this in a magazine and heard that it was pretty good. http://www.valentine1.com/ I have a Valentine and I dont leave home without it! " I wanted to ask him if he was eating Mongoose tonight but I did not think he would understand or appreciate it." Had to chuckle when I read that. Most guys on here have never heard of a Mangusta or where the car's name originated. The Mangusta, or mongoose, so named because it was the only animal that could kill a cobra. Great story. Thanks! i am old enough to remeber the "snake-mongoose" days and happy to see I am not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Add a Lexus ISF 10 to the list of departed. Give a guy a rice burner and two coffee cans and, well you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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