gto's FX :: 2005 FX 35 RWD SPRT

[gto]

Finally we add Italian to the mix. Starting to feel a little inadequate :/
F430

And then we reach destination, and I get the same response as always. New guy fully impressed with fx hanging in the pack with ease. Gotta be the driver



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[PMG 705]

That's a good group and a great time. Good mix of cars. You've got to get a passenger to film for you Dave.

Tapa on Note III

 

[GEE50FX]

Like Ian said great mix of cars, looks like fun times.

 

[smijus]

GoPro time...

 

[gto]

These are just little snippets for the crew of 15 on WhatsApp

 

[gto]

Added another car to the group. Such a treat cuz I've only lusted & never driven one until last night.

Go VTEC!!!!

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[gto]

[video=youtube;0f7NIfKnFYU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?0f7NIfKnFYU[/video]


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& No one say anything about the crummy shift :/ Had to get off gas & busy street

 

[HumbertoCALI]

Funny man.. lol.. looking good brotha

 

[gto]

Couldnt embed these, but this is from Sunday in Weekend warrior mode.
This is our favorite section of road to take. Twisty heaven for a constant 11 miles. Latigo Cyn, Malibu.

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I was junk out there in my mismatched wheels, but I can say that I'm on the right track.
The Sticky Potenza's are so good when heated up that I lost all previous loose condition, & now my car is pushing like crazy with the added grip at the rear. Cant wait till I'm sticky all around.
I also kept VDC on at first since I wasnt used to this setup at all, & in return, I got a bad case of 'limp'oma.
Suspension is also all over the place. Car just doesnt settle right in any abrupt banking changes or dips in surface. Tires would wheel-hop, or spin, & then VDC shuts me down. I finally ran with everything off and then all good. Gonna be so good once the coils go in & good rubber all around.
Scratching my head why we're all running 4 season rock hard tires :bad: FX chassis seems capable of so much more.


Come along for the ride in a '14 Boss Mustang Laguna Seca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5iwVqqP_f8&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s_br1TBN4U&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaitcmdqUI4&feature=youtu.be

 

[payyourtoll]

Couldnt embed these, but this is from Sunday in Weekend warrior mode.
This is our favorite section of road to take. Twisty heaven for a constant 11 miles. Latigo Cyn, Malibu.

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those are some fun twisties! And the fx looked great in the vids

 

[soonster]

embedded. and nice roads.

[video=youtube_share;U5iwVqqP_f8]http://youtu.be/U5iwVqqP_f8[/video]

[video=youtube_share;2s_br1TBN4U]http://youtu.be/2s_br1TBN4U[/video]

[video=youtube_share;UaitcmdqUI4]http://youtu.be/UaitcmdqUI4[/video]

 

[porkandbeans]

Nice runs!

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That ass is planted firm! No rock. No roll.

 

[smijus]

Looks like fun. I took a corvette down that road when I was out there a few years ago. Fun and scary all at the same time.

 

[gto]

embedded. and nice roads.

Thx! Normally I can do this, but was showing error

Nice runs!

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That ass is planted firm! No rock. No roll.

Many rocks, tons of roll. I'm telling you . . junk

Looks like fun. I took a corvette down that road when I was out there a few years ago. Fun and scary all at the same time.

It can be scary on your virgin run. Do it several times & it's second nature.
& it's just as fun going the other way. There are times when we 180 at the end & go the reverse.

 

[GEE50FX]

Dave, nice runs, sure gave me the yearning for some nice twisty roads. Thanks for sharing.

 

[gto]

Hey guys,
Went on our usual Christmas morning cruise. It was an epic one, & very long . . & so much fun. I've never been out this way, but I will be coming back. Picked up the route from LateralG website, but we actually went the reverse.
Porsche suffered a flat & had to be towed, but otherwise, no other incidents. So bummed he couldnt join us. It was at beginning of run. Many rocks in the road at higher elevation.

Total Drive: 260 miles. Time 3.5 hours with a few quick stops



[SIZE=-1]From Site:
Highway 33 between Ojai California and Highway 166 is quite possibly the best driving road in Southern California. While I have driven other roads that have given me more enjoyment of a certain type (high-speed runs, endless tight switchbacks with no traffic, etc.), Highway 33 offers 55-miles of endless variety, fun, and nearly deserted pavement. Only Angeles Crest Highway can match a continuous mountain drive of that length south of Santa Barbara. When you add in Lockwood Valley road as a diversion, it just gets that much better.

Heading north out of Ojai provides you with 35-miles of mountain passes and ridge-running until you reach the intersection of Lockwood Valley Rd. North of that is approximately 9-miles of winding river-valley following roadway and then the final 11-miles of flat-out straights with very little elevation changes that offer very good line of sight.

The great thing about the 33 is the large variety of driving (or riding) styles you will experience before reaching the other end. Starting at the northern end headed south are miles and miles of perfectly straight and recently repaved straights. Those less inclined to obey the posted speed limit can cross this stretch in a hurry. The straights head into the smaller hills that have been cut by the river. The road runs along side of the large wash for about 11-miles but don't think this is a boring straight run. While there are no major elevation changes, this stretch is non-stop twists, turns, ups, downs, and just plain anything but a straight-flat line.
Almost immediately after passing Lockwood Valley Rd. (which runs west towards Frazier Park and the 5 Fwy. at the Grapevine) the road begins a serious attack on the mountains. Don't get behind a slow moving vehicle here, there is no place to pass and practically every corner is blind. On the plus side there is new pavement, and if you get the road to yourself this is a great section (see satellite photo at right).
Once up at the "top" you drop back down slightly and then run across a high elevation valley for quite a while. This section is composed of high-speed sweepers and minor elevation changes (pink on lower map at right). Words and pictures can't do this justice, I was riding this road recently with someone who had never been up there before. It was getting too cold to continue with the sun dropping behind the horizon, but our novice to the area was converted and swore he would be back as soon as possible.
Eventually you come to another hill-climb, although headed south you are now dropping back down from the upper valley. Again you are presented with switchbacks and tight corners, but there area a few places where you can see far enough down the road passing may be possible (but not recommended from a legal viewpoint).


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Huge twig caught by my gt spec brace :/

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[Ed@TunerStore]

Looks like fun! Wish there were groups like that here!

 

[StuLax18]

What a great drive. Love that Boss...

 

[gto]

Oooooh. These look good. Feel soft to the touch and are pretty light. Such a better fit too. 295/40 20. Next mod will drop this tank a few inches [emoji3]

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And not To kid myself, this ain't no Miata. At least I know they can handle the task.

This so cracks me up.

 

[meme405]

Nice. Good choice going a notch smaller on the diameter. I wish I had done that earlier.