RUTHLESS KB Cobra

**RUTHLESS** · 06-21-2009, 11:32 PM

I had the car out for the first time today with some open roads and nice weather. The thing is just about stupid fast. I admit I lost my first race to a 09 style GT but thats only because I went sideways at the top of first and into second, I tried to back out and rolled but into it but it was still spining a little bit. It was an up hill run and he was in front of me so we were just screwing around. I bet it would have made a good vid.

To bad the kid turned right at the next light and we didnt get to chat. I was going to follow but I had to clean the car up and put it away before the sun went down.

Just some thoughts
1. I need a better clutch because when I parked it I could smell that it was slipping a bit.
2. I need better tires because I cant use half the power I have unless I roll into it or start at 40mph or higher.
3. I get some wheel hop so those IRS bushing are getting swapped out for a solid alum. kit.

**Wolfpack Speed** · 06-22-2009, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by RUTHLESS

I had the car out for the first time today with some open roads and nice weather. The thing is just about stupid fast. I admit I lost my first race to a 09 style GT but thats only because I went sideways at the top of first and into second, I tried to back out and rolled but into it but it was still spining a little bit. It was an up hill run and he was in front of me so we were just screwing around. I bet it would have made a good vid.

To bad the kid turned right at the next light and we didnt get to chat. I was going to follow but I had to clean the car up and put it away before the sun went down.

Just some thoughts
1. I need a better clutch because when I parked it I could smell that it was slipping a bit.
2. I need better tires because I cant use half the power I have unless I roll into it or start at 40mph or higher.
3. I get some wheel hop so those IRS bushing are getting swapped out for a solid alum. kit.

Here is my recommendation, have a set at the shop if you want to see for your self...http://www.fulltiltboogieracing.com/index.htm

**07BlackGT** · 06-22-2009, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by RUTHLESS

I had the car out for the first time today with some open roads and nice weather. The thing is just about stupid fast. I admit I lost my first race to a 09 style GT but thats only because I went sideways at the top of first and into second, I tried to back out and rolled but into it but it was still spining a little bit. It was an up hill run and he was in front of me so we were just screwing around. I bet it would have made a good vid.

To bad the kid turned right at the next light and we didnt get to chat. I was going to follow but I had to clean the car up and put it away before the sun went down.

Just some thoughts
1. I need a better clutch because when I parked it I could smell that it was slipping a bit.
2. I need better tires because I cant use half the power I have unless I roll into it or start at 40mph or higher.
3. I get some wheel hop so those IRS bushing are getting swapped out for a solid alum. kit.

That was me last night. I thought I had recognized your car from looking at the Dyno pics from last weekend. I looked in the rearview after stepping on it and saw you sideways. You have a nice looking car

**RUTHLESS** · 06-22-2009, 08:59 PM

Thanks! Your car is very nice and sounds good too. That sure was a fun and the first time I got to play from 1st gear as you could tell. It stepped out on me a little after I tipped into it and then went 3/4 throttle.

I was laughing to hard to worry about getting it together. I ran that hill every day for a whole summer and never had that problem with the ported eaton.

Hell I was giggling like a little school girl by the top of the hill.

Wish we would have had time to chat.

**Wolfpack Speed** · 08-18-2010, 02:30 AM

Ryan (RUTHLESS),

As if you already haven't completely embarrassed your self via these two threads...

http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forum...ad.php?t=20122

http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forum...ad.php?t=20576

I figured I would embarrass you some more by bringing these threads back and exposing you for the two faced liar that you are. I feel obligated to do so as you have intentionally slandered me, my company and my business associate, for absolutely no reason. I responded to your comments in the first thread because I wanted people to know the truth. I ignored your comments in the second thread but you accused me, or us, of something that is yet another LIE and I just cant let that go. I urge anyone and everyone that has any interest in your malicious comments to read all posts made in this thread, or at least by my self (Wolfpack Speed) and you (RUTHLESS). After doing so, you and whoever choses to discover the truth will see exactly why your comments are totally uncalled for. I will also be posting this in 2 other threads that are located here, in my forum, to offer further evidence of your LIES. Forget the fact that you have offered absolutely NOTHING to back up your statements, but why now after over a year are you on here trash talking us? You have also accused me, or us, of blowing up motors and covering things up. Do you have any proof or evidence of this? The answer is no, because we have never blown up a motor...EVER.

I don't need to go into detail regarding how we treat our customers and their cars, anyone who has utilized our services knows how we do things and my forum section on here is an accurate representation of that.

Do you have anything to say now Ryan?

Mike

**05mineralgt** · 08-18-2010, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Wolfpack Speed

Ryan (RUTHLESS),

As if you already haven't completely embarrassed your self via these two threads...

http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forum...ad.php?t=20122

http://www.steelcitystangs.com/forum...ad.php?t=20576

I figured I would embarrass you some more by bringing these threads back and exposing you for the two faced liar that you are. I feel obligated to do so as you have intentionally slandered me, my company and my business associate, for absolutely no reason. I responded to your comments in the first thread because I wanted people to know the truth. I ignored your comments in the second thread but you accused me, or us, of something that is yet another LIE and I just cant let that go. I urge anyone and everyone that has any interest in your malicious comments to read all posts made in this thread, or at least by my self (Wolfpack Speed) and you (RUTHLESS). After doing so, you and whoever choses to discover the truth will see exactly why your comments are totally uncalled for. I will also be posting this in 2 other threads that are located here, in my forum, to offer further evidence of your LIES. Forget the fact that you have offered absolutely NOTHING to back up your statements, but why now after over a year are you on here trash talking us? You have also accused me, or us, of blowing up motors and covering things up. Do you have any proof or evidence of this? The answer is no, because we have never blown up a motor...EVER.

I don't need to go into detail regarding how we treat our customers and their cars, anyone who has utilized our services knows how we do things and my forum section on here is an accurate representation of that.

Do you have anything to say now Ryan?

Mike

wow ****ing faggot.

**05mineralgt** · 08-18-2010, 03:48 AM

i am soooo pleased to see that one of the more respected shops in the area do something like this. very professional sir.

**94svtcobra** · 08-18-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Wolfpack Speed

Ryan (RUTHLESS),

You have also accused me, or us, of blowing up motors and covering things up. Do you have any proof or evidence of this? The answer is no, because we have never blown up a motor...EVER.

I have personally seen pistons from cars that you have worked on and tuned that were fried. so to say you have never blown up any cars is infact a LIE.

**vitaleffects626** · 08-18-2010, 08:35 AM

Make it stop

**03 OW SVT** · 08-18-2010, 08:36 AM

Anybody have any popcorn? :D

**93FOX** · 08-18-2010, 08:40 AM

do u prefer butter or kettle ill get it we can grab a seat front row

**Chargin2004GT** · 08-18-2010, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by police4.6

i am soooo pleased to see that one of the more respected shops in the area do something like this. very professional sir.

I think mike has a right to defend his name and business. Is this the best way to do so? Maybe not but it sure does call out someone who is lying! Don't call someone out when there is proof that you yourself are the d!ck. No offense to you police4.6!!!

**03 OW SVT** · 08-18-2010, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by 93FOX

do u prefer butter or kettle ill get it we can grab a seat front row

I prefer kettle, thank you.

**KBCobra** · 08-18-2010, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by 94svtcobra

I have personally seen pistons from cars that you have worked on and tuned that were fried. so to say you have never blown up any cars is infact a LIE.

So in theory, because 3 weeks after bigshot tuned my KB cobra and my motor start tapping very loud, I should've blamed them? Lund alone is arguably the best tuner around, just read around svtp, modfords, other misc sites and see who some of the fastest and biggest name cars are tuned by.

There's so many variables in these mod cars, that even though a tune may be spot on, things can change in the matter of a second and BOOM! People want the highest dyno number they can so they keep adding boost, or they run timing on the edge of needing race gas, or they max out the stock fuel setup and say "it's ok, I'll survive".

I know well before getting my kenne bell, the car was very well taken care of, but I'm not ashamed to say it was used purposely. I knew regardless of what mods I did and how good my tune was, a new motor was likely in my future. Those motors are stout but like anything else, there only gonna withstand so much of a beating. The more things (go fast mods) you add, the riskier it becomes. Blowing down the 1/4 or even the local hot spot, slamming gears and full boost, if even so much as an injector sticks or failure, bye bye motor.

All I'm saying, unless your some scientific expert and have a detailed explanation to these engine failures, I'd save the slamming for a forum that cares. I've known Mike many years, way before his shop opened. He is a great dude, and would never ever guide someone in the direction of failure. In fact, I've known him to (jokingly) call me out on a few occasions when I wasn't using my head and/or going over the top. I even remember going to his house so he could help me change plugs in the cobra years ago, He made me wait there for a few hours so the engine could cool!

Keep up the great work Mike, next time I get another 03/04, I'm head hunting for the 2.93 whistler!!

**2000GT** · 08-18-2010, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by KBCobra

So in theory, because 3 weeks after bigshot tuned my KB cobra and my motor start tapping very loud, I should've blamed them? Lund alone is arguably the best tuner around, just read around svtp, modfords, other misc sites and see who some of the fastest and biggest name cars are tuned by.

There's so many variables in these mod cars, that even though a tune may be spot on, things can change in the matter of a second and BOOM! People want the highest dyno number they can so they keep adding boost, or they run timing on the edge of needing race gas, or they max out the stock fuel setup and say "it's ok, I'll survive".

I know well before getting my kenne bell, the car was very well taken care of, but I'm not ashamed to say it was used purposely. I knew regardless of what mods I did and how good my tune was, a new motor was likely in my future. Those motors are stout but like anything else, there only gonna withstand so much of a beating. The more things (go fast mods) you add, the riskier it becomes. Blowing down the 1/4 or even the local hot spot, slamming gears and full boost, if even so much as an injector sticks or failure, bye bye motor.

All I'm saying, unless your some scientific expert and have a detailed explanation to these engine failures, I'd save the slamming for a forum that cares. I've known Mike many years, way before his shop opened. He is a great dude, and would never ever guide someone in the direction of failure. In fact, I've known him to (jokingly) call me out on a few occasions when I wasn't using my head and/or going over the top. I even remember going to his house so he could help me change plugs in the cobra years ago, He made me wait there for a few hours so the engine could cool!

Keep up the great work Mike, next time I get another 03/04, I'm head hunting for the 2.93 whistler!!

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I have know Mike for several years and agree with Dan. He is a good honest and hard working man. Any work that he has done for me has been top notch (and I am very picky). Jon has tuned my car and I have ZERO issues. There is no need for this BS from a year ago. Ryan, if you have a problem with Mike. Take it up with him and leave the drama out of this site.

**Sonic03snake** · 08-18-2010, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by 94svtcobra

I have personally seen pistons from cars that you have worked on and tuned that were fried. so to say you have never blown up any cars is infact a LIE.

What would you know about a fried piston? You can't even change your own driveshaft. You had to drive 40 minutes to U town for someone to do it for you. LOL.

**93FOX** · 08-18-2010, 09:30 AM

that little green guy is doing one hell of a helicopter

**Sonic03snake** · 08-18-2010, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by police4.6

wow ****ing faggot.

Permanent ban for you, its alot easier to swing from rode's nuts over there.

**97LaserRed** · 08-18-2010, 09:58 AM

Lol at this thread! Hahahahahahaha. In before the lock!

**u1arunit** · 08-18-2010, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by 2000GT

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I have know Mike for several years and agree with Dan. He is a good honest and hard working man. Any work that he has done for me has been top notch (and I am very picky). Jon has tuned my car and I have ZERO issues. There is no need for this BS from a year ago. Ryan, if you have a problem with Mike. Take it up with him and leave the drama out of this site.

X3 Mike is a straight shooter. As far as Jon Lund is concerned you will not find a more knowledgeable or careful tuner. Jon showed me a lot of good tips a few years ago at a dyno day that I used with my own Cobra when I did the tune and had excellent power and safe results.