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frozenphil posted:I like the spoiler on the pre-2010 models, but the 2010+ spoiler just looks weird. The little ducktail the 2010+ come with without the spoiler looks much better in my opinion. I wish they had a spoiler more like the 03/04 Cobra spoiler. I don't know why, but that style spoiler just looks awesome to me. I've never liked Mustangs whatsoever, but I'm really thinking that when I rotate back to the states in 3yrs I'm going to end up with one.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I admit to being slightly surprised this story isn't gaining more attention: Oh god. This could be amazing. How mod friendly is the 3.5?
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Feb 17, 2011 01:57
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Killbot posted:It ended up costing them money to put the solid rear on the chassis anyways. The difference is people clamored for, wanted, and are now buying in droves the car with the "ancient" suspension set up. Yeah some journalists want a nice IRS system...but honestly, if it's not broke, don't fix it. 95% of the people who buy the car, don't care whats under it. Out of the remaining 5%, I'd say 4.5 of it is people who want to go as fast in a straight line as possible. Why add the IRS for such a small percentage of people when it's obvious it's not hurting sales or performance, in the way that the Mustang is generally used?
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Feb 19, 2011 17:39
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Q_res posted:What really summed it up for me was an article Motor Trend did on a pre-production 2010 Mustang with the handling package Ford was working on at the time. Motor Trend gushed about how well the car handled, how amazed they were with what Ford managed to squeeze out of the solid-axle. Even that it outhandled the Camaro. They then concluded the article by stating they wished Ford would update to an IRS, and offered literally no reasoning for it other than wanting it. That's been pretty much every magazines response to it. Ford finally did an amazing thing, and now everyone is just whinging for the sake of doing so. For what the car is, there is NO POINT to sticking an IRS under it. Man, if this car gets much drat better it's gonna be really hard to not make a Bad Life Decision in a couple years....
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Feb 19, 2011 22:44
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frozenphil posted:I wonder what people will bitch about now that Ford has fully sorted the SRA for the street? That it has a SRA still.
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Mar 1, 2011 22:06
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MikeyTsi posted:Why on earth would it be expensive to do? You just pop off the cover on your oxcart, pull out the old gears, install the new ones. 5 to 800. Easily. I dunno about you, but I hate spending close to a grand on a car I just paid 33K for. Did you ask the dealer if it's possible for them to swap 3.73s in?
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Mar 5, 2011 07:33
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RockSmart posted:
poo poo, you may be better off just doing USAA to begin with. When you figure in that original loan, plus the interest from it...then swapping it to USAA and even more interest, it may not even be worth it for the incentives. USAA usually has killer rates. I have nonexistant credit and got my used car loan at 4.3%.
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Mar 5, 2011 23:56
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RockSmart posted:If I only pay the original loan long enough to avoid any early-repayment fees, I should be alright... just don't know how long those fees last What type of interest rates are you getting on them, if you don't mind me asking?
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Mar 6, 2011 21:18
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Oh my drat. That Boss 302 is making me want to make some horrible, horrible decisions in my life. I'm more excited about it than I am the new Camaro....and I'm usually a Ford hater. Wow.
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So, is the Boss 302 going to be a one year thing, or is it going to become kind of like the Mustang's version of the SS for a little while?
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Mar 8, 2011 05:26
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redscare posted:Why are you buying a Boss if you're just going to be going in a straight line The same reason that's the only track 99% of the ones that go outside of a garage will ever see: Turns is hard.
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Mar 9, 2011 01:16
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kimbo305 posted:The Windsor has a reputation for easy power. One example I thought of is putting on a bigger cam. Which is in fact a single camshaft that'll go in the valley and drive all 4 sets of intake and exhaust valves. Even on the older SOHC and DOHC cars, cams were done pretty much only at high rear end power levels. They're expensive and a PITA to install, from everything I've seen, so they just don't get done very much.
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Mar 9, 2011 02:28
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VibrioCholera posted:Yeah, I'm glad I came here before some Mustang boards sending me to dipstick Illinois to another guy who would hack it up. Phil has to be right in that they just want you with a 3 speed for a street car, because no loving way will you make too much power for a 'glide. The TH400 is an amazing transmission (GM did some things right), but the powerglide will handle more power than you will ever dream of making.
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Apr 14, 2011 22:04
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mcmagic posted:I think it depends how much you drive the car. If it's a weekend cruiser you have to go with the Manuel but if you're driving it every day I would go with the automatic. So you're saying you want the transmission to be made in Mexico instead?
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Apr 16, 2011 07:39
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A.o.D. posted:If the alternative is China? Absolutely. Sigh. It was a joke based on the fact that he spelled it manuel, instead of manual.
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Apr 16, 2011 08:25
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MrSaturn posted:Update: I went to another dealer tonight, and took a regular GT with a 6 speed for a spin. It was a good drive, and it has comparable power to the Camaro. I did find that the clutch on the camaro was a bit harder of a throw, and seemed to have a more sensitive engagement point. On the other hand, the Mustang was notchier to shift, and took quite a bit of effort (I'm not sure that's a bad thing, though). Just to compare, I walked into a dealer this weekend, pulling up in a rental Versa, jeans, and a band tee and had no issue whatsoever in taking out one of their 2 boss's. It was amazing. I just wish I was coming back to the mainland before 2014 so I could justify one now. Just not worth it in Guam. But I am glad I came back to VA and got to drive one, it was seriously amazing.
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Dec 14, 2011 03:41
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oRenj9 posted:Just curious, why are you choosing a turbocharger for only 100HP? That seems like so much more work than a supercharger for power levels that are relatively modest. It looks like the prices for each are pretty comparable. Unless it's a twin screw, turbos just sound cooler.
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Dec 15, 2011 01:29
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kalvick posted:OK WOW! I just want to mention that the ecoboost is probably going to be the #1 seller here. If you get a loaded ecoboost model you are spending $36k on a drat 4 cylinder car?! HOLY F***ING poo poo! I never in my wildest dreams would have thought a 4 cylinder pony car would ever cost this much! I f***ing know right how dare they f***ing make money and sell it priced like comparable vehicles motherf***
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Jun 14, 2014 00:10
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Just go catless x pipe and one chambers.
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Jul 11, 2014 03:52
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Cage posted:Should've mentioned I live in NY, and as of Jan 1st this year we can only go OEM or carb compliant aftermarket. That sucks, cause they're cheap as balls.
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Jul 11, 2014 04:17
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I secretly hope that 2.3 is overbuilt to 2JZ levels.
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Jul 18, 2014 03:57
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ilkhan posted:Plus gas and the insurance difference. Don't be surprised when the EB has higher insurance costs.
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Jul 25, 2014 18:27
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gently caress cup holders, I had a stock shifter in a Fox body snap the gently caress off right below the threads for the knob. Nothing like going 2-3 and punching the radio with all of your loving might.
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Sep 15, 2014 19:09
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Cage posted:Check his rap sheet. Which is hilarious, as he was fulfilling a Toxx.
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Sep 25, 2014 19:36
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Powershift posted:And an exhaust. They did that to all of the cars. Not very many cars, especially IRS cars, can handle full drag launches with slicks.
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Sep 27, 2014 05:25
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Wheeee posted:I think the Dodge Hellcar cars are awesome and if I ever bought a Mustang it'd have to be a V8 for purely subjective reasons, I get it. It's making fun of the Toybaru thread. But, it is still a solid point. I had higher hopes for the power of the EB Mustang, so here's to waiting on the aftermarket to see what happens.
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Sep 28, 2014 11:52
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Tide posted:The '94 and '95 SN95 aren't bad (5.0) but the '96 to '98 (4.6) are dogs unless you do a head swap. Especially the '96 and '97. You know, I completely forgot about the 94/95 cars. Quick craigslist shows good looking examples under 2k. That, to me, makes it a no brained over a Fox if you're just trying to go fast and want a 5.0. Figure 1500 on the car, that still gives a 4000 budget before you've even hit "decent" Fox territory. That's a suspension overhaul, motor rebuild and some go fast parts of you're doing all the work yourself. Still won't look as cool, but it's definitely an option. And now I'm tempted, gently caress.
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Oct 17, 2014 19:16
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Slow is Fast posted:^^^ Pretty much. And again, a fully forged assembly is right about 600 bucks. So not hugely expensive. Plus the benefit of 5 lug stock, and everything from 94-04 is pretty much interchangeable. I'd like to do one with the steering rack from an 03-04 Cobra, grab seats and probably the rest of an interior from a newer one, brakes from the Cobra, forged 331 and some 4.10s in back.
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Oct 17, 2014 19:35
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Passed a car hauler this morning with 5 new GTs on it. God drat that's a sexy car.
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kalvick posted:I never understood this, and the last paragraph of the article generally states this, about Aftermarket parts, but Ford is under no obligation to warranty parts they sell for aftermarket use. It's not a needed reflash. You're paying $595 for a tune that won't void your warranty. And yes, if you install certain parts, even from Ford, it won't be warranteed if that part makes things break. Which is normal.
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Dec 24, 2014 19:02
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El Scotch posted:I'm not surprised about the heater. The heater in my Escape has three settings: warm, hot, nuclear furnace. Glad it's not just me. 72? Cold. 75? Warm, bordering on hot. 78? Might as well be in a boiler room. 81? I smelled burning. And like others, the new Mustang is really making me want to make bad decisions.
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Jan 10, 2015 22:05
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Starkk posted:DIB is the right choice. I see one like that in traffic a lot. Even on the bike I'll sit behind it to hear the exhaust before I split by.
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Jan 11, 2015 10:41
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Tide posted:I'm not kidding. This makes me happy, because it means the Mustang is finally (10+ years after they stopped being made) finally caught up with the f body. So now I can buy the one I like, without starting so goddamn far behind.
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Jan 26, 2015 22:26
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kalvick posted:Why would you want to put in a non Ford based engine is beyond me but it is possible. If you have an SN95 V6 or a ratty GT, it can make a lot of sense. Especially if your only goal is to go very fast in a straight line.
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Jan 31, 2015 19:13
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Raluek posted:Let's not pretend that an LS wouldn't lower the center of gravity and drop some weight compared to a modular. Oh, completely agreed. Just thinking that there's not much point to doing the swap unless you plan on racing it.
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Jan 31, 2015 22:18
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mechaet posted:The only thing an airbag has ever done for me is burn both my arms. I really hope you're joking.
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Mar 18, 2015 05:00
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oRenj9 posted:You can get bluetooth audio through the menus as well. But, since it's Sync, you have to go through nine different sub menus to get to it. It's like two menus, and not hard at all. Unless Sync has changed massively, anyway.
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kalvick posted:I finally uncovered the Mustang today after 7 months or so in storage. I started her up and moved her about 10 feet and let her idle for a while. I let her air out with the doors, trunk, and engine bay open. Wet sand with high grit then polish. Takes a couple hours, but it's cheap. Just make sure to polish and put a UV protectant on them, or they'll yellow immediately.
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RFC2324 posted:Oh jesus. I have a long drive from TX to FL this summer, which doubtless takes me through these states. That stretch rattled a trailer so hard I snapped a strap and ripped a tiedown off the wall of it.
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Wrar posted:I drove a 3 year old car from Philly to Miami, which is probably going to be a similar distance drive in many cases. You're buying a mostly new car with what should be no problems and a huge dealer network and probably AAA if you do have problems. It's not a 76 Nova, but hey, your money. Not to mention that is one of the ugliest goddamn Mustangs I have ever seen. Jesus.
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