the 5.0 is back

AMOCHOSTO · 01-01-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

I dont think many people on this board in particular would buy that car because they think it looks anywhere near as good as their M

but the power to weight ratio and relatively nice chassis (these new mustangs handle infinitely better than any old muscle cars) for $40K is hard to beat... something like a poor man's Z06!

I agree, but the retro styling annoys me immensely. While I think Ford is starting to do good things now, I could go on for half an hour about how and why I think the last two generations of Mustangs are symbols of the decline of innovation and desirability of the US auto industry.

mtla4 · 01-09-2010, 05:57 PM

Why cant Ford loose the antenna. The previous car had it in the front(I hated it) slapping it on the rear fender only made it worst. I understand that it's a retro car but geez....that thing has to go.

kmac1980 · 01-10-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mtla4

Why cant Ford loose the antenna. The previous car had it in the front(I hated it) slapping it on the rear fender only made it worst. I understand that it's a retro car but geez....that thing has to go.

that is one of the most annoying things about this car, I completely agree

Gearhead999s · 01-10-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

that is one of the most annoying things about this car, I completely agree

You guys make me laugh !The mast antennas provide way better reception than the internal ones that BMW and so many other manufactures use.My trucks that have a mast type like the Stangs provide much better reception than in My M3 or the wifes 335.

kmac1980 · 01-10-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

You guys make me laugh !The mast antennas provide way better reception than the internal ones that BMW and so many other manufactures use.My trucks that have a mast type like the Stangs provide much better reception than in My M3 or the wifes 335.

i'd cut it off with a hacksaw and live without radio

form over function FTW

bobbyd1961 · 01-10-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

It will be a high 12 car for sure.80% of peak torque at 2000 rpm & 3500 lbs & Brembo's for under $40000.
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ill take you on in my M3. anytime

Gearhead999s · 01-10-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

ill take you on in my M3. anytime

So will I

The Mustang is not in the same league as an M3,but the great thing for enthusiasts that actually track their car is the fact that Ford has a lot of track options available for very little money through any Ford dealer.BMW does not even offer an upgraded brake system as part of the upcoming competion package.The Stang is a $40000 car that is offering 14" Brembo's as part of a $2000 "Track Package" which also includes a lot of real good track items like upgraded suspension pieces,gearing & coolers.This is on a car that is half the cost of an M3 and will be a heck of a lot cheaper to maintain if you track a lot.And will probally not be that much slower in qualified hands.
BMW needs to start listening to the people who actually use the cars as intended not just for posing.I will keep my M3 for the next while but my next track car might not be.

Gearhead999s · 01-14-2010, 09:55 PM

Fords pretty serious about racing this 5.0!
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kmac1980 · 01-15-2010, 12:14 AM

looks very tight around the corner!

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Fords pretty serious about racing this 5.0!
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Gearhead999s · 05-11-2010, 01:20 PM

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kmac1980 · 05-11-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

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think the calabogie mustang program will pick some of these up? (sans the drag radials LOL)

Gearhead999s · 05-11-2010, 03:22 PM

Our 1st one arrived yesterday.I think I need to drive it

Jaypod · 05-11-2010, 04:05 PM

I am going to have to take one of those things for a spin one of these days too.

Gearhead999s · 05-11-2010, 04:21 PM

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I am going to have to take one of those things for a spin one of these days too.

You buy the beers at the pub and it can be arranged

I could take one as a company car as my truck is sold,but unfortunatly I need another frigging truck for everyday

Jaypod · 05-11-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

You buy the beers at the pub and it can be arranged

I could take one as a company car as my truck is sold,but unfortunatly I need another frigging truck for everyday

DEAL!

You need a truck to lug your wheels to the track for me to use...

Gearhead999s · 05-11-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

DEAL!

You need a truck to lug your wheels to the track for me to use...

Along with many other things that need to be moved

Jaypod · 05-11-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Along with many other things that need to be moved

Like these guys....

Gearhead999s · 05-11-2010, 04:48 PM

At least I do not want to track one

ZWEAPON · 05-12-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

You buy the beers at the pub and it can be arranged

I could take one as a company car as my truck is sold,but unfortunatly I need another frigging truck for everyday

Sounds good to me....

Gearhead999s · 05-19-2010, 07:58 PM

Delivering my 1st one this week to a friend who will be out on June 8 to our trackday.The other 2 coming were drop shipped to Shelby and should be here in 8 to 10 weeks and they are also presold.

Gearhead999s · 05-26-2010, 07:58 PM

Nice Ford Commercial

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Jaypod · 05-27-2010, 03:08 AM

Al is not going to like it, but in the lastest C&D the Mustangs (V6 &V8) came out on top of their respective Camaro's..........

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