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2105 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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I started this thread for new owners of Mustangs but feel free to leave anything concerning Mustangs here. I've recently purchased an '02 Mineral Grey GT with the Deluxe Package. I'd like to chat with other new owners about Mods, any problems, any positive feedback, anything...concerning the new Mustangs. My own personal feedback: Kick Butt Car! I paid $21k for mine after rebate and haggle. What did everyone else pay? I live in Florida and will have Steeda doing most of the work on my new car. I'm initially looking into Stage 1-3 suspension kits, brakes, steel brake lines, and some other small mods. I've joined a club that sponsors driving schools that take place at such tracks as Sebring International and Atlanta Motor Speedway to name a few. www.chinmotorsports.com if you wanna check it out. I'd like to learn to drive my car with these handling type mods before adding horsepower. I'm not looking to push horsepower until I have a firm grip on how the car drives in serious racing situations. I feel the lower the power, the more I'll have to drive the car to it's limits, making me a better driver. Once I've got this down I'm thinking of the latest Super Charger kit that Steeda is working on for the '02 Mustangs. In speaking to one of the product managers at Steeda, they are 60 days out on the kit but when it hits, it should add about 120HP to the wheels. Wow! Ok that's enough for now until anyone else posts...nothing like talking to myself. Hope to see some threads here! Craig |
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And its the exact same as yours  . He bought it about a month ago for $22,500. He chose to take the 0% interest for 3 years rather than the rebate. He has already put around 6k miles on it and seems to really be enjoying it. I have only drove it twice sofar and thought it drove great and had plenty of power. I didn't really get on it much since it hadn't been broken in yet. The mineral grey is easily the best color and it is really looks good with the premium wheels. I don't see my dad making to many changes to it. He might do some exhaust and intake work but thats about it.
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www.stangnet.com Welcome to the club! |
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i recently read on blueoval.com and in usa today that because of the location of the gas tank on ford mustangs, lives have been lost and people injured, that Ford has settled several cases out of court(hello firestone). i believe there have been as much as 40 incidences more or less. it is my understanding that upon rear impact not necessarily at high speeds, the car can and has exploded into a ball of flames causing lives or serious injuries to others. The articles mention that this problem has occurred in mustangs throughout the 90's. My question is this: Can anyone tell me if this also applies to the 2002 mustang? Is the 2002 mustang capable of exploding into a ball of flames upon impact be it mild or forceful impact? I don't want to buy my daughter a car that has a high probability of catching on fire. I await your response.
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I've been a Stangnet reader for years, even before I owned one. Great website. I wanted this chat to be more focused on our own opinions and future plans for our cars. I'd also love to know what is up with the '02 and the fireball thing. Please advise us all of you knowledgeable Mustang fans. Craig ps If I have to go down in flames, I hope it's in the front seat of my new Mustang...That way no one else can have it!
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Hey Craig. Great idea with this. I could use some ideas for mods seein' as I don't really know much about that kinda stuff. I've had my '02 GT with the premium package for about a month now. I paid about 21,400 after rebates (which were pretty awesome I thought). I went with the black w/ dark charcoal. Was lookin' at the grey, but my sales guy said the only colors that stangs should be in are white, red, & black. I'm in FL too. West coast, south of Tampa about an hour. The only changes I've made so far were to the Mach 460 system. Not that it really needed it (best factory system I've ever heard). I added an Infinity BassLink and the sound is incredible now. I love that sub! I didn't want to give up the space in the trunk to a double sub box. What's the point in having fold-down seats if you can't utilize them, right? I had the BassLink mounted on the driver's side, rear-back corner. Now I can still toss a set of clubs in the back and have a kickin' sound system. Dealership was getting ready to do some work on my car and put it on the showroom floor the day after I met with my sales guy. He had to tell them it was already sold. They were talking about adding springs, flowmaster, and some kinda chip to increase the HP. May look into having that done sometime soon. Have you seen those taillight covers everyone has been adding? What are your thoughts on those? The mainly clear ones selling for about $260. I can't decide if I like them better or not. The only problem I've had so far was with the in-dash CD 6 player. Discs you burn and add labels to are getting stuck and jammin' up the drive. Pretty annoying. Had to bring mine in last week to have them pulled out. Tech. told me not to use the labels anymore because they'll negate the warranty. Heads up if anyone else out there has the same system. Hope we hear from some more people. Peace. Gary |
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I burn discs a lot. Thanks for the info Gary. I've not seen the tail light covers you are talking about, link? That's great you added a sub. I was thinking about that too. I've done some homework and I'll probably have Steeda doing my suspension work. They are located in Ft. Lauderdale right off of M L King Blvd. Where are all the gearheads?! Craig |
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| Just picked up a new GT, and have been unsure as to the proper break-in procedure for the car...the owner's manual is vague at best, merely noting that "there is no specific procedure". Any thoughts on the proper procedure, and for how long it should be done? Thanks! | |
| I have been told for the first 2k miles never to drive at the same speed for a long period of time. Avoid situations that require hard or emergency braking. Avoid full throttle, but the flip side of this is the theory that the harder you drive the car during break in, the faster it will be. I have no idea if that is true. Also change the oil after 1k miles. | |
| I had a '00 GT vert. Traded it on a '01 GT vert. Ford just bought that one back, now I have a '02 GT vert. (black of course.) Best one of the 3. I think Ford finally got it right on this one. I've had it since March 15 and have a total of 293 miles on it. It's just a toy. Good luck with yours and welcome! | |
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