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#468 of 2921 by john_324
Apr 08, 2004 (8:01 am)
Okay, let's not get all worked up here...While simulated carburation would be an interesting feature and definitely fit the retro feel of the car, Ford would never do it. Very few people would actually purchase it I bet.
Besides, I'd say there are a lot of other more pressing options to add for the GT. An option independent rear suspension, maybe a hurst shifter option and I hope the 2005 GT does not sport the odd "4x4" look that my 2002 does (current Mustang owners know what I'm talking about).
#469 of 2921 Thanks John, by emmanuelchoke
Apr 08, 2004 (9:15 am)
Too much coffee, NO sleep. Rough week.Just a light hearted suggestion gone askew. I agree about more pressing options.
Pinto? No, I don't see it.
Note to self: Lighten up Francis.
#470 of 2921 John.... by andys120
Apr 08, 2004 (9:21 am)
not being a current 'Stang owner I'm not sure what you mean by "4x4 look". Ig you mean the current style is too tall and blocky looking, I'd agree.#471 of 2921 by john_324
Apr 08, 2004 (9:40 am)
But thinking more about the suggested "carburetor" feel, I do have to say that I'd like it if Mustangs had more of a "lopey" (is that the word?) cam, so that the engine/idle would have that coool old-school uneven sound (cf. Max's orignal yellow Interceptor in Mad Max). I love that. Sadly, they'll never offer that one either... : (Re the "4x4 look", hey I LIKE the current styling... : ) What I meant was the oddly large amount of space between the top of the tire and the wheelwell. It's like 3 1/2 inches! The car looks jacked-up like a truck, rather than hunkered down like most previous Mustangs. No one knows exactly why Ford did it for the 1999+ Mustang, but it's a definitely weird look, and the reason why a lot of people replace the stock springs (not to slam the car, but just to get it looking normal...)
I'm planning on installing a set of Ford Racing's "B" springs to lower my car about 1.25 inches in front .75 in back (a "Daytona Rake", right?)...
#472 of 2921 new stang by scarletstang
Apr 08, 2004 (12:36 pm)
I like the looks - combining nostalgia with a little present day pizzaz. The guages will be fun to tinker with at night. Since I owned a Ford Pinto wagon many years ago, I can safely attest that their is no comparison. That comment must have been a conversation starter.#473 of 2921 by scarletstang
Apr 08, 2004 (12:49 pm)
There is emotion over the Mustang because no matter what, it is a "survivor."
#474 of 2921 by john_324
Apr 08, 2004 (1:04 pm)
Yep...I've never heard of people getting worked up over Camaros or Firebirds, and Barracudas and Challengers were short-lived period pieces.Even when GM decided to end F-body production recently, there was a little more than a slight outcry. Contrast that with Ford's 1980s consideration of a fwd Mustang (what would eventually become the Probe) and the firestorm it provoked.
#475 of 2921 by nvbanker
Apr 08, 2004 (4:21 pm)
GM has done some unfathomable things - eliminating the large RWD cars, the F-bodys and basically conceding both markets to Ford. Wonder why they're losing so much market share? And some people here actually think GM is coming back!#476 of 2921 GM Coming back???? by ksuwildcat001
Apr 08, 2004 (8:37 pm)
LOL! There is a topic on Edmunds with that name. I subscribe to it for a good laugh.#477 of 2921 Re: [john_324 #465] by tayllor
Apr 09, 2004 (12:23 am)
Replying to: john_324 (Apr 07, 2004 4:19 pm)
Thanks, John, for your response. I'm looking forward to trying out the new Mustang. Anyone know when they're expected to be available? I hope I don't have to wait until the end of the year.
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