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Paleeze, DON'T oversize, overstate by pony_pirate
Aug 24, 2006 (10:30 pm)
18" wheels, round spokes, look foolish. Chrome is pimp. (Stylish is flat, square, snow-flake spokes, as thin as possible.)
 
Racing stripes are even worse, make the car look like a skunk.
 
A hood scoop is nothing but Liberace.
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Re: Paleeze, DON'T oversize, overstate [pony_pirate] by 1fasthorsie
Aug 26, 2006 (7:50 am)

Replying to: pony_pirate (Aug 24, 2006 10:30 pm)

Yea, but hood scoops look cool from the drivers seat on an otherwise plain looking long hood.It would be nice if FORD would put the same type (functional) hood vents in like the '67 & '68's had as an option though.I had a '72 MACH 1 with the RAM AIR scoops on it and they were cool, but mine were fakes because it was a 351-CLEVELAND 2-V, and didn't have the RAM AIR, option but it still flew (with 3.73 gears) and I loved it.
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Re: Nothing wrong with my GT [pony_pirate] by 1fasthorsie
Aug 26, 2006 (7:52 am)

Replying to: pony_pirate (Aug 14, 2006 5:03 pm)

Bad knees and heavy rush hour traffic will cause lots of folks who would otherwise buy a stick, get the automatic.
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Re: Ran Aronud By Ford 05 Mustang Gt [ls2005] by 1fasthorsie
Aug 26, 2006 (8:06 am)

Replying to: ls2005 (Aug 21, 2006 9:48 pm)

Limited slip clutch pack noise problems go back at least to 2002 I believe, and not only on Mustangs, it includes the SUV's with limited slip differentials, there is a TSB on it, not sure what causes it though, is the friction material on the clutches swelling, or are they warping with use causing loss of clearance between them? They don't usually do it when new.Something is obviously going on with them..
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When i push the gas nuffin happens! by sally_not
Aug 26, 2006 (5:07 pm)
I have a 2005 6cyl automatic, does anyone else have a problem when you take off from a dead stop of it just NOT going anywhere for several seconds THEN taking off like a skinned cat?
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Re: bad 05 mustang [2005conv] by jimmee2
Aug 27, 2006 (7:48 am)

Replying to: 2005conv (Aug 22, 2006 4:26 pm)

I agree completely. I too, have an early 2006 GT convertible and the car is just fabulous. Its everything I expected in such a car. I put some stripes on the hood and trunk and the car looks great and runs even better, but those nose marks on the door windows just keep coming.
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Re: Ran Aronud By Ford 05 Mustang Gt [ls2005] by jimmee2
Aug 27, 2006 (7:51 am)

Replying to: ls2005 (Aug 21, 2006 9:48 pm)

If I were you, I would try a different dealership. As we all know, some of their "mechanics" are not quite up to standards.
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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [sally_not] by zertndo
Aug 27, 2006 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: sally_not (Aug 26, 2006 5:07 pm)

I am in the same boat as you. I have an '05 convertible and it is a dog. I punch it from a start and it seems to want to think about it. If I ease into acceleration and then punch it, it is better. Also, don't try to use passing gear in an emergency. I think it takes 5 minutes to go from 45 mph to 60mph just to pass. And do not even think about pulling out in front of anyone from a stop. I should have gotten the standard tranny, but my old knees won't take the clutching anymore. I am looking into the problem, but I am tired of hearing that this is the way electronics work. B.U.L.L.
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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [sally_not] by tranti
Aug 28, 2006 (6:26 am)

Replying to: sally_not (Aug 26, 2006 5:07 pm)

I had the problem in my V6 auto. I read in a mustang forum. It is called throttle lag. You can re calibrate the computer of your car as following. Turn on, but not start your car. Wait a minute for some lights go off. Press the gas pedal slowly until it hits the floor and then release it slowly. Turn off and then start your car. The problem will go away.
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Dead Batteries & Failsafe Mode by possum3
Aug 28, 2006 (2:07 pm)
I have an early 05 GT ragtop that ran problem free for 19,000 miles. Problems began with the failsafe mode on the message board. This will not leave an engine code and you must take it to your dealer with the message on the display. If you shut down the message disappears and the car runs fine again. The solution to this problem is a "throttle body sensor" which will usually require a replacement of the cast aluminum throttle body when servicing this problem. After this cure, I had an intermitant starting problem develop. Sometimes the car would start, sometimes not even after it was just shut down after a long trip. After two dealers looking at it, one out of town and my home dealer, the car checked out OK as did the battery. Brought it home and it failed to start after a 60 mile trip and sitting for 7 hours the next day. Jumped it and it ran fine. Failed to start the next morning and had it picked-up by flatbed and delivered to dealer service. Car started for the service tech. After a day of frustrating testing, the car finally showed a "low voltage" code and the battery was the cause. I believe that the Mustang GT's are not equipped with as high an amp battery as required for all the toys and they break down after some use. Keep after the service department to uncover the problem - let them keep the car and drive it. It will eventually do it for them.
Possum3

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