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Also, for 2003 Laser Red has been replaced with a new red that is a bit darker. Sadly, mineral grey is gone and replaced with Dark Shadow Grey. But the new grey didn't look too shabby either, but lacks the metal flake of the mineral grey. I saw all this at dusk in person at a local dealership the other day.
I'm not sure about getting rid of my '99 V6 for the '03 unless I got the new red. An '02 Mineral Grey seems more tempting.
Keep in mind this was with color cards overlapping inches in front of my face. I could only see the slightest difference.
If the color samples are accurate, and you put a redfire 03 and a laser red 02 in front of me I would not likely be able to tell them apart.
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just check out http://www.stangnet.com for info like this.
And I actually like the fact that the car is so archaic in so many ways. The handling, while good, feels pretty vintage and there's no denying that the suspension (esp. the rear) is dated beyond belief. But I consider these things to be part of the charm of the car; a Mustang is unique...it's not just another sportcoupe. And considering the age of its components (I hear the chassis is the oldest currently operating in the car industry), it does a very good job performance-wise.
And I LOVE that pull-out headlight switch.
John, you might look at a x-exhaust with flowmasters, every one I have talked with says they sound great and add horsepower.
The mods I am looking at, gears, exhaust, pulleys, and chip are really aimed at making the car like it used to be, bringing out it's true nature. I want it to run like a 68 Hi-performance 289.
Have you noticed the old 68 Mustang had side vents much like the new Stangs? The Mustang in Bullitt did.
Also, the Mustang in Bullitt had had the Pony emblem removed from the grill. I have always felt this gave the car a very non-commercial/serious look, and also personalized it. I have seen replacement grills without the Pony are available, and I am thinking about this. I know it is not for everyone, but I think it would give the car a unique look. And I don't think the world would be worse off with one less emblem out there. It would make the car unique. And if it was good enough for McQueen... However, I confess it would be difficult parting with the Pony.
Craig
I was a English major many moons ago, and movies like Bullitt are basically modern mythologies. Only now the stories are told with celluloid instead of around a campfire. But the purpose is to instruct, and I have gotten the message - drive a Mustang GT! (Even if it is blue.)
I had a Honda Civic, but I figured why wait - "time begins now".
(Remember there are no stupid questions.)
As for the traction control, powerslides my good man! After you break in your mustang, you can enjoy the adolescent fun of getting the tail out when you round corners (ala any tv cop show). With T/C engaged, the car won't allow this to happen, so you have to be able turn it off. It's one of the reasons why powerful rwd cars are so much fun...
On Bullitt, another great detail is when the driver of the Dodge Charger fastens his seat belt near the end of the cat and mouse part of the chase, and you can see he is wearing driving gloves. I love the hit men's expressions too throughout the car chase.
On a separate matter, another plot subcurrent I like is McQueen's characters disregard of Vaughn's (Chalmer's) political jockeying and social climbing. It is contrasted wonderfully with Bullitt's working class attitude and morality. It is the average American that makes this country great, not the rich social climbers and power grabbers. I least that is what I think - and why I drive a Mustang GT!
-Craig
What I really like about Bullitt is the way McQueen protrays Lt. Bullitt as a totally cool, calm professional. No amount of Chalmers screaming at him, his English muffin girlfriend complaining about his job, nor skidding a car across a road and into a ditch at +60 mph can make him lose his cool.
Re my mustang and mods, I'm unsure right now. I picked up the Ford Racing Parts catalog, and I read through it often, considering the options. I race SCCA autocross, and kinda want to stay in "stock" category (which really limits mods you can do to your car). But on the other hand, it would be totally fun to put the basic "bolt-ons" like UD pulleys, exhaust, shocks, etc. I can see how this sort of thing becomes an addiction...you put that K&N and hey cool seems a tiny bit better and isn't this modification thing cool...next thing you know you're looking at superchargers and drag slicks.
BTW have you taken the air filter silencer out of your car yet? If not, I recommend it...it gives the engine more growl, esp. when you punch it. Doesn't feel any faster (except maybe psychologically perhaps), but the sound moves a wee bit closer to what you and I want from the car.
On the movie Bullitt, I heard they would give McQueen the script, and he would take a scissors and cut his own lines out, to keep his lines to a minimum.
I watched it with a girl friend of mine this week and she made an interesting comment, she said he was not good looking like the stars of today, but he looked like more like an average guy.
And in many ways the late sixties was just a great time, and San Francisco was a great city, probably that was that city's golden age.
Actually McQueen was looking rough in this movie. I am pretty sure that was the cancer starting to really show its effects on him.
As to your other question, additives can be good, can be bad. As with many things with regards to your engine, just be consistent and you should be ok. There are not too many things out there being used at the big name oil change shops that are downright Bad for your engine. If you want to use synthetics, keep using them. If you choose to use additived, be selective and stick to the brand. Many of these things are designed to work over a period of time so don't expect mud to shoot out your tailpipe in the first 10 feet while Miracle Slime removes your cars crud. :-]
Just wanted to say thanks for all of the great posts on this board. I've been reading them over the past few days and have picked up a few good tips. I'll make sure to add mine as I get familiar with the new Stang.
Like Americanflag, I really just want my GT to have that unique racecar/musclecar sound as did McQueen's. After listening to Bullitts on the street, I'm always amazed that the engineers at Ford could replicate that sound, esp considering that 1) the current car has a modern, emissions-controled small block engine, and 2) even the original car in the movie didn't normally sound like that (as I understand it, the sounds in the movie come from a Ford GT-40 running at a track)
I imagine the Bullitt edition may have additional exhaust modifications, but I bet having the mufflers might be enough to bring one closer to that great sound... Any thoughts? -John
Lately I've had to commute longer and on worse roads and it is beginning to annoy.
And about the V6 on the highway...My GT has one drawback on the highway, LOUD. I can barely hear my cell phone at 80-90 mph. Really loud. I like the growl when accelerating, but when I have a business call coming through, I hate sounding like I'm in a wind tunnel.
Other than that...MMMMM Highway drivin' :=>