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Poor visibility makes sense for high-torque boulevard cruisers, but if a car has performance aspirations then the driver needs to be able to see where the car is in order to put it where he or she wants to. I hope the convertible is more of a styling exercise (which I think it is - real test vehicles won't wear white powdercoated rims like that) than a glimpse at the actual '04/'05 Mustang.
I do know this ,by the summer i think i will be using that Mobile 1 Synthetic, i dont think that 5W-20 can handle this Nasty Houston heat!!!
But then I began to love it, as I do with the 1999 tweak.
I think as long as Ford continues the affordable rwd, high hp/tq format, Mustang enthusiasts will eventually accept the new design.
Take them both for extensive test drives or drive a friend's to see which you would prefer. Are you looking for a GT? or a V6?
On a another topic - does anyone not like the radio antenna on their Stang? Is there a better looking replacement out there? Thanks.
Well, I'm not sure about the 4X4 statement, it seems pretty absurd to me. The car looks funky cool being as high as it is.
Question: why *did* Ford give the 99+ the 4x4 look? The 94-98s don't seem to have it. I've gotten used to it, but every time I see a Bullitt I realize how high the regular GT does sit. I've even heard that the FRPP lowering springs are actually the springs originally intended for the GT, but for some reason Ford decided against them...
Okay, what about this: the Bullitt Mustang, I believe, was only lowered 3/4 of an inch by Ford from the standard GT height. So it doesn't seem Ford feels that the current GT is too far from the optimal height, if we assume they tried to make the Bullitt perfect.
And if we are using these cars for commuters, some height makes sense, doesn't it? Who wants to be scrapping bottom all the time? And a little height for the driver is nice. In fact, from what I have read, Ford's new 500 series of sedans will emphasize giving the driver a heightened position. I guess Ford feels people like this aspect of SUV's (sitting up high) and will try to bring it to their sedans as well.
And the lowered car phenomenom is a disaster in many cases; I want to slap these people, ruining perfectly good automobiles. I sure don't want to look like that, so if I lower my car it will be at most what Ford did with the Bullitt edition, about 3/4 of an inch, within the range of good taste.
Maybe if we ignore it at the Auto Show, Ford will ask why, and we will say "The Nauseous, Atrocious, and Hideous Rear End". Maybe they'll do something about it.
A note on the lowering thing. I have to say I agree with it getting alittle ridiculous. Some cars are so low they look like they'll flip if the hit a pothole. Some of the things people my age and younger do to their cars make them look funny. Fixing it up to look cool is one thing but making it look like something out of a sci-fi movie is silly. And I would really like to know where these 17yr olds get the money to do all this stuff. At 17 I had a put-put car and couldnt even afford to get the windows tinted.
A consideration: if you get a V6 now, you can use for a few years (and enjoy cheaper costs-to-own), and then trade in for the new Mustang GT. Probably will have huge horsepower and better handling than the current iteration (though the jury's out on whether the styling is improved) Just my thoughts.
-John
Later- J
Finally, those '80s Monte Carlo SSs were so cool! They kept the musclecar flame alive in some pretty desperate times (4 cyl engines and that whole "turbo" craze)...fortunately high-powered rwd is returning in a big way (though somewhat ironic that the current Monte Carlo has neither).
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder; I don't mind a little height, I don't want to scrape bottom even occasionally, I am not driving a racecar, and I don't necessarily want to sit any lower versus the SUV's than I already do.
It's a little funny isn't it: we've got one group, the performance car people, wanting to lower their cars as close to the ground as possible, and then there is the other group,the SUV crowd, wanting their vehicle to set up as high off the ground as possible. I won't even ask about a happy median, because then life would not be as interesting
I went from a stock height and 225/55/16 tires to appx 1 1/2" lowering and 245/45/17 wheels/tires and it definetly didn't throw anything off. I only rub a bit on the passenger side due to my front struts needing replaced, so it doesn't bother me.
With larger tires, you also sacrafice handling since there is more to flex, therefore causing more of a "rocking" motion if you will. Although that is good when in a drag racing situation which will cause the tires to "buckle" with low pressure for maximum traction, in the twisties, it just rolls. A low profile is ideal in a autocross/open track scenario... as is a lower center of gravity... it's just common sense.
Also, I have 315/35/17 drag radials out back, and 275/40/17 up front, on my lowered 94 GT. It looks freakin cool.
Also some body kits can look sweet also. What do Saleen's & Roush's have? As long as you dont go with the Shogun kit you are fine.
Regarding Steeda, a company I think that has the respect of those who are into Mustang modifications, the 2003 Steeda Mustang Q400 sold through Ford is only lowered 1"; again I would assume this is close to optimal in Steeda's opinion or else Steeda would have lowered it further.
However, vive'la difference, if everyone were the same and liked the same things life would be pretty boring! And I understand that the Mazda 6, a very modern and cutting edge car, was designed to sit low to the ground to enhance handling.
Lack of refinement + Pony or GT option
If there is a problem with the rear end, then go back to the old Mustangs and copy their rear end look.
Please keep the pull out light switch!
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/m/m/mmb199/MVC-004F.JPG
http://www.superford.org/registry/index.php?vID=631
Btw... here is a video of a burnout of mine... it's pretty pathetic actually. My foot slipped off the brake at first and then I missed 2nd as I couldn't find it for the life of me hehe oh well... This was out annual cruise/car show, so that's why there is all those people cheering and all...
http://www.domesticdisturbance.net/videos/deomonspeedmissed2ndhahaha.avi
It's not too dial up friendly though...
Some questions on what sort of badging the car should have, my willingness to pay for certain options, and (this one is for you 'Flag) how important a functional hood scoop is to me...
Did anyone else get this?