Just saw a 2005 Mustang
11-11-2004, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I'm not so sure about that. I'll stick with the old "hp sells cars, torque wins races" saying...
So we'll try a 30mph roll.
If i win, i win. If i lose, just as good.
If i get slaughtered, i might be a little sad.
11-11-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bigman
i was behind one on the highway yesterday. We had traffc on the right of us and every time the left lane opened up he would gun it and i would be on his ass to the point where i had to let go of the gas to not hit him. Then when both lanes opened up we went at it. I had enough cars on him to see his headlights well behind me. I shut it down at about 120. He was cool about it, he pulled up next to me and gave me a thumbs up, then he fell behind me and when he exited, he gave me a quick hi beam.
11-15-2004, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
What kind of car were you driving? Cause if it was a CL-S, you bette have a S/C or nitrous.
11-20-2004, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmer88
Just saw one for the first time today. Doesn't look all that great. I think it looked better in pictures. What are your opinions on it?
Saw a white one the other day, watched it approach me, saw a cute girl driving. Naturally I assumed it would be a v6, but as she drove by, even at a low idle, I heard the v8 and saw the dual exhaust. The car looked like any of pics, it was a nice looking car, nothing radically new, but it was a change for the better imo.
11-21-2004, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Finally saw my first one yesterday going to work...
It was a lime green one (legend lime)...
It was a lime green one (legend lime)...
11-21-2004, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
I could have bought the new GT, I just don't like it as much as my 03 Cobra.
11-21-2004, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
True, the chassis is better, but hyperutectic pistons and crank leave very little room for modifications! They can't handle that much power.
As for power, procharger had a S/Ced 05 GT at SEMA that made 500hp IIRC. I would be happy with that.
11-21-2004, 05:45 PM
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My girlfirend is getting me my intake for x-mas and I have pu Borla Stingers on it so far. But....in the future....I want to by the 2.2 Kenne Bell twin screw blower. Its a direct replacement for the stock blower....and all I'd have to change is the fuel pump and I'll be at atleast 600hp to the wheels!
I'm not downplaying your car at all....for what I want, the 03/04 Cobra is a better option! Stock, the beat Z06s and hang with Vipers....for around $1000, you can tak out a Viper....and for about $5000 total, you could take out most crotch rockets on the street....in a 3800lb car.
For style and sophistication....the 05 GT is perfect. It will run a mid to high 13 sec 1/4 mile, is new and kind of retro, but if you are looking for a muscle car...the Cobra is the way to go!
I'm not downplaying your car at all....for what I want, the 03/04 Cobra is a better option! Stock, the beat Z06s and hang with Vipers....for around $1000, you can tak out a Viper....and for about $5000 total, you could take out most crotch rockets on the street....in a 3800lb car.
For style and sophistication....the 05 GT is perfect. It will run a mid to high 13 sec 1/4 mile, is new and kind of retro, but if you are looking for a muscle car...the Cobra is the way to go!
11-22-2004, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
I thought about buying an 04 Cobra, but the 05 makes the SN95 look antique. The suspension and chassis of the 05 Mustang is vastly superior as is the interior. I would have loved the Cobra's motor/tranny, since that is the only thing I find better.
11-22-2004, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jayhawk815
An 04 Cobra utilizes an independent rear suspension, the 05 does not. I don't know what would be "vastly" better about it. Now, if you were comparing an 05 GT with an 04 GT, than you may have a point.
11-22-2004, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
Since when is a Mustang a great handling car? Its a straight line beast....
11-22-2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Test drive the 05, it's a great step forward. It's no Z06, but it should be able to hold its own. I will be putting 285's all around to help improve grip and stability. The stock 235/55/17's arent the best choice IMO.
11-22-2004, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by phil2
put some 335's on the rear of that bisshh
Plus 335's are too pricey for my blood.
11-22-2004, 07:49 PM
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Dont go wider than 275's up front, trust me. I have 275/40/17 Nitto 555's on mine, and they track alot, and absolutely kill turning radius. They do help with understeer though
11-24-2004, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
Since when is a Mustang a great handling car? Its a straight line beast....
Didn't the old Gt beat an Integra TypeR around the track in SCC? Hey, they compared it.
11-24-2004, 11:01 PM
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According to all the reviews of the new 05 Mustang that I've read, they said it's a night and day improvement over the 04 Mustang in terms in handling.
It's not as nimble as a S2000 for example, but it's a very good handling car now
It's not as nimble as a S2000 for example, but it's a very good handling car now
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