...consider trading this




for this?

 

hmmm. depends.

 

 

Nope

 

on what. I don't know what it is...but i'm tempted. I think it was spending the week up at SEMA and seeing the aftermarket mustang world right in front of your eyes..................then seeing how cheap things are for these cars.


You can do a fully adjustable suspension setup on these cars for cheap and be out road racing w/ the best.

 

depends....what's the backstory?? you just looking for something different??

 

No.

I would wait to see what the challenger turns out to be like next year.

Because like me, I know you are drooling over it.

 

no real back story...i've always had a thing for the terminator cobras. I'd love the GT500 if it had IRS

 

yes, I keep saying the challenger or the new camaro will be my next car (unless the japanese come up w/ something that will fill my new torque addiction)

 

In reality I think i'm just pulling a Nicky Pass. My wife would NEVER-EVER-EVER let me buy a mustang

 

Straight up trade?

Yes.

 

I will say this...That generation Mustang has a horribly designed interior. You would be taking a huge step backwards. It would be something different if it was a track only car.

But I hear you...I was very tempted to buy a 08 civic sedan si. Really pulled a Nicky P on that one...might have even gone through with it if these strikes hadnt happened.

 

i'd love a terminator mustang too....won't happen for me for at least the next 3 years. and even then i'll be pulling heavy negotiations to get one.

 

My initial answer is ...the GTO is a much more rare car around here...I'm a fan of exclusivity. Double if it's in that orange color...though I must say I have seen a few of those blacked out with tastefully done exterior and the sound they make is quite heavenly. If it were me I would wait for the new Camaro/Challenger

 

Looking at suspension setups for the cobra....this kind of scares ya

"79 to 04 Mustangs have a notoriously weak chassis. Take a close look at a Mustang that has been run hard. The doors may not close right, convertible tops do not line up and the alignment shop has trouble getting the car to drive straight. Road race and auto cross cars can actually get shorter from hard braking. If you want your car to remain rattle free, strong and you want to get the most out of other chassis and engine mods, you have to connect the frame sections with something beefier than sheet metal. Sub-frame connectors are a requirement. They are also inexpensive. Griggs racing offers several different types:"




What really I guess has me bothered is the lack of American companies that support the GTO. They are all over europe and australlia but none here. And when I've tried to contact the foreign companies parts cost an arm and a leg once they come. The GTO is a great car (hell Top Gear just tested the GT500 and it ran identical times on the test track against my GTO, well the monaro). So I'm just thinking about other options but have talked myself out of it. I just finally need to spend some money on the suspension of this car.

 

nope, as mentioned the GTO is much more rare- not to mention the interior would be a HUGE downgrade.

 

I really think I need to build a dedicated track car. I think it's finally time to take the b16b out of my garage and put it in a mini cooper. I love the GTO on the track....It's a very capable car...i just don't like beating up my DD.


All in all, the GTO is better then the terminator in every way except maybe ease of power modability and the cheapness/availability of parts

 

I'd rather have the GTO, even if it's just for the anonymity

 

I think the GTO is a great car. That interior is niiice. And that makes all the difference with a daily driver. Mustangs are the exact opposite.

If you are getting itchy I would wait for the new Camaro. That car will be amazing ...
IRS, LS7(?), and if the interior on the G8 is anything to go by, a great place to sit in. That is a win win proposition. and it will be reasonaby priced. It should probably get decent gas mileage if driven nicely as well.

 

out of curiosity, why didnt you get the VXR front bumper ?

 

Yes

 

The HSV Front end (I assume that's the one you mean) requires you to replace the headlights as well....it becomes a VERY VERY expensive project.

There are a few companies that make cheap reproductions.....but once they get to the states...they aren't cheap and the quality is CRAP

you mean this one right?

 

Probably not. I'm a Mustang fan, but have a strong appreciation for the newer GTOs. Mustangs have a strong aftermarket support, including parts offered through Ford Racing. However, I've always appreciated the appeal of the GTO. To me it seems to be a vehicle that seems to posses everything in needs, and nothing it doesn't. I suppose if you are looking for a dedicated track vehicle or weekend racer, the vendor and design support currently offered to the Mustang makes it a very attractive vehicle to start modifying for various applications.

Terry

 

In a fuckin heartbeat!! DOOOOOO IIIIIITTTTTTT

 

I thought, the VXR for the vauxhaul manaro and the last 2 uers fo the hsv front end no longer were different.
that guy with the red one on the ls1gto.com i think just changed the front bar (sorry i've been dying to use that word)

 

Its not even a decision. Cobra > GTO. The GTO is a boring pile of dung.

 

 

Nope. GTO FTW

 

yes, this car is very boring

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too bad about that ban bot

 

didn't need the ban bot......had an excuse as he was banned perviously

 

ahh, no.

 

nope

 

No. I would never do it.

 

I would, but i'm more of a Mustang guy, and the Cobra is a fuckin MONSTER with some money put in it. Looks better too (IMO)

 

I would keep the GTO, but I'm not after as muh speed as you guys.

 

In all honesty...i'm not looking for a bazillion HP either (hence why i've kept my motor stock cept for a tune; not like 370 hp/370 lb to the wheels is a bad thing).

 

depends on what your budget is.
I'm excited about the new Nissan GT-R coming out next year. your looking 70s-80s grand. this car gonna keep the 911 turbo on it's toes.
if this above your budget then keep your GTO and save for the GT-R

 

the GT-R gonna be 353 hp and 434 ft lbs of torque.
and run a 11.7 1/4 mile time right out off the showroom floor.
not bad

 

interior is garbage in comparison, but that being said boost>no boost