I clayed and waxed my car for the first time, just in time for its 6 week anniversary (and first time ever claying).
Of course, I had to take some glamour shots before it got dirty again...
I'm a purist too, so I agree - to a point.
But - drag racing.
I've seen some crazy fast times with a 5.0 coupled with the 10A. Just amazing, and worth at least considering the automatic for that reason alone, IMHO.
Understood completely wrt the GT - AFAIK, you can do that no problem with a naturally-aspirated engine. But I'd worry about attempting that with a turbo, and I think that's what I'm trying to suss out. But yeah, it looks like above 2k is a good place to be; lower if you're highway cruising in...
DD vs. Performance RPM range
Thanks to Norm & EBM for further clarification.
So it looks like for "spirited" performance driving, my range is 2200-5800rpm. And for Daily Driving, looks like a range of 1600-2500rpm (roughly based on the owner's manual recommendation for "economical...
Many Thanks - and an Update
Hi guys and thanks to all of you that replied - and especially for your sympathy and encouragement :thumbsup: And apologies for being offline a bit. Between a roadtrip down south to see my family and catching up on stuff since then, I'm just now getting back to the...
Thanks to all that have replied, especially to Norm who is dialing into what I'm really asking (which, admittedly, being new to this, I wasn't really sure what I was asking...)
So, I ended up getting the 6spd manual and an otherwise-stock EB Premium (201A pkg) - i.e. no performance package...
I got my new Mustang one week ago today and have been fastidiously observing the break-in period, taking backroads to/from work, varying speeds, avoiding the highway.
But there's one section of highway on my commute I can't avoid. And, it turns out, I couldn't avoid a freaking boulder (ok, a...
I just realized that today marks the one month anniversary of my discovery of Mustang6g.com and my first post - and I haven't formally introduced myself yet (though some of you may have already gotten to know me through my 1st order SNAFU, my 2nd "promised order", and that promise falling...
After more than a couple aborted attempts, I finally picked up my first Mustang Friday evening - 2018 EB Premium Plus (201A), 6spd in Lighting Blue w/Pony Package and Shaker PRO Audio.
Photo was taken at the dealer when I arrived to pick it up. Really enjoyed taking all the back roads home...
I have Rush on my iPod (old school) plugged into one of the USB ports.
And so far I just maxed out the 3 EQ settings :headbang: I figure I'll dial them back/customize them later... Loving the subwoofer in the trunk. The stereo upgrade isn't something that was on my original order (neither was...
Well the long saga finally ended on Thursday. I found a car (acceptably) close to what I'd originally ordered about 90 minutes away, only major difference is that it's manual rather than automatic (no problem for me, but now the Missus can't drive the daily driver...). I'd also found ones that...
Took mine out for the first time to run an errand, noticed my first bird dropping :( & rained about 1/2 way out. Brought it home, rinsed it off, blew it dry with a leaf blower (wanna research best product to use for washing before I wash it for the first time), took off the front plate bracket...
Thanks! (great search function)
Just got a new Mustang - with the front plate already installed :frusty:
I wanted to remove the plate & bracket, but didn't know what to do about the holes. I figured I couldn't be the only one to ever have this problem, so did a search of these forums and saw...
Yup - similar thing happened to me, but I'd put my order in on March 19 and they didn't tell me they couldn't do it until 4 weeks later(!) I'm surprised your dealer was even able to take the order that late.
Unlike you, I decided to take my chances trying to find a 2018 that's close, rather...
You're right in my wheelhouse here :hail: and if we weren't talking about the EB, I'd get the manual for all those reasons. But I've never had a 4cyl turbo before so don't know whether there's anything specific/different I should be aware of vs a normally aspirated engine.
The only two things...
Based on a previous thread <2018 Transmission 6 speed manual vs. 10 speed automatic> it looks like the new 10 spd automatic transmission is the better choice for the Ecoboost since it'll keep the engine in the optimal power band and won't lose boost between shifts.
But if I can't find a 10A...
So it sounds like, specifically for the Ecoboost Mustang, most folks think the A10 is the better choice. Unless you really want to row your own gears, of course. Doesn't seem to be any real quality difference or problems with either one. Just comes down to personal preference.
Though it does...