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[Ground Speed]

Welcome to the madness and congrats!

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[StoplightWarrior]

Awesome! Now prepare to dump thousands more into the seemingly infinite world of aftermarket modifications!!

 

[Rdot9]

Premium for sure because I want brown leather or red leather seats. As far as other options I'm not really picky about it as long as it has the performance package. IE: brembo brakes, and whatever else comes with it. It'll be a 6MT. I do plan on procharging it safely with a modest boost and necessary steeda IRS enhancements to go along with it. I'm 34 now so I don't care to drag race like I was in my 20's so drag suspension and proper setup is unnecessary for me. I just want the car to decently handle and take off like a bat out of hell. It won't see any track time as well..

Forgot to mention I used to own a 2002 GT 5spd so I'm familiar with mustangs and drag racing, but i'm completely new to the S197's and S550's.

Are the Getrag(SP?) transmissions any good? I know fords trannys usually suck unless they use the T-56's (03-04 cobras/GT350). My tremec 3650 took a shit few miles out of warranty and never trusted ford trannys ever since then.

Red leather looks nice IMO

Honestly I do read a lot of talk about loud/clunky transmissions on this forum but haven't seen many threads discussing mechanical issues though.

 

[TxNinja45]

Red leather looks nice IMO

Honestly I do read a lot of talk about loud/clunky transmissions on this forum but haven't seen many threads discussing mechanical issues though.

Sounds good. Thanks for the info. I did a tiny bit of research myself and most of everyone says it's fine, but it's not great of course. Just cold notchiness, but a shifter is a must.

 

[BarefooTonka]

I take the so called "clunk" as a real tranny I had imports before and they'd be smooth but sometimes wouldn't go in at all. In my GT PP second gear can be ruff if your shifting below 3k RPM and u do hear a noise (the clunk), but when I'm banging through the gears and hitting it hard it has never failed and it's buttery smooth. Just feel like that's a muscle car... Pony wants to run wild not sit in bumper to bumper....that being said test drive it and you'll know but it didn't deter me away, if anything made it feel like this thing is begging to be run hard :ford:

 

[TxNinja45]

I take the so called "clunk" as a real tranny I had imports before and they'd be smooth but sometimes wouldn't go in at all. In my GT PP second gear can be ruff if your shifting below 3k RPM and u do hear a noise (the clunk), but when I'm banging through the gears and hitting it hard it has never failed and it's buttery smooth. Just feel like that's a muscle car... Pony wants to run wild not sit in bumper to bumper....that being said test drive it and you'll know but it didn't deter me away, if anything made it feel like this thing is begging to be run hard :ford:

I don't care about clunk or not. I care about reliability and durability. As I said before the tremec 3650 that was in my 2002 GT broke(3/4 synchro). They even had a TSB on it which I could not be granted because I was out of warranty.

 

[Decosse]

Hi, I've been lurking for several months, been learning and getting a few laughs as well. I got my 16 V6 around Valentine's day, and I've been hoping to get some nice shots to add to my intro. But since I've had no luck or time so far, I'll wing it with what I have.

The funny thing is, I hadn't been looking for a Mustang, though I had noticed the redesign and thought it looked good, almost European. I was in the market for a new car, looked at Dodge Dart GT, Chrysler 200 C, Camaro. Focus ST. I had been driving a practical car for 9 years ('07 G6) and decided I'd like something a little sportier again- I autocrossed a Firebird XS in the late 80s and had a 94 FB Formula, both manuals.

While researching a Focus ST online and on YouTube, I came across the exhaust sound issue-ST vs EB. There I was, watching Mustang road test videos to see what the fuss was all about and somehow my whole attention shifted. It was TFL's video review of the EB that got me hooked, especially the in-car along Angel Crest Hwy. So the plan switched from a Focus ST to an EB manual when my tax refund came in.

Then the next distraction happened- a friend had gotten a rental Mustang, called me and asked if I wanted to drive it. The power, sound, and interior blew me away. I was really surprised to find out it was the V6 "base" car- photos do not do justice to that interior, and 300 hp is 90's GT and T/A territory.

So I added the V6 as a possibility-but only an 051a. I test drove an auto EB and a manual V6. I was impressed with the sport mode and paddle shifters, such a change from the old "slush pumps" I'm embarrassed to say I stalled the manual V6, and it took me a mile to get used to shifting again. Then I ran into road construction and stop-and-go lunchtime traffic. That did it. In my 20s-30s rowing through traffic may have been fun, but it felt more like a PIA now ;)

The dealer I was working with had over 60 Mustangs on the lot, and their website showed an Ingot 051A 3.55- it took a while to find it, but I drove it home that afternoon I have to say, it is a blast to drive, and it's fun having a car that can turn heads again.

 

[OrangeRush]

Hiya!

2016 California Special GT in Competition Orange owner here. I traded in a 2014 Subaru STi (sedan, stage I) for this car. The 2015 revision was the first body style that I really liked after the old fox bodies. I've always wanted an 88 or similar.

Lots of people ask "why would you trade in an STi for a Mustang?". The answer I always give is this: "What made the car fun to drive 20% of the time made it horrible to drive 80% of the time." I moved into the city of Atlanta from the suburbs after I bought the STi. It got to the point where I dreaded having to drive to work...sitting in traffic is just awful in the STi.

Before the STi I had an FRS, which had similar but different problems. No power on the highway and jarring suspension. Fun as hell to drive but totally impractical.

The Mustang is kinda like a "grown up" FRS, in my opinion. Everything is softer, things are heavier, etc.. I do wish that Ford (and other American manufacturers) would take a page out of Toyota's book on fit and finish. My cup holders don't line up right, there's some weird rattles in the dash, and so-on.

Oh, and for what it's worth, the FRS had an Aisin triple-synchro transmission and Torsen LSD...and it clunked all the time.

Anyway, here's a pic (yep, looks red):

 

[DIB2016]

Hi, I post alot on S197forum. Just traded my 2011 Gt500 for a DIB premium GT with performance package.

 

[5pointOh]

Whats up everybody? I've been lurking here for a while but I will be buying a GT sometime in the next few months. I've been debating back and forth between that and a EB but with the deals out there I wouldnt pay too much more to go with the 5.0. I am going to try and get one locally but I may end up going to Koons if I cant get a similar deal.

 

[7.62]

Hiya!

2016 California Special GT in Competition Orange owner here. I traded in a 2014 Subaru STi (sedan, stage I) for this car. The 2015 revision was the first body style that I really liked after the old fox bodies. I've always wanted an 88 or similar.

Lots of people ask "why would you trade in an STi for a Mustang?". The answer I always give is this: "What made the car fun to drive 20% of the time made it horrible to drive 80% of the time." I moved into the city of Atlanta from the suburbs after I bought the STi. It got to the point where I dreaded having to drive to work...sitting in traffic is just awful in the STi.

Before the STi I had an FRS, which had similar but different problems. No power on the highway and jarring suspension. Fun as hell to drive but totally impractical.

The Mustang is kinda like a "grown up" FRS, in my opinion. Everything is softer, things are heavier, etc.. I do wish that Ford (and other American manufacturers) would take a page out of Toyota's book on fit and finish. My cup holders don't line up right, there's some weird rattles in the dash, and so-on.

Oh, and for what it's worth, the FRS had an Aisin triple-synchro transmission and Torsen LSD...and it clunked all the time.

Anyway, here's a pic (yep, looks red):

Looks good! I love CO.

 

[hemistar1]

Hi, I post alot on S197forum. Just traded my 2011 Gt500 for a DIB premium GT with performance package.

Very nice...noticed the CA special rims..are your wheels staggered?

My 15 pp has 9.0 out front and 9.5 in rear..did you special order?

That car is killer!

 

[hemistar1]

They do sound good and i really like some of the axle-back systems but i don't want to chop up my factory exhaust.

I was worried about that too..if you go catback with Corsa or Borla no cutting .the entire factory exhaust lifts out..so many guys trying to sell their stock exhaust here..

Whatever you decide it will be nice...roush..frpp..magnaflow or even gibson..it will be an improvement over stock suitcase and factory.

 

[tcman54]

Hi from Florida

Got my first Mustang about 3 months ago, loving it so for, also joined Mustang Club of America and going to the national show this weekend in St. Augustine, should be awesome.

2016 Ecoboost in ruby red (no mods yet):

Terry

 

[robwlf]

just bought a 2016 gt

first mustang ive bought .. not new to cars at all. or forums for that matter .traded in my 2012 challenger rt for my new gt .. love it ..fun car..
mods already started .. cj springs, x pipe, cai to start..
dont have any good pics of her yet .but ill post some after she gets tinted,fish bowl look is killing me ... plus its only 4 days old

thanks for having me

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