Thinking of buying a Mach 1 to daily - Thoughts

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

It's a funny exercise to convert from metric to imperial units and back so people understand it in the discussion

I believe it is a target RPM not the speed. They know that at 1.5-2k RPM you are not probably racing, so they can tune the power/consumption ratio for consumption. Which is basically what Ford shifting recommendation does.

No ty brďo, dva Češi s Mach 1. Snad se (ne)potkáte.

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[Egparson202]

No ty brďo, dva Češi s Mach 1. Snad se (ne)potkáte.

I’m not sure I’d agree… or that I’d disagree. What language is that?

 

[murick]

I’m not sure I’d agree… or that I’d disagree. What language is that?

I guess @Bit_the_Bullitt just got a bit carried away and wrote some comment in Czech about Czechs on the forum. Nothing to be worried about .

 

[Egparson202]

I guess @Bit_the_Bullitt just got a bit carried away and wrote some comment in Czech about Czechs on the forum. Nothing to be worried about .

Ya think

 

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

As they say, "Czech yourself before you wreck yourself eh?"

Thought it'd be funny. It's two Czech dudes (per their description) with Mach 1 in Czech, which is somewhat rare and I speak the language (as that's where I'm from), so I figured I'd poke at 'em.

 

[Joker721]

I drove my 01 BULLITT for 10 years before it became a weekend car. The only negative about it was stop and go traffic at rush hour or if there was a gridlock. Otherwise get what you want and enjoy it.

 

[traxiii]

I love daily driving my M1 HP, though after installing the resonator delete/x-pipe, it spends a lot more time in "Quiet" mode now. It sounds awesome, but a little inappropriate at times, even in "Normal" mode.

In "Track" it's almost as throaty as my '67 390GTA when I uncorked the Hooker full length headers. Very cool, except for the neighbors.

 

[Stymee]

Love to know how many of u regularly road race your cars, 5 pages and I bet maybe 5-8 of u did it 1 or 2 times

That said, on the street row away if u wish but your gonna get DUSTED by the M1 A10 anytime u run one

 

[Egparson202]

Love to know how many of u regularly road race your cars, 5 pages and I bet maybe 5-8 of u did it 1 or 2 times

That said, on the street row away if u wish but your gonna get DUSTED by the M1 A10 anytime u run one

I’m not saying you’re wrong (exactly). What I will say is that I’m one of those who bought mine to run on road courses (~30 days over the last 18 months). And I’m totally ok with the A10 for those who choose it. But for me it’s about the experience and “rowing away” is fun. Lastly, I’m undefeated in street racing. Hint: I hold my own at the track and laugh off challenges on the street.

 

[RagmopInKona]

I am sure you can daily it, And it be fine. The problem I see, is Higher chance of theft. As there are some with questionable morals, that would love to put some of the gear the mach1 has in their gt.
If that isn't really an issue for you /location. then the mach 1 is just another car it'll have no issue driving 250 miles a week. Just the performance set up of the car might beat you up after a long day at work and could get old after awhile. Only you know if that be an issue or not. I'd not think twice about dailying one if my job location was not what it is.

 

[Weeee]

Yes, you can daily your Mach 1. No, I wouldn't get the handling package or the recaro seats. My concerns about daily driving are damage to the stripes. The OEM stripes are four digits expensive.

I put a pair of DSW06+ tires on it which reduced the interior noise and softened the right a bit, added some mud guards, and paint protection in the common hit areas.

 

[swoop1156]

I DD'ed my 2004 for a bit when I lived in Florida and it was a hoot. I'd have zero issues daily driving most any civilized pedestrian vehicle. I'm daily driving an Edge ST right now waiting for my 37PP Raptor (which will take over daily duties), my wife daily's an Audi, my sister a 2-door Bronco, my Dad an Adrenalin... I mean, in the end, it's just a vehicle, though a really nice one at that. We like what we like. It's still just transportation.

Do it!

 

[Rhyanski]

Yes, you can daily your Mach 1. No, I wouldn't get the handling package or the recaro seats. My concerns about daily driving are damage to the stripes. The OEM stripes are four digits expensive.

I put a pair of DSW06+ tires on it which reduced the interior noise and softened the right a bit, added some mud guards, and paint protection in the common hit areas.

I really had your concerns some time ago and I was thinking about spedning 4digit numbers on wrap to protect the paint and stripes and everything.

And then when the car had just some 5-600 miles on the clock, I got in a traffic jam in the middle of a hail the size of peas. Trust me, you don't want to sit in there helpless to do anything at all, but to pray. Thank God, the car suffered zero damage, but I just realized whatever I do, if its meant that the car will suffer, it will no matter what you do to protect it. There are going to be stupid people on roads, on parking lots, and there are the forces of nature we can't fight and need to accept.

Just insure the damn thing and don't think about it too much. If you can't take the heat, don't daily it, but again, on the ususal 10 mile ride on the weekend, anything could happen.

I really, really tend to take care of my stuff, I do get attached to those, but shit happens. If you're going to lose your sleep over the paint of the car, just buy a GT or a 2nd hand and don't invest too much...

 

[Woodie]

Do it! I daily my HP. Love it. I live in SoCal so we don't get the weather of other places. I don't mind the Cup 2s. My splitter scrapes leaving my driveway. Fuck it. It looks amazing and I'll pick another one up as a spare.

 

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

Do it! I daily my HP. Love it. I live in SoCal so we don't get the weather of other places. I don't mind the Cup 2s. My splitter scrapes leaving my driveway. Fuck it. It looks amazing and I'll pick another one up as a spare.

Refreshing to hear people truly use their vehicles. And of all things, yeah, the underbody doesn't really bother me that much.
I realize I just hit 44,000 mi on my Bullitt this week on a morning commute in about 33mos, so right on the penny 16k/yr. Fantastic miles!!

In winter, throw on a dedicated set (I got a winter set ready for the worst of Dec-Jan, but for the rest it's wearing Pilot 4 AS).

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