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Full_Tilt_Boogie 09-05-2010 11:57 AM

I haz 5.0
 
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I have aquired a "Kona Blue" 2011 Mustang GT. Its the base model GT with the option 3.73 gears (first gear is borderline retarded for this power level)

Couple of little snapshots:

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The light is just starting to get good (around here the light is terrible for 80% of the year), so hopefully Ill be able to take some nicer photographs soon.
Since the car is a dark color Im going to try to find some places that have a lot of light colored concrete, which should make for nice images. Definitely time to use the polarizer too.


But anyway, the suspension and steering feel is pretty good. It corners flat and feels fairly neutral, although I havent pushed it yet.
The power is phenomenal, especially with the 3.73 gears. I fell that the gearing is going to work out well for autocrossing/track days, there is a gear for every occasion.
Besides that, its comfortable, quite while cruising around town, stereo sounds good, AC works well, etc. so all in all Im very happy.

ecko 09-05-2010 12:15 PM

do want

curly 09-05-2010 12:57 PM

Which is louder, the V8, or the power steering?

chicksdigmiatas 09-05-2010 01:04 PM

Noice.

icantthink4155 09-05-2010 01:56 PM

:m-freak::ban?:

18psi 09-05-2010 02:02 PM

I love the new mustangs. congrats.

hustler 09-05-2010 02:15 PM

Wirelessly posted

I'm liking at a bunch of thonged asses at te pool in Mexico.

Faeflora 09-05-2010 02:16 PM

Does anyone else think that the new mustangs look almost... Japanese? The diffuser, the size, to me it looks pretty darn japanish. I think that's a good thing.

inferno94 09-05-2010 02:29 PM


Originally Posted by faeflora (Post 626010)
Does anyone else think that the new mustangs look almost... Japanese? The diffuser, the size, to me it looks pretty darn japanish. I think that's a good thing.

It's modern Fords in general (most are on Mazda/Ford/Volvo developed platforms vs pure Ford).

Nice looking car, my bro's father in law has a red '10 vert (v6:loser:), the same style.

curly 09-05-2010 02:41 PM

When looking around at Mazdas for my GF, we asked the salesman WTF is up with the Tribute, when they have the CX-7 and CX-9. He said it's based on the Escape, and Mazda is looking to get the fuck away from anything Ford. I dunno if anyone noticed, but the B2200 trucks no longer exist. That's my worthless comment of the day.

Braineack 09-05-2010 03:05 PM

I'd drive it, if it came with snow tires...

Joseph B 09-05-2010 03:21 PM

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Congrats, I had to buy a 2010 after my son was born, but I wish I could have waited! I love driving mine on the highway, but pretty much hate driving it around tight corners... Unfortunately, mine's also neutered, since my wife doesn't know how to drive a manual.

Faeflora 09-05-2010 03:38 PM

How is the new engine? Is it the shiznet? I am curious how it compares to LS um LS3? Shit, whichever one the 400hp one is.

jtothawhat 09-05-2010 03:42 PM

The new GT's are bad ass, with bolt on's they can go 11's in the quarter..do want, congrats

Full_Tilt_Boogie 09-05-2010 05:36 PM

Id have to say the new 5.0 is really spectacular. It has plenty of grunt down low to the point that you can easily overtake in 5th, but the thing really pulls hard through the upper RPMs, Ive gotten on the limiter several times already.
Theres something cool about hearing a crossplane V8 rev to 7, haha.

It truly is a modern engine; DOHC, VVT on both the intake and exhaust cams, 11.0:1 compression, 4v per cylinder, all aluminum. nearly square bore/stroke ratio, and a 1.62 rod ratio (better than the BP!)

I may go do a baseline dyno run sometime soon, it depends on how soon Im going to start with bolt-ons

Stealth97 09-05-2010 05:49 PM

I think the new mustang is an awesome ride. this one is very cool.

Full_Tilt_Boogie 09-05-2010 05:53 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys, I was expecting more jokes about mullets and cousin fucking... oh wait, thats the camaro
^_^

Stein 09-05-2010 07:10 PM

Very nice. They are running 10's with very little suspension work and spray and a tune, 12's are easy with just drag radials.

Stealth97 09-05-2010 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by Stein (Post 626106)
Very nice. They are running 10's with very little suspension work and spray and a tune, 12's are easy with just drag radials.

hmmm, sounds like my kind of ride...

Fireindc 09-05-2010 07:33 PM

Nice muff stain.


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