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AWWNAW posted:Well I've been doing a bit of searching for new (and used) 2011-13 Mustang GT w/manual and I'm just not seeing many available. Are they hard to keep on the lot or just not very common? Or do Ford dealerships have lovely online inventory listings? You shouldn't have a problem finding 2012's. Every dealer around me only had a handful of 2013's so I had to get mine custom ordered and wait 8 weeks for it to arrive.
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AWWNAW posted:Well I've been doing a bit of searching for new (and used) 2011-13 Mustang GT w/manual and I'm just not seeing many available. Are they hard to keep on the lot or just not very common? Or do Ford dealerships have lovely online inventory listings? The online inventory listing tool is pretty good, but when I was looking around for my boss I just didn't see many manuals in inventory on lots at all. Before I got mine I wanted to test drive a manual GT to see how big a difference it was compared to the boss, and the dealer near me just plain didn't have any for a pretty long while. They eventually got one in, but I think they just don't order all that many.
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Jun 6, 2012 15:24
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The guy I sold my '84 SVO to just hit me up today asking if I wanted to buy it back. Everyone has that car that they regret selling and this is mine. I seriously hope I can pull this deal off. I have no idea what I was thinking when I sold it after all the work I put into it.
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Jun 6, 2012 17:32
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Gwaihir posted:The online inventory listing tool is pretty good, but when I was looking around for my boss I just didn't see many manuals in inventory on lots at all. Before I got mine I wanted to test drive a manual GT to see how big a difference it was compared to the boss, and the dealer near me just plain didn't have any for a pretty long while. They eventually got one in, but I think they just don't order all that many. Not many people want the slower version. 
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Jun 7, 2012 00:29
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frozenphil posted:Not many people want the slower version. No matter what, it'll always at least be faster to get repaired.  Because you won't own one.
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Jun 7, 2012 02:33
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Noise Complaint posted:The guy I sold my '84 SVO to just hit me up today asking if I wanted to buy it back. Ok, post some pics of it, barely decide against it, and let me buy it. 
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Jun 7, 2012 03:00
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So I haven't been too keen on the Boss 302's until now.  That yellow, mmmmmmm...
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Jun 7, 2012 04:12
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frozenphil posted:Not many people want the slower version. Yeah, my 04 Cobra was manual and was a lot of fun to drive, so I figured I'd get a manual GT. I've just always associated power'stangs with manual trannies. I guess if this automatic is as nice as everyone says it is, I wouldn't mind it. I've also heard some Internet Talk about problems with the manual transmissions in the new GTs whereas everyone says the auto is great.
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Jun 7, 2012 05:51
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Devyl posted:So I haven't been too keen on the Boss 302's until now. That front lip looks like it's supported by plastic zip ties.
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Jun 7, 2012 07:18
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Number_6 posted:That front lip looks like it's supported by plastic zip ties. They're metal, but still fairly ricey for a street car. I can't remember if both the street splitter and the off-road splitter both use them. I remember that the dealer couldn't officially install the off-road one for you upon delivery. You had to go back and get it put on all nudge-nudge wink-wink.
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Jun 7, 2012 08:33
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Dumb question time. Dad's 05 3.8 v6 auto mustang is throwing codes. P2106 - Throttle Actuator Control System P2135 - Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A/B Voltage Comelation? (I cant read his loving handwriting) So what parts are we throwing at this to shut the computer up.
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Jun 7, 2012 13:22
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kimbo305 posted:Ok, post some pics of it, barely decide against it, and let me buy it.   I don't know why he took the, in my opinion, AWESOME 80's "turbo" wheels off.
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Jun 7, 2012 13:35
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Slow is Fast posted:Dumb question time. The car wants you to transplant a 5.0 in there. It really does.
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Jun 7, 2012 15:13
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Elephanthead posted:The car wants you to transplant a 5.0 in there. It really does.  We have a second car for that.... His commuter DD mustang is slow for a reason. Both of us have very little self control and cannot daily drive fast cars.
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Jun 7, 2012 15:18
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How long exactly have the 2013s been on the road? http://erepairables.com/salvage-auction/cars/ford/mustang/2013-ford-mustang-1504682 
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Jun 7, 2012 16:30
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Powershift posted:How long exactly have the 2013s been on the road? I love that it's the v6 with a "0 speed" transmission.
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Jun 7, 2012 16:34
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ssjonizuka posted:I love that it's the v6 with a "0 speed" transmission. The gears knew to get the gently caress out before poo poo really went sideways.
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Jun 7, 2012 16:37
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Would it be cheaper to buy a rollover like that or all new parts if you wanted engine and entire drive train to transplant into a project? I'll never be able to afford to do it, but eh dreams gotta come from somewhere.
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Jun 7, 2012 16:41
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Micromancer posted:Would it be cheaper to buy a rollover like that or all new parts if you wanted engine and entire drive train to transplant into a project? I'll never be able to afford to do it, but eh dreams gotta come from somewhere. It's a crap shoot, you could get in there and find cracked bell housings or transmission cases. or something like that. It would be interesting to buy something like this and put the engine somewhere it doesn't belong. http://erepairables.com/salvage-classifieds/cars/maserati/quattroporte/2005-maserati-quattroporte-1622373 edit: http://erepairables.com/salvage-classifieds/cars/ford/shelby+gt500/2011-ford-shelby+gt500-1586861 this whole car is cheaper than the crate engine from FRP. assuming all the coolant hasn't drained out of it, that would probably be a reasonable way to go. Powershift fucked around with this message at 16:51 on Jun 7, 2012 |
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Jun 7, 2012 16:49
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So this is how freedom dies.     
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Jun 8, 2012 01:30
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What? It just looks like a test mule wi
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Jun 8, 2012 01:41
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What am I missing? I mean other than the loving awesome whip. Are they not supposed to be out yet or what? Also, I love the new lines on the '13s. Such subtle changes from earlier years, but it really reinforces the light-profile, curvy look that I love about early muscle cars.
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Jun 8, 2012 02:22
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Fifty Three posted:What am I missing? I mean other than the loving awesome whip. Are they not supposed to be out yet or what? independent rear suspension.
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Jun 8, 2012 02:26
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Throatwarbler posted:So this is how freedom dies. At least they made the platform solid axle first so it will be easy to swap that poo poo out. Congrats, Ford. You finally did what people who will never buy a Mustang anyway always wanted you to do.
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Jun 8, 2012 02:29
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frozenphil posted:At least they made the platform solid axle first so it will be easy to swap that poo poo out. Congrats, Ford. You finally did what people who will never buy a Mustang anyway always wanted you to do. I read speculation that the area around the gas cap is covered up because changes to the hard points to accommodate the new suspension probably forced relocation of the fuel filler/gas tank.
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Jun 8, 2012 02:33
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Throatwarbler posted:I read speculation that the area around the gas cap is covered up because changes to the hard points to accommodate the new suspension probably forced relocation of the fuel filler/gas tank. Doesn't matter much as there is still enough room for the IRS so it's doubtful an SLA won't fit; solid axles don't need as much room as an IRS.
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Jun 8, 2012 02:36
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frozenphil posted:At least they made the platform solid axle first so it will be easy to swap that poo poo out. Congrats, Ford. You finally did what people who will never buy a Mustang anyway always wanted you to do. Maybe Ford is going to do some laps around VIR and finally put to rest, once and for all, the idea that IRS would make the Mustang faster.
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Jun 8, 2012 02:37
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Throatwarbler posted:So this is how freedom dies. I was going to quote your post and say "Not with an IRS, but a log" but gently caress. Is that a next gen mule?
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Jun 8, 2012 02:46
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Yeah... ok, it gets IRS now... but it can't put that to good use without flappy paddle shifters and a DSG.
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Jun 8, 2012 03:25
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Wont be the same if the rear end end doesn't pop up over every bump.  Yet somehow, I am irrationally excited for the IRS!
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Jun 8, 2012 03:29
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Totally putting one into my 2008.
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Jun 8, 2012 04:23
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frozenphil posted:Doesn't matter much as there is still enough room for the IRS so it's doubtful an SLA won't fit; solid axles don't need as much room as an IRS. The Control Blade setup the Falcon has, which looks very much like what that Mustang mule is using, is a very compact setup for a large RWD car.
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Jun 8, 2012 06:59
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You Am I posted:The Control Blade setup the Falcon has, which looks very much like what that Mustang mule is using, is a very compact setup for a large RWD car. Control Blade is a cheap arse IRS unit adapted from a bum-dragger at the last minute for the BA Falcon because Phil Martens and Ford Australia couldnt agree on the mounting arrangement, amongst other things. It's penchant for making GBS threads carrier bushes and its stamped steel construction rules it out somewhat for Euro and US customers who won't really tolerate that sort of rubbish. The FG should have ditched it but because Detroit pulled the plug on the Global Rear Wheel Drive program, Ford AU had to go it alone and use the CB IRS due to lack of funds to develop another. The forged alloy double wishbone front suspension setup with virtual pivot is the only thing that made it through from the GRWD program. Or so I thought... The IRS unit in that Mustang mule appears to be a revised version of the S197's IRS unit that never came. The parts are different, but the hardpoints and geometry are very, very similar. It's very purdy. I'm told this Mustang mule also has a virtual pivot double wishbone front suspension with alloy wishbones...I wonder where they got that from...
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Jun 8, 2012 13:17
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Fifty Three posted:What am I missing? I mean other than the loving awesome whip. Are they not supposed to be out yet or what? I like the subtle improvement of going with colored body trim around the bottom instead of all black. http://i.imgur.com/lL1CJ.jpg Also, the taillights are pretty much blacked out stock now
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Jun 8, 2012 18:03
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I wonder what this means for the Boss and GT 500?
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Jun 8, 2012 18:26
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I knew it was inevitable but I still feel a little bit sad.
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Jun 8, 2012 20:12
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wodin posted:I knew it was inevitable but I still feel a little bit sad. I'm with you, man. As long as it isn't difficult to swap in a proper rear I'm not too upset, though.
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Jun 9, 2012 02:33
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I'm one of those Mustang owners who's pumped for an IRS. Honestly if the 2015 didn't have one I'd be looking at another car. I know it's irrational of me, but cars aren't exactly rational purchases anyways. So a 2015 Mustang with evos concept-derived styling, some iteration of the Coyote, and an IRS gets me irrationally excited.
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Mystery solved: (Yes, it took me this long to actually crawl under.)
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