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Old 02-14-2007, 01:42 PM
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Default Should Convertibles be Cruisers not Racers?

Should 2005/up mustang convertibles be left mostly stock and be left as more subdued cruisers? I feel that I should not"soup up " my convertible due to this reasoning. The big time modifying should be left to the hardtops. Any comments on this theory?
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Old 02-14-2007, 03:37 PM
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Idon't know. I've thought about this myself. I don't see anything wrong with going with some minor performance mods (CAI, tune, etc.) But I'm on the fence as to if I would ever go with something major like a supercharger or turbo.
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:42 PM
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Agree with pistol. I am more into the cruising scene than anythingh else.
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Old 02-15-2007, 11:38 PM
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the car was built to run , whether hardtop or convertible, the factory made the car very stiff so you do not even need sub frame connectors. I auto cross mine and also drag race it. I do have a CAI for the street and the drag strip, but revert back to stock intake for autocrossing, I have tokico spec 4 adj struts/shocks, a steeda front sway bar and Falken Azeni tires for autocrossing, they also grip really great at the drag strip. I was STU class champion last year in autocrossing. and the car runs 8.6 at 81 MPH in the 1/8 mile. i am very very happy with the car
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Old 02-16-2007, 12:40 AM
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Hmmmn.....Let me think on that. LOL! Race it!, Cruise it! Use it! It's plenty stiff enough totake it, especially with braces and subconnectors. Besides there's no better rush (literally) than going topless at 110-120 mph on an open road course.
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:01 PM
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have fun with it
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Old 02-21-2007, 10:29 AM
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I don't buy your logic.....
Nothing funner than a convertible dragster! I just lovebeating those fast coupes too!




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To each his own, However, a little extra pep is not bad when you may need it!
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Old 03-03-2007, 12:37 AM
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RUN BABY RUN!!!! SUPERCHARGED CONVERT!!! NUTTIN SWEETER.....
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Old 03-03-2007, 01:59 AM
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Default RE: Should Convertibles be Cruisers not Racers?

It is up to you, but to some it would suprise the hell out of them to have the looks and fun of a convertible and the power to go with it...(S/C). Mod away and have fun with the changes! Yes I have a coupe. Just wanted to put my 2 cent in. J
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