opinion on 05 mustang from die hard camaro fan
10-27-2004, 12:10 AM
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opinion on 05 mustang from die hard camaro fan
if anyone cares. :lol:
I've never liked any mustangs except the 60's and the 03/04 cobras. liked the last gen's styling, but it really lacked power till the 03/04 cobras and I HATED the position of the stick in the 5spd. I also have a 600hp LS1 camaro... just some background info.
test drove an 05 mustang yesterday and really loved it. found a dealership with 5, yes FIVE GT 5 spds in stock, all loaded and identically optioned. they had a GREAT test drive road, lots of curves 25mph hairpins to 55mph hill/straights. he told me to go ahead and get on it, so I did quite a bit. handled really well and power was very nice, VERY fun to drive. never had any over or understeer, I didn't push it REALLY hard though. shifter is 100X better than the previous gen as well as the overall feel of the car. LOVE the stlying also. exhaust could be a little louder, but I love the design, 2.5" duals with mandral bends. 1st mod might be 2 2.5" bullets
never cranked up the 1000W stereo, I perferred to listen to the engine. One minus I saw was the lack of room in the exhaust manifold area, looks like headers are going to be a TIGHT fit and a PITA to install. another is the 'upgraded' wheels, they look like ***! all 5 had the machined aluminum wheels. I think they look terrible. I would much rather have the stock GT painted 5-spokes. 1st appearance mod will be wheels.
anyway, my g/f is getting a black on black 5 spd. I was shopping with her and she loved it too. I'll see what it does at the track in a couple weeks.
P.S. sorry, it doesn't pull as hard as a stock LS1, but I still really like it
I've never liked any mustangs except the 60's and the 03/04 cobras. liked the last gen's styling, but it really lacked power till the 03/04 cobras and I HATED the position of the stick in the 5spd. I also have a 600hp LS1 camaro... just some background info.
test drove an 05 mustang yesterday and really loved it. found a dealership with 5, yes FIVE GT 5 spds in stock, all loaded and identically optioned. they had a GREAT test drive road, lots of curves 25mph hairpins to 55mph hill/straights. he told me to go ahead and get on it, so I did quite a bit. handled really well and power was very nice, VERY fun to drive. never had any over or understeer, I didn't push it REALLY hard though. shifter is 100X better than the previous gen as well as the overall feel of the car. LOVE the stlying also. exhaust could be a little louder, but I love the design, 2.5" duals with mandral bends. 1st mod might be 2 2.5" bullets
never cranked up the 1000W stereo, I perferred to listen to the engine. One minus I saw was the lack of room in the exhaust manifold area, looks like headers are going to be a TIGHT fit and a PITA to install. another is the 'upgraded' wheels, they look like ***! all 5 had the machined aluminum wheels. I think they look terrible. I would much rather have the stock GT painted 5-spokes. 1st appearance mod will be wheels.anyway, my g/f is getting a black on black 5 spd. I was shopping with her and she loved it too. I'll see what it does at the track in a couple weeks.
P.S. sorry, it doesn't pull as hard as a stock LS1, but I still really like it
11-09-2004, 12:13 AM
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RE: opinion on 05 mustang from die hard camaro fan
i heard people getting into the 13s easy just needed a few times out. one guy said he got 13.8 after his five time outhttp://www.dragtimes.com/compare2.Compare%21
11-09-2004, 01:05 AM
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RE: opinion on 05 mustang from die hard camaro fan
just picked up the new car and driver...they REALLY love the car and dint have much bad to say about it...said they got 13.8 ouit of the quarter mile....i guess it depends on the driver
11-09-2004, 04:39 PM
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RE: opinion on 05 mustang from die hard camaro fan
I have a 1995 Camaro LS1 and this chevy will WITHOUT A DOUBT beat the hell out of most any car you find to race. Chevy isnt bad at all.....Some people just dont know how to upgrade right.!
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