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07-10-2010, 01:44 PM

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Mustang3GT07

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The only time when my S197 gt faild is when you tried to push it through turns. The respond really good to mods and I only sold mine to buy my cobra. I had alot of mods done to mine also. If you need any help with it or what to buy just shoot me a pm.

07-10-2010, 02:51 PM

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945LSTANG

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nice! i love the color, but i might be a tad biased.

07-10-2010, 03:46 PM

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Mr Graystang

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Originally Posted by 99GTvert

I have almost lost interest in my car....but I've recently kicked around the idea of trading up for an '05. That interior picture looks inviting compared to my cloth ****.

This makes me want to go and at least take a look at one at some used car dealer. Nice.

I would definitely recommend going to test some out, there not for everyone but they feel allot more fun to drive then the New edge IMO. I paid under 14k for this with a 11k for my trade in.

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Originally Posted by Mustang3GT07

The mod response was a big deciding factor also , some people on other forums were telling me they are easy to get over 300 RWHP n/a. Until Im ready to add F/I that sounds very compelling to me. I have lost some interest in Drag racing so this car would be great to hit the twisties on, I know a guy who Auto X's in his 06 and he has me really excited to try it. Thanks for the offer I will definitely PM you if I need info.

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Originally Posted by 945LSTANG

nice! i love the color, but i might be a tad biased.

HAHA thanks , I have a thing for Gray mustangs lol (this is my 3rd), I also did not want my handle to say MR. Graystang while I am driving a blue or red mustang.

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07-11-2010, 06:28 AM

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Mustang_NTriangle

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Originally Posted by Mr Graystang

Thanks all (The S197 club is fun) , I could not be happier with this car. As far as plans for performance wise I will be doing CAI/Tune like 99GTVert suggested , 3.73's , a bigger TB and FRPP hot rod cams , I plan to look at E-Force blower when I get around 70-80k miles on it. MustangmanCP ; I really like the sound of them so Im stuck on choosing between them and SLP LM's (I like obnoxious sounding exhaust lol). I know the color looks like an old person's car but thats Why chose that over a redfire GT with slightly higher mileage. I was looking for something simple , clean and classy. As far as a hood I will be looking into a nice cowl hood like so ...

http://customerpics.americanmuscle.c...94009&id=17844

WannaBeGearHead ; This is my nice weather daily cruiser and week end romper, I will more then likely never take it to a straight line track. I will do some autoX but I also want a project car to build and run nitrous on. Its down to a nice Fox or if I can find a cheap New edge, either one of those for my afterwork boredom killer would be nice.

^^^ a new hood totally changes the look for your new ride

07-11-2010, 08:26 AM

#25

boduke0220

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nice car! i like the S197's myself, they have alot of n/a potential, but if not done right look like crap, but if done right they look soooooo good.

I love that color though, not feelin the wheels.

07-11-2010, 09:43 AM

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Explosive

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I looked at that exact car online when I was trying to decide if I wanted a new edge or S197

07-11-2010, 03:24 PM

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Mr Graystang

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Originally Posted by Mustang_NTriangle

^^^ a new hood totally changes the look for your new ride

Yeah I love the way cowl hoods look on the S197's, It gives it a aggressive appearance.

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Originally Posted by boduke0220

nice car! i like the S197's myself, they have alot of n/a potential, but if not done right look like crap, but if done right they look soooooo good.

I love that color though, not feelin the wheels.

Thanks ! I hear ya on making them look like crap, Im not gonna go crazy on appearance mods just some light upgrades and a few body mods. As for the wheels I am content with them, I like them and they are 18's but in about a year I will replace them with Saleen's or 10" GT500 wheels.

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I looked at that exact car online when I was trying to decide if I wanted a new edge or S197

Haha Im glad you decided on the Mach 1.

07-11-2010, 03:32 PM

#28

rick 51

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Good luck with the new car, growing up in the 60s I really appreciate the look of your car, Ford really got it right.

07-11-2010, 06:11 PM

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Mr Graystang

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Originally Posted by rick 51

Good luck with the new car, growing up in the 60s I really appreciate the look of your car, Ford really got it right.

I agree 100 % rick , Ford captured the retrospectives of early muscle cars great with this model. I really love the retro gauge cluster it has, I miss my new edge but I'm quickly getting over it lol. I already put a 240sx to shame this morning lol.