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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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just curious what the response will be, was thinking about it in my car the other day


If ford, or some other car company was rebuilding or cloning fox bodies, what are some recomendations you'd give them to improve upon the original models. Including interior, ext. engine and anything else


Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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the ash tray door/lid!!! lol.
that need some improvement!
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Easier way to change the heater core
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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okay yea my thoughts were

the ashtray (damn i wish that would stay shut)
Heater Core (better in general)
Shifter (comming stock with a pro 5.0)
Upper Lower Control Arms (dont have them yet myself but i hear they make a big difference)
Sub Frame Connectors
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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5-lug anyone.... brakes(better, and all discs), A cup holder maybe, no red interior
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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i agree on the five lug , that would be nice ,the ashtray door is another ,better brakes and better hard ware in the mounting of the seats .and a better sending unit i haven't seen one yet that reads the gas level acurately .
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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For me its brakes they suck. These cars were real fast compared to others when new, you think we would have 4 wheel disc. They started in 84 on the SVO, so why not on 5.0's after, or even an option.
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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5lug disc brakes better block heater core more hp and still remain affordable like its always been
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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5lug disc brakes better block heater core more hp and still remain affordable like its always been
agree with the brakes but i think remaining affordable would have been the more difficult,

and honestly just slightly better brakes would be better
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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how about door handles that dont break
i hate canyon red interior
and what jack *** thought it was a good idea to punch a 1000 f ing little holes everywhere for weight reduction
nearly every fox has or will have a little detroit lean to the seats
thats about it



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