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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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If its just a speedo error it still doesn't make sense that you couldn't keep up with a 15sec car.
+1...126mph is still slow unless your altitude is up in the clouds!
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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First, you are wrong if u think that **** beast is 15 sec. I was wrong too about them but spent most of my day searching and looking for them.

Second, that was not a drag race...he was speeding, so was I ...remember? and to all those who thought that i burnt my butt trying to race only in 3rd are wrong. I answered the test question some smary asked.

I was in my 4th gear, but when he flew by me...i put it in 3rd to get more power...and I did told u guys that I tried in the 5 mile strech..
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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No worries man. No need to get defensive here. BOTTOM LINE, you car should easily surpass 126mph! I would take that back to Ford and tell them to fix it...tell them it wont go past 126mph
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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I know...I am planning to take it to another dealer in Virginia.

I understand the point that our cars can go 126+ easily, but the question is how can that heavier car with V6 engine, Bi-turbo, and Automatic can be so much faster??
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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The thing is...its not! You car is not performing correctly...bring that Audi my way and I will show you
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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This video will tell a bitmore about Audi...

http://www.guba.com/watch/3000009649?pp=5&premium=0&o=4

****, if only I knew what that thing is.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:57 AM
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I still think its the limiter. There might be a problem with the spedo but it being around 120mpm makes me even more certain.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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It can be faster if it has less wind resistance. It can be faster if it's gearing is set up that way. Lots of ways to be fast. Look at the big picture.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Dont get hung up on the Audi being faster at high speeds. 4 cylinders have been pushing somewhere near 200mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats. They do it because they are made for it. Like everyone has said, get your car looked at as to why it wont get to 135-145 range. ButI really doubt a dealer is going to do much about it.
I can see it now, "Your car will only got up to 126? Are you kidding me? What are you going that damn fast for?"
Id say take it to a tuner and let them figure out if its a software issue that can be easily retuned. Then go play.
If you are getting this stuck on an Audi, wait till a modded SRT4 leaves you in a butthurt state of mind.

Aerodynamics play a major roll in acceleration at higher speeds. Its no secret that the new Mustang is not very slippery when it comes to cutting through the air.
There will always be someone out there faster than you. Dont let it get to you so much.
You could always throw on a S/C and leave about 98% of the driving public looking at your taillights if it really bothers you that much.

Please dont take my post as a flame to you. Words are easily misunderstood when your not able to see or hear the person saying them.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Dont get hung up on the Audi being faster at high speeds. 4 cylinders have been pushing somewhere near 200mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats. They do it because they are made for it. Like everyone has said, get your car looked at as to why it wont get to 135-145 range. ButI really doubt a dealer is going to do much about it.
I can see it now, "Your car will only got up to 126? Are you kidding me? What are you going that damn fast for?"
Id say take it to a tuner and let them figure out if its a software issue that can be easily retuned. Then go play.
If you are getting this stuck on an Audi, wait till a modded SRT4 leaves you in a butthurt state of mind.

Aerodynamics play a major roll in acceleration at higher speeds. Its no secret that the new Mustang is not very slippery when it comes to cutting through the air.
There will always be someone out there faster than you. Dont let it get to you so much.
You could always throw on a S/C and leave about 98% of the driving public looking at your taillights if it really bothers you that much.

Please dont take my post as a flame to you. Words are easily misunderstood when your not able to see or hear the person saying them.
Can I get an AMEN?!



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