2015 Roush Stage 3
12-01-2015, 12:06 PM
#21
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 30
I am considering picking up a 15 Stage 3 coupe, auto with every option and wanted some feedback from anyone that owns or has driven one. What are your likes and dislikes etc? How is the power (I read the Roush tune is conservative)? I assume the handling is insane, but is the 3 way adjustable suspension cockpit adjustable or manual adjustment?
Mine is a manual, so I can't comment on the automatic, but you certainly don't need to worry about the power, and there is plenty of torque too, its a joy to drive.
The handling is great, possibly a little stiff for some, but I like it. The chassis is very rigid and although it will slide the back out, you really have to push it. The suspension is manually adjusted (not that I've actually messed with it, I'm happy with the way its set up from the factory).
I think the only thing I dislike is the lack of heating / cooling in the Recaro seats, though they are very comfortable and look great. The 2015 nav system isn't the best, but I've not really had any problems with it either, it's a bit slow to respond sometimes, but it works.
I replaced the bulbs in the map and trunk lights with bright white LEDs, I wasn't impressed with the originals (the map light cluster is identical to that in my previous 2007 GT) and i think bright white fits with the dash lighting better, but that was just me being picky (and its a really easy and inexpensive change).
And the exhaust sound... Yeah, put it in track mode and you can frighten little old ladies from a mile out
12-02-2015, 02:22 PM
#22
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Stang Island, NY
Posts: 242
I love my 15 Stage 3 (since those pictures, I've installed the Roush heat extractors, which I think are a great improvement, I don't personally like the stock extractors with the Roush hood scoop, it looks asymmetrical from inside): https://mustangforums.com/forum/memb...-upgraded.html
Mine is a manual, so I can't comment on the automatic, but you certainly don't need to worry about the power, and there is plenty of torque too, its a joy to drive.
The handling is great, possibly a little stiff for some, but I like it. The chassis is very rigid and although it will slide the back out, you really have to push it. The suspension is manually adjusted (not that I've actually messed with it, I'm happy with the way its set up from the factory).
I think the only thing I dislike is the lack of heating / cooling in the Recaro seats, though they are very comfortable and look great. The 2015 nav system isn't the best, but I've not really had any problems with it either, it's a bit slow to respond sometimes, but it works.
I replaced the bulbs in the map and trunk lights with bright white LEDs, I wasn't impressed with the originals (the map light cluster is identical to that in my previous 2007 GT) and i think bright white fits with the dash lighting better, but that was just me being picky (and its a really easy and inexpensive change).
And the exhaust sound... Yeah, put it in track mode and you can frighten little old ladies from a mile out
Mine is a manual, so I can't comment on the automatic, but you certainly don't need to worry about the power, and there is plenty of torque too, its a joy to drive.
The handling is great, possibly a little stiff for some, but I like it. The chassis is very rigid and although it will slide the back out, you really have to push it. The suspension is manually adjusted (not that I've actually messed with it, I'm happy with the way its set up from the factory).
I think the only thing I dislike is the lack of heating / cooling in the Recaro seats, though they are very comfortable and look great. The 2015 nav system isn't the best, but I've not really had any problems with it either, it's a bit slow to respond sometimes, but it works.
I replaced the bulbs in the map and trunk lights with bright white LEDs, I wasn't impressed with the originals (the map light cluster is identical to that in my previous 2007 GT) and i think bright white fits with the dash lighting better, but that was just me being picky (and its a really easy and inexpensive change).
And the exhaust sound... Yeah, put it in track mode and you can frighten little old ladies from a mile out
12-09-2015, 07:23 PM
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Stang Island, NY
Posts: 242
I love my 15 Stage 3 (since those pictures, I've installed the Roush heat extractors, which I think are a great improvement, I don't personally like the stock extractors with the Roush hood scoop, it looks asymmetrical from inside): https://mustangforums.com/forum/memb...-upgraded.html
Mine is a manual, so I can't comment on the automatic, but you certainly don't need to worry about the power, and there is plenty of torque too, its a joy to drive.
The handling is great, possibly a little stiff for some, but I like it. The chassis is very rigid and although it will slide the back out, you really have to push it. The suspension is manually adjusted (not that I've actually messed with it, I'm happy with the way its set up from the factory).
I think the only thing I dislike is the lack of heating / cooling in the Recaro seats, though they are very comfortable and look great. The 2015 nav system isn't the best, but I've not really had any problems with it either, it's a bit slow to respond sometimes, but it works.
I replaced the bulbs in the map and trunk lights with bright white LEDs, I wasn't impressed with the originals (the map light cluster is identical to that in my previous 2007 GT) and i think bright white fits with the dash lighting better, but that was just me being picky (and its a really easy and inexpensive change).
And the exhaust sound... Yeah, put it in track mode and you can frighten little old ladies from a mile out
Mine is a manual, so I can't comment on the automatic, but you certainly don't need to worry about the power, and there is plenty of torque too, its a joy to drive.
The handling is great, possibly a little stiff for some, but I like it. The chassis is very rigid and although it will slide the back out, you really have to push it. The suspension is manually adjusted (not that I've actually messed with it, I'm happy with the way its set up from the factory).
I think the only thing I dislike is the lack of heating / cooling in the Recaro seats, though they are very comfortable and look great. The 2015 nav system isn't the best, but I've not really had any problems with it either, it's a bit slow to respond sometimes, but it works.
I replaced the bulbs in the map and trunk lights with bright white LEDs, I wasn't impressed with the originals (the map light cluster is identical to that in my previous 2007 GT) and i think bright white fits with the dash lighting better, but that was just me being picky (and its a really easy and inexpensive change).
And the exhaust sound... Yeah, put it in track mode and you can frighten little old ladies from a mile out
12-15-2015, 12:21 PM
#24
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New Mexico
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