Pony Pkg Handling ??'s
10-15-2009, 01:38 PM
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 4
Just closing the loop after 1st month of enjoying my "new" 05 GT 5spd, fastback. Purchased 9-11-09 w/ 12.5k mi on the clock.
Pure stock GT in a plain lime wrapper w/ beige lthr.
No mods craved (yet). Maybe a cue ball shift **** ...in a while.
Really like the handling, ride & performance. Reminds me of the 65, 69 & 70 Mustangs I had the opportunity to use for extended periods - but with all the tech advances. Not hype to use the GT label - a long strider on the interstate, that also really straightens out the 2 lane blacktop curves.
After research & extensive test drives, could have been just as happy with a PP V6 or base V6 with susp additions. Got this one because it offered most bang for the buck & had greatest longterm creampuff potential. If purchasing a high use, daily driver, I'd have kept looking 'til I found the right low mi V6.
Really like the GT's afterburner. Was issued a warning citation (whew) on the way home from the dealer ...the Trooper understood.
Thanks for all the info & advice.
It was a big help.
Pure stock GT in a plain lime wrapper w/ beige lthr.
No mods craved (yet). Maybe a cue ball shift **** ...in a while.
Really like the handling, ride & performance. Reminds me of the 65, 69 & 70 Mustangs I had the opportunity to use for extended periods - but with all the tech advances. Not hype to use the GT label - a long strider on the interstate, that also really straightens out the 2 lane blacktop curves.
After research & extensive test drives, could have been just as happy with a PP V6 or base V6 with susp additions. Got this one because it offered most bang for the buck & had greatest longterm creampuff potential. If purchasing a high use, daily driver, I'd have kept looking 'til I found the right low mi V6.
Really like the GT's afterburner. Was issued a warning citation (whew) on the way home from the dealer ...the Trooper understood.
Thanks for all the info & advice.
It was a big help.
10-16-2009, 08:41 PM
#23
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 356
The number of GT owners upgrading their cars really works to the advantage of us V6 owners. There are great deals out there on GT take-off parts. I found some brand new GT Pirellis with fanblade 17" rims on Ebay for $500 for the entire set. The 17" wheels made a HUGE difference in the handling of the car. As the owner of a non-PP 'vert, I'd really recommend that you get the PP unless you find a really great deal on the base model. Believe me, you WILL do the upgrades, so factor that in to the cost. Also, I'd recommend that you get ABS if it rains a lot or snows in your area. We get torrential rains in the southeast and I'm on the interstates a lot. There's a lot of power going to the rear wheels. The ABS has saved my bacon many, many times.
I'm adding GT front and rear sways and bushings next. I was glad for this thread.
I'm adding GT front and rear sways and bushings next. I was glad for this thread.
10-17-2009, 09:56 AM
#24
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 13,322
The number of GT owners upgrading their cars really works to the advantage of us V6 owners. There are great deals out there on GT take-off parts. I found some brand new GT Pirellis with fanblade 17" rims on Ebay for $500 for the entire set. The 17" wheels made a HUGE difference in the handling of the car.
I'm adding GT front and rear sways and bushings next. I was glad for this thread.
I'm adding GT front and rear sways and bushings next. I was glad for this thread.
You had 17" bullitts and the ?17"? fanblades are an improvement how?
And that rental car door ding protector needs to goooooo....
Last edited by 157dB; 10-17-2009 at 05:03 PM.
10-17-2009, 10:41 AM
#25
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southeast Virginia
Posts: 6,409
The number of GT owners upgrading their cars really works to the advantage of us V6 owners. There are great deals out there on GT take-off parts. I found some brand new GT Pirellis with fanblade 17" rims on Ebay for $500 for the entire set. The 17" wheels made a HUGE difference in the handling of the car. As the owner of a non-PP 'vert, I'd really recommend that you get the PP unless you find a really great deal on the base model. Believe me, you WILL do the upgrades, so factor that in to the cost. Also, I'd recommend that you get ABS if it rains a lot or snows in your area. We get torrential rains in the southeast and I'm on the interstates a lot. There's a lot of power going to the rear wheels. The ABS has saved my bacon many, many times.
I'm adding GT front and rear sways and bushings next. I was glad for this thread.
I'm adding GT front and rear sways and bushings next. I was glad for this thread.
To me the stripe takes away from the design lines of the car.
Last edited by 07 Stang; 10-17-2009 at 10:46 AM.
10-17-2009, 10:32 PM
#26
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 356
And here I thought FanBlades were 18" rims.....
You had 17" bullitts and the ?17"? fanblades are an improvement how?
You had 17" bullitts and the ?17"? fanblades are an improvement how?
10-29-2009, 07:11 PM
#27
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 356
Another improvement you can do to your stang is to remove the door molding stripe, You can do it yourself with fishing line and a hair dryer. Then clean and wax the area. You'll be amazed how much better it will look.
To me the stripe takes away from the design lines of the car.
To me the stripe takes away from the design lines of the car.
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