2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old 10/19/04 | 10:00 AM
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I think people will generally be very happy with the new Stang. I have been working on one now for a while and have been fairly impressed with the amout of pride that went into this build. It is a well made machine, that is for sure.

Good luck to those that have or are going to get this car, and I hope you love it!


You never know how well a car is made untill you tear it apart..lol

Most mods are going to be easily done. The exhaust tubing is emmaculate.

Springs are a cinch in the rear. took me 15 mins. The fronts are a diff. story. You will need a spring compressor tool. No more jacks in the driveway. But I don't think it will be too bad if you have to take it to a shop.

Any way.. enough of my rambling...If you have any questions please PM me or email me..
I have had most of this car apart in my hands.. hehehe So I might be able to help out on some install questions too..


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Old 10/19/04 | 10:03 AM
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Dave is the trunk composite or metal? Want to see if a satillite antenna can be mounted under the deck lid as to not be obtrusive.
Old 10/19/04 | 10:26 AM
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Dave,

How is the car taking to performance mods?
Old 10/19/04 | 10:31 AM
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is there a trunk release ebsides the key fob and the key hole?=p
no buttons in the passenger compartment?



yea and what the other guy said .. putting the sirrus antennae in the trunk would rule
Old 10/19/04 | 10:38 AM
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Well the deck lid is aluminum so it should hold up a little weight such as the satalite antenna like you would need to mount.

As far as how is she doing?? Well... Basic bolt on's are working just fine, such as exhaust and things like that. (Cold air kit) Havent really gotten into too much that would mean a computer recal, But we are nearing that point. I'll keep you informed.
Old 10/19/04 | 10:39 AM
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There are no internal trunk releases. Only the key fob and the keyhole on the trunk.......( Not my fav either)
Old 10/19/04 | 10:40 AM
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Oh.. I almost forgot....... Brad........ (WAR EAGLE)
Old 10/19/04 | 10:42 AM
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I wanted to mount the antenna under the deck lid. Oh well.
Old 10/19/04 | 10:44 AM
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Hey David, glad to have you with us!

There's been talk about supercharging this engine being a no-go because of the pistons/rings being too marginal to take extra boost.

I'll keep mine stock, but I am sure others are wondering. Any feedback on that?
Old 10/19/04 | 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by draburn@October 19, 2004, 11:43 AM
Oh.. I almost forgot....... Brad........ (WAR EAGLE)
Watch out now, 'Bama's about to break into the Top 25 without our starting QB or tailback!
Old 10/19/04 | 10:51 AM
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Originally posted by Paris MkVI@October 19, 2004, 10:47 AM
Hey David, glad to have you with us!

There's been talk about supercharging this engine being a no-go because of the pistons/rings being too marginal to take extra boost.

I'll keep mine stock, but I am sure others are wondering. Any feedback on that?
Well.... I do know several companies have kits almost ready for the 05... (almost being the key word) I'm not sure on the PSI barrier yet. But I think with what I know fo far about this motor it should be able to handle a good 6-8 psi without any problems. Any higher than that I would change out quite abit on any stock engine. But this is all my opinion. I have no actual fact to base this on since this actual motor hasent been tested for a boost and HP limit or durability under boost.

I personally would wait till crazy people like us find this out the hard way before I would hurt your baby.

Later
Old 10/19/04 | 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by upstate@October 19, 2004, 10:45 AM
I wanted to mount the antenna under the deck lid. Oh well.
I dont see why you couldnt....... It is a sturdy aluminum..
Old 10/19/04 | 10:59 AM
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No internal trunk release? What is the button inside the console, then? I sat in one when they were touring the cars last spring and I thought there was a trunk release button in the console. If that wasn't for the trunk, what was it for?
Old 10/19/04 | 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by draburn+October 19, 2004, 10:55 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (draburn @ October 19, 2004, 10:55 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-upstate@October 19, 2004, 10:45 AM
I wanted to mount the antenna under the deck lid. Oh well.
I dont see why you couldnt....... It is a sturdy aluminum.. [/b][/quote]
Yeah, but aluminum would block radio signals, so that leaves out placing the antenna on the inside.
Old 10/19/04 | 11:15 AM
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can't wait to see actual photos of the Interceptor from all the angles, by far the best body kit I've seen yet
Old 10/19/04 | 11:41 AM
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Ahhh. Now I see the problem with the aluminum...lol.. I thought it was a structural question...hehe
Old 10/19/04 | 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by clintoris@October 19, 2004, 1:02 PM
No internal trunk release? What is the button inside the console, then? I sat in one when they were touring the cars last spring and I thought there was a trunk release button in the console. If that wasn't for the trunk, what was it for?
Sorry, there is no internal trunk release. At all. Key in trunk, and on the keyfob, and thats it.
Old 10/19/04 | 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by Grantsdale+October 19, 2004, 11:47 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Grantsdale @ October 19, 2004, 11:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-clintoris@October 19, 2004, 1:02 PM
No internal trunk release? What is the button inside the console, then? I sat in one when they were touring the cars last spring and I thought there was a trunk release button in the console. If that wasn't for the trunk, what was it for?
Sorry, there is no internal trunk release. At all. Key in trunk, and on the keyfob, and thats it. [/b][/quote]
He's right.. Unfortunately.
Old 10/19/04 | 01:30 PM
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Is that why the parrinoid people wear hats made out of aluminim foil? So that the government can't read their toughts?


Just kidding, will aluminum really block the signal?
Old 10/19/04 | 03:38 PM
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You mean you don't wear an aluminium hat???

I don't leave home with out mine!


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