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12/16/04, 10:07 AM
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Originally posted by Roger Ramjet+December 16, 2004, 10:48 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Roger Ramjet @ December 16, 2004, 10:48 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Giddyup@December 16, 2004, 12:21 PM
....But I bet your Corvette is a rattle-trap compared to the Mustang.
....But I bet your Corvette is a rattle-trap compared to the Mustang.
No doubt about it vetts are nice. But comparing suspension between the 2 cars is like apples and oranges. $25- 30k for a mustang gt and 45 to 55k for a new vette.
12/16/04, 10:12 AM
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With stock tires I had some scary lane changes at 100mph. 
Not anymore with a wider, 255/50/r17 wheel at all 4 corners.
The only distraction at 110 mph the other day, was the sweet sound of my motor humming its sweet tunes. :worship:
Not anymore with a wider, 255/50/r17 wheel at all 4 corners.
The only distraction at 110 mph the other day, was the sweet sound of my motor humming its sweet tunes. :worship:
12/16/04, 10:12 AM
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Originally posted by Roger Ramjet@December 16, 2004, 6:53 AM
Yeah, it is a sports car but the ride is harsher than my Corvette Z06!
Yeah, it is a sports car but the ride is harsher than my Corvette Z06!
12/16/04, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by 38special@December 16, 2004, 11:15 AM
With stock tires I had some scary lane changes at 100mph.
Not anymore with a wider, 255/50/r17 wheel at all 4 corners.
The only distraction at 110 mph the other day, was the sweet sound of my motor humming its sweet tunes. :worship:
With stock tires I had some scary lane changes at 100mph.
Not anymore with a wider, 255/50/r17 wheel at all 4 corners.
The only distraction at 110 mph the other day, was the sweet sound of my motor humming its sweet tunes. :worship:
12/16/04, 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by Mellow Yellow+December 16, 2004, 11:24 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mellow Yellow @ December 16, 2004, 11:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-jcopin@December 16, 2004, 11:16 AM
oh so your the guy responsible for my insurance premiums
oh so your the guy responsible for my insurance premiums
naa
guys like that which overall makes males insurance much higher than females
12/16/04, 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Roger Ramjet+December 16, 2004, 8:48 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Roger Ramjet @ December 16, 2004, 8:48 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Giddyup@December 16, 2004, 12:21 PM
....But I bet your Corvette is a rattle-trap compared to the Mustang.
....But I bet your Corvette is a rattle-trap compared to the Mustang.
Well, actually I have never owned a C5, but I have driven 2 of them.......not long drives, but driven nonetheless..... I thought these 2 rattled/squeeked noticbly. I am axious to see the new C6 however, since it is supposed to be shorter/smaller. I think for a 2-seater, the Corvette just got a little too big for my liking over the last several years.
12/16/04, 11:04 AM
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i've had a 2003 mach 1,and 2 2001 GT's and all those cars would loosen my fillings when I hit a bump,dip or pothole.MY 2005 GT is so much better at dealing wih road irregularities that its not even a close comparison.JMO
12/16/04, 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by Roger Ramjet@December 16, 2004, 5:57 AM
The new GT does turn much better than the old body styles. It doesn't do the roll and wallow thing anymore. But, it appears that the cost of this better turning performance is a harsher ride from stiffer springs. I would classify it as VERY STIFF - a lot of quick vertical movement. My SUV rides smoother than my new GT.
The new GT does turn much better than the old body styles. It doesn't do the roll and wallow thing anymore. But, it appears that the cost of this better turning performance is a harsher ride from stiffer springs. I would classify it as VERY STIFF - a lot of quick vertical movement. My SUV rides smoother than my new GT.
12/16/04, 11:37 AM
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When I test drove the 05 I didn't notice it being that bad. Maybe because I was to excited to be in the driver's seat. I'm guessing my new stang probably won't ride as nice as my f150. That thing rides like a luxury car. Ford really got the f150 right this time It's simply the best truck ever (well besides the new super duty).
Some how I don't think I'll care to much about the ride. I am going to be having to much fun cruising around on a hot sunny day!
Some how I don't think I'll care to much about the ride. I am going to be having to much fun cruising around on a hot sunny day!
12/16/04, 04:49 PM
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I for one like the handling of the new 05 very much. It exceeds every expectation that I had for it. Roger - did you buy the 05 ? I am curious because it seems that you are not very happy with one of the more important aspects of it.
12/16/04, 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by Roger Ramjet@December 16, 2004, 5:53 AM
Yeah, it is a sports car but the ride is harsher than my Corvette Z06!
Yeah, it is a sports car but the ride is harsher than my Corvette Z06!
12/16/04, 05:04 PM
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Originally posted by Stubbies@December 16, 2004, 3:58 PM
If the Stang was priced the same, then it'd be a good comparison, but as it stands, I'll take the harsher than Z06 ride and bank the 30k.
If the Stang was priced the same, then it'd be a good comparison, but as it stands, I'll take the harsher than Z06 ride and bank the 30k.
12/16/04, 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by Roger Ramjet@December 16, 2004, 5:57 AM
The new GT does turn much better than the old body styles. It doesn't do the roll and wallow thing anymore. But, it appears that the cost of this better turning performance is a harsher ride from stiffer springs. I would classify it as VERY STIFF - a lot of quick vertical movement. My SUV rides smoother than my new GT.
The new GT does turn much better than the old body styles. It doesn't do the roll and wallow thing anymore. But, it appears that the cost of this better turning performance is a harsher ride from stiffer springs. I would classify it as VERY STIFF - a lot of quick vertical movement. My SUV rides smoother than my new GT.
12/16/04, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by PONY XPRESS@December 16, 2004, 8:05 AM
Interesting you feel the ride is too stiff, but the steering is too light.
My wife has a S type 4.2 Jag. Similar chassis to the Stang. I find it to be a little too soft & not enough feel through the steering wheel.
But we just did a trip that takes about 7 hours, & it only took 6 in the Jag. Great highway car.
Interesting you feel the ride is too stiff, but the steering is too light.
My wife has a S type 4.2 Jag. Similar chassis to the Stang. I find it to be a little too soft & not enough feel through the steering wheel.
But we just did a trip that takes about 7 hours, & it only took 6 in the Jag. Great highway car.
the next Jaguar S-Type will likely use the aluminum chassis of the new Jaguar XJ (as will the 2006 XK)....
12/16/04, 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by Mellow Yellow+December 16, 2004, 11:24 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mellow Yellow @ December 16, 2004, 11:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-jcopin@December 16, 2004, 11:16 AM
oh so your the guy responsible for my insurance premiums
oh so your the guy responsible for my insurance premiums
Don't even get me started on insurance. Sometimes I think I should just get hitched for the discount. 
But seriously, would you rather have a soft mushy supsension? People drive Mustangs for the sporty feel, if they want to drive a car that glides on air, then can get one. For the price, I think that the 05 Mustang not only handles better but has a nicer overall ride than the outgoing model. Granted I don't have the pleasure of driving one everyday, but my test drives have assured me that they did just about as good as humanly possible with the live-axle.
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