COVER or NO COVER? (POLL)
6/9/04, 02:28 PM
#21
Member
Join Date: February 4, 2004
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by BlueStangVert@June 9, 2004, 8:24 AM
Those side-by-side pictures really tell the story. And for me, it sets the attitude of the whole car. Does Ford want it to be a more refined car with a refined engine, one that would bring pride to the Ford badge, or is Ford just trying to throw something together to get the job done? Show me you're dedicated to the car, Ford, and cover that intake.
Those side-by-side pictures really tell the story. And for me, it sets the attitude of the whole car. Does Ford want it to be a more refined car with a refined engine, one that would bring pride to the Ford badge, or is Ford just trying to throw something together to get the job done? Show me you're dedicated to the car, Ford, and cover that intake.
Also- Death of SVT Focus.
[/rant]
Short Vesion: Cover.
6/9/04, 03:39 PM
#22
Originally posted by cyoda44@June 9, 2004, 9:20 AM
Sorry, but I had to comment on this subject.
I have personally observed the 05 with and without the cover.
My first thought when I saw the engine WITHOUT the cover was......
What is this? :scratch: A cheap piece of plastic for an intake? Thought of melting plastic running thru my head.... preceded by.... Do I really want a high performance engine that is dependent on a piece of plastic?
My first thought when I saw the engine WITH the cover was......
OH SWEET!!! (followed by the wiping of drool from my face)
This is going to be mine! (Long pause dreaming of all good Mustang things 
) I cant wait to show everyone my engine. B)
The way the engine looked spoke these words to me:
"I'm strong, I'm proud, I'm a MUSTANG!!
Sorry, but I had to comment on this subject.
I have personally observed the 05 with and without the cover.
My first thought when I saw the engine WITHOUT the cover was......
What is this? :scratch: A cheap piece of plastic for an intake? Thought of melting plastic running thru my head.... preceded by.... Do I really want a high performance engine that is dependent on a piece of plastic?
My first thought when I saw the engine WITH the cover was......
OH SWEET!!! (followed by the wiping of drool from my face)
This is going to be mine! (Long pause dreaming of all good Mustang things ) I cant wait to show everyone my engine. B) The way the engine looked spoke these words to me:
"I'm strong, I'm proud, I'm a MUSTANG!!
I DID vote for the cover, I could just care less either way.
6/9/04, 05:33 PM
#25
Legacy TMS Member
Originally posted by 05mach1@June 9, 2004, 9:57 AM
Don't worried the in take cover will be the production on Mustang GTs what Keth told me from Team Mustang yesterday in Cinn.
Don't worried the in take cover will be the production on Mustang GTs what Keth told me from Team Mustang yesterday in Cinn.
Vote away please!!
6/10/04, 06:49 AM
#31
Member
Join Date: March 17, 2004
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you look at the cover in respect to the rest of the engine bay, it looks seriously out of place. Nothing in the engine bay is shiny, the color of the intake cover, or even close in shape. Look where the air intake meets the cover. Not a real smooth transition. It's a nice piece alone, but on the motor it seems like they are just " throwing something together to get the job done." Putting a cover to dress up the engine is silly. I think if they did a better job making the other parts to the engine look more attractive, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
6/10/04, 07:32 AM
#33
Cobra R Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: June 3, 2004
Location: PA
Posts: 1,569
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Retardking@June 10, 2004, 8:52 AM
I think if they did a better job making the other parts to the engine look more attractive, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
I think if they did a better job making the other parts to the engine look more attractive, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
Please excuse the mess...
6/10/04, 05:26 PM
#37
Mach 1 Member
Join Date: January 30, 2004
Posts: 969
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i think it has to do with the fact that Ford AU builds all their engines by hand and that they love to have their engines stand out of the rest down there. Which kinda leads me to believe more and more that Ford North America just perfers to cheaping out on everything last minute. As we all know thats exactly what Ford has been doing here for the last 30 years.
Edit: And for a side note I've always loved the Boss 290 and Boss 280 that they use in the Falcons down there. I've also wondered why they don't make a special edition and use the Boss 290 in it... *cough* Boss 290 Mustang *cough*
Edit: And for a side note I've always loved the Boss 290 and Boss 280 that they use in the Falcons down there. I've also wondered why they don't make a special edition and use the Boss 290 in it... *cough* Boss 290 Mustang *cough*
6/10/04, 05:46 PM
#39
Shelby GT500 Member
Join Date: January 30, 2004
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 2,916
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I like the cover alot, but I think if the engine bay was nicley cleaned up and tidied it would look nice when you popped open the hood. Some new valve covers can help alot too.
6/10/04, 08:40 PM
#40
Team Mustang Source
Join Date: February 14, 2004
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Definitely needs the cover to clean up the top of the engine. Kind of looks like my sons hair first thing in the morning (and mine for that matter). Its needs a nice hat to smooth it out and clean up the look.
Also it appears to be easily removed (4 fasteners) for detailing
the Pony leaves no doubt that thoroughbred power lies beneath!
Also it appears to be easily removed (4 fasteners) for detailing
the Pony leaves no doubt that thoroughbred power lies beneath!