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#21
I own a 97 GT. I am 6'1" tall and so far all of the reviews, both from this forum, internet sites and newspaper articles love the placement of the shifter. I have to agree with the comments above regarding your comment about your knees almost hitting the dash. Not sure I quite understand how you placed your seat position.
The chrome trim rings, if you don't like it don't get the IUP. If you like the IUP I am sure there will be aftermarket products like carbon fiber you could use like the people will want that don't get the IUP.
Seats? I heard from other members that they were a lot better than the SN95. Are they cobra owners, I have no idea.
The big square dash - looks like the old 67-70 era so I like it. I really didn't care for the dash in my 97 so this is a change I like.
The chrome trim rings, if you don't like it don't get the IUP. If you like the IUP I am sure there will be aftermarket products like carbon fiber you could use like the people will want that don't get the IUP.
Seats? I heard from other members that they were a lot better than the SN95. Are they cobra owners, I have no idea.
The big square dash - looks like the old 67-70 era so I like it. I really didn't care for the dash in my 97 so this is a change I like.
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I don't know what you're talking about with the shifter. My Cobra is a far reach to 3rd, and I lift my shoulder off the seat. In the 05, it was crazy how much easier it felt than any SN95s.
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I'll post this again, because I imagine I'm about the tallest person on here at 6'8" and I had the opportunity to experience an 05 GT this summer in Tulsa at the Shelby Mid-America Meet. It is a huge improvement over my '03 Gt Vert--especially the seats and shifter, IMO. GT for GT, there is no comparison. And may we all hope that for the extra $$$ one pays for a Cobra, that the seats would provide more bolstering than a $25K GT.
#26
In support of HC, the seats in the '05 do not compare to the seats in the Mach 1 and Cobra (if you're use to these, ya gonna feel like your sliding around on the stock seats)
Otherwise, I think the interior ergonomics are pretty much flawless...it might not be a good fit for everyone though(remember, auto companies design for the 90 percentile of people...they can't do it all...)
Otherwise, I think the interior ergonomics are pretty much flawless...it might not be a good fit for everyone though(remember, auto companies design for the 90 percentile of people...they can't do it all...)
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Originally posted by bullittman68@October 20, 2004, 12:35 PM
I don't know what you're talking about with the shifter. My Cobra is a far reach to 3rd, and I lift my shoulder off the seat. In the 05, it was crazy how much easier it felt than any SN95s.
I don't know what you're talking about with the shifter. My Cobra is a far reach to 3rd, and I lift my shoulder off the seat. In the 05, it was crazy how much easier it felt than any SN95s.
Maybe after the wears off, we can actually talk about the potential areas for improvement, instead of just the things we like. In the meantime I'm going to take off my flame suit and head over to friendlier territory.
Later,
Dave
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i agree with hairycanary. i just got home from sitting in a silver gt with red leather. i guess i just expected there to b a higher quality of materials used. i also agree on the shifter placement. it felt better than the sn95 but just a few inches would make a huge difference. im 6'2 by the way and i do have long arms. i still like the mustang but it felt like a bit of a disappointment after all the hype.
#32
I'm 6'6" and I'd have to say the extra room is my favorite improvement.
I've had 9 late model Mustangs(3 Cobras) and my current 03 Cobra is,by far, the best. I checked out the 05 last week and the interior blew me away. The first thing I noticed was the great seats and extra room around my knees. If I wasn't used to a 500HP daily driver I'd have to get the new GT. I'm going to try and control myself and wait for the next Cobra. After reading so much about the cancellation of the Lightning so SVT could concentrate on the Cobra, I'm hoping they push up the release.
I've had 9 late model Mustangs(3 Cobras) and my current 03 Cobra is,by far, the best. I checked out the 05 last week and the interior blew me away. The first thing I noticed was the great seats and extra room around my knees. If I wasn't used to a 500HP daily driver I'd have to get the new GT. I'm going to try and control myself and wait for the next Cobra. After reading so much about the cancellation of the Lightning so SVT could concentrate on the Cobra, I'm hoping they push up the release.
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Originally posted by Dan460@October 20, 2004, 4:14 PM
I'm 6'6" and I'd have to say the extra room is my favorite improvement.
I've had 9 late model Mustangs(3 Cobras) and my current 03 Cobra is,by far, the best. I checked out the 05 last week and the interior blew me away. The first thing I noticed was the great seats and extra room around my knees. If I wasn't used to a 500HP daily driver I'd have to get the new GT. I'm going to try and control myself and wait for the next Cobra. After reading so much about the cancellation of the Lightning so SVT could concentrate on the Cobra, I'm hoping they push up the release.
I'm 6'6" and I'd have to say the extra room is my favorite improvement.
I've had 9 late model Mustangs(3 Cobras) and my current 03 Cobra is,by far, the best. I checked out the 05 last week and the interior blew me away. The first thing I noticed was the great seats and extra room around my knees. If I wasn't used to a 500HP daily driver I'd have to get the new GT. I'm going to try and control myself and wait for the next Cobra. After reading so much about the cancellation of the Lightning so SVT could concentrate on the Cobra, I'm hoping they push up the release.
Other than the opinion about the 05 seats, I agree with everything you just said, all the way to the "500HP daily driver" and "I'd have to get the new GT" . If I had never purchased the 03 Cobra, I'd still be getting the 05 (had it on order, until I got the Cobra).
I didn't hear about the cancellation of the Lightning, that's news to me -- I'll need to do some research I guess! I don't expect the date of the Cobra to be pushed up much, if any, since SVT put it in writing on the PowerLease.
Dave
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84 GT Conv., 87 LX 5.0, 89 LX 5.0 conv.(still got it),92 Limited 5.0 Conv., 95 GT, 97 Cobra conv., 01 Cobra, and current 03 10th ann. Cobra conv. Oops! only eight. Also had a 93 Lightning, 70 Mach1, 65 Galaxie, and a 79 Bronco. I currently also have a 73 Bronco and I'm finishing up my Factory Five Roadster(another reason I don't need to be buying a new car )
THe lightning cancellation is front page news at Autoweek.
THe lightning cancellation is front page news at Autoweek.
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Originally posted by 97svtgoin05gt@October 20, 2004, 11:08 AM
You will not see 500hp EVER in the GT and I'd be surprised to see that even in the SVT.
You will not see 500hp EVER in the GT and I'd be surprised to see that even in the SVT.
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Originally posted by frankswildyears@October 20, 2004, 10:59 PM
I've heard the seats are comparable to the bullit?
I've heard the seats are comparable to the bullit?
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