It's also the fact that almost every dealership orders the Stangs with a bunch of appearance kits/packages that inflates the price of the car w/o providing any extra added value (i.e. no extra hp). The IUP does look clean, but its not for me.

I bet that the 325 hp comes from a 90mm air intake, revised X-Pipe and mufflers like the Shelby GT?

 

I am using the floor mats out of my acura tl. The back mats I had to cut a little shorter but they fit nicely. I would shop around for all weather mats. I tell ya they really keep the carpet and stock floor mats looking new.

 

Ford offers all-weather floormats as a $57 dealer installed option when you order the GT. They have a pony logo and seem to be well made from internet pics.

 

I'm sure you could order the mats from KC (05stangkc) for the TMS discount. I'm guessing you could handle the install yourself

 

Have you seen the IUP with the dark charcoal (kind of carbon fiberish dash panel) It removes a lot of brightness to the dash? I'm waiting for the dark panel from the Shelby to be added to the list, supposedly at job 2. If you don't get the IUP, at least get the interior appearance package that includes the leather wheel. The plastic wheel feels cheap.

 

I was thinking about buying a ribbed slip-over steering wheel cover from Wal-Mart for about $10. The leather stuff sounds nice, but it is kind of pricey. I've had great luck with using the Wal-Mart slip over cover on late model Fords.

I'll try to see if I can PM 05stangkc for the floormats. The Ford rubber mats from Wal-Mart are $20 and aren't designed specifically for the 05-up GTs, which is why the $57 option seems rather attractive.

 

I would stay away from those covers. I saw a Nice GT Premium for 24,000 the otherday. Kinda made me sick that I paid 19 and change for my V6 Premium. I have always been a big fan of the Deluxe interior in the 67 Mustang. That said I would not get a plain dash. The charcoal dash and 2 tone interior choices they are putting together for the 07's looks killer. Spend a little extra now. Also check Fords online price and knock about 2k off. Your dealer will probably take you up on the offer. You might also wait for the Navigation units if that tickles your fancy too. The mycolor option is nice just for the option to mix it up if you want or make your lights brighter than non- IUP clusters at night.

My .02

-Deric

 

I recieved them as a christmas gift last year. They do not get in the way. They do come with back seat mats. They have deep channels that hold plenty of water and dirt. My only complaint is that the front ones are a bit short, but maybe if they were longer they would get in the way.

If you live any where with snow and salt I definately recomend them.

 

Is this just your belief/hope or do you have a source for the increase in hp for 2008?

After 2 years at 215hp, in 1998 Ford did bump up the hp on the GT (from 215-225). After 2007 model year, it will be 3 years at 300Hp so we are due for an increase (I'm chosing to ignore the 99-04 run where the GT stayed at 260Hp)

Just hoping for an increase in 08.

 

A bump to 325 hp sounds like the power pack that FRPP is selling:
90mm air intake
new PCM calibration + flasher
new mufflers