My take on the 05
Dr. Iven you got him!
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Please...the audio controls, stalks, headlight controls, speakers...are al not "retro". The steering wheel may look similar to an old mustangs, but a 3 spoke steering wheel in and of itself is not retro. I see where the dash is made to look like that of an older car, but to have those ridiculous old style numbers in the guages, just looks plain silly. If they stuck a normal looking font in those big dials, it would look so much better. Bottom line, the ONLY thing that is retro about that interior is the top of the dash, and those guages. You crop that out and you are sitting in a brand new VW.
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Originally posted by kevinb120+July 19, 2004, 1:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kevinb120 @ July 19, 2004, 1:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-svtdriver@July 17, 2004, 11:00 AM
It was kind of funny. The people that didn't like the exhaust sound were for hte most part. 5.0 engine owners. And a couple of them don't like the mod motors to begin with.
It was kind of funny. The people that didn't like the exhaust sound were for hte most part. 5.0 engine owners. And a couple of them don't like the mod motors to begin with.
[/b][/quote]I own a 97 Thunderbird LX with a 2V 4.6 V8 in it, and it makes more sound than what I heard at Legends Field. Of course I removed the resonator/silencer and the mufflers are not original. I was very let down by the exhaust note at Idle, and the Ford Guy that was revving it wouldn't get on it while I was there.
I don't dislike 5.0's I had a Lincoln Mark VII LSC with a 5.0 but I love the sound a 4.6 makes, it does remind me of an Exotic V8, or a Race Car when you really get into it. I will definitly be getting some exhaust work done to Beef Up the Exhaust Note on my 05! It doesn't sound as good at idle to me as I would like.
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Originally posted by Dr Iven+July 19, 2004, 12:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dr Iven @ July 19, 2004, 12:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SVTJayC@July 19, 2004, 8:59 AM
My only complaint is still the retro guarges...i hope ford ditches them in 2006. Nothing else about the interior is retro, they just looks silly.
My only complaint is still the retro guarges...i hope ford ditches them in 2006. Nothing else about the interior is retro, they just looks silly.
Nothing but the 3-spoke wheel, auto shift ****, brushed aluminum, shape of dash, etc... [/b][/quote]
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Originally posted by SVTJayC@July 19, 2004, 4:17 PM
Please...the audio controls, stalks, headlight controls, speakers...are al not "retro". The steering wheel may look similar to an old mustangs, but a 3 spoke steering wheel in and of itself is not retro. I see where the dash is made to look like that of an older car, but to have those ridiculous old style numbers in the guages, just looks plain silly. If they stuck a normal looking font in those big dials, it would look so much better. Bottom line, the ONLY thing that is retro about that interior is the top of the dash, and those guages. You crop that out and you are sitting in a brand new VW.
Please...the audio controls, stalks, headlight controls, speakers...are al not "retro". The steering wheel may look similar to an old mustangs, but a 3 spoke steering wheel in and of itself is not retro. I see where the dash is made to look like that of an older car, but to have those ridiculous old style numbers in the guages, just looks plain silly. If they stuck a normal looking font in those big dials, it would look so much better. Bottom line, the ONLY thing that is retro about that interior is the top of the dash, and those guages. You crop that out and you are sitting in a brand new VW.
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I had another odd revelation about the 05 on Sunday. Has anyone looked at the bottom of the spoiler. There are cutouts in the bottom like they were trying to save weight. If someone else has a picture they can post. I can't download from my camera until tomorrow. But it is an odd look to the underside of the spoiler. Not that anyone would notice unless you really looked.
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Originally posted by svtdriver@July 19, 2004, 10:28 PM
I had another odd revelation about the 05 on Sunday. Has anyone looked at the bottom of the spoiler. There are cutouts in the bottom like they were trying to save weight. If someone else has a picture they can post. I can't download from my camera until tomorrow. But it is an odd look to the underside of the spoiler. Not that anyone would notice unless you really looked.
I had another odd revelation about the 05 on Sunday. Has anyone looked at the bottom of the spoiler. There are cutouts in the bottom like they were trying to save weight. If someone else has a picture they can post. I can't download from my camera until tomorrow. But it is an odd look to the underside of the spoiler. Not that anyone would notice unless you really looked.
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Originally posted by Romero+July 20, 2004, 2:39 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Romero @ July 20, 2004, 2:39 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-svtdriver@July 19, 2004, 10:28 PM
I had another odd revelation about the 05 on Sunday. Has anyone looked at the bottom of the spoiler. There are cutouts in the bottom like they were trying to save weight. If someone else has a picture they can post. I can't download from my camera until tomorrow. But it is an odd look to the underside of the spoiler. Not that anyone would notice unless you really looked.
I had another odd revelation about the 05 on Sunday. Has anyone looked at the bottom of the spoiler. There are cutouts in the bottom like they were trying to save weight. If someone else has a picture they can post. I can't download from my camera until tomorrow. But it is an odd look to the underside of the spoiler. Not that anyone would notice unless you really looked.
I noticed that as well way back when. I doubt it has to do with weight savings as the spoiler is hollow. If anything, it might weigh a touch more because of the extra material to make those groves instead of being smooth.
I have a feeling it has to do with airflow..... I'd laugh if the spoiler was made to be even somewhat functional.
