2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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Just curious who is ordering their cars with or with-out spoilers and which way you think looks best. I got mine with the spoiler, but after looking at some of your pictures, think the car looks much better with-out. What do you think?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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I definitely like it better with the spoiler. It looks a little naked without it. However, I don't necessarily believe the "wing" is the best spoiler. I would have preferred the "ducktail" spoiler. But, that's just my opinion.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by Red Baron@November 17, 2004, 10:03 AM
I don't necessarily believe the "wing" is the best spoiler. I would have preferred the "ducktail" spoiler. But, that's just my opinion.
I ordered mine 'without spoiler'. B) I will leave it without, or change to an unobtrusive ducktail type later.....but the new stang looks best without the current offering IMO (more the fastback look).
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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I voted yes because I have no choice in Canada Anyway, I think it looks barenaked without it. I do like some of the ducktails coming out and may swap out the factory one with a duck!
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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I ordered mine with spoiler, but after seeing the CDC Ducktail, I think I may have to take off the factory spoiler, and fill some holes in order to go with that one. Unless someone with out a spoiler would just like to trade decklids, just like the Subaru WRX/STi guys.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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I got mine with the spoiler. I definitely think it needs something back there. I would prefer a ducktail, and will get one aftermarket if one comes out that doesn't look like an afterthought. But for now, I like the spoiler. Makes it look even higher in the back, and helps accentuate the sleek angled stance.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Originally posted by TK421@November 17, 2004, 1:04 PM
I ordered mine with spoiler, but after seeing the CDC Ducktail, I think I may have to take off the factory spoiler, and fill some holes in order to go with that one. Unless someone with out a spoiler would just like to trade decklids, just like the Subaru WRX/STi guys.
I like their ducktail too. But, to me it looks like it's not attached onto the existing decklid. Do you have any info on what exactly comes with that, and how you attach it? It almost looks like their ducktail is actually on a new decklid. Which would be good anyway, since the majority of the people who will be getting the ducktail will probably be switching that out for their existing spoiler.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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While I have no problem at all with the factory spoiler, if I order one, it will be with Spoiler Delete selected. That's because I KNOW I will want to put a Ducktail on it ASAP!

But the factory one sure looks nice in my view. IF no Ducktail were available, I would absolutely order it with the spoiler.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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There were reasons why there was not a ducktail and actually, from seeing the CDC, I'm glad they did not have one. Just seems a little awkward to me. I personally like the 'Stang without the spoiler, as it reminds me of the Bullitt for some reason
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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When I order it will be without spoiler, then maybe I will add a CDC ducktail.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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That Stormtrooper busts me up everytime I see it!! Thanks TK421 for making a crappy day a little better!
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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Love my GT with Spoiler
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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it depends on the color, but I would say mostly no spoiler except a ducktail, which looks good on any color
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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Nawwww. just way to generic a spoiler design. Looks like it could have come off any of a million Honda Accords or something.

Perhaps if Ford could have come up with one that actually complemented the underlying design rather than looking like something the marketing department foisted on the Stang's butt to satisfy those goombahs who just gotta have a spoiler to look "badazz" or something...

Or better yet, one that actually worked aerodynamically and would contribute something to the Mustang's performance beyond deadweight and drag.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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I, of course, ordered one w/o the spoiler, not only because it looks better, but the CDC ducktail is in my future plans.
What worries me though is the price.
CDC is usually WAY overpriced.

Jason
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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IMHO there was a time when the addition of a spoiler really set off the appearance of a few cars on the road. Today, I think the addition of the spoiler is extremely over used to signify the "sport" model of just about every car on the road.
I went with the delete. At least it makes me happy!
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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No Spoiler = 'Retro Fastback'.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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if you want an aftermarket spoiler then dont get the factory one cause you will have a trunck lid with holes to fill if the aftermarket bolts in in different locations then the stock.... mine was ordered without for this very reason
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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I like the no spoiler look the best. Especially on a dark colored car.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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I was going to get a sport appearance package on the V6 I plan on getting... After seeing the CDC Ducktail I've decided to go sans-spoiler and get the ducktail.
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