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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k5GTC
... After getting up close and personal to the Torch red, it just looked way to bland for the new Mustang. No zing. No pop. JMHO.
No zing? No pop?

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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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I really like the Redfire color, but since my Ranger is a very similar red, I went with grey.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Semperfi65, please tell me where you got the front license plate mounting bracket. Did that come with the car? A front license plate is required in
RI but my car had nothing - just a couple of dimples in the bumper that I screwed my front plate directly into. Your car looks like it has a specific front plate mounting bracket between the bumper and the plate.
2007 Mustang Order Code - (153) for Front license Plate Frame. Same black plastic texture as on the rear view mirrors.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Redfire is classy
Torch red is a cop magnet- like yellow and orange. You will likely get nailed for something you didn't do because it just looks fast.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by semperfi65
2007 Mustang Order Code - (153) for Front license Plate Frame. Same black plastic texture as on the rear view mirrors.
Thanks, I never saw that code anywhere when I ordered the car, and I just took a look at the 2007 order guide that was updated on 6/1/06 and I still don't see it.....but I will be at the dealer tomorrow AM to order it!
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Wardog 07
Had to go Torch Red . . . it matches my truck


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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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RedFire is my choice. We have a RedFire Coupe with Silver stripes (Hers) and my 07 on order is also going to be Redfire GT Vert.
I rented a Torch for a week from hertz and the color just did not do it for me. Too much orange hints for my taste. I like the way Redfire changes to various light conditions. Shines deep when I use the Turtle Wax ICE Syn Polish.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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You won't regret the Torch Red (yes, I AM biased!). When I ordered my car, I was getting a lot of "but color xxx looks better" comments from friends and family. This all stopped after the car came in (with IUP and ICAP I must add)! It looked good sitting on the show room floor, but after the clay bar + Zaino's, it glowed! And everyone was then saying I made the right choice.

And I can safely say 15 months after taking delivery, I have NO regrets. At all. Period.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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After being told "lipstick red... here's a kiss to match" a few times, i'm inclined to push for redfire
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Torch Red and white painted stripes!
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Torch Red is hot Redfire is also hot. If I were going to be pulled over I would rather be in a Redfire. Torch red does say please pull me over and please steal me. I had 2 other bright RED cars and they were both stolen on me.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob99b5
Thanks, I never saw that code anywhere when I ordered the car, and I just took a look at the 2007 order guide that was updated on 6/1/06 and I still don't see it.....but I will be at the dealer tomorrow AM to order it!
Any luck at the dealership with your front license plate frame?
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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When I first saw the color choices for the '05s on this website, I thought Redfire was the best one. I also liked Mineral Grey as an alternate. But when I saw them in the flesh, I didn't like either one. I don't like the way they look in certain lighting conditions.

I had wanted a metallic color. I love the way my Bright Atlantic Blue '98 has the depth to it. It was time for a switch from blue to red, but Redfire just doesn't do it for me.

My brother went with Sreaming Yellow for his '05. I like the way it looks, and got used to the non-metallic paint. I went with Torch Red on my '06 and I couldn't be happier. It looks great, especially with the polished 18" Bullitts.
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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Obviously biased but I love the Redfire. I had silver on order until a Ford Racing Event in Atlanta. When I saw the redfire my wife and I both just looked at each other and knew I had to change my order. It's a very deep color and looks fantastic with ICAP. In all honesty though, the color doesn't make the car. The car rocks, no matter what color you get. Make sure you look at both colors in a variety of lighting conditions before you decide, if it's not too late.
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by semperfi65
Any luck at the dealership with your front license plate frame?
Yup I picked it up yesterday - a whopping $3.62 with tax! I'm going to install it tomorrow or Sat. Thanks for the tip, it's just what the bumper needs for the plate.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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I think if you have a torch red car you might as well put a fire department logo on the side. Redfire ftw.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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Dan - Sweet pictures of your Redfire! Now you've got me rethinking my color choice again!

I PM'd you on this but do you have the 255/45 tires on all 4 corners or just the rears? Have you done anything to the suspension or is that stock?
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MrLatte
Dan - Sweet pictures of your Redfire! Now you've got me rethinking my color choice again!

I PM'd you on this but do you have the 255/45 tires on all 4 corners or just the rears? Have you done anything to the suspension or is that stock?
I PM'd you back. For everyone else, I have 255/45's on all four corners. They are BFG KDW's.

Suspension is stock but the 18's, 8.5" width and 255's really fill the gap. I'm very happy with the stock height. A noticeable improvement over my now winter "upgrade" rims which emphasize the gap more.

Thanks for the compliment by the way!
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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when I was buying mine, I was in a dealership where they had almost all colors in stock (all auto), I was staring them about 40 min, trying to decide which color I want.....a salesman approached and asked "you look confused", I said "I am ordering one of those and can't decide for the color" he said " I wish I had your problem"....bottom line, you can't really destroy this car with color. Torch red, redfire, or any other color, no matter what you choose, any time you sit in it you are going to smile and feel the luckiest man on earth
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