2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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Hi everyone first time poster and long time lurker I just wanted to share this with you guys. Ford is putting this on and it free You can drive the 05 mustang at the Ford racing events

This is your exclusive opportunity to get behind the wheel of some amazing new Ford vehicles and test them out at a world-famous racetrack.

We're bringing a line-up of all-new Ford vehicles including the 2005 Mustang GT, Five Hundred and Freestyle. In addition you will have a chance to meet some of Ford's all-star racecar drivers and explore various Ford Racing displays. Ford product experts will be on hand to answer questions you might have about these all-new 2005 products.

http://www.fordinnovationdrive.com

I know I'm gonna go, I just signed up
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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I think that it's common knowledge that the '05 Mustang will not be available for a drive. But you will be able to sit in it, if you're lucky.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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Awesome. Thanks for the post. I just signed up for the Ford Racing Innovation Drive on Sept. 2nd in L.A. The event description states that attendees will be able to drive the '05 Mustang GT, 500 and Freestlye on the race track. I was able to sign up for a specific time slot, so I'm assuming I'll be able to drive the Mustang!
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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Originally posted by Domino@July 29, 2004, 6:58 AM
I think that it's common knowledge that the '05 Mustang will not be available for a drive. But you will be able to sit in it, if you're lucky.
Common knowledge? That web site clearly says the Mustang GT will be available for driving.

"This is your exclusive opportunity to get behind the wheel of some amazing new Ford vehicles and test them out at a world-famous racetrack.

We're bringing a line-up of all-new Ford vehicles including the 2005 Mustang GT, Five Hundred and Freestyle. You will be given the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive these exciting new products on actual racetracks. This is the best way to experience the seamless shifting of the Five Hundred, the car-like ride and SUV capabilities of the Freestyle, and the second-to-none, true rear-wheel-drive Mustang GT that cranks out 300 horse power in a 3-valve engine."
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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Yeah, at Chicago you can't drive them on a track anyways. I was gonna go to that one but I have to work that day.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by Domino@July 29, 2004, 2:58 PM
I think that it's common knowledge that the '05 Mustang will not be available for a drive. But you will be able to sit in it, if you're lucky.
The '05 Mustang will be available to drive in Detroit, Los Angeles, Cincinnati and Miami.

It will be on display only, in Phoenix, Chicago, Cleveland and Orlando.

This info is from the website
Innovation Drive
click on "event vehicles"
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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I really wonder if the Internet makes us smarter, or just lazier.

CA_Stang is absolutely correct.

That website promotes 2 types of events, their "Ford Racing" and their "Innovation Drive".

If you ~read~ the description of the Innovation Drive, it tells you what vehicles you get to drive (Five Hundred, mainly, and NO Mustang!)

If you ~read~ the description of the Ford Racing event, the Mustang will be available to drive.

If you ~read~ the descriptions of the events at each location, you'll note that places like Chicago had the Innovation Drive, while L.A. is going to host a Ford Racing event.

So everyone catch their breath, ~read~ before you answer, and everything will be alright.

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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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We'd better see a HUGE write-up from anyone driving the '05 in Detroit on the 19th.

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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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heck, effin' yeah!!! When I heard at first that this was a show, but no-go, event I didn't give a crap (I really could care less about driving the F-150, or the 500).

Anyway, I'm signed up for 5pm in Detroit to drive that Stanger!!! female dogin!!! (wonder if the censor will catch that one) ;-)
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Dammit, it did!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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Hey, wait a minute. DAMMIT!!! DAMMIT!!! LOL!!! ;-0'

Yeah, baby, I gotcher huge write-up right here.

Seriously though, yes, I will give you a full review after I drive it. I'll also take my vid-cam and get my buddy to film whilst I'm driving or vice-versa (he's signed up to drive right after me). Of course, that is assuming:

A ) that they let me bring my video camera in and
B ) that they don't have the car electronically limited so that I can't peel out and such

Brad, in all seriousness, can I tell them I'm doing a legit review for your site, and drop your name and the site address? Could be good for all parties involved.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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I'm signed up for the racing in Cinci at 11:00am! Will I see anyone there?
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Oh, man...

No Mustang rubber burnin in Chi-town...ah well. At least I'll be able to burn some rubber on a Super Duty

Shea, we better get some good pics, great info, and video B)
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Just registered for the LA event. Can't wait. Anyone else in LA?
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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I signed up for the Detroit one 3pm is the time I listed
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Just found out that Cincinnati really means the Kentucky Speedway, 70 miles from where I live.

Still goin'... B)
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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Kentucky Speedway.... a real race track. I'm in for the 2:00 pm run. I really hope I get to drive my own 05 to the track then test "abuse" the one they have there.

Evil Capri are you going?
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by Shea@July 29, 2004, 12:47 PM
heck, effin' yeah!!! When I heard at first that this was a show, but no-go, event I didn't give a crap (I really could care less about driving the F-150, or the 500).

Anyway, I'm signed up for 5pm in Detroit to drive that Stanger!!! female dogin!!! (wonder if the censor will catch that one) ;-)
Can you go any earlier? If you can... I'd suggest it. Traffic is a PITA by 5:00pm, even at 3:00pm it's pretty bad. My mom is going with me Haha see if you can go earlier, maybe we can all meet up.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by MR325iT@July 29, 2004, 2:07 PM
Just registered for the LA event. Can't wait. Anyone else in LA?
I'm in the 909 Inland Empire!! woohoo
I work in the OC tho!!
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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darn...no luv for the southwest...

I want to see videos, pictures, slideshows and holograms from anybody that partakes in this!!!

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