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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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What would you like to see on the next mustang?

So what would you guys like to see on the 09 facia lift and also the redesign planned for 2012?

For the refresh, i would like to see a less retro gauge cluster on the interior. SOmething like the shelby GT500's. Maybe a more compact e-brake. I hope they integrate the rear bumper on the GT/CS' into every mustang...love those air splitters!

As for the redesign, if they can thow the rear fender bulges in, that would be great. Maybe an IRS. I think they should keep the retro look but improve on it.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JunTech
So what would you guys like to see on the 09 facia lift and also the redesign planned for 2012?

For the refresh, i would like to see a less retro gauge cluster on the interior. SOmething like the shelby GT500's. Maybe a more compact e-brake. I hope they integrate the rear bumper on the GT/CS' into every mustang...love those air splitters!

As for the redesign, if they can thow the rear fender bulges in, that would be great. Maybe an IRS. I think they should keep the retro look but improve on it.
I like the all glass roof... which it'll never make production, so how about bringing back the T-Top. Some minor "things"... truck release, engine bay, light, and homelink rear view mirror w/temp. Others additions... wider stands, lower stands, bigger wheels, functional ram-air/hood scoop, and MORE HP!
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JunTech
So what would you guys like to see on the 09 facia lift and also the redesign planned for 2012?
I'd stop reading Motortrend #1
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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I'd like to see a moon roof/sun roof and more motor options that just 2 in the standard package.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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id like to see me in the driver seat on the next mustang ;p
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jcopin
id like to see me in the driver seat on the next mustang ;p
Good one Beavis...
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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T-Top.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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T-Top.

+1 for t-tops even though my last set leaked like a sieve...
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Id like a light weight RS version, with no power windows/locks, radio, back seat.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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I would like to see two topless beauties and a heads up display in my Mustang
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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Definitately would like to see the "hips, or shoulders or rear fender bulges" or whatever you want to call them. Even if they were more subtle than the old cars I think it give it more style. And for for sure re-design the auto shifter!!
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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heather locklear, strut tower brace, 400na hp, more tire/rim options, oil temp and temp gauges with numbers on them, more supportive seats. I like the seats now but I think they coulkd be a little better. More storage.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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I want a more power NA engine in the GT. A better drivers seat with side support that holds you in place when you're not driving in a straight line. An independent rear suspension. A 6 speed gear box.

We should not be willing to accept less than these items. There will soon be more choice in American v8 coupes. Ford needs to wake up.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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have to agree the 6speed gt should have happened years ago
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Manual locks and windows. Optional radio and a/c delete. V8 for the base model, and have the GT a bit more power then the base model V8. Less weight all around. 6M instead of a 5M.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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I like to be a minimalist, but an external temperature guage might be nice, so you'd know if you need to look out for ice.

Other than that, better brakes, and an independent rear suspension.

I might be the only one to suggest this, but I wouldn't mind if it was a bit smaller - something closer to the original Mustang's size. (About half a foot shorter and thinner)
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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this, as soon as possible ...

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/...-under-a-year/
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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5.4L 3V or 4V naturally aspirated, rated around 400 hp. That'd get me to think about trading in mine.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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I would love to see the automatic have a manual shift mode with the dual clutch transmission, maybe with paddle shifters? And for sure a more powerful and refined V6.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Lets make adjustments to the SRA. Get rid of the wheel hop. I'm also in the 400hp normally aspirated camp. Tighten up the interior, doesn't need to be completely redesigned, just tightened up. Get rid of the squeeks. Oh, we'll need to put more meat in the rear with that 400hp.

I think doing IRS will put too much cost into it. The Mustang GT cannot be $35,000. Convertable yes, coupe no. I'll even take the wheel hop if I can get the interior tightened up and 400hp.
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