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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
LOL... I know right? Sorry man - been so busy with the house. I am updating my garage/house build thread though. But timing is perfect since it's winter, Marilyn's hibernating, I'm not really in a "mustang mood" except for my garage.

I didn't know you had wood working skills Gabe. That's hardcore. Even though I hate cats, those you built are cool. Next you need to paint or stain
Lol thanks Burton. The cat tree is gonna get carpeting on the flat surfaces and some scratching rope will wrap some of the studs, to give them something to scratch.
No paint or stain.
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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I rolled mine out of the garage and onto the icy driveway, slid into a low spot, and needed twenty minutes and lots of sand to get it out. When does the 4wd Mustang come out?
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarge
I rolled mine out of the garage and onto the icy driveway, slid into a low spot, and needed twenty minutes and lots of sand to get it out. When does the 4wd Mustang come out?
2020, just like the hybrid
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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Added some more leds


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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulluap
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 07:42 PM
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That looks so weird, having the e-brake handle so far over to the left ...
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Gabe
2020, just like the hybrid
Gabe, this better be a joke
lol
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Gabe, this better be a joke
lol
Lol, it was, but at the same time I wouldn't be upset at all if Ford started offering an AWD Mustang.
It would broaden its appeal, making it a viable purchase for the people in the snow belt that can only afford one car.
I'm actually shocked that Ford doesn't offer an AWD Focus these days ... the Focus RS is AWD so the chassis is obviously designed for it. There's lots of Focus sales in the mid-$20k range, add another $1500 or so for an AWD model, you'd have quite a luxurious little car, especially in a Titanium model.
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Gabe
That looks so weird, having the e-brake handle so far over to the left ...
Yeah I guess it was to much work to change that. Its not to bad to use, hood release is still on the left as well.
Am just happy that I have a Mustang now.
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gabe
Lol, it was, but at the same time I wouldn't be upset at all if Ford started offering an AWD Mustang.
It would broaden its appeal, making it a viable purchase for the people in the snow belt that can only afford one car.
I'm actually shocked that Ford doesn't offer an AWD Focus these days ... the Focus RS is AWD so the chassis is obviously designed for it. There's lots of Focus sales in the mid-$20k range, add another $1500 or so for an AWD model, you'd have quite a luxurious little car, especially in a Titanium model.
I just saw the 2018... it looks hideous. ugh.
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
I just saw the 2018... it looks hideous. ugh.
I actually don't mind it. I like the rear of the car more than the front end, that for sure. But, I do like the redesign.
What I really, really HATE about the car though, is the start/stop feature. I was shaking my head in disbelief and anger when I read that about the new Mustang.
Can you imagine pulling up to a stop sign/redlight and wanting to hear that glorious V8 rumble, but the car just goes quiet instead?!? STUPID!!
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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I have friend with a Land Rover and it does that. Annoying in the passenger seat too. Assuming there is a way to disable it?
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Stage_3
I actually don't mind it. I like the rear of the car more than the front end, that for sure. But, I do like the redesign.
What I really, really HATE about the car though, is the start/stop feature. I was shaking my head in disbelief and anger when I read that about the new Mustang.
Can you imagine pulling up to a stop sign/redlight and wanting to hear that glorious V8 rumble, but the car just goes quiet instead?!? STUPID!!
We had a rental Escape while my wife's Focus was getting serviced. My first experience with the start stop and I hated it. Thankfully there's a big button right next to the TCS button to turn it off. I wonder if a tune could turn it off entirely? I know on the Dodges you can have the cylinder deactivation turned off with a custom tune.
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
We had a rental Escape while my wife's Focus was getting serviced. My first experience with the start stop and I hated it. Thankfully there's a big button right next to the TCS button to turn it off. I wonder if a tune could turn it off entirely? I know on the Dodges you can have the cylinder deactivation turned off with a custom tune.
Yes,...there is a tune for Dodge vehicles. BUT,...if it's a 2016 or up, you need to switch out the PCM as well as have the tune. It can be deactivated every time you get into the vehicle, pain in the butt, but it can be done.
My buddy at work has a '15 Ecoboost F150 and he HATES the start/stop. He turns it off every single time he drives the truck.
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by VidPro
I have friend with a Land Rover and it does that. Annoying in the passenger seat too. Assuming there is a way to disable it?
I'm going to assume there is going to be a button to push, or maybe just put the car in S mode?
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage_3
Yes,...there is a tune for Dodge vehicles. BUT,...if it's a 2016 or up, you need to switch out the PCM as well as have the tune. It can be deactivated every time you get into the vehicle, pain in the butt, but it can be done.
My buddy at work has a '15 Ecoboost F150 and he HATES the start/stop. He turns it off every single time he drives the truck.
Honestly, I know it helps them eek out every last decimal of an mpg for the CAFE laws, so it's kinda a necessary evil. It just doesn't make sense to me, to put all that extra wear and tear on engine parts, for 1/2 an mpg!
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Honestly, I know it helps them eek out every last decimal of an mpg for the CAFE laws, so it's kinda a necessary evil. It just doesn't make sense to me, to put all that extra wear and tear on engine parts, for 1/2 an mpg!
I honestly think it's to be more "eco-friendly". Cut down on emissions.

Someone did a test in their F150 on the F150 forums. One week with it activated and one week with it not activated. Same driving habits, same driving distances. Made not a change in MPG at all.
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 09:44 PM
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I got to drive the owner of my works new
2016 GT350! (Only 80 miles on it) every option!
Wow, I read all about this car and after driving it, all I can say is Wow!
I have driven 2013 Boss 302,2014 Gt500, and many other spins on the mustang through the years,
This is by far the best handeling and easiest to drive fast mustang I have ever been in!
Not as brutally fast as the Gt500 but overall my favorite factory mustang yet!

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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ElkGroveFordGuy
I got to drive the owner of my works new
2016 GT350! (Only 80 miles on it) every option!
Wow, I read all about this car and after driving it, all I can say is Wow!
I have driven 2013 Boss 302,2014 Gt500, and many other spins on the mustang through the years,
This is by far the best handeling and easiest to drive fast mustang I have ever been in!
Not as brutally fast as the Gt500 but overall my favorite factory mustang yet!
What did you think about the clutch? I absolutely hated it. Otherwise, I loved everything else.
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
What did you think about the clutch? I absolutely hated it. Otherwise, I loved everything else.
Yes the clutch is different than my 2014 GT, but it reminded me of my center force race clutch in my 1965, very on and off feeling but I actually like that old school type of race clutch feel! (But I have had several race cars through the years with clutches that feel like that)
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