05' Roush going bye, hello 04' Terminator!!
6/8/07, 09:33 PM
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Um, no. My 1st car (at 16) was a '66 convertible (200 ci inline 6 POS), my 2nd a '67 coupe (2Bbl V8 3spd auto), my 3rd a '65 GT / Hi-Po, then I had another '66 coupe V8 3spd auto. The ensuing Mustangs were seriously lacking in the looks deptarment/quality IMHO, so I bought the last 300ZXTT imported into the US (96'), then a '99 C5 Vette (in '98), then a '97 Viper GTS, and after a few years of no sports car, I just bought an S197.
So, no the S197 wasn't my 1st Mustang, but I had no idea what a "Terminator" was, because at the time I had my NA Viper GTS with minor mods (K&N filter in stock airbox and headers), and was SPANKING what I now know are Terminators with the 464 rwhp/485 rwtq, which I could get to the ground effectively with the 335/35/17s. In fact I remember being on the Beltway 8, and a dude came up with a "Terminator" and wanted to run, so I spanked him, he wanted to go again, so I spanked him again, and then he asked that I lower the window and said that he didn't understand how I could do that when he has some mods done to his supercharger and that he was running 500 hp.
So, no the S197 wasn't my 1st Mustang, but I had no idea what a "Terminator" was, because at the time I had my NA Viper GTS with minor mods (K&N filter in stock airbox and headers), and was SPANKING what I now know are Terminators with the 464 rwhp/485 rwtq, which I could get to the ground effectively with the 335/35/17s. In fact I remember being on the Beltway 8, and a dude came up with a "Terminator" and wanted to run, so I spanked him, he wanted to go again, so I spanked him again, and then he asked that I lower the window and said that he didn't understand how I could do that when he has some mods done to his supercharger and that he was running 500 hp.
6/10/07, 01:19 PM
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Good choice!!! I am selling my 06 so I can get back into a Terminator. I dont know what everyone else is talking about, I love the interior of the SN-95, and never had any complaints with the seats. There are just TOO many 05+ Mustangs on the road. They've lost their appeal to me.
6/10/07, 05:32 PM
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Terminators are sweet ride for sure, and bullet proof with the forged internals. Good choice. I love my 05 GT and dont plan to sell it but there are times I wish I would have gone with the cobra.
6/10/07, 07:23 PM
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So, no the S197 wasn't my 1st Mustang, but I had no idea what a "Terminator" was, because at the time I had my NA Viper GTS with minor mods (K&N filter in stock airbox and headers), and was SPANKING what I now know are Terminators with the 464 rwhp/485 rwtq, which I could get to the ground effectively with the 335/35/17s. In fact I remember being on the Beltway 8, and a dude came up with a "Terminator" and wanted to run, so I spanked him, he wanted to go again, so I spanked him again, and then he asked that I lower the window and said that he didn't understand how I could do that when he has some mods done to his supercharger and that he was running 500 hp.
6/10/07, 09:22 PM
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Why don't you pm me a time and place in Houston and we can talk about it face to face?
6/10/07, 10:21 PM
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People who don't know the term Terminator for the Cobra were not heavy reading Mustang fans, most likely. You can't find a mag that hasn't referred to it that way since a couple of years before it was available.
I know many owners of Mustangs that don't know what an SN95 is, a GTS, Fox body, etc... Always a lot to learn and so little time. Look how many people bashed the awesome 427 SOHC equiped s197 car that was posted here not too long ago.
Neat cars. I thought about one myself.
I know many owners of Mustangs that don't know what an SN95 is, a GTS, Fox body, etc... Always a lot to learn and so little time. Look how many people bashed the awesome 427 SOHC equiped s197 car that was posted here not too long ago.
Neat cars. I thought about one myself.
6/10/07, 10:56 PM
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this is my FIRST mustang. i didn't even care about cars till maybe a few years ago.
and i have heard of the terminator, sweet car, and nice trade!
i think when a kid has been dreaming of owning a stang all he/she can do is read!
and i have heard of the terminator, sweet car, and nice trade!
i think when a kid has been dreaming of owning a stang all he/she can do is read!
6/10/07, 11:42 PM
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6/11/07, 05:41 AM
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I'm gonna to a search and look for it. +1 on all counts
6/11/07, 10:20 AM
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true dat!
Congrats on the Termy
The first mustang I ever sat in/begged my parents to buy me was an '04 mystic. That car wsa bloody awesome, but $40K was too much for a 15 year old lol.
As for the Cabins, I've sat in S197s and SN95s, and I've had no issue in either. I have to say, after sitting in my Bullitt, I can hardly stand sitting in things like my parent's BMWs.. the seats just arent comfortable in comparison
anyhow, take care of that puppy
Congrats on the Termy
The first mustang I ever sat in/begged my parents to buy me was an '04 mystic. That car wsa bloody awesome, but $40K was too much for a 15 year old lol.As for the Cabins, I've sat in S197s and SN95s, and I've had no issue in either. I have to say, after sitting in my Bullitt, I can hardly stand sitting in things like my parent's BMWs.. the seats just arent comfortable in comparison
anyhow, take care of that puppy
6/11/07, 01:52 PM
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6/11/07, 02:03 PM
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Well you're not cool cause you're not familiar with Mustang Jargon.
I was always too busy driving my cars and working, to read about it.
Besides, this is the first car I have ever owned that threw a check engine light if I farted in it's general direction. I really never had a reason to "read" so much.
I was always too busy driving my cars and working, to read about it.
Besides, this is the first car I have ever owned that threw a check engine light if I farted in it's general direction. I really never had a reason to "read" so much.
6/11/07, 02:16 PM
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I prefer the newer seats myself but I'm a broad fellow so I found the 04 seats to be a bit tight. Comfy, but tight.
I think given both options I'd still take my 06, especially if it had a handling kit. I'd just take the $$ and put on a roush blower if I was that concerned about warranty. That'd get me in the 400HP ballpark and I get the styling and better chassis to boot (IRS aside if you're into that).
I think given both options I'd still take my 06, especially if it had a handling kit. I'd just take the $$ and put on a roush blower if I was that concerned about warranty. That'd get me in the 400HP ballpark and I get the styling and better chassis to boot (IRS aside if you're into that).
6/11/07, 03:09 PM
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I prefer the newer seats myself but I'm a broad fellow so I found the 04 seats to be a bit tight. Comfy, but tight.
I think given both options I'd still take my 06, especially if it had a handling kit. I'd just take the $$ and put on a roush blower if I was that concerned about warranty. That'd get me in the 400HP ballpark and I get the styling and better chassis to boot (IRS aside if you're into that).
I think given both options I'd still take my 06, especially if it had a handling kit. I'd just take the $$ and put on a roush blower if I was that concerned about warranty. That'd get me in the 400HP ballpark and I get the styling and better chassis to boot (IRS aside if you're into that).
6/11/07, 06:57 PM
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Jake and the rest of y'all: I apologize for the aggressive outburst.
I do like the last Cobra, (checked one parked at the grocery store the other day), I especially like the swaede (sp?) seats. I wouldn't mind having one in addition to the S197 myself. Congrats!
I do like the last Cobra, (checked one parked at the grocery store the other day), I especially like the swaede (sp?) seats. I wouldn't mind having one in addition to the S197 myself. Congrats!