First month with 2014 GT/CS Convertible
 

Hello, everyone!

I've had a terrific first month with my new CS! Every day I just can't wait to drive it. Or just look at in the garage. It's definitely the most satisfying car I've ever owned.

10/10s:

- the sound of the exhaust is like no other. I tested a C7 Z51 with NPP exhaust and although it's great it just doesn't have that classic Mustang growl. It's intoxicating and makes just going for a drive to the store feel like I'm in a scene from Bullet.

- it's remarkably comfortable to drive for hours upon hours. I know it has a live rear axel, it reminds me often enough :) but it's just part of the Mustang character. The suede inserts really seem to make a difference, too.

- 420 ponies, there is no substitute (except 420+!)

- I love the feel and look of my Steeda black cue ball shift knob. Should be standard equipment.

- the overall look, particularly the front. And the black heat extractors against the red hood are gorgeous.

- the nav and Shaker Pro with the sub in the trunk is perfectly fine. I never get tired of the sounds my Mustang makes anyway.

Not so 10/10 & assorted oddities:

- maybe it has something to do with tradition but I don't understand why the windshield wiper is a knob on a stalk on the LEFT side. Very awkward location.

- the 2-3 shift. ****, it's almost impossible (for me) to do precisely. I'm installing an MGW shifter and I hope that helps.

- I generally prefer shiny machined-alloy wheels (the 2012 Shelby GT350 Cragar wheels are spectacular) but the CS's wheels are pretty decent for a black wheel. I hope to replace the wheels with with a larger/staggered set of alloys down the road.

- I wish I could fill the whole screen of the nav with one big picture instead of two little ones. Not a big deal.

- The gas mileage can be scary bad at times (I never look at the gauge estimates, I just don't want to know) and the lack of storage space is unfortunate.

EDIT: one more thing: there's a fairly prominent hum/drone at about 105-115 km/hr. I don't notice it with the top down. Unfortunately, that speed is a common speed on roads around here.

Mods I'm looking forward to:

- MGW shifter, Redline hood struts, wheels & tires, race-red coloured cap for antenna, one-touch turn signals/roof lower, and the GT500 steering wheel. And more and more detailing products (I've spent $400 so far) I love hand washing my Mustang!

Here's some pics:

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/1-front.jpg

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/side.jpg

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/sunrise.jpg

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/rear-down-road.jpg

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/shift-knob.jpg

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/front.jpg

Car looks awesome!

Looks great! You'll need the GT500 shift and e-brake boots to match your new wheels.

Check out the Shelby CS70s - very similar design to the stock CS wheels, but staggered deep dish. Available in machined/gunmetal or machined/black (like the stock wheels). They're on my short list.

I'd at least do a GT500 axleback plus resonator delete. You'll love that exhaust even more!

Are you talking about photographs specifically? In general, if you touch a pane it becomes full screen.

Do you have 3.73s?

Hi, berzerk,

On my nav, if I touch the picture on the left or right side, the options screen opens and allows me to select a different picture or slightly modify the picture. I have seen other Ford navs that can fill the whole screen with one picture but I think that's not possible with Mustang nav. Regarding the rear end, I assumed it was 3.31, standard on the CS.

Hi, laserred,

Thanks for the recommendation on the suede boots. Yes, they might be interesting, too. Regarding wheels, I was thinking of something more along these lines:

http://bluebanana.ca/mustang-forum/wheels.jpg

Regarding changing the exhaust, the exhaust is so perfect now I am happy to stay stock.

Partscheap.com has the suede boots...

I do like those wheels too!

Stock exhaust is wayyyy too quiet lol but you have a vert so maybe you can hear it better :dunno:

Welcome and beautiful car. The MGW shifter is a great mod and it will help tremendously, but wont eliminate the shifting problems 100%. Probably 95% or so better. The 1-2 and 2-3 are much improve, and the shifter has a very solid feel, very little play in it. Changing the tran fluid will help as well.

The red line hood struts also another very nice and easy to install mod. I really like them.

Gas mileage. This is all over, and varies depending on the driver and conditions. It does get better after a few thousand miles after breaking in. The worst I've had city is 15 something, and on a recent road trip I was getting 26-27 highway. Not too bad for the type of car it is. Search the forum on this topic there are several threads on it.

Congrats to a fellow CS owner! Nice review. I can't say it enough... Get the MGW. Don't even wait. It makes a world of difference. I am also with you on the wheels. The GT's should come stock with 275 rear wheels. That's what the Shelby comes with. Heck, the Shelby should have 295's or wider.

Be-U-Tee-Full. Nothing like a ragtop Mustang. Enjoy

BTW, the mpg's will improve. My biggest problem is that skinny pedal in the floor board. It's to damned easy to push down. :)

Thanks, wanted33! Yes, I've noticed the mileage getting better already.

beautiful car!