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8/27/12, 10:30 AM
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It's refreshing...
It's good to see our Mustangs are built good enough that all we have to complain about is sun visor stickers, rear license plates, and if we drive the car during a rain shower. The last few weeks have brought up some posts that I thought of as "why are these even being posted?"
Then I realized that it's the quality of the car. On an F150 forum I frequent, there are lots of complaints, and valid too. Spark plug issues, cam phaser noise (early pre-2006 models). Here, I don't see many engine/drivetrain complaints.
Good to see.
Then I realized that it's the quality of the car. On an F150 forum I frequent, there are lots of complaints, and valid too. Spark plug issues, cam phaser noise (early pre-2006 models). Here, I don't see many engine/drivetrain complaints.
Good to see.
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8/27/12, 11:01 AM
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It's good to see our Mustangs are built good enough that all we have to complain about is sun visor stickers, rear license plates, and if we drive the car during a rain shower. The last few weeks have brought up some posts that I thought of as "why are these even being posted?"
Then I realized that it's the quality of the car. On an F150 forum I frequent, there are lots of complaints, and valid too. Spark plug issues, cam phaser noise (early pre-2006 models). Here, I don't see many engine/drivetrain complaints.
Good to see.
Then I realized that it's the quality of the car. On an F150 forum I frequent, there are lots of complaints, and valid too. Spark plug issues, cam phaser noise (early pre-2006 models). Here, I don't see many engine/drivetrain complaints.
Good to see.
8/27/12, 12:01 PM
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Exactly. This isnt same old tried and true Borg Warner t45, I'd spend time really paying attention to my hand and shifter and getting to know the very narrow shift gates.
8/27/12, 01:25 PM
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We went through this in 2011 when the sky was falling in regards to the MT-82. Now, you barely hear issues with them. Keep in mind, enthusiast sites like this magnify problems more than normal.
8/27/12, 10:38 PM
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I love the transmission, I love the car, I think my 13 is the *****. I'll pay this off and buy another mustang, I'm gonna be a collector :P
8/27/12, 11:14 PM
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it makes those new (like me) wonder if there are problems.... I know I have the normal issues of driving a manual, I've had them for the last 25 years, I'm not perfect, but my car never skip shifts, always goes into gear, and is the best manual transmission I've ever driven. I think most people are not used to driving a manual with 400+ horses, it took me some time to get used to it as I've never owned a manual v8 before.
I love the transmission, I love the car, I think my 13 is the *****. I'll pay this off and buy another mustang, I'm gonna be a collector :P
I love the transmission, I love the car, I think my 13 is the *****. I'll pay this off and buy another mustang, I'm gonna be a collector :P
8/28/12, 02:33 AM
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This clutch/transmission does have a lockout problem at high RPM's. Even ford ever so slightly acknowledges it in their report to the NHTSA. It's not imaginary. Read their report. You'll see that they admit to a high RPM problem. But they pretty much sweep it away as not a problem for the average driver who never really pushes the car very hard.
8/28/12, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Flagstang
maybe it wasnt a big issue because this isnt a race car and thats not normal operation of a street car. Want a race ready stang.. open up that wallet
In most cases its the shifter for high RPM lockout.
I have read about pressure plate, pedals, return springs? LOL
8/28/12, 04:46 AM
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I ordered the track pack for the torsen limited slip differential. I've had too many RWD vehicles w/o limited slip, and tired of that inside wheel just spinning and not able to accelerate out of a turn.
The Brembo brakes are a welcome perk , so is the extra coolers.
The Brembo brakes are a welcome perk , so is the extra coolers.
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Well....at just over 15,000 on my '11 GT/CS manual...(built 6/25/10, purchased 11/30/10)...the car shifts great. I have the opportunity to test the high speed shifting as I leave my house area....never any issues at all. Usually test up to 5th gear at least twice a week......such fun. Car is stock except for mufflers
8/28/12, 01:45 PM
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If I recall correctly wasn't a poster that just like Flagstang kept saying there was nothing wrong with this transmission, people don't know how drive, best transmission ever, smooth a butter even after 20k miles, overreacting, etc... Then a few weeks ago posted he was having problem with his MT82 and pretty much was complaining about the same thing. Can't remember the name right now. I'll see if I can find the post. But moral of the story. Just because you don't have a problem with you car doesn't mean everybody else is wrong or stupid and that your car won't develop the same problems. I'm pretty sure I can find a Yugo owner that never had problem with his car, does that means Yugo is a reliable car?