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I love the Brembo Package wheels, and the 4-piston calipers/14" rotors fill the wheels much nicer. So it would be a must for me. I still go back and forth in my head as to what interior I would get, and still haven't really reached a conclusion. Lucky for me I'm not buying any time soon I guess...
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So I've come to the conclusion that I'm never going to go to the race track and I don't live near the mountains so I probably won't need the Brembo breaks.
I am going to get the premium package, it's just more pleasing on the eyes.
Now just need to figure out which rims look the best. I really like the 18" polished aluminum.
I am going to get the premium package, it's just more pleasing on the eyes.
Now just need to figure out which rims look the best. I really like the 18" polished aluminum.
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I also said the Brembo package because I like the wheels, and you get the upgraded brakes, retuned ESC, and some different springs (ask KC, he posted it first). If you're looking for performance, 3.73s and Brembos are a must-have option.
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Lots of good stuff here.
Brembos may not be a night and day difference but when the difference is that 6" of extra stopping power or ending up in a wall or the guy in front of you, it's worth it. It's not necessary until you need it.
3.73's v 3.55/3.31. I guess the jury is still out. If racing at the strip is not in your future, the 3.31s are probably fine. I think that 3.73s given the 6 speed 1st gear ratio of 3.66 is a bit steep for me and probably will require an extra shift within the last 100 feet or so of a run. Dunno but I'm sure that question will get vetted out once a few more of these cars are on the road.
Brembos may not be a night and day difference but when the difference is that 6" of extra stopping power or ending up in a wall or the guy in front of you, it's worth it. It's not necessary until you need it.
3.73's v 3.55/3.31. I guess the jury is still out. If racing at the strip is not in your future, the 3.31s are probably fine. I think that 3.73s given the 6 speed 1st gear ratio of 3.66 is a bit steep for me and probably will require an extra shift within the last 100 feet or so of a run. Dunno but I'm sure that question will get vetted out once a few more of these cars are on the road.
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3.73's v 3.55/3.31. I guess the jury is still out. If racing at the strip is not in your future, the 3.31s are probably fine. I think that 3.73s given the 6 speed 1st gear ratio of 3.66 is a bit steep for me and probably will require an extra shift within the last 100 feet or so of a run. Dunno but I'm sure that question will get vetted out once a few more of these cars are on the road.
That's why I'm thinking the 3.55's in the new 6 spd may be similar to 3.73's in the 5 spd. First gear is useable and can finish the quarter without an extra shift, and get that extra acceleration in between compared to the 3.31.
Evo's vid of his quarter shows him shifting into 4th each time but I wasn't able to learn what rear end he has.
For brakes, the guys that race cones in parking lots
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The 1st gear ratio is 3.66 in the 6 spd so its like running a 4.05 rear gear in the '05-'10s.
1st gear w/ 3.55s in the 6 spd = 12.99
1st gear w/ 3.73 in the 5spd is 12.60.
So pretty close with the .55s.
We'll see!!!
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Also Automobile June 2010 said "Ford uses 5 different steering calibrations for the Mustang depending on V6 V8, Stick or Auto, or GT with Brembo". Just my 2 cents again Ron
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You can have my HID's when you pry them from my cold dead eyes. As for rear cam, 100+ years of parallel parking and suddenly that's a necessity?
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I agree. I don't need a cam to help me park a car. On a F350, it works great, not so much on a Mustang.
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It's funny, I was dead set on getting a Camaro for over a year and saved 15k for a down payment. Now that the 5.0 is out I have no interest at all in the Camaro... lol
None of my friends want me to get a mustang. I told em to f*** off, I'm not buying the car for you.
Placing my order July 1st for '11 GT Premium, Brembo's, HID, Security, Comfort, Manual, Black! =)
None of my friends want me to get a mustang. I told em to f*** off, I'm not buying the car for you.
Placing my order July 1st for '11 GT Premium, Brembo's, HID, Security, Comfort, Manual, Black! =)
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It's funny, I was dead set on getting a Camaro for over a year and saved 15k for a down payment. Now that the 5.0 is out I have no interest at all in the Camaro... lol
None of my friends want me to get a mustang. I told em to f*** off, I'm not buying the car for you.
Placing my order July 1st for '11 GT Premium, Brembo's, HID, Security, Comfort, Manual, Black! =)
None of my friends want me to get a mustang. I told em to f*** off, I'm not buying the car for you.
Placing my order July 1st for '11 GT Premium, Brembo's, HID, Security, Comfort, Manual, Black! =)
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So yeah, if I was to order a new 5.0, it would be Brembo package, 3:73 rears, and probably the cloth seats.