2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}

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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 06:13 AM
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The thing I hate most is the fact that fellow owners act like a bunch of little girls over the smallest little things.
Did you read the thread title? Perhaps you'd be better of posting in the 2015 section where criticism of the 2015 is not allowed. :P
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Automatic 5.0
True. I am fine with 18 inch rims and like the style of the base GT rim but why can't they be 9 or 9.5? I really want 275/40's on my car but those little 8 inch rims won't do for that.

A nice wheel/tire combo on any car can make it's look, more than any other bolt on part. The most rusted, beat up clap trap will turn heads with shiny rolling stock.

IMO, Ford fell short in the wheel selection department for the S197 with the exception of Bullits, the Boss 302, and Shelbys. The aftermarket does a much better job. To their credit Ford has done a bit better with some of the S550 wheels.

I'd love to see someone do a reproduction of Magnum 500 wheels in larger diameters. There's a very good reason why every car manufacturer offered them in the 60's.

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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 06:38 AM
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I think more attention to the passenger side comfort would be in order. Lack of seat adjustments (hight for shorty). Seat belts alway grabbing needlessly (for shorty) Amongst other things (for shorty), A Happy wife is a happy life as they say. Or future wife.
The Car should be road trip worthy and adjustable for a five foot woman or a six foot woman.

For me it would be the cup holders by the shifter.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TripleBlack14
A nice wheel/tire combo on any car can make it's look, more than any other bolt on part. The most rusted, beat up clap trap will turn heads with shiny rolling stock.

IMO, Ford fell short in the wheel selection department for the S197 with the exception of Bullits, the Boss 302, and Shelbys. The aftermarket does a much better job. To their credit Ford has done a bit better with some of the S550 wheels.

I'd love to see someone do a reproduction of Magnum 500 wheels in larger diameters. There's a very good reason why every car manufacturer offered them in the 60's.

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Totally agree. I went GT/CS because I like the look and added cosmetics but I knew I'd be changing the wheels. I just wish the wheels were better. I almost decided against the GT/CS because of the wheels alone. Even if I went track pack I would still not be happy with those wheels.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 07:45 AM
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The cup holders location! I find it very uncomfortable going through gears while I have a bottle of water placed in either spots. that's the ONLY thing I don't like the car which is good considering...

oh. I hate it when People slam my door! (not really a flaw in the car)

Ford. Everyone has an automatic trunk shutting mechanism and Vans have side doors that close. Make a mustang shut automatically passenger doors as well lol.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 07:58 AM
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Lol I really don't understand this whole trunk thing. It's super easy for me to close... it does seem sturdy though, and I like that for when you park on an incline, it doesn't shut on your head. My 00 and 03 required much more effort.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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It does. I put a towel under the baby seat now booster.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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The raxiom interior lights I received from AM. the passenger light seems to flicker intermittently. It's annoying.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:25 AM
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Since I have Prime and it's only $15.00... I think I'll give it a try!

Guys, I think the lack of memory on the seats is so that you can adjust the seat angle while standing from the outside before you get in.

Otherwise it could be a literal pain when you slam your gut into the steering wheel after committing to the jump in.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Lol I really don't understand this whole trunk thing. It's super easy for me to close... it does seem sturdy though, and I like that for when you park on an incline, it doesn't shut on your head. My 00 and 03 required much more effort.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeMidnight
It's not so much that it's "hard" to close.
It's more like, you have to follow through to close it.
There's no "my hands are full, lemme just use my elbow" allowed. Hell there's not even, "I've got a grocery bag around my wrist and I don't want to slam this gallon of milk into my rear bumper."
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by OnceYouGoBlack
It's not so much that it's "hard" to close.
It's more like, you have to follow through to close it.
There's no "my hands are full, lemme just use my elbow" allowed. Hell there's not even, "I've got a grocery bag around my wrist and I don't want to slam this gallon of milk into my rear bumper."
I get where your coming from, you do need to keep you hand on it to make sure it locks unlike a tailgate that has more weight to it to close itself.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by OnceYouGoBlack
Since I have Prime and it's only $15.00... I think I'll give it a try!

Guys, I think the lack of memory on the seats is so that you can adjust the seat angle while standing from the outside before you get in.

Otherwise it could be a literal pain when you slam your gut into the steering wheel after committing to the jump in.
My child is coming back from Summer vaca this Saturday. I ordered one of those, it seems to be a quality piece. I also ordered a kick-back for the seat that secures to the back of the passenger or driver seat (comes in packs of two) so I won't be scrubbing off her foot prints. lol.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Critical Mass
My child is coming back from Summer vaca this Saturday. I ordered one of those, it seems to be a quality piece. I also ordered a kick-back for the seat that secures to the back of the passenger or driver seat (comes in packs of two) so I won't be scrubbing off her foot prints. lol.
Hehe, I don't have any dirty footprints to worry about yet but I'm tired of having old dirty towels in the car in case the car seat goes in.

My wife's Prius is still out of commission for a couple more weeks
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Automatic 5.0
Grab the headrest and pull it all the way forward then release. It is adjustable. My kids sometimes push them forward when they are getting into the back of the car and I have to reset them.
Oh, i've tried every position possible. The problem is that your upper back/shoulders sits deep in the seat pocket while the headrest directly above protrudes forward. So I can't sit up straight and sit naturally. I sort of wish I had Recaro's but mine's a GT/CS with the Miko suede heated power seats. I may try the MRT or TMI aftermarket headrests one day to see if they provide some relief.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Not really a problem, but i'd rather have the speedometer on the right and the tachometer on the left....has anyone switched them on a 2014? likely not even possible....
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Features i like least are the lack of storage in the cabin & cups getting in the way of shifting. Also, it would be nice if the pedals were a little easier to reach, as I apparently have some stumpy legs.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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Also, it would be nice if the pedals were a little easier to reach, as I apparently have some stumpy legs.

These might help......
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeMidnight
Ford. Everyone has an automatic trunk shutting mechanism and Vans have side doors that close. Make a mustang shut automatically passenger doors as well lol.
Back in the day I had a friend with an Acura Legend coupe that had soft close doors with the little motors that would suck the door shut all the way...he CONSTANTLY had to yell at EVERYONE not to slam the doors. No thanks, lol.

Originally Posted by Critical Mass
The raxiom interior lights I received from AM. the passenger light seems to flicker intermittently. It's annoying.
That's unfortunate but that's more an issue brought on by using aftermarket parts, not really a design/feature gripe from Ford.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NacsMXer
Oh, i've tried every position possible. The problem is that your upper back/shoulders sits deep in the seat pocket while the headrest directly above protrudes forward. So I can't sit up straight and sit naturally. I sort of wish I had Recaro's but mine's a GT/CS with the Miko suede heated power seats. I may try the MRT or TMI aftermarket headrests one day to see if they provide some relief.
Interesting. Mine have never bothered me unless they are ratcheted too far forward.
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