Interesting IMBOC Thread
10/30/07, 02:25 PM
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10/30/07, 05:51 PM
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Well there is the pic in front of Bob Evans with 4 Bullitts and a blurred out Mustang that I suppose is the new 08, what I am confused about if it is the 08 and its in public why can't they show pics? It's all about the build up, oh well just a few more days. I'm happy for those guys and glad someone finally seeing one.
10/31/07, 10:35 AM
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Not out in public a photoshopped teaser. 6 individuals from IMBOC were given special access to the cars and got to see some of the pre production cars being built. They had lunch with some of the Ford people involved with the design of the new Bullitt. Some very good observations. No pics. Ford would not allow pictures inside AAI.
10/31/07, 12:17 PM
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kinda like the tour the mach and bullitt guys got back in 2004. We got a tour of AAI and sit in and see the 05 getting built. had lunch with Hai Thai-Tang. Got to see the covertible before we were supposed to.
10/31/07, 01:13 PM
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10/31/07, 05:49 PM
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I remember you there but i didn't really go around introducing myself so i didn't "meet" you, I just hung out with my brother (the bullitt owner and reason i was able to come.)
10/31/07, 06:18 PM
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Not out in public a photoshopped teaser. 6 individuals from IMBOC were given special access to the cars and got to see some of the pre production cars being built. They had lunch with some of the Ford people involved with the design of the new Bullitt. Some very good observations. No pics. Ford would not allow pictures inside AAI.
11/1/07, 03:10 PM
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Not out in public a photoshopped teaser. 6 individuals from IMBOC were given special access to the cars and got to see some of the pre production cars being built. They had lunch with some of the Ford people involved with the design of the new Bullitt. Some very good observations. No pics. Ford would not allow pictures inside AAI.
Pretty ironic, considering that all many IMBOC members could do was beatch and moan when the new Bullitt was announced, convincing themselves that it wasn't really gonna happen (cause they didn't WANT it to, for it would devalue their '01 cars), or that they hated the S197 design anyway, or that the only REAL Bullitt was the '01.
Funny how things change...
And now Ford gives these same whiners and doubters special access.
...and yeah, Ford was incredible with IMBOC during the "preview" and continues to be. They really treated us great last week. We got to see the (final) new car, touch it, sit in it, and watch them build a few of the Pre-Production units. Paul Randle - Ford Division Americas - Mustang Chief Nameplate Engineer, gave us a complete tour of the car, explaining nearly every part of it. An official Ford Photographer took pictures of the event.
...and then they took us out to a nice restaurant for lunch, and we had an informal "focus group" session with a few Ford folks, including, Robert Parker, Ford brand car marketing manager. The asked our opinions on things, and answered a lot of questions.
...and then we got a special gift.
...and then they took us out to a nice restaurant for lunch, and we had an informal "focus group" session with a few Ford folks, including, Robert Parker, Ford brand car marketing manager. The asked our opinions on things, and answered a lot of questions.
...and then we got a special gift.
11/1/07, 07:46 PM
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Pretty ironic, considering that all many IMBOC members could do was beatch and moan when the new Bullitt was announced, convincing themselves that it wasn't really gonna happen (cause they didn't WANT it to, for it would devalue their '01 cars), or that they hated the S197 design anyway, or that the only REAL Bullitt was the '01.
Funny how things change...
And now Ford gives these same whiners and doubters special access.
WRONG-O!
Every person who went was not a whiner...in fact, they were ardent supporters of a new car.
That someone is being polite and respectful of the opportunity.
11/1/07, 08:01 PM
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a) wouldn't happen at all;
b) would suck if it did;
c) would never be as "cool" as the '01
I know, because I remember having to wade through a sea of negative posts about the '08 Bullitt.
YES YOU ARE, DANG IT!
Good on ya...I actually think it's great that you and a small cadre got invited in by Ford to see the new Bullitt. I hope it lived up to your expectations.
11/1/07, 08:22 PM
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I wasn't referring to you, specifically. But let's be honest, a large percentage of your members are malcontents who whined incessantly that the new Bullitt:
a) wouldn't happen at all;
b) would suck if it did;
c) would never be as "cool" as the '01
I know, because I remember having to wade through a sea of negative posts about the '08 Bullitt.
a) wouldn't happen at all;
b) would suck if it did;
c) would never be as "cool" as the '01
I know, because I remember having to wade through a sea of negative posts about the '08 Bullitt.
When seen and heard in person, my perception changed. It has a presence that was better than what I expected.
Some people who want more power will continue to be disappointed. Those who take a closer look will find a Mustang that is a hotter than the GT that should be liveable as a daily driver as well.
We don't know the price yet, but listening to the plans, I think we will have something that is easier to get into than the Shelby GT by a lot.
11/1/07, 08:47 PM
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I was not sure what to expect. In fact, I was prepared to be disappointed. There are certain subtle choices that were made in the engineering (no, it's not just slap on existing FRPP parts) and styling (there is a design theme that is behind the choices).
When seen and heard in person, my perception changed. It has a presence that was better than what I expected.
Some people who want more power will continue to be disappointed. Those who take a closer look will find a Mustang that is a hotter than the GT that should be liveable as a daily driver as well.
We don't know the price yet, but listening to the plans, I think we will have something that is easier to get into than the Shelby GT by a lot.
When seen and heard in person, my perception changed. It has a presence that was better than what I expected.
Some people who want more power will continue to be disappointed. Those who take a closer look will find a Mustang that is a hotter than the GT that should be liveable as a daily driver as well.
We don't know the price yet, but listening to the plans, I think we will have something that is easier to get into than the Shelby GT by a lot.
I wanted one of these real bad for a time. But in truth, I can make my GT every bit the performer the Bullitt is for not much scratch...and without "tarting it up" or making it look like a mutt.
11/1/07, 08:51 PM
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There was a reason other than cost for the hood. The hood was one thing some of the people on the visit were "on the fence" over.
That said, in person, the Highland Green color plus the wheel and brake appearance looks nice.
You can always get aftermarket, but for those who don't want to fiddle with it and like the "heritage" factor of the connection to the movie, the car should be nice.
That said, in person, the Highland Green color plus the wheel and brake appearance looks nice.
You can always get aftermarket, but for those who don't want to fiddle with it and like the "heritage" factor of the connection to the movie, the car should be nice.
11/1/07, 09:10 PM
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I'd be interested in knowing what that was.
I'm not terribly keen on slapping aftermarket parts on a SE Mustang, but I'm going to be very tempted to buy a dual-vented hood and quarter-window louvers if I get a Bullitt. I guess as long as the mods aren't permanent, no real harm is done to the car's originality.
I'm not terribly keen on slapping aftermarket parts on a SE Mustang, but I'm going to be very tempted to buy a dual-vented hood and quarter-window louvers if I get a Bullitt. I guess as long as the mods aren't permanent, no real harm is done to the car's originality.
11/2/07, 01:41 AM
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I don't have any vibrations? .
May, I CAN'T wait till the 6th, for this embargo to end, so I can start printing pictures of the car and keeping them in my office. BTW, I tried to order the car yesterday, and still wouldn't take. Maybe today.
.May, I CAN'T wait till the 6th, for this embargo to end, so I can start printing pictures of the car and keeping them in my office. BTW, I tried to order the car yesterday, and still wouldn't take. Maybe today.