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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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Brembo GT vs Boss 302

If your not looking for the bling of the Boss graphics, would a Brembo GT
be the better way to go?

The Boss motor is a great value to the package.

I think the 2013 Boss Mustang can be had at or under MSRP.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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IMO the forged internals of the BOSS are the only thing that makes it appealing. I'd think that a Brembo equipped GT would be a great alternative.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 93-331-29psi
IMO the forged internals of the BOSS are the only thing that makes it appealing. I'd think that a Brembo equipped GT would be a great alternative.
The engine and the adjustable suspension are what the Boss is all about
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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OP, yes a Brembo equipped GT would be a great alternative. Are we talking a base or premium GT?
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB
The engine and the adjustable suspension are what the Boss is all about
Lets not forget about that TRACK KEY. Wait a minute.........Thats right / we dont have a TRACK KEY yet!!!!!!!! Dam you FORD....There, I feel better
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by boss man

Lets not forget about that TRACK KEY. Wait a minute.........Thats right / we dont have a TRACK KEY yet!!!!!!!! Dam you FORD....There, I feel better
:-) agreed i want my Red Key
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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I have a brembo gt and as a daily driver I think it's the way to go. That said, I would love Love LOVE a Boss. For me, and that's clearly just me, I would miss my electronics package, and some of the other, "luxuries" if I had the boss. But, both are awesome.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by eric n
I have a brembo gt and as a daily driver I think it's the way to go. That said, I would love Love LOVE a Boss. For me, and that's clearly just me, I would miss my electronics package, and some of the other, "luxuries" if I had the boss. But, both are awesome.
+1 ... I would have to agree. I would absolutely kill for a Boss L-S, but I really like all the extras on my Brembo GT.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by J Tennu

+1 ... I would have to agree. I would absolutely kill for a Boss L-S, but I really like all the extras on my Brembo GT.
+2. I can't go without my shaker 1000, or leather, still love the boss, but a daily driver it's not
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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I agree with all the above. I'll add that the collector value is also based on the sheer low amount of Boss 302s produced over these two years. Anyone can slap on some Brembos and other bolt on crap and make it more 'powerful' than the Boss. Also, can make it better looking.

For me, my money would be on the Boss. for what I stated above. Not to mention I've been in three of them, Laguna Seca included. Of course I'd prefer the #00001 Boss (some guy in TX has that in Comp Orange...)
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Well for you guys that would take a boss but miss your luxeries of the premium GT, then you might be in luck. enough people have made comments towards ford that theyre going to be adding some new options to the upcoming 2013 boss. i know theyre adding sync, also ive heard theyre adding the 4.2 inch LCD screen that the f-150's and super duties have on their dashes. ive heard people asking ford to offer the electronics package as an option. its going to be interesting to see what happens. im also excited for the new colors that theyre going to be offering.

finally, boss #0001 DID belong to a very very very lucky guy in texas but he sold it on ebay for over $100,000.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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It really boils down to what you're looking for. If you're looking for a sporty DD and plan on some occasional track time, and appreciate the creature comforts, then the Brembo GT would be the way to go.

If you want a more performance oriented car, but at the sacrifice of comfort options, then the Boss is the way to go.

If a Boss had HIDs and Sync, I would have waited a bit for it. I'm not mad buying the GT one bit. Depends on your final thoughts on what you want to do.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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The base GT with a Brembo option, a DD and HPDE.
This should be $11k less, using $2k more for D-Spec shocks/springs,
exhaust, CAI and tune.

This should => to a Boss.

It will never hold the value like a Boss 302.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Read all about my comparison of the Brembo (base 300A) vs Boss 302 at
the Bremo 5.0 Registry under FAQ/Tech. In my opinion the 300A is the way to go.

Brembo50.com
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Great comparison, the Brembo 5.0 is a great sleeper.

I forgot to add the 3.73, but on a road coarse, using 5th gear would be needed on some tracks.

Thanks . . .
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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I don't really want ford to add luxury to the boss, that's why the GT premium is the way to go for me
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hahnsolo78
I don't really want ford to add luxury to the boss, that's why the GT premium is the way to go for me
Actually I wished for a rear seat delete option, and that fancy 3 performance gage cluster (as in the LS) would rather there be no stereo than the one thats in there (spoiled from my old shaker in my GT). get rid of the lighted mirror in the passenger sun visor, it made me mad to see that after listening to those sad speakers for 5 min. You would have to get my sense of humor... Sorry.

I want a race car for the street, not a Brembo GT. No offense meant
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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No offense taken, I just don't want a "spoiled" boss, and knowing that I'm going to modify my car, I would rather mod a GT premium then hurt the value of a boss.

And I know what you mean about being spoiled by the radio, after the shaker its hard to go back to..... Crap
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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So i'm wondering.....with this "brembo package"....whats the difference between that and my 11' Cali special w/ electronic package? I know its not faster so is it just brakes?
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigblue11
So i'm wondering.....with this "brembo package"....whats the difference between that and my 11' Cali special w/ electronic package? I know its not faster so is it just brakes?
Wheels,Tires,Brakes, and supposedly has different shocks/struts. I wanted a Boss but refused to pay the dealers extra charges. Id Love to have the piece of mind knowing the Boss engine since its forged but if I keep my 5.0 long enough Ill just get the COYOTE ALUMINATOR.

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