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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
I know! I love the current rear.
For me it's the 45 degree slope on the rear, and the extra amount of plastic at the bottom which most people refer to as the diaper. Seems to be too much of a contrast with the blunt front end.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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random question... so... if the GT500 is expected to receive a S/C'd 5.8L ...my question is.. will the overall weight of the car go back up and make it more nose heavy like its iron block predecessor??
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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It's so subjective. It's like one dude being into fat chicks and another likes red heads.

Personally I hate it. But if they put a big enough motor and horsepower in the Shelby I'd be willing to live with it.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
i'll wait until tuesday lol
me too!! MCA ftw

I saw it in my email and hit it up immediately with 2 email accounts and now I got 4 tickets !!

I hope they let us use cameras !! I'm thinking not, you?
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ericc B
Why indeed

Btw I was thinking, if the form factor of the headlights hasn't changed you might be able to toss those ugly cross-eyed things and put in regular 2010 assemblies.
Don't count on that... It's defietly not plug and play, even if the shape is the same. I have HIDs (not by choice, they are the only option in Japan) and wanted to switch to Halogens... The power cabling is different, so you'd need to add relays, etc...

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Side question... Why is there so much dislike on the 2010 to 2012 rear end? I for one love the rear. I was just curious. And what's the "candy cane" comparison?
heres why I dont care for it- this angle especially shows how the bottom/pipes/bumper sticks out a mile from the decklid...just not a commom mustang look.

never seen a pic from any angle of a 05 that wasnt appealing... if youve got one, please share
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ford4v429
heres why I dont care for it- this angle especially shows how the bottom/pipes/bumper sticks out a mile from the decklid...just not a commom mustang look.

never seen a pic from any angle of a 05 that wasnt appealing... if youve got one, please share
That car has the FRPP exhaust which stick out a bit farther than stock.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Those pipes remind me of my 5.0 LX. I like that part.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by unnoticedtrails
I worked on this photoshop for an hour and half...
****, that's not bad.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by unnoticedtrails

Here is the back. I guessed on the lights.

Reversed and color changed.
Again, nice work. Car looks pretty nice.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ford4v429
never seen a pic from any angle of a 05 that wasnt appealing... if youve got one, please share
To me, the front end of the 2005-09 V6 and GT's are too vertical and upright and looks awkward when viewed from several angles, especially head-on. You guys talk about the big, bulky rear end of the current Mustang; that's funny because that was exactly how I described the front end of my 2007 GT. In my opinion, that's why GT500 front end conversions were so popular for those models. Do I think my 2011's rear end is perfect? Heck no. I do think, though, that its front end is far more aggressive- and better-looking than the 2005-09 model's. The hips look better, too, in my opinion. The 2010-12's interior is FAR superior as well, in terms of design, materials, build quality, etc. In the end, I can look past my 2011's bulky rear end because of all its plusses when compared to my 2007 GT.

That said, I'm glad the rear end issues are being addressed on the 2013 Mustang if, for anything, to mark the end of the non-stop complaining (okay, guys, we get it already). While I think I prefer the front end of the current model, the 2010-12 GT500's front end doesn't look all that bad in person. It's all moot for me, though, as I plan on holding out to see what 2015 brings.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobrakev
Where can someone get a look at these order banks? They online, or do you have to go to the dealership?
The order banks are only visible to dealers, and very few salesmen have access to the order banks (mgmt typically maintains the order banks).
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
me too!! MCA ftw

I saw it in my email and hit it up immediately with 2 email accounts and now I got 4 tickets !!

I hope they let us use cameras !! I'm thinking not, you?
I can't go

The only time when I'm out of town this month and its during the reveal!

Originally Posted by MARZ
To me, the front end of the 2005-09 V6 and GT's are too vertical and upright and looks awkward when viewed from several angles, especially head-on. You guys talk about the big, bulky rear end of the current Mustang; that's funny because that was exactly how I described the front end of my 2007 GT. In my opinion, that's why GT500 front end conversions were so popular for those models. Do I think my 2011's rear end is perfect? Heck no. I do think, though, that its front end is far more aggressive- and better-looking than the 2005-09 model's. The hips look better, too, in my opinion. The 2010-12's interior is FAR superior as well, in terms of design, materials, build quality, etc. In the end, I can look past my 2011's bulky rear end because of all its plusses when compared to my 2007 GT.

That said, I'm glad the rear end issues are being addressed on the 2013 Mustang if, for anything, to mark the end of the non-stop complaining (okay, guys, we get it already). While I think I prefer the front end of the current model, the 2010-12 GT500's front end doesn't look all that bad in person. It's all moot for me, though, as I plan on holding out to see what 2015 brings.
This. x1000
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Will the bumpers be interchangeable? i.e. 2010 bumper on 2013, vice versa
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
Will the bumpers be interchangeable? i.e. 2010 bumper on 2013, vice versa
It's more than likely they will... The 2013 seems to be a very superficial cosmetic restyling limited to different bumper covers, grille, lights and hood...
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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Anyone know anything about the rumored power bump? I was thinking the 2013 will just be visual with the 14 getting special anniversary wheels and paint, leaving the 2015 redesign to get direct injecion?

This will be my first and probably only new mustang so i am nervous about springing for the 2013 with the annversary 2014 one year and the 2015 redesign 1.5 to 2 years out.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 02:54 AM
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C'mon people.....MOVE IT, MOVE IT
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Jay
random question... so... if the GT500 is expected to receive a S/C'd 5.8L ...my question is.. will the overall weight of the car go back up and make it more nose heavy like its iron block predecessor??
Just depends how the design the 5.8. If its the same 5.4 aluminum block with larger cylinders, it shouldn't make a real weight difference. If they decide to use steel again, it will be heavier for sure. They should take the GM route and use the same block. The 4.8-6.(whatever) all use the same block with bigger bores pressed in them.

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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2013 Mustang images to be revealed

If you on on FB, go the Ford Mustang page and share the badge. It is at 2500+ right now and at 5000 Ford will expose an actual image of a part of the car. Every addtional 5000 will expose another image.

It has gone up 1000 shares since 7pm last night.

https://www.facebook.com/fordmustang...28724917148268

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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If it was a redesign I would be more excitied but a "big reveal" lol



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