What are some improvements you want to see in the NEXT GEN redesign?
#761
Legacy TMS Member
One of these days maybe, it all depends on how long Ford can keep me looking at new Mustangs
#762
Cobra Member
I would like to see some gauges placed above the glove box . If Chevy can put gauges on the console and out of site, Ford could put a boost gauge and some other gauges in the barren area above the glove box. The interior would just look more functional and performance like.
#766
Cobra Member
The gauges could be angled so the driver could see them. That would still be better than the console gauges on the Camaro. Just think how nice gauges could look above the glove box.
#767
Above the center stack area (like the Laguna Seca) - definitely.
Someone who needs to monitor a gauge probably can't afford to lose focus to look across the cabin. Not to mention the font being too small to read.
#768
Sorry, no offense but that's a terrible idea - just as bad as a "Jump to Conclusions Mat" . A little obscure reference but let's see who gets it
#769
#771
Shelby GT350 Member
#772
Cobra Member
I think the blank space above the glove box should be utilized. Additional gauges could be placed just to the right of center of the dash. I am not talking about replacing the current gauges in front of the driver. Gauges such as boost gauges, ammeter, and trans temp gauge could be placed in the blank space in the dash where there is just plain plastic. The gauges placed above the glove compartment would be for a quick glance and would just make the right half of the dash just look more functional.
What would you all want to utilize that blank space for ? Information center for the passenger ?
What would you all want to utilize that blank space for ? Information center for the passenger ?
Last edited by 2 Go Snake; 10/11/13 at 01:08 PM.
#773
I think the blank space above the glove box should be utilized. Additional gauges could be placed just to the right of center of the dash. I am not talking about replacing the current gauges in front of the driver. Gauges such as boost gauges, ammeter, and trans temp gauge could be placed in the blank space in the dash where there is just plain plastic. The gauges placed above the glove compartment would be for a quick glance and would just make the right half of the dash just look more functional.
What would you all want to utilize that blank space for ? Information center for the passenger ?
What would you all want to utilize that blank space for ? Information center for the passenger ?
#774
I was thinking the same exact thing. I don't care if there's a design there like the Mustang script on the SN95s but gauges? I thought he might be kidding at first.
#775
Wait I've got it...redundant gauges with another steering wheel (w/airbag) just like an airplane!
This way the car be truly global, drive from either side
This way the car be truly global, drive from either side
Last edited by Fords4Ever; 10/11/13 at 07:53 PM.
#776
Cobra Member
The idea of having additional gauges on the passenger side dash is nothing new. The Mercury Cyclone in 1969 or 1971 had additional gauges on the passenger side of the dash. Remember how good of a job Ford did to make the dash really special with those gauges built into the passenger dash. I am sure Ford could design an airbag system to function without causing harm to a passenger. The gauge panel could be designed to move up and out of the way as the airbag enlarges.
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The idea of having additional gauges on the passenger side dash is nothing new. The Mercury Cyclone in 1969 or 1971 had additional gauges on the passenger side of the dash. Remember how good of a job Ford did to make the dash really special with those gauges built into the passenger dash. I am sure Ford could design an airbag system to function without causing harm to a passenger. The gauge panel could be designed to move up and out of the way as the airbag enlarges.
#778
Cobra Member
If we're very lucky, the next-gen Mustang will have a large part of it's instrument panel a customizable LCD screen, kind of like the 2014 Corvette. Then a person could customize it to show the gauges they want and skip the ones they don't care about.
#779
Legacy TMS Member
I've mentioned that before , a customizable display, add to that a customizable HUD as well.