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« on: July 01, 2009, 07:39:24 pm »
Day 1 & 2:

2010 Ford Mustang GT
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This week is a little different, with a holiday in the middle of the week -- happy birthday, Canada!  It is nice to get Wednesday off, as I'm sure most will agree, but it certainly plays havoc with my day-by-day format, so I will do something a little different to offset the holiday -- today is day 1 and day 2.  More...
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 08:14:27 pm »
So this one doesn't have the Track Pak?
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2009, 08:29:32 pm »
You know what, now that I check their website, it does.  The info I have says just 3.73's but that is part of the track pack for only $500 you get special brakes as well.
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2009, 08:32:23 pm »
That's why it does so well on the track....stiffer springs, roll bars, 19" wheels, etc...
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2009, 08:42:28 pm »
Nice to read a review from a tester that can actually drive this car as opposed to the usual spec sheet review we usually hear.
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2009, 08:50:41 pm »
Hot damn, James, you are on a streak of good cars lately. Last week the new Z4, now the new Mustang GT. Be interested to see how this week unfolds.  Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2009, 08:59:36 pm »
Nice looking interior.

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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2009, 09:04:49 pm »
Quote from: ovr50 on July 01, 2009, 08:50:41 pm
Hot damn, James, you are on a streak of good cars lately. Last week the new Z4, now the new Mustang GT. Be interested to see how this week unfolds.  Cheesy

Haha wait till next month things get interesting for sure this summer!
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« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2009, 09:10:59 pm »
Just a couple notes:

The standard axle ratio for a manual transmission GT is 3.55. The 3.31 axle is for automatic GTs.

The $500 Track Pack I contains the following:
• Unique brake pads
• Unique calipers (non-painted)
• 3.73 Limited Slip Axle

There is also a Track Pack II option listed by Ford that includes:
• Dual piston front calipers
• Performance front & rear brake pads
• Performance 3.73 axle ratio
• Unique front strut and rear shock tuning
• Strut tower brace
• Unique front sway bar
• SVT rear sway bar
• SVT lower rear control arms
• Unique ESC Module tuning
• 19" Painted Aluminum Wheels with Unique 19" Pirelli
Summer-Only Performance tires
• Tire inflator kit replaces spare tire

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« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2009, 09:17:14 pm »
Thanks Cord, yes my Mustang does NOT have the Track Pack II
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« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2009, 09:17:38 pm »
Quote from: Cord on July 01, 2009, 09:10:59 pm
Just a couple notes:

The standard axle ratio for a manual transmission GT is 3.55. The 3.31 axle is for automatic GTs.

The $500 Track Pack I contains the following:
• Unique brake pads
• Unique calipers (non-painted)
• 3.73 Limited Slip Axle

There is also a Track Pack II option listed by Ford that includes:
• Dual piston front calipers
• Performance front & rear brake pads
• Performance 3.73 axle ratio
• Unique front strut and rear shock tuning
• Strut tower brace
• Unique front sway bar
• SVT rear sway bar
• SVT lower rear control arms
• Unique ESC Module tuning
• 19" Painted Aluminum Wheels with Unique 19" Pirelli
Summer-Only Performance tires
• Tire inflator kit replaces spare tire



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« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2009, 09:23:53 pm »
Ford doesn't list pricing yet. May be late availability or something.
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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2009, 09:26:05 pm »
LOL...Oh man, you salesguys must love that...."We'll charge you whatever we can...."   LOL....

How do you sell a car with no pricing ??
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2009, 09:28:48 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on July 01, 2009, 09:26:05 pm
LOL...Oh man, you salesguys must love that...."We'll charge you whatever we can...."   LOL....

How do you sell a car with no pricing ??

Usually it means that the option is planned but not yet available.
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« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2009, 09:31:25 pm »
That must hack you guys off.  They are testing the Trak Pak II in US mags and raving about it.  Then someone comes in says "I want it" and you say "Not available yet".  Bummer...
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« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2009, 09:53:56 pm »
Quote from: Jaeger on July 01, 2009, 08:59:36 pm
Nice looking interior.

It is, and it is good that Ford offers a choice of upholstery in colors other than black or gray. However I have to say that the color of the seat upholstery with the remainder of the interior trim in black just doesn't work very well. In the previous generation of this car you could order a (for example) tan interior and most of the trim matched. Looked much better.
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« Reply #16 on: July 01, 2009, 10:03:16 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on July 01, 2009, 09:31:25 pm
That must hack you guys off.  They are testing the Trak Pak II in US mags and raving about it.  Then someone comes in says "I want it" and you say "Not available yet".  Bummer...

It's no big deal. Track Pack II doesn't even exist yet on Ford's consumer sites in the U.S. or Canada. It'll be available when it's available. Smiley
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« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2009, 10:17:28 pm »
Sounds like fun, James.  But, just one question... are you really allowed to drive the snot out of your testers, then brag about it publicly?   Huh  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2009, 10:34:39 pm »
$37,000 is the price for the much nastier Camaro V-8.  I do prefer the size of the Mustang, but I think Chev trounces it with the bang/buck equation.

I built a 1SS Camaro (yellow over black!!) with six speed DIY shifting, 426hp and added the Boston Acoustics upgrade and the out-the-door pretax price is $38,985.
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« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2009, 10:35:05 pm »
Quote from: Brigitte on July 01, 2009, 10:17:28 pm
Sounds like fun, James.  But, just one question... are you really allowed to drive the snot out of your testers, then brag about it publicly?   Huh  Grin

Ford said I could Smiley
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