08'stangGT
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  • Let's see, took off all the wheels on the car, detailed the inside of the rims as well as the brake rotors and adjoining areas...detailed the engine..waxed the beast.....detailed the inside.....well...it must be car show season!!! See some of you at Jack Byrne's FOMOCO show tomorrow!!
    Spent last week in the Southwest - rented a 2015 Mustang w/Ecoboost engine- drove it over 1000 miles. Nice car- a lot of complicated devices on it ( like the radio and climate controls- all via a dashboard touchpad - not very intuitive). Car was fast when over 2k RPM's. Final analysis - while the car cruised nicely at 80 or so ( speed limits are 75), got over 30 mpg and handled well, I would definitely have to buy one with the V8 engine- all due to the lack of exhaust note in the 4 cylinder engine ( sounded like the wife's Subaru off the line). Need that ROAR, not the whine of a rubber band.
    marguerite66
    marguerite66
    I'm jealous, where did you go? Agree with Stu, it will be a sleeper.
    ANGIE 06
    ANGIE 06
    4 cyl Mustang get real ! How much more for the V8 $1000 ? They did that back in the 70's with 4 lugnuts on the wheels.
    marguerite66
    marguerite66
    I hear ya Angie but the Ecoboost is a nice engine. I have one in my SHO. It is a V6 however so I'd have to see how the 4 Cyl performs. The Taurus is a pretty big car where I'm sure the Mustang would be lighter.
    Swung by Guptills ( Latham, NY) last night- 20 or so cars were there- mostly Camaros and Vettes with a few Challengers sprinkled in. I know Tim tried to get a group together to go down a few weeks ago- it would be nice if a bunch of us could hook up and attend one of these impromptu Friday gatherings so the Mustang could be well represented.........maybe next year...
    08'stangGT
    08'stangGT
    Can't make next Friday as I have plans to attend the Lake George Nationals next weekend.
    Reminder----Metro Ford Car show this Saturday, 8/23/14, 3601 State Street, Schenectady, NY. Registration 10am- noon. All makes/models. DJ, prizes, food and over 50 trophies. Event goes until 3:30pm. See you there.........
    marguerite66
    marguerite66
    Should be a good show, they made some changes this year that I think will be good. Sorry can't make it going out of town.
    08'stangGT
    08'stangGT
    The other change is the registration- last year was a failed attempt to use a computer and database- I believe it is back to the previous registration process, which should be an improvement over last years log jam at the registration booth.
    Heading to the Ballston Lake, NY (Ashdown Road) car show this morning - maybe see some of you there!
    In Vegas for the mustang 50th birthday bash. Starting to see many hot mustangs arrive. Can't wait for tomorrow night- the strip should be crazy with stangs! Saw a 1965 Shelby 350 at Hoover dam today. Weather here is great- can't say the same for NY looking at the forecast. I will keep all posted on the insanity that is sure to ensue!
    Is it just my 2008 GT that rides like a lumber wagon or do they all? I guess if I wanted comfort I would have bought a Cadillac.
    onlycodered
    onlycodered
    My '12 V6 rode like that originally as well. I put some Eibach Pro-Kit springs and Tokico HP struts and shocks on and it's much better now. :D
    djhayes1963
    djhayes1963
    Mine too, my pzero neros ride harsh in the cold.
    onlycodered
    onlycodered
    Actually I take that back. Mine rode more like a boat. I read your post wrong. A lot of it has to do with the sidewall stiffness of your tires.
    I should know this, but I don't.... would a '65 stang 200cyl. run on todays gas or would it need the good old fashioned regular/pre catalytic converter stuff???? Thinking about buying a restored 65 coupe w/ 6 cyl......
    redlawyers
    redlawyers
    It might need the supplement stuff.
    Took my 2008 GT to the dealer today to get the oil changed- he tells me the car has loose ball joints and needs right and left lower control arms- really?? Car has 40k miles on it and I baby the shit out of it. Never had these issues with my Toyotas and Subarus- too bad they can't make a Mustang!
    Just crossed paths with a 2011/2012 blue Cobra on Rt. 9 in Clifton Park......traded friendly salutations ( as I always do when I see a fellow 'Stang on the road)........my day is now complete!
    Bought a 2005 F-150 4x4 yesterday- for the winter and teenage son. 4.6L/16V. Nice thing, many similarities interior wise to the 08 Mustang. Used to be a Toyota guy- now a Ford V8 guy! Bring on the snow.
    Nice day today at the Downstate Wounded Warriors cruise/car show- always cool to meet and drive with new NYM members! BTW: for the two other "blue" stangs I cruised home with - we turned alot of South bound divers heads...always a great feeling! Mel- looking forward to your great pix- thanx ahead of time!
    Hey Jeff, we are going to meet at the Ulster Service area around 8:30. We live off of exit 11 of 1-90 (Nassau) - let me know if you want to meet closer to us before you cruise in or if you just want to meet at Ulster. :)
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