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stangt00 · 03-13-2003, 07:35 PM

My animosity towards ford isnt because of the GN's, or because they dont make production 11's cars. Simply put, the Mustang is one of the longest running, most popular cars with the highest trend of consistant owners, yet they do very little to give something back to the community. By this I mean several things. To start, I hate hearing about some of these dealers with warranty work on slightly modded cars. Most of these guys just want that little extra that the car is capable of but the manufacturer failed to provide. So they put on an exhaust and K&N, then the dealership gives them a HARD time to do any warranty work. Even though its illegal on their part, it still happens. Also, I feel Ford Motorsports should be more deeply involved in the production GT's and put some of the parts we buy aftermarket on from the factory, or atleast make it an option. Things such as Rear end gears, headers, T/B's, M/A's etc... Maybe it's a far cry and too much to ask for, but hell, I can rant and rave if I want to

As for the 2K for 11's out of the GN's, I got that info from a few different people. They do all their own work, and are pretty creative. Granted there may only be a handfull out there that have actually spent that little for those #'s, but it was still possible.

I am not mad because of the $ I spent on the bolt ons instead of a blower. I am not going to spend money on a blower cause Im going for a Turbo which is in the works right now. Alot more power with the same amount of boost from a turbo. Not to mention the countless vids of blown 8's getting eaten by turbo 6's.

As for the Cobra, you may see alot of them for sale, but they are still limited numbers. Also, $10K is alot to pay for 140hp more, atleast IMO. Yeah yeah its 4V blah blah blah, and I wish I could afford one. But thats part of my point. The Cobra should be a 500hp production car and the GT around 325 to 350hp. They have the technology and the $. I can do without the SVT emblems and package, I just want the engine.

All in all, my little rant was just that. I love seeing how many people come to Ford's rescue when things like this come up

Makes me proud to own one. Still wish Ford did more though

03-13-2003, 07:35 PM	#5
stangt00 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 143	My animosity towards ford isnt because of the GN's, or because they dont make production 11's cars. Simply put, the Mustang is one of the longest running, most popular cars with the highest trend of consistant owners, yet they do very little to give something back to the community. By this I mean several things. To start, I hate hearing about some of these dealers with warranty work on slightly modded cars. Most of these guys just want that little extra that the car is capable of but the manufacturer failed to provide. So they put on an exhaust and K&N, then the dealership gives them a HARD time to do any warranty work. Even though its illegal on their part, it still happens. Also, I feel Ford Motorsports should be more deeply involved in the production GT's and put some of the parts we buy aftermarket on from the factory, or atleast make it an option. Things such as Rear end gears, headers, T/B's, M/A's etc... Maybe it's a far cry and too much to ask for, but hell, I can rant and rave if I want to As for the 2K for 11's out of the GN's, I got that info from a few different people. They do all their own work, and are pretty creative. Granted there may only be a handfull out there that have actually spent that little for those #'s, but it was still possible. I am not mad because of the $ I spent on the bolt ons instead of a blower. I am not going to spend money on a blower cause Im going for a Turbo which is in the works right now. Alot more power with the same amount of boost from a turbo. Not to mention the countless vids of blown 8's getting eaten by turbo 6's. As for the Cobra, you may see alot of them for sale, but they are still limited numbers. Also, $10K is alot to pay for 140hp more, atleast IMO. Yeah yeah its 4V blah blah blah, and I wish I could afford one. But thats part of my point. The Cobra should be a 500hp production car and the GT around 325 to 350hp. They have the technology and the $. I can do without the SVT emblems and package, I just want the engine. All in all, my little rant was just that. I love seeing how many people come to Ford's rescue when things like this come up Makes me proud to own one. Still wish Ford did more though __________________ 2000 GT 80mm Pro-M mass air, 24lb injectors, 75mm BBK T/B, K&N Filter Cold Air, 1/2" Phenolic intake spacer, Underdrive Pulleys, Dyno Tuned Autologic Chip, FMS Shorty Headers, Mac Prochamber 2 1/2" Off Road H pipe, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, Steeda lowering springs. Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw shifter, Steeda Power slot rotors w/ Hawk Pro pads, 3.73 FRP Gears. Headwork and Comp cams install in progress. Last edited by stangt00; 03-13-2003 at 07:46 PM..