Mustang is going down in 2007 ???

[kach22i]

Originally posted by Z-man
Retro is very in these days.

This is true in many things architecture, furniture, toasters, shoes ...................yatchs.

How about an old looking yatch that uses composite construction, water jet propulsion and a joystick for maneuvering?

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/boating/1277086.html

[CarpetCityCobra]

It's wonderfully refreshing to see many open-minded people on this board...the very paragon of humanity. Vive la difference, as it were.

[speeder]

Originally posted by kach22i
Everything I've read said the handle just fine, then again I'm not sure if these guys have driven a Porsche.

Have you driven the new Mustang for yourself Porsche-O-Phile?

I have not, just asking, cheers.

The first person that I know who got a new Mustang (GT) is also the owner of a 911 race car, (SC tub w/ significant mods), and is someone who could definitely make you cry for your Mom if you were his passenger @ Willow Springs.

He said that he absolutely loves the car, and that it was very fast. And fast to him could not mean only in a straight line. I can see not caring for Ford's redesign of the Mustang, but not really sure where the idea that they handle badly comes from. Sounds like an uninformed opinion, like the people who think that their bone stock 911s would handle well or be fast around a track. The real 911 racers can dispel that silly idea.

[azasadny]

I work for Ford but haven't driven the new Mustang yet (I work in IT), but a fellow 911 owner I know is an engineer at Ford and he likes the new Mustang alot but says it's a completely different ride than the 911 and really can't be compared. He says I'd like the car and enjoy it's capabilities, but that I will still want to keep the Porsche. I'm pretty proud of the new Mustang and the GT and I'm glad Ford made them. Most of the really good-looking cars don't get put into production. They show them at the auto show and then never do anything with them.

[cowtown]

Originally posted by speeder
He said that he absolutely loves the car, and that it was very fast. And fast to him could not mean only in a straight line. I can see not caring for Ford's redesign of the Mustang, but not really sure where the idea that they handle badly comes from.

Well, we can start by thinking about the live axle in the rear end. I mean, come on. Step into the 1980s, Ford! Independent suspension is a requirement for a sports car. Unspring weight and alignment adjustments are important if you want to sell a real sports car.

It does look pretty good. But technologically, it's still a joke.

[Z-man]

Originally posted by cowtown
Well, we can start by thinking about the live axle in the rear end. I mean, come on. Step into the 1980s, Ford! Independent suspension is a requirement for a sports car. Unspring weight and alignment adjustments are important if you want to sell a real sports car.

It does look pretty good. But technologically, it's still a joke.

I believe Ford was considering an independant rear on the new Mustang, but the 1/4 mile crowd prefers the live axle rear for it's robustness. Independant rears just don't hold up as well to the harsh off the line launches.

And truth be told, you see more Mustangs at the local drag race scene that at the autocross or on the track (road racing track, that is!)

If Ford would have made the Mustang GT with an independant rear, they would have lost a very important demographic.

Now, if they come out with a new Mustang Cobra R, THAT better have an independant rear!

-Z-man.

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally posted by kach22i
This is true in many things architecture, furniture, toasters, shoes ...................yatchs.

How about an old looking yatch that uses composite construction, water jet propulsion and a joystick for maneuvering?

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/boating/1277086.html

Looks like the freak'n SS Minnow! For that reason alone I would buy it.

And BTW - my inlaws are wanting to give us their red 2000 Pony convertable in a year. I will admit, my wife does look good in it. I would rather opt for a let 80's Targa.

[cowtown]

Originally posted by Z-man
I believe Ford was considering an independant rear on the new Mustang, but the 1/4 crowd prefers the live axle rear for it's robustness. Independant rears just don't hold up as well to the harsh off the line launches.

And truth be told, you see more Mustangs at the local drag race scene that at the autocross or on the track (road racing track, that it!)

That's an excellent point, Z-Man. I didn't know live axles are better for dragging.