Instructional Video for those with well set up 944's

[dtw]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Note the "debadged" look. I wish they'd left the faux gas cap with the gunsight logo off too...but that's the Ford way of IDing mustang models. Kind of like the T E and S on the rear lid of the early 911.

On the last Mustang we bought, I told the sales droid he had a deal...oh just one more thing, please have the detail shop get out a heat gun and remove the big vinyl script down each side of the car. He looked at me like I was a six-headed alien, but he did it. 'Stangs, like so many other current models, do tend to overdo it on the bling.

[pwd72s]

I looked into removing the faux gas cap, but it would involve filling holes & a trunk repaint. The estimate I got was around $700...I decided I didn't look at the thing when I was driving.

But...many car makers, even Porsche, guilty of the "bling" thing these days...

Well, I guess they were in the old days, too...'73 RS was damned "bling-y" for it's time.

[porsche4life]

No bling, all zing!

My car is devoid of bling.....

[pwd72s]

Yea tho I travel through the valley of rice and other 4 bangers, I shall fear none....for I have four more cylinders and gobs more torque!

[Flieger]

If I were to have a new Mustang, it would need to be one of 2011s. Probably a V6 since it is lighter and handles better. The new V6 is a much more elegant piece of engineering than the old lump. The new 5.0 in the GT is a step in the right direction for weight, sophistication, and power, however.

I would take a well set-up 944 over either, though.

[kaisen]

I recall seeing many 944s back in the day with PORSCHE center taillight inserts and PORSCHE vinyl sill graphics (and PORSCHE floormats, bra logo, windshield logo, etc).

I suppose everyone just confused them for Chrysler Conquest TSi's if they didn't spell it out.

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by Flieger

If I were to have a new Mustang, it would need to be one of 2011s. Probably a V6 since it is lighter and handles better. The new V6 is a much more elegant piece of engineering than the old lump. The new 5.0 in the GT is a step in the right direction for weight, sophistication, and power, however.

The difference between a 2011 Mustang base V6 and a GT V8 is almost exactly 100 pounds. Only ~55lbs of that is the motor, the rest is spread out in stronger hardware. I'd gladly exchange 100 pounds of curb weight for 107 horsepower and 110 foot-pounds of torque.

Especially due to the 3.31 gears in the V6, versus 3.73 in the V8...think 'leverage'.

The V8 'handles better' in an objective way (numbers), and the carbon-plate limited slip in the V8 will handle track sessions longer than the organics in the V6.

You need to drive both I guess.

[VaSteve]

I recall seeing many 944s back in the day with PORSCHE center taillight inserts and PORSCHE vinyl sill graphics (and PORSCHE floormats, bra logo, windshield logo, etc).



I suppose everyone just confused them for Chrysler Conquest TSi's if they didn't spell it out.

Those awful taillight things were dealer add ons. It say Porsche below it on the body and above it on the spoiler.

If a mustang comes with a 5.0, you have to buy that model. The V6 is for ladies.

[willtel]

Edited - stupid idiotic personal attack removed. -Z-man.

[VINMAN]

Edited - post removed. -Z-man.

[pwd72s]

Edited - post removed. -Z-man.
Naw, I'll leave that activity to folks with 930's.

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Naw, I'll leave that activity to folks with 930's.

Or maybe Strosek or Gemballa versions, anyway

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by kaisen

The difference between a 2011 Mustang base V6 and a GT V8 is almost exactly 100 pounds. Only ~55lbs of that is the motor, the rest is spread out in stronger hardware. I'd gladly exchange 100 pounds of curb weight for 107 horsepower and 110 foot-pounds of torque.

Especially due to the 3.31 gears in the V6, versus 3.73 in the V8...think 'leverage'.

The V8 'handles better' in an objective way (numbers), and the carbon-plate limited slip in the V8 will handle track sessions longer than the organics in the V6.

You need to drive both I guess.

Well stated...the new v-6 is no slouch with 305 horsepower, but the new 5.0? Man, it's somethin' else...has lots of forged internals, even "squirters", etc.

Engine wise, I bought too soon.

If I were ordering an '11 GT, I'd go base model, insisting only on the 3:73 limited slip and the Brembo brakes. 6 speed for the gearbox, of course.

On the other hand, I think the '09 body is more attractive than the current style...
a taste thing for sure.

[Z-man]

willtel - that completely idiotic and stupid personal attack has landed you on ban island for a week.

You are out of line.

Take care now,
-Z-man.

[kaisen]

The poor kittens

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Z-man

willtel - that completely idiotic and stupid personal attack has landed you on ban island for a week.

You are out of line.

Take care now,
-Z-man.

Hell, I've had worse said to me here...if I'd had my say, no ban...

[Tim Hancock]

I actually thought to myself that Willtel's zinger was one of the funniest I have read in years here. Sure it was mean spirited, but it was d@mn funny.

[VINMAN]

Sorry about that, Z..

And no Paul, that vid wasnt directed at you.

[Z-man]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

I actually thought to myself that Willtel's zinger was one of the funniest I have read in years here. Sure it was mean spirited, but it was d@mn funny.

And it was over the line. That's why he got a little time out.

-Z

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Sorry about that, Z..

And no Paul, that vid wasnt directed at you.

I figured that....