Shoafb

Yea good luck with that. Line up @ the local 1/4 mile track and get back with us on the results.

bascho

I posted some pics in my other thread. I definitely loved the looks of that Shinka.....still do. I got more comments about the color and car than any other car I've owned.

But it wasn't me and the Mustang is......so I am more happy with the Mustang.

bascho

I didn't have to pay for the roof......it was thrown in for free to close the deal because the car had 250miles on it. As nice as it is, I wouldn't have paid $3K to have it.......I would have spent that money on wheels instead. It is UV coated to prevent getting burned and it actually doesn't heat up the interior of the vehicle very much. I haven't had it during the middle of the summer though.....we'll see.

Mine is a 2006. Personally I hate all the factory wheels for the Mustang......even 18's are too small on this car. As soon as the tires are worn I am going to upgrade to 19's or 20's. Guys on the Mustang forums are fitting 295/35/20's in the rear with no problems.

bascho

Yes. Actually Steeda has some great suspension upgrades to make this SRA behave just as nicely as a IRS around a road course. Plus, the SRA allows better launches than a IRS which is why so many Mustang GT owners are staying pretty close to the GTO owners with 100 more hp. Most GTO's have wicked wheel hop with that IRS when launching from a stop. In fact, GTO's are much better from a roll from my experience running against my coworkers GTO.

tjbourgoyne

Bascho, enjoy your car and I wish you the best. I'm happy that you are happy. But don't ever say you are more happy than I am happy about being happy.

bascho

Thanks!! I really like it and you don't see many others with this option. In fact, I've yet to see another in person. I am enjoying my new car very much. I rarely miss the RX8 and that just shows how little use there is for that type of sports car around my area. I wish I had a great twisty road stretch to take the RX8 on......but that wasn't the case. Grid-like road designs are not what a car like the RX8 was made for.......it was like a Lion in the zoo

The Mustang was made for straights and 0-60 sprints.....it fits my personality and current commuting environment much better. Slightly better fuel economy has been a bonus as well.

Smileynh

That roof is sweet. I have had days I needed to close the sunroof to keep my black 8 from being a solar oven though. I wonder if they sell some sort of shade for it?

You didn't show the front. I like the 4 round headlights. Did you get that setup?


ps. I saw some GTO's at my mazda/gm dealer.
They are just to RENT-A-CAR-esque

9291150

Yeah, I'll get right on that. Or, try this...
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=5

Previous generation (260hp) Mustangs weren't very fast.

Shoafb

From your link: (thanks by the way )

Horsepower (SAE)
260 bhp @ 5250 rpm

Torque
302 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm


Thats what? about 100+ more hp and 100 more torque. Even with the weight difference An 8 will have more then it's handfull keeping up from a dead stop. That is IF you manage to launch your car from 6k. This is not a car meant to drag, the stang was/is.

cruzdreamer

I sold mine after 2 1/2 months and felt I was not going to be able to.... than last week I sold it to a nice guy. I have the automatic GT. I took a $300 hit is all.....way better than losing $1000-$2000 at the dealer!! He also got my winter tires in the deal....I say he made out pretty good! Congrats on your sale!

cruzdreamer

Nice roof!! Love it and love the new Mustangs.....they look sweet!

zeblien

Mind uploading a picture to this site? I cant see photobukit.

bascho

I'll take a few more and load them tonight when I get home.

AdRoCK3217

Hope you enjoy. :O