2009 Ford Mustang Changes: What Would You Like To See?

[Dark02Pony]

What kinda changes would all ya'll like to see for the 2009 Mustang body style?

• Hips like the charger and 09 camaro?
• Continue the retro look?
• Take a whole new look in general for the mustang as some say you can't go foward if you build backwards.
• What kind of interior options would you like to be added that arent part of past years?
• Heated seats?
• Paddle-shifter?
• 6speed manual transmission for all models (of course a 5spd automatic available as well)?

Discuss it.. throw up your ideas.

[PureVenom]

- 6 speed manual standard in all V8s.
- A boss 302 AND 429 model offerend in manual tranny only
- The return of the 302 using the Ford Racing 5.0 Cammer (this could be the boss 302 package)
- A loss of about 500 pounds...
* This can be acheived by using light weight suspension parts like vettes do, an all aluminum block, etc.
- An available IRS that actually functions properly...
- A move away from the off road 4x4 look
- A new direction away from the retro look.
* Something curvy, yet mean looking.
* Something that commands respect when you see it.
* Nothing that looks like a space ship like that sketch does yet something in a completely new direction that does not add 2 doors like GM wend and done.
* Remove all the damn scoops unless you are going to make them functional and integrated, not stick on ricer bullshit.
- A much nicer fitting interior...I think the 05/06 interior is leaps and bounds above the pre-05....only improve on the fit and finish.
- Better fit and finish on the exterior...don't half ass the hoods and leave all kinds of rough shit everywhere and not paint under the hood. The underside of my hood looks like bubba cut a couple holes in the hood and glued some extra parts he had laying around his trailer to make the heat vents...then gave it a quick once by pass with rustoleum...not to mention the masking tape that was just left stuck on there as well.

Better pricing would be nice if none of the improvements above are implemented. 22+k for a decent V6 and upwards of 28+k for a decent GT is rediculous in my book. Maybe the new craparo and the charger will help get the prices down.

[PureVenom]

Oh yeah...and how about a self supporting hood and ditch the cheap ass prop rod? I mean, is this 1906 or 2006? Let's get with the times ford...come on...

How about hoods stamped out of sheet metal instead of the super heavy fiberglass that is there now that breaks easily with the aftermarket hood prop kits if they tweak a little opening or closing.

And...how about a 50/50, or damn near 50/50 weight distribution (aluminum block, sheet metal hood, light weight suspension components, and you should get pretty close)

[Brent]

I agree on the all V8's get a 6 Speed Manual. GM has been doing this for years and years and is something I really love about the Firebirds and Camaro's

[Dark02Pony]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smurfin Oh yeah...and how about a self supporting hood and ditch the cheap ass prop rod? I mean, is this 1906 or 2006? Let's get with the times ford...come on... How about hoods stamped out of sheet metal instead of the super heavy fiberglass that is there now that breaks easily with the aftermarket hood prop kits if they tweak a little opening or closing. And...how about a 50/50, or damn near 50/50 weight distribution (aluminum block, sheet metal hood, light weight suspension components, and you should get pretty close)

As for making fiberglass hoods, fiberglass hoods are cheaper to make correct ? Right now Ford needs all the money they can get since their sales arent what they used to be.If the can save tons of money by making a cheaper part..they'll definitely do so. Personally id love a stronger hood w/o a prop-rod(it gets in the way sometimes too if your doing a big job, its much easier having hydrolic-lifts like somebody makes for the 99-04(the company name is slipping my mind right now) As for a better weight distribution, i think thats why ford has not been able to catch the speeds of chevys or hemis..we dont have enough power out of these mustangs and the weight sure as hell does not help it any. Ford definitely has to put a lot of thinking into all these ideas if they want to have any chance at the challenger or camaro.

[MarkuzLS1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark02Pony i think thats why ford has not been able to catch the speeds of chevys or hemis..we dont have enough power out of these mustangs and the weight sure as hell does not help it any. Ford definitely has to put a lot of thinking into all these ideas if they want to have any chance at the challenger or camaro.

It didn't hurt sales before. The stock F-Bodies were faster from sometime in the mid-80's all the way 'til '02. The Mustangs still sold them out of existance.

[Dark02Pony]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkuzLS1 It didn't hurt sales before. The stock F-Bodies were faster from sometime in the mid-80's all the way 'til '02. The Mustangs still sold them out of existance.

I dont mean just mustang sales vs camaro or firebird ect. I mean past the mustang(the full ford lineup) hasnt been what it used to be lately causing ford to close plants and cutt back jobs.If ford could get the chance to save $ by using cheaper parts they most likely will wether it be on a mustang or explorer.

[DarkShadow]

Ford's problem is that they don't like to update things. If they have any new line of vehicles, it's usually based off an existing platform, they don't like inventing new technology. This is what hurts them, GM is always doing new stuff.

I would like to see the interior go more luxury that's for sure, long trips and long sits suck in Mustangs.

[Brent]

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkShadow Ford's problem is that they don't like to update things. If they have any new line of vehicles, it's usually based off an existing platform, they don't like inventing new technology. This is what hurts them, GM is always doing new stuff. I would like to see the interior go more luxury that's for sure, long trips and long sits suck in Mustangs.

uh you act like GM isn't hurting.....

[DarkShadow]

Well yes, they are hurting, but at least GM is redoing stuff trying to keep sales up rather than Ford just going "Oh crap, our 25 year old designs aren't cutting it anymore....Oh well"

[Brent]

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkShadow Well yes, they are hurting, but at least GM is redoing stuff trying to keep sales up rather than Ford just going "Oh crap, our 25 year old designs aren't cutting it anymore....Oh well"

What is GM doing that is so grand? Last time I checked the 05 GT had a completely new platform.... not 25 years old.

GM is throwing SS on everything. That isn't new. They are adding 4 doors to the Charger... that is retarded.

They are just as retarded as Ford in their marketing

[Dark02Pony]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brent What is GM doing that is so grand? Last time I checked the 05 GT had a completely new platform.... not 25 years old. GM is throwing SS on everything. That isn't new. They are adding 4 doors to the Charger... that is retarded. They are just as retarded as Ford in their marketing

Dodge isnt GM brent ..unless your talking about dodge also.

[DarkShadow]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brent What is GM doing that is so grand? Last time I checked the 05 GT had a completely new platform.... not 25 years old. GM is throwing SS on everything. That isn't new. They are adding 4 doors to the Charger... that is retarded. They are just as retarded as Ford in their marketing

Yes the GT was new, what's another totally new vehicle from Ford?
Dodge did the Charger and is their own story.
At least the SS thing does come with a few upgrades, although trivial, at least they're trying to spark more interest in existing models.
They redesigned the Cavalier into the Cobalt, redesigned the Corvette, brought back the GTO (such as it is), came up with new vehicles like the Solstice, even saturn is trying a little harder, they started working on the cylinder shut off technology long before Ford decided to get it's feet wet in it. They came up with the Avalanche, a somewhat new idea on the old El Camino. They like putting 6 speeds in things that should have them (and better autos), On-Star, XM radio contracts, I think Ford JUST got Sirius didn't they-finally, they have more packages with models than Ford does, etc. I just think they are trying harder than Ford is.

[Brent]

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkShadow Yes the GT was new, what's another totally new vehicle from Ford? Dodge did the Charger and is their own story. At least the SS thing does come with a few upgrades, although trivial, at least they're trying to spark more interest in existing models. They redesigned the Cavalier into the Cobalt, redesigned the Corvette, brought back the GTO (such as it is), came up with new vehicles like the Solstice, even saturn is trying a little harder, they started working on the cylinder shut off technology long before Ford decided to get it's feet wet in it. They came up with the Avalanche, a somewhat new idea on the old El Camino. They like putting 6 speeds in things that should have them (and better autos), On-Star, XM radio contracts, I think Ford JUST got Sirius didn't they-finally, they have more packages with models than Ford does, etc. I just think they are trying harder than Ford is.

umm Ford Fusion

The GTO is a Grand Prix with Kick