2016 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT. Captain Slow's Pony car adventure

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Looking forward to following this one, have always enjoyed your RR threads.

About the only thing I don't like about the Mustang is the big "5.0" badge, that would have to go immediately. Other than that, I want one.

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kapiteinlangzaam said:

I have these two extra pics

Oh. Oh my.

That is such a good looking car.

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That really is stunning! Excellent colour combination too. (House looks very nice also)

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That NOISE!

I want one even more now. Damn.

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JakeT said:

Ups and downs it seems to me. Can't believe Ford would do such a poor job on the under seal of the thing. Especially missing patches! Glad the exhaust makes up for it.

You struggle to believe that? I find it depressingly predictable, Ford never can quite be arsed to put more than 80% effort in. Better than the 20% effort GM usually put in. At least you know it's a problem and you can get it sorted before it becomes an issue. I am seeing these around in the UK in surprising numbers, they certainly have massive presence on the road.

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I think that in your position I'd get it done ASAP by someone that I trust, for the sake of a few hundred euros it'll be done quickly and correctly. It could take months and months to get anything from Ford, with the car being more vulnerable for that period.

I did forget to say in my previous moaning post that the car looks fantastic, and I love the interior colour. I'll be following the thread!

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Not sure if it's just speculators or genuine supply/demand but lightly used V8s are advertised for list price or above here at the moment.

Which is annoying, given I really want one.

I call forth the mighty sword of depreciation!

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That could have been nasty - glad the damage wasn't worse.

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Every time I read your updates I want one of these more and more, seems I'm not alone judging by the used prices. Mechanically I think I'd do pretty much everything you have. Lovely thing.

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Have you noticed much difference removing the IMRC system? I assume they lock it into the short manifold/high rev position, in which case if all else remains equal you will see a reduction in low engine speed torque. Of course in your case all else is not equal. I don't really see much benefit to removing it though, beyond simplifying engine calibration for the 'tuner'.

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kapiteinlangzaam said:

Here is a comparison list from AutotopNL, the guys I did the autobahn video with.

They now use DRAGY on all their test cars.

Fair to say, its in good company.

Are those times legit? Finding it hard to believe I'm over 7 seconds quicker than a P100d from 100-200km/h.

Oh, and love the GT badge, looks great.