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So I walk back from the mail box all "happy, happy, joy, joy" with my new editions of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords and Mustang Enthusiast in my hands; sit back to enjoy a good read and by the end of the afternoon I am finally annoyed enough with Ford to actually submit a thread.
I haven't seen it in the other threads (especially the "What would you like to see in a BOSS S197") and its NOT earth shattering by any stretch of the imagination but here it is and certainly feel free to flame this thread if you feel otherwise.
Mustang Enthusiast, January 2006 edition, page 10 great pic of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible with none other than the man himself, Carroll, leaning aganst the front right fender of a Rio Red - - - see anything wrong with this picture ?
Muscle Mustangs, December 2005 edition, page 60 again great pic of a Cervini's Tuner model tearing up some rubber - - - see anything wrong with this picture ?
Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE my screaming yellow '05 GT, in fact I was the first to repost my pics after the great fall of the StangNet server.
BUT THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.
I know you're all saying to yourselves: "Will this idiot ever get to his point ?" - - - well here it is:
Dear Ford:
Since I know that you actually monitor this website for consumer feedback please feel free to address this minor gripe (pet peeve) in future editions of the S197.
With all the advancements in technology can't we finally do away with the traditional radio antenna ?
I mean really, my Dad's Lincoln had an antenna embedded in the windshield over 25 years ago. And I know you'll say its a cost cutting measure, but I've got to tell you - - - If somebody ponies up the bucks for a GT500 I would sure hope that the stereo would not necessitate the need for that ugly contraption that has been stuck on the front fender since who knows when.
People are a little more savy these days, (and while my GT only comes with a base system since I'm not an audiophile and would rather listen to an exhaust note any day) and it would seem that the proliferation of stuff like direct input from their IPODs and stacked cd changers would pretty much regulate the "front fender mounted radio antenna" to the proverbial scrap heap.
Yeah, I know - - - if it bothers me that much then I should shave the fender and be done with it - - - but really can't Ford do better from the factory ?
At least on the yet to be released upper $$$$ SVT/BOSS/MACH/SHELBY models ?
Thanks for listening to me gripe,
GottaBeRed
Like I said, nothing as earth shattering as suggesting engine combos for future models.
That's for other threads to tackle.
But Ford has got to sweat the small stuff every once in a while; and hearing from its loyal customer base is a valuable source of information for the designers and engineers.
If anyone cares to add their thoughts and/or ideas PLEASE feel free to add your two cents worth.
I haven't seen it in the other threads (especially the "What would you like to see in a BOSS S197") and its NOT earth shattering by any stretch of the imagination but here it is and certainly feel free to flame this thread if you feel otherwise.
Mustang Enthusiast, January 2006 edition, page 10 great pic of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible with none other than the man himself, Carroll, leaning aganst the front right fender of a Rio Red - - - see anything wrong with this picture ?
Muscle Mustangs, December 2005 edition, page 60 again great pic of a Cervini's Tuner model tearing up some rubber - - - see anything wrong with this picture ?
Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE my screaming yellow '05 GT, in fact I was the first to repost my pics after the great fall of the StangNet server.
BUT THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.
I know you're all saying to yourselves: "Will this idiot ever get to his point ?" - - - well here it is:
Dear Ford:
Since I know that you actually monitor this website for consumer feedback please feel free to address this minor gripe (pet peeve) in future editions of the S197.
With all the advancements in technology can't we finally do away with the traditional radio antenna ?
I mean really, my Dad's Lincoln had an antenna embedded in the windshield over 25 years ago. And I know you'll say its a cost cutting measure, but I've got to tell you - - - If somebody ponies up the bucks for a GT500 I would sure hope that the stereo would not necessitate the need for that ugly contraption that has been stuck on the front fender since who knows when.
People are a little more savy these days, (and while my GT only comes with a base system since I'm not an audiophile and would rather listen to an exhaust note any day) and it would seem that the proliferation of stuff like direct input from their IPODs and stacked cd changers would pretty much regulate the "front fender mounted radio antenna" to the proverbial scrap heap.
Yeah, I know - - - if it bothers me that much then I should shave the fender and be done with it - - - but really can't Ford do better from the factory ?
At least on the yet to be released upper $$$$ SVT/BOSS/MACH/SHELBY models ?
Thanks for listening to me gripe,
GottaBeRed
Like I said, nothing as earth shattering as suggesting engine combos for future models.
That's for other threads to tackle.
But Ford has got to sweat the small stuff every once in a while; and hearing from its loyal customer base is a valuable source of information for the designers and engineers.
If anyone cares to add their thoughts and/or ideas PLEASE feel free to add your two cents worth.
Because - its a Mustang !!! 
Yea, the mustang is a sports car, not a luxury car. Those heated seats, heated mirrors, all that other stuff? It just adds weight and complexity to the car. It would drive up costs too. Why not just clip your antennae shorter? That's what I did on my 94, looks great. 
