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  1. TheDBA

    Window adjustment

    Don't know of an adjustment - but I have the gap between the driver side front and rear windows in my vert when I roll down the front window and roll it back up. Gap remains until I open the door and shut it, then the gap is gone. Don't even have to roll the window down/up again, just...
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    Severe corrosion on new mustangs

    1) This is easily resolved by adding a "The Complaint Department" sub-forum for each vehicle type so people can post their horror stories and look for specific complaints in one area. 2) I think build quality would have to be so bad that stuff was falling off for Mustang enthusiasts to not...
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    How many MPG do you get ?

    I fill up when the trip odo is around 260 to 270 and usually it's 14.x gallons, so that puts me at around 18mpg. 2004 GT vert 5spd stick no mods. I don't beat on it, but I like to go fast on the interstate on-ramps. This is mostly 15 mile trips back and forth to work (half stop and go, half...
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    The Dealer call and said Ford "Pulled"my order!

    Just got back from vacation. Counting Mustangs on a sixteen hour ride gives my kids (and wife) something to do :) We counted a total of six '05s the entire round trip (Columbus OH - Orlando FL). Two were GTs (lime green and torch red) the others were V6s (mostly white - one silver). I...
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    Dissapointed in the new Stang

    My local dealer finally got a couple of 05s in this week so I got to sit in one for the first time. I have to say that the car definitely looks better in person than in most of the pics I've seen. I was lukewarm to the look of the car from the side in pics, but it looks "right" seeing the car...
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    How much worse is gas milage on a GT compared to base model.

    I had a 2001 V6 Vert for 3 years, now have a 2004 GT Vert about a year old. Didn't figure the mpg yet, but simple math based on the tank capacity. I track mileage everytime I fill up, which is pretty close to empty each time. 2001 V6 stick - about 320 miles between fillups 2004 V8 stick -...
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    I Now Understand what the 2005 Mustang GT is All About

    I assume the :D means you're just having fun - otherwise you would seem to be happy that 99-04 owners have outdated, devalued cars (even though you were able "not to mention" the 5k drop) - which would be mean to fellow stang owners who "na na na na na" don't have an 05 like you. I'm sure that...
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    public apology to Chips...

    Since I'm definitely hooked on the stang now (leased a 2001 V6 vert and when it was up bought the 2004 GT vert) I'm sort of targeting buying each major body style change somewhere in its cycle. This should allow enough time to pay the "old" one off and get used to seeing the "new" one on the...
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    Well,,, I test drove a 2005 V6.....

    Not sure if anything's "missing", but as far as looks go I know what you mean about the '05 body style. I think the '05 is a beautiful looking car - but with cleaner, subtler lines than the 99-04. I happen to prefer the sharp lines of the older car (yes, even the fake scoops) but I haven't...
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    Shift Knob Pics Please

    Here's mine (2004 GT vert)
  11. TheDBA

    2004 GT's

    Yup - GT badge on left side of trunk lid on my 2k4 GT Vert.
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    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 99-04 Mustang Gts

    My 2004 GT vert also has an X in the 8th position. Bought it end of December 2003.
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    Grill Delete Install Question

    I've got a 2004 GT Vert. I just bent the bumper back and used an open ended wrench instead of a socket. A pain, but not that bad. Once you get them started you can use your fingers. Removing the headlights would be overkill to me - unless it's really easy.
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    Windstop for 2004 convertible

    Thanks. I found a video where it shows the effect. Looks like it deflects wind turbulence from the rear - so the kids would probably get blasted with air!
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    Windstop for 2004 convertible

    Does anyone have the "windstop" for the 2003-2004 convertible? It's shown in the 2004 online brochure but I can't find closeup pictures of it anywhere. I basically want to know if: a) the thing is effective b) my kids can still ride in the back with it installed c) is it worth the...
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    Clutch Pedal Vibration???

    My 2001 V6 convertible did the same thing, not annoying enough to take it in. Seemed to happen at certain rpms - not constant. 2004 GT vert doesn't have the problem.
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    Gas pedal removal??

    The plastic guide fits in a U shaped slot at the top of the arm that is attached to the pedal. The open end of the U faces up, so you want to push the guide up and out of the U - don't pull it toward you. The cable will stay attached to the guide and it will just snap back in when you reinstall.
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    Gas pedal removal??

    Pop off the little plastic/nylon guide holding the cable at the top of the pedal, then you can use a 13mm socket on the two bolts securing the pedal to th floor. There is a pin holding the plastic pedal to the metal housing. You will need to smack it pretty good with a hole punch to get the...