tschlientz said:
I think you've missed his point entirely.
I actually like the look of the car. Not a big fan of white wheels, but hey, small criticism.
However, to speak to the real point, when someone purchases a car produced by SVT, you not only purchase a car that has increased performance. You are buying exclusivity: lower production numbers and limited options not available with other factory Ford vehicles.
Your discussion of Rouch and Saleen is interesting...they never market their vehicles as Cobra's or SVT. They stand on thier own, and people respect that.
Building up a really cool car is a great thing, sticking Cobra and SVT badges all over it is lame. This car would have been special without the fake snake treatment.
Just my opinion.
Your opinion about what the "real point" is, is of course, your opinion. As is the fact, you believe that I "missed the point". That's OK, it's certainly possible you could be right on both counts. But, since you aren't the poster I responded to, we can't be sure you haven't missed it as well...can we? I understand there may be another side to this matter that might have some merit, but, the "real point" of the thread was to get response of what others think of the package...not with their personal issues about possible infringement of the Cobra name or their thoughts about what Mustangs are worthy to wear Shelby style stripes or not in the first place.
As I saw it....the poster's point that I responded to, indicates that he doesn't like it, and claims or implies the package somehow devalues (or possibly insults) those that own factory Mustang Cobras. I fail to see how it does either. Not being part of any previous generation Cobra run, it cannot possibly take away from their limited production exclusitivity and legitimacy. If earlier owners are that paraniod about aftermarket packages that may "clone" something about their exclusive ride, they must be very insecure with what they really have, by worrying that it might affect their image or the value of their own cars.
As for the use of SVT parts...
Since they are (to my knowledge) over the counter items, why should their (aftermarket) use be viewed any differently than those of other manufacturers? Your implication is that only SVT vehicles should be allowed to use them. Many of the parts used by Roush and others in their versions of Mustangs are not produced by them either, so what's the difference as long as they are in fact what they actually claim to be?
Question: Would you still feel against the release of such a product, if it were only offered for sale as an aftermarket bolt on and stripe package to be installed by the owner? How about if it came without emblems and non-lettered striping?
What I stated about comparison to Roush and Saleen packages, was simply that their versions more radicaly alter the cars outward physical appearance...something that many enthusiasts have indicated they don't especially care for. I think that is (in part) what gives the Powersurge package so much appeal by comparison.
It would seem, that you and some others "missed the point" of the the builder's intent to produce a version of the '05 Mustang that gave tribute to some previous Mustangs that bore a smilar resemblance ....much in the manner many current '05 owners do in their attempts to add a "Shelby Cobra" look of a different era to their own cars.
The article does not state that this car or package as it stands is for sale at this time or will be in the future. And clearly, the use of any "Cobra" and "SVT" badging (on certain parts) you are complaining about, could probably be deleted from any final version that might be released at later date, and it probably would not detract from it's overall appeal. No doubt that Ford would have a say in whether or not the package could go to market as is, in regard to any part of the package they felt infringed on their trademarks etc.
I asked a (very) simple question of the other poster, to which I got no reply. He hasn't answered, nor clarified his initial comment so everyone knows exactly what he meant. At least you have indicated that you like the package in itself, while explaining your reasoning against it in principle. I do respect your post and opinion for that.
I suspect the other poster is just adverse to the builders whole concept for other reasons, and didn't want to admit he might have to accept it as a legitimate and improved version on a previous SVT Cobra, had this car actually been authorized and/or released by them.
