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    Rear view mirror removal... help!

    I'm trying to remove my rear view mirror so I can install a new auto-dimming/homelink one. I'm strumped on how to get the old one mirror removed though. There are no screws, just a notch in the bottom of the mirror base. It's impossible for me to see in there clearly and probing with small...
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    New tires...

    Anyone else have thoughts on owning a dedicated set of snow tires when living in a climate like this? I imagine my GT being a stick shift would make winter driving even that much more complicated. Mark
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    New tires...

    I'm going to be moving to Rochester, MN in a couple of months and I need to buy new tires for my 2003 GT. I don't want to get any super sporty low mileage tires, but I'm hoping for better ones than stock that might be OK in Minnesota. Is this a realistic hope or should I resign myself to...
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    Reducing resonance from Magnaflows...

    I'm using the stock rubber hangers and bushings on the Magnaflow system. The Magnaflow systems lines right up with the stock mounting locations. Mark
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    Reducing resonance from Magnaflows...

    Thanks for the advice guys. I'm thinking the gears is the way to go. Mark
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    Reducing resonance from Magnaflows...

    They are Magnaflow, not Magnapacks. It's the full cat back system. Aside from the Magnaflow cat back, the rest of the exhaust system is stock. Mark
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    bullitt satin shift knob pics?

    I have a 35th anniversary knob (AKA Bullitt knob) and I love the feel. It get VERY hot when I park the car in the sun since it is solid metal and conducts the heat to your hand rapidly. It does not get hot from the heat from the tranny. If you can put up with this, I recommend it. I like the...
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    Reducing resonance from Magnaflows...

    I have a 2003 GT and I installed Magnaflows a while ago. Overall the sounds is great, but the resonance I get when driving on the freeway at a constant 2,000 RPM is annoying. Other than driving around in 4th gear, raising/lowering my speed, or installing 3.73 gears, what can I do to reduce the...
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    Navigation System

    Navigation systems are a puzzle to me. Maps are quite effective and cost so little. To pay thousands for these things is a real head scratcher to me, and I consider myself a gadget freak. I guess I could see their benefit for a person who travels a lot. Whatever, to each their own. Mark
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    I'm Done

    It is funny. Don't try to belittle a $25K Mustang with a $55K Corvette. It's called apples and oranges. Mark
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    mis-badged 05?

    Back in the late 1980's I saw new Camaro with a Z28 badge on one side and an RS badge on the other side. I laughed at the poor quality. Kind of scary that new cars have such blatent quality errors. Mark
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    Interior plastic disappointment...

    I saw a 2005 V6 Mustang with a interior upgrade package and leather interior at a local dealer yesterday. It looked great on the outside - clean, strong, and beautiful. However, the interior for me was a disappointment. After all the rave reviews and Ford tooting their horn about how they are...
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    Here is what the 05 Mustang GT REALLY runs

    This is not a road test. The results are estimates. Mark
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    Info on 2006 SVT and SE Mustangs...

    This may be old news, but thought it was worth sharing. AutoWeek article Mark
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    Nov. issue of Motor Trend: Auto GT goes 13.6 @ 99

    Maybe they've moved on to LS2's that make 400 HP. Mark
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    Roush 2005

    Let's see: Bumper scraper in the front? Check. Useless hood scoop? Check. Non aerodynamic doodads everywhere? Check. Makes a pretty car ugly. Typical for Roush. Mark
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    the 4x4 must die

    I'll second the Bullitt package. I'm happy with mine. I got about a 0.5" to 0.75" drop with it. It still rides well without scraping like a 2" drop would. Mark
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    Magnaflow cat back install on my '03 GT...

    I went with the Maganflows and not Maganpacks. I'm done with the exhaust for now. I'm thinking of a mod on the intake side now. Something like a CNL plenum and K&N filter. Mark
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    Magnaflow cat back install on my '03 GT...

    Today I received from UPS my Maganflow cat back. It took me about 2.5 hours to install. The sounds is great. Just the right growl that I was looking for - not too loud, not to soft. The look is great. The exhaust tips looks awesome. The power increase is great. I set myself up...
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    Ford says they will have incentives on the 2005's...

    Why pay cash if you can finance it? Put your cash in the bank and make some money on it while you pay the car off. This of course assumes you can get a return greater than whatever interest rate Ford will offer. Mark