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    Help Me Fix My Steep Driveway/curb So I Can Get An S550

    I think you'll be okay approaching slowly at a 45 degree angle. Or there's the Bridjit... Bridjit Curb Ramps - Home Or you could fabricate something similar, maybe with PVC pipe topped with sheet metal.
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    Does popping the clutch pose any risk to it?

    I agree. There's no need to subject your baby to the driveline shock of a clutch dump. Just find a nice deserted road to practice... otherwise you might pi$$-off the guy behind you, when you pelt his car with road debris. And watch for LEO's; an "exhibition of power" citation...
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    2012 BOSS 302 - It's Here!

    Edmunds.com estimates the base 2012 Boss 302 msrp at $37,950. 2012 Ford Mustang Pricing and Information No mention of option packages. Hopefully the options list will be very short, like the GT500.
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    80mph+ steering vibration

    Yes, the dealer should fix it under warranty. But don't agonize over it -- might even be a blessing in disguise. Take it to an independent shop and describe the problem. I bet a simple wheel balancing will fix it. Or you might discover a bad wheel or tire or ? Then you'd definitely have...
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    2012 BOSS 302 - It's Here!

    I'm VERY pleased that Ford decided to build a new Boss. I'm guessing the MSRP will be $39,995. And I bet it'll be in high demand for at least a year... so, sadly, they'll be loaded with options + dealer markup = $55k. Anyway, that's my guess.
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    10 or 11, which way to go?

    Congrats! Gotta love a red exterior. But with a red interior... I'd have to see it in person, but it sounds terrible. Maybe it'd work with some red stitching in the leather and a few minor red accents on the door panels/dash/seats. Actually, they probably did you a favor. Let the...
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    A question for the experts

    Save your money for a supercharger... I suspect you'll be less-than-satisfied with anything else. To save some $$$, you might find near-new/returned kits from major suppliers (i.e., Vortech). Find reputable installers in your area... aborted projects or take-off systems might be available...
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    The 2011 Ford Mustang Details

    Probably going with a long-life synthetic oil, like Mobil 1. But there must be a reason for that much oil. I'm guessing it's to prevent oil starvation and/or foaming during high-g driving. It might also provide a "reserve" for racing/competition driving, when the engine might burn more oil.
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    Does the 2010-2011 Mustang have a trunk release button??

    It's out in the open? Please say it's practically impossible to open accidentally. Or will it be common to see 2010+ Mustangs rolling down the highway with an open trunklid flapping in the breeze?
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    The 2011 Ford Mustang Details

    I think you've made a faulty assumption. Namely, the 2011 launch date is Spring 2010, not Fall 2010. So I don't think there will be a huge inventory of leftover 2010's. And some buyers are less concerned with engines and more concerned with pricing. The base Mustang GT will probably...
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    Oil change leads to black exhaust

    1. Check the dipstick. Oil should be clean and proper level. Might be overfilled, causing oil blow-by into the exhaust. 2. Look at hoses & connectors on or near the air filter housing. If something is loose or disconnected or not properly seated, it might cause the engine to run rough. 3...
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    Am I Getting Hosed by the Dealership?

    Yup, your Dad is being taken advantage of, big-time. By you. More than anything else, I bet it's your conscience that's bothering you... a good sign you're growing up and will soon be a responsible adult in the working world. Later, you can pay your Dad back -- with regular phone calls...
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    AWD EcoBoost Mustang in 2012???

    The Mustang is RWD. Always & forever. Make it AWD or FWD and it's not a Mustang anymore. Of all the pony cars, I believe Dodge could most easily produce an AWD Challenger. (Same platform as the AWD Charger RT.) But they don't make one. That tells me the market is probably very limited...
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    Break Question

    Sounds like normal ABS behavior. Next time it rains, find a big empty parking lot and hit your brakes hard. Everyone should know what the ABS "pulsation" feels like. I've heard that some folks actually release the brake pedal under ABS braking because they think something is wrong.
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    Looking at 2010 GT 5 Speed...

    So, are you saying your weekend track toy will also be your wife's daily driver? Yeah, right, that's gonna work. :D
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    Which one to pick?

    Plan A: The Circle of Life 1. Live in your parents' house. 2. Graduate from school in June. Find work. 3. Work for 6 - 12 months and save some money. 4. Move out of your parents' house. 5. Get laid off. 6. Go back to school and prepare for a career. Acquire debt. 7. Meet a woman...
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    Used 05 problems?

    http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=532200
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    Thinking of selling...

    That's a good one. :rlaugh: :rlaugh: :rlaugh: What's the REAL reason you're selling?
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    04 vs. 05+

    1. 3V = 3 valves per cylinder, 4V = 4 valves per cylinder. In general, more valves means more intake and/or exhaust... more power. 2. 03/04 Mach vs. 05/07 GT: 4V Mach has just a bit more HP, arguably a bit faster, old design, old school, lots of easy mods, lots of fun, missing my 03. Test...
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    2008 bringing us the Boss & the Bullitt

    I really want a new Boss! But limited production = ridiculous markups. C'mon Ford, afraid you can't sell 10,000 or more? What's the real reason for announcing limited production? Is this just a ploy to gauge interest?