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Old 12-18-2007, 08:53 AM   #1
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Default What would you change from the factory?

So having owned your Mustangs for a while, what would you change about the car the way it comes from the factory? i.e. features that you'd change or add/subtract if you were running product planning for the Mustang line. These should be achievable during a midyear 'freshening', so as much as I'd like to see "improved interior materials" I don't think that would be right for this list, as it would predicate a major overhaul of the basic design.[/align][/align]Mine:[/align][/align]Mirrors painted body color[/align]GT should have a different spoiler than the v6, a la ducktail/GT500[/align]1/2 - 1" lower[/align]Add another freaking hook to the floormats [/align]Leather handbrake cover and armrest cover[/align]Short-throw shifter[/align]Real 'carpet' trunk mat[/align]+50 HP, possible for a midyear makeover I think[/align]Sport seats[/align][/align]What do you think?[/align]
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:00 AM   #2
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Default RE: What would you change from the factory?

if I could change anything at the factory it would be to whack theQuality-Control-Setting to FULL
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:03 AM   #3
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Default RE: What would you change from the factory?

this is a good question, though a difficult one. if it's a mid-year "refresher" kind of thing, i can't see too many major changes happening, realistically thinking.

but trying to be as practical as possible, i'd like to see:
1. interior changes - there'a quite a few little touches that could be added that would spruce things up a bit, i.e. chrome, faux carbon fiber, etc.accents, leather e-brake handle and console lid (like the op suggests), floor mat options, etc.
2. how about a chin spoiler something along the lines of the gt500 one that actually fits the gt perfectly?
3. and maybe rear spoiler choices, i.e. duck-tail
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:06 AM   #4
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1) Windows that don't go up and down when opening and closing the door. It's a stupid design that has caused me problems.

2)There is a trunk release inside the trunk but not in the cab whereit would actually be usable???? How many people lock themselves inside a trunk????

3) For what I paid for the Shaker 1000, it should rattle teeth. It doesn't.

4) A telscoping steering column would be nice.


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Old 12-18-2007, 09:14 AM   #5
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:26 AM   #6
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1 a cup holder in a position that I didn't have to put my elbow in my big gulp to change gears

2 interior lights in a position to be able to actually see into the back seat

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Old 12-18-2007, 09:29 AM   #7
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1.- Interior trunk release
2.- Leather steering wheel
3.- Ducktail spoiler
4.- A decent storage compartment where I could fit the user manual, because it does not fit on the Glove Box and it takes up almost the whole center console.
5.- Sequential tail lights
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:31 AM   #8
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1 a cup holder in a position that I didn't have to put my elbow in my big gulp to change gears

2 interior lights in a position to be able to actually see into the back seat

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Old 12-18-2007, 09:41 AM   #9
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1.- Interior trunk release
2.- Leather steering wheel
3.- Ducktail spoiler
4.- A decent storage compartment where I could fit the user manual, because it does not fit on the Glove Box and it takes up almost the whole center console.
5.- Sequential tail lights












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Old 12-18-2007, 09:45 AM   #10
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Default RE: What would you change from the factory?

Some good additions - I had forgotten about the lousy cupholder and interior trunk release. I would add integrating the remote buttons into the key and giving them some RANGE. I can trigger my wife's Pilot from across the state, but oftentimes my Mustang won't lock without multiple attempts even though I'm right next to it.
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