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    2nd Gear Downshift Missing/Backfire

    Now that you mention it, it doesn't do it with TCS off. Also never does it when I'm shifting fron 1st to 2nd, even if there's wheelspin...just downshifting. I was thinking about getting some tuning done just to up the throttle response, minor adjustments.
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    2nd Gear Downshift Missing/Backfire

    If I do a high-RPM downshift to 2nd (putting RPM's at 4K+) to get on it for fun/passing, I sometimes get serious stuttering and even a small backfire if I do it too quickly. If I blip the throttle to match revs (not easy with the new ETC system) or slip the clutch a little bit, this stops it...
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    exhaust question

    Keep in mind that if you go with the Power Pack or Drag Pack, you're potentially voiding your warranty. I called Ford Racing's tech line and they confirmed that these parts MAY cause warranty problems, at the service shop's discretion.
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    What are the HP gains from a new exhaust?

    Are you planning to go with a full replacement, including cats and even headers? Or are you just doing an axle-back (basically, new mufflers)? Or somewhere in between?
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    exhaust question

    Wake it up a bit more, put the FRPP mufflers on. :D Shop around for these, you can get a much lower price. Also, zoom in on the pic, Borla is stamped on them. http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=7707
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    What mods can I do w/o voiding warranty?

    You can take your car to ANY certified Ford dealership for warranty work. I didn't buy any of my three former/current Fords from the Ford dealer down the street from my house, but I go there for warranty work for the convenience. They've been very easy to work with. Will the dealership you...
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    What mods can I do w/o voiding warranty?

    I went through the same questions when I modded my 2000 GT. It was a bit easier to tune, though. I had cat-back, CAI, and gears, factory tune, with no engine warning light probs. With those mods, I had no problems when I took it to the dealership for warranty work. Technically, ANY mods...
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    Complaint Letter

    I live in St. Pete and have purchased two vehicles from Freedom Ford: a 2000 GT and a 2003 F-150. Overall, the dealership was good to work with, especially on price. I think you just had a bad experience with this guy. This time around, I ended up getting my 2005 from Ernie Haire Ford in...
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    My Opinion - Flowmaster American Thunders

    Fang, it will, just different than the older Stangs did with the Flows. No idea how the V6 would sound with SLP Loudmouths!
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    My Opinion - Flowmaster American Thunders

    I've had my Flowmaster axle-backs on my 2005 5-speed GT for a week now. This is my first and, most likely, only mod for the car. Bought them for $299 at a local performance supplier and had them installed by a muffler shop I've used before, for a flat $50 fee. Here's my thoughts: -...
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    trouble with floor heat

    Do you mean engine/drivetrain heat coming out of the air vents? I haven't had anything like that. However, the tranny tunnel does get warmer in my 2005 than it did in my 2000, both 5-speeds. No heat "trouble" to speak of, though.
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    Did i waste $830 on the wheel upgrade?

    I went with the 17" torque thrust style rims to save money and because I prefer the look. Also, I had crap tread life on the performance tires with my 2000 GT and wanted to stay away from a soft rubber compound, which I THINK you get with the larger rims. However, the 18" wheels look great...
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    Fit and Finish - How's your's holding up?

    Agreed, I don't like scratches and dings either. But you can't let it take the fun out of the car. :) Paint's sprayed too thin? Take it in and have them repair under warranty! Don't stop til they get it right.
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    Fit and Finish - How's your's holding up?

    Only way to prevent dings and scratches is to never drive the car. Mustangs aren't museum pieces, they're relatively cheap, good bang-for-the-buck performance cars that are also great daily drivers. Don't worry about the little things, just drive and have fun! Steel, if you had that many...
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    Flowmaster Axle-Backs

    OK, thanks for the input. I do want to hear a bit more inside the care, both at idle and at WOT. :nice:
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    87/89/93 Octane

    OK, thanks. Looks like best deal is to get CAI/exhaust/custom tune all at once.
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    Flowmaster Axle-Backs

    I'm considering the axle-back Flowmasters with factory pipes. I've heard the video clips (which are so hard to judge) and they sound throatier and deeper to me, with a bit of "burble." I had 40 Deltas on my 2000 GT and F-150 and loved them. However, I've heard a couple of people say that...
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    4th month in a row of lackluster Mustang sales

    Maybe they've moved a load of GT's south for winter sales... Use this link to Ford's dealer inventory search and type in 33713 (Tampa Bay). Large supply, including coupes...
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    06 GT exhaust help

    Dan, I've been leaning towards getting just the axle-back Flows with the stock pipes. I had 40-series Deltas on my 2000 GT, but I understand it's totally different now with no pipe after the muffler. What didn't you like about the sound? Was it not noticably throatier/louder than stock? Too...
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    4th month in a row of lackluster Mustang sales

    Agreed. I waited to get my 05 in mid-October to get a good deal here in FL. That's the only way I could get any reasonable negotiation done. At the various dealerships I shopped, the sticker price was also appx. $1K higher for 06's vs. 05's with the exact same options. And in FL, forget...
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