Got My New 5.0 Mag...Depressed

94GTLaserRC · Sep 6, 2005

As if it werent bad enough that our cars are the "red-headed stepchild", now, everytime you look at articles and ads, it's all about the '05 stang.

It seems that parts, articles, ads, etc for are cars are fading more with each new issue that comes out.

I know that they need to appeal to all audiences, but then again, it IS called

5.0

Just wanted to vent.
RC

Grn92LX · Sep 6, 2005

I rarely buy stang mag's anymore. I usually just go read them in the book store when I go to the mall with the girl. She goes off into her gay stores I read the mag's while I wait. Its rare that theres something interesting in them.

When there is something "good" in them its usually ruined because they do the stuff all wrong with junk parts and then you get guys on the forums using that bad article as "proof" for something. Pathetic

95Vert · Sep 6, 2005

I know what you mean RC, I just started reading those magazines not too long ago. I was very interested but lately I haven't purchased an issue cause there's no point in it for me.

Killercanary · Sep 6, 2005

Don't worry, I recently busted on associate editor MJ that the mag should be re-named to '05 instead of 5-0. He admitted they are running a lot of '05 articles but that they have stuff other than the '05 stuff planned for some upcoming issues. He said its just that this car has taken the entire market by storm and that there are so many new things happening with it, which I do agree with.

super302 · Sep 6, 2005

My car is in there

OrangeMustangGt · Sep 6, 2005

yeah and everytime they address a 94/95 car it always starts with "redheaded stepchild"

That pisses me off....i mean shouldent the 96-98's be that....i mean COMON...Overhead cams suck, dammit!

super302 · Sep 6, 2005

GreenMustangGt said:
Overhead cams suck, dammit!

SeventyMach1 · Sep 6, 2005

They should publish another one called 4.6 Magazine. Then keep the 5.0 one for "5.0's". Better yet, we need a 94-95 Mag. ...

super302 · Sep 6, 2005

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Engel · Sep 6, 2005

heh you have to realize our cars are getting older and as time progresses the 4.6 market is going match the 5.0, the new 05' body style and 300hp out of the factory draws alot of attention.

Caldwell · Sep 6, 2005

GreenMustangGt said:
"redheaded stepchild"

i thought RC was just joking about that.
are our cars seriously referred to that?!?!

I'M PISSED!!

PISSED OFF

:damnit:

5.0 Magazine

they are going to get a very brief email,
2 words:

**** YOU.

MysteryMachine · Sep 7, 2005

man I noticed that a long time ago. Theres like 1 5.0 and its a damn fox and the rest are 05's

94GTLaserRC · Sep 7, 2005

Killercanary said:
Don't worry, I recently busted on associate editor MJ that the mag should be re-named to '05 instead of 5-0. He admitted they are running a lot of '05 articles but that they have stuff other than the '05 stuff planned for some upcoming issues. He said its just that this car has taken the entire market by storm and that there are so many new things happening with it, which I do agree with.

That's good to know about the articles, but the same thing happens with ads for parts....the stuff for new cars is featured, and when you look at a certain item, it seems that you always see 86-93, and then 96-up for the prices.

I will continue to buy 5.0 anyway, since the subscription price is so low, and it keeps me learning.

RC

94-302-vert · Sep 7, 2005

Who cares.. the BOTM is decent this month....

VibrantRedGT · Sep 7, 2005

MM&FF has had every shootout except 94-95. Now they are doing duplicates. This month they did 4.6's again. The fastest one barely broke a 12.0 with a ton of work.

I don't subscribe to 5.0 anymore. This will be my last year of MM&FF. I have magazine from 1993 through 2005. I need to get rid of them.

SeventyMach1 · Sep 7, 2005

VibrantRedGT said:
I have magazine from 1993 through 2005. I need to get rid of them.

Just imagine. If you had every penny you spent on 12 years of magazines (all of them) .... think what you can do to your car. I haven't bought one in a while. I just glance through them at the stand. Nothing catches my eyes anymore, so screw it. That's more $$ I can put towards the car.

Black95GTS · Sep 7, 2005

Every time I pick up a mustang mag all I read about is how well the 4V mod motor responds to boost.

We know it responds well to boost. In fact, a 4V V8 DOHC motor will probably respond well to anything. When you make upgrades that force large amounts of air into an engine that has the capability from the factory to flow large amounts of air, then good things happen.

Making these cars fast isn't as challenging or exciting as biulding up an old school 5.0, IMO. Pushrods 4 life! (or until I can afford a 32V 281)

adam

Swarzkopf · Sep 7, 2005

Red headed stepchild or not...in my opinion, the 94-95s are the best Mustangs to get into for guys like us. Cheap 5.0 parts, easy to work on pushrod engine, and better looks and handling than the foxes.

94GTLaserRC · Sep 7, 2005

Joe, Ill take some of the issues that came out after our cars...I never read them back then... Maybe I can learn some new things from them.

Hold on to them.

Thanks
RC

Caldwell · Sep 7, 2005

an email sent.

Okay, so I went more of a subtle route on writing an email to 5.0 Mag, but i was/am still steamed about it. I'm probably over-reacting about the "red-headed stepchild" comment, but it made be feel like ****, so i thought i should do something about it. Unfortunately writing an email to the editor was the best I could come up with

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Hello,
simple question,
did you refer to the 94-95 5.0L mustang as the "red-headed stepchild"?

please confirm,
thank you,

Douglas Caldwell

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Douglas,

Probably. Not because we don't like them. We do. They just don't receive the
support from the aftermarket that, say, the Fox or New Edge cars do.

Steve Turner
Editor-in-Chief
5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine
Mustang & Fords magazine
Focus Fanatic magazine
Check us out on the Web at:
www.50mustangandsuperfords.com
www.mustangandfords.com

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Steve,

I would like to start off by thanking you for replying back to me. I do understand and agree with the reasoning behind the things written in your magazine. I'm sure you probably receive enough annoying feedback about what people dislike with what you are doing, but please just realize that by publishing certain things [red-headed stepchild] you are now alienating; a small portion at least, of mustang enthusiasts.
I do agree that it's a funny and an appropriate nickname for the 94-95 5.0L mustangs, given their limited amounts, and I'm also sure you can assume I am an owner of one of them... it's just that making fun of a specified group of mustangs your magazine is essentially publishing about is not winning over your fan base. I don't know about you, but I don't like the idea that my car is a red-headed stepchild... it makes me feel crappy about owning my car.
Thanks again for your time,

Douglas Caldwell

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