Fat Mustangs

Barricade81 · November 16th, 2010, 01:16 AM

I've been told I need to get up to 250 posts, so I'm just thinking of anything to talk about here.

I have a pet peeve about the current Mustangs. I love every single thing about them, except for their weight. Why is it so hard for Ford to make a Mustang that weighs under 3100 or even under 3000 pounds? The new 'stangs are so much heavier than my '01 it's crazy. Every time I've ever test driven the new ones I feel like I'm driving a Taurus compared to mine. It feels like an extra 300 to 450 pounds.

Now I understand the need for newer safety regulations, higher refinement, new technologies, etc...... But why is it a Corvette isn't pushing 4000 pounds like a GT500 does? Even the new GT is over 3600 pounds before you even add any options. If GM can keep the weight down, why can't Ford? Losing weight only helps out in every way.

To me there's no excuse for the small light ponycar to be in the same weight class as a Fusion sedan.

02trueblueGT · November 16th, 2010, 01:17 AM

Go buy a Fox...

Barricade81 · November 16th, 2010, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by 02trueblueGT

Go buy a Fox...

Never liked the style

ESG-642T · November 16th, 2010, 01:19 AM

Yeah go buy a fox, or a vette if you want something like that...

You can tell why a gt500 is so much heavier than a vette if you just look at the design/what they are constructed with.

02trueblueGT · November 16th, 2010, 01:19 AM

P.S. the curb weight of a '01 v6 is around 3100 pounds...

02trueblueGT · November 16th, 2010, 01:21 AM

Nevermind, guess you were talking about the new stangs.

05GTXR · November 16th, 2010, 01:21 AM

blah

sc55509 · November 16th, 2010, 01:21 AM

They are heavy, my old 2000 was so light compared to the 2011, but the power makes up for the difference. Still wish they were lighter though.

05GTXR · November 16th, 2010, 01:23 AM

^ that is one sexy v6

02trueblueGT · November 16th, 2010, 01:23 AM

What do the '11's weigh like 3600 pounds?? They still get down the track just fine though

sc55509 · November 16th, 2010, 01:27 AM

3450 without a driver

Mr. Red Pony · November 16th, 2010, 01:30 AM

Mustang. Metal. Vette... Fiberglass... nuff said?

Barricade81 · November 16th, 2010, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by sc55509

3450 without a driver

Exactly, and I haven't weighed mine yet but with my weight reductions I'm probably right at 3000 now. I'm just picky about weight I guess.

6Stang99 · November 16th, 2010, 01:33 AM

American Muscle cars have always been big and heavy with big engines. I don't see the problem...

You could always get one and just put it on a diet if you want a lighter car.

sc55509 · November 16th, 2010, 01:33 AM

Eh I don't really care, doesn't matter much to me, I am never in a situation where 100 pounds is going to do me in.

Mr. Red Pony · November 16th, 2010, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by 6Stang99

American Muscle cars have always been big and heavy with big engines. I don't see the problem...

amen

Barricade81 · November 16th, 2010, 01:39 AM

Anyone have their rear seats removed?

Mr. Red Pony · November 16th, 2010, 01:41 AM

I did but it looked ugly. It will only take off about 30lb.

Barricade81 · November 16th, 2010, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

I did but it looked ugly. It will only take off about 30lb.

I'm debating doing that one of these days. No one rides back there anyway.

Mr. Red Pony · November 16th, 2010, 01:47 AM

Same. I was too lazy to make a delete so I just put the seat back.

November 16th, 2010, 01:16 AM	#1
Barricade81 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fat Mustangs I've been told I need to get up to 250 posts, so I'm just thinking of anything to talk about here. I have a pet peeve about the current Mustangs. I love every single thing about them, except for their weight. Why is it so hard for Ford to make a Mustang that weighs under 3100 or even under 3000 pounds? The new 'stangs are so much heavier than my '01 it's crazy. Every time I've ever test driven the new ones I feel like I'm driving a Taurus compared to mine. It feels like an extra 300 to 450 pounds. Now I understand the need for newer safety regulations, higher refinement, new technologies, etc...... But why is it a Corvette isn't pushing 4000 pounds like a GT500 does? Even the new GT is over 3600 pounds before you even add any options. If GM can keep the weight down, why can't Ford? Losing weight only helps out in every way. To me there's no excuse for the small light ponycar to be in the same weight class as a Fusion sedan.

November 16th, 2010, 01:17 AM	#2
02trueblueGT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 945 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go buy a Fox... __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #4

November 16th, 2010, 01:19 AM	#4
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah go buy a fox, or a vette if you want something like that... You can tell why a gt500 is so much heavier than a vette if you just look at the design/what they are constructed with. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

November 16th, 2010, 01:19 AM	#5
02trueblueGT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 945 iTrader: 0 reviews	P.S. the curb weight of a '01 v6 is around 3100 pounds... __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #4

November 16th, 2010, 01:21 AM	#6
02trueblueGT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 945 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nevermind, guess you were talking about the new stangs. __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #4

November 16th, 2010, 01:21 AM	#7
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	blah __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 16th, 2010, 01:21 AM	#8
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	They are heavy, my old 2000 was so light compared to the 2011, but the power makes up for the difference. Still wish they were lighter though. __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

November 16th, 2010, 01:23 AM	#9
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ that is one sexy v6 __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 16th, 2010, 01:27 AM	#11
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	3450 without a driver __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

November 16th, 2010, 01:30 AM	#12
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Mustang. Metal. Vette... Fiberglass... nuff said? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

November 16th, 2010, 01:33 AM	#14
6Stang99 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Milford, NJ Posts: 1,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	American Muscle cars have always been big and heavy with big engines. I don't see the problem... You could always get one and just put it on a diet if you want a lighter car. __________________ Cammed '99 Mustang V6 -- Sold Supercharged '89 Hatch -- Sold Looking for a project Stang now... MILITARY CREW - TERMINAL LANCE - MARINE CORPS. INFANTRY www.wotmustangs.com

November 16th, 2010, 01:39 AM	#17
Barricade81 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone have their rear seats removed?

November 16th, 2010, 01:41 AM	#18
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I did but it looked ugly. It will only take off about 30lb. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

November 16th, 2010, 01:47 AM	#20
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Same. I was too lazy to make a delete so I just put the seat back. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

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