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LaserStang
Journeyman

Posts: 44
From: Monterey, CA
Registered: Jun 2002

posted 06-24-2002 04:00 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for LaserStang   Click Here to Email LaserStang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well, I am going to follow in Wythors' footsteps, and tell you all about my '03 Mach 1 experience..

2 weeks ago we went to the Living Legends Road Tour, and saw the brand new Mach 1. Oh yeah, the GT40 concept was there as well..

I almost cried when I first saw her... Torch red, gleaming under the midday sun. Shaker FUNCTIONAL Hood Scoop extending through the top of the hood. It was like a dream come true. Opening the hood revealed the 32-valve powerhouse and its magnificant beauty in all its glory! It was a whole new experience, yet so very familiar...

A walk around to the side revealed the tasteful decals and the attention to detail: including the chrome door latches. To sit in this modern-day marvel was like nothing else. The seats, though new and not yet broken in, were as comfortable as they were aesthetically pleasing. Not hard to get in and out of, and yet you could tell they would hold you in place around those high-speed curves. The pleated style along with the quasi-perforated look, gave the seats both front and back a very unique look.

The speedometer and neighboring dials had retro-looking tall & skinny numbering, reminiscent of the original Mustangs. A Bullitt-style shift knob topped the uncomfortable stock shifter. And the finishing touch was a Mach 1000 Sound System w/6-CD in-dash player.

True to the original Mach 1s, the black-painted spoiler was an excelent touch. It's the same style as the '01 & '02, but the contrasting color scheme gives the car a whole new look.

The rolled exhaust tips, in my opinion, were also a very nice touch. And to hear the car revving from behind, in even its stock form, was like a beatiful harmony of perfectly matched & balanced components.

From the front end, the new chin spoiler, raised hood, and portruding scoop gave the beast a whole new look altogether. I especially enjoyed watching the scoop shake back-n-forth when revving the motor - to me, that was the ultimate finishing touch!

The ride height was just right - at 1.5 inches lower than a stock GT, there's no need for modifications, due to its revised suspension.

The 13 inch rotors were a sight to see as well - I'm so glad they included this feature. And even the new Magnum wheels looked great on this car! I personally couldn't stand the way they looked at first, but when I finally saw them in person it was a totally different scenario...

Overall, I rate this car a perfect 10!! The looks were absolutely incredible, the feel and the sound of it was awe-inspiring, and to finally have a real-live working hood scoop is a major plus in my book! Ford has really done an incredible job, and I honestly feel that this car is definitely worth every penny!! I've modded my '00 GT quite a bit, but there are only 2 things that I can think of that I would want to do to this one: Steeda Tri-Ax and K&N Filter. That's it. A car like this, you don't really need anything else!!

If you would like to see some pictures I took, click the link below. There are also pics of the new GT40 and a '98 McLaren F1...
http://www.montereymustangs.com/living_legends_02/index.html

~Brian

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Laser Red 2000 Mustang GT
Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda Pulleys, Eibach Pros, FlowMasters, K&N FIPK, '01 Tinted Headlights, MustangWorld.com Bumper & Wheel Inserts, Tint, Rear Wing mod
Best 1/4mi. - 13.869 @ 100.622mph, 2.151 60ft

www.MontereyMustangs.com
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ctastang
Gearhead

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From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000

posted 06-24-2002 06:43 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ctastang   Click Here to Email ctastang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I myself would love to have one, but finances will not permit. And you can even get automatic transmission with it Oh well, at least I got a poster. The car on the poster is blue - the color I would choose. Psst - Jim Keenan (our MCA board member) has posters - about 5 boxes of them!

Carole

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unklshu
Gearhead

Posts: 642
From: San Bernardino, Ca
Registered: Jul 2001

posted 06-24-2002 09:19 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for unklshu   Click Here to Email unklshu     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I got to see the Mach 1 in April and loved the car. The only draw back in my opinion was the rims. They just don't look as good as the rest of the car. Other than that the car is awesome!

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joe
2001 SVT Cobra
68 GT Fastback
98 F-150
90 Escort GT (smokes the tires in all 5 gears, or just smokes through all gears)

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LaserStang
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From: Monterey, CA
Registered: Jun 2002

posted 06-24-2002 01:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for LaserStang   Click Here to Email LaserStang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, I grabbed a couple posters for myself as well. Blue is the color I'm thinking of getting, too. However, I haven't put any money down at my dealer yet since I don't know much about the new Boss Mustang yet. I may skip the Mach and go with that instead, who knows.

~Brian

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Laser Red 2000 Mustang GT
Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda Pulleys, Eibach Pros, FlowMasters, K&N FIPK, '01 Tinted Headlights, MustangWorld.com Bumper & Wheel Inserts, Tint, Rear Wing mod
Best 1/4mi. - 13.869 @ 100.622mph, 2.151 60ft

www.MontereyMustangs.com
[email protected]

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ring66
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From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 06-24-2002 06:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ring66   Click Here to Email ring66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
If you order a Mach I , be sure to get the "Interior Upgrade Package" code is 18G. You need that to get the stainless steel pedals, the shifter bezel, the aluminum door lock posts and the 4-way head retraint. It will make the car.
Also, they tell us job one isn't until October 7th.

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LaserStang
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From: Monterey, CA
Registered: Jun 2002

posted 06-25-2002 05:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for LaserStang   Click Here to Email LaserStang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah but how much more is that package gonna be though?? Any ideas?

~Brian

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Laser Red 2000 Mustang GT
Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda Pulleys, Eibach Pros, FlowMasters, K&N FIPK, '01 Tinted Headlights, MustangWorld.com Bumper & Wheel Inserts, Tint, Rear Wing mod
Best 1/4mi. - 13.869 @ 100.622mph, 2.151 60ft

www.MontereyMustangs.com
[email protected]

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